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The AI frenzy has renewed the autonomous driving frenzy.As such, there has been a lot of noise and debate surrounding how companies can deploy self-driving vehicles in mass quantities.I asked three CEOs who have — or are on the cusp of — deploying driverless technology on the roads to chime in: Don Burnette, CEO and…

Do pets and technology mix? While you may not want to give your pet the latest iPhone as a chew toy, there is a myriad of high-tech products designed with pets and pet owners in mind. Some work to help pets live happier lives, while others seek to assuage the anxiety of pet owners. And…

Let’s put aside the Tesla vs. Waymo debate and talk about Wayve.The UK-based startup, founded in 2017, is yet another company that has autonomous-driving technology ambitions, but it’s not building a robotaxi platform like Waymo. Nor is it a car or robotics manufacturer like Tesla.Wayve’s goal is to develop a highly capable Advanced Driver Assistance…

I tried to get out of this assignment so many times, in so many different ways.Not every package needs an editor’s letter, I told them. I was very busy recording a new podcast, getting ready to speak at a tech conference, eating and sleeping, parenting, doodling, revising my to-do list, retying my shoelaces. I was…

7.0/ 10 SCORE Meta Ray-Ban Display Pros Nearly invisible in-lens heads-up display Impressive gesture controls via included wristband Assistive captioning and maps apps are truly useful Viewfinder and zoom functions for taking photos and videos Cons Shorter battery life than standard, display-free Meta Ray-Bans Neural band can feel annoying to wear Few apps and phone-connected…

(Image credit: Qualcomm) IDC x AC (Image credit: Android Central)This is an exclusive column featuring expert analysts from International Data Corporation (IDC), who provide insights into the latest products, news, and more.We live in a time where form factor drives how you decide to buy a device, whether it’s a traditional phone, a foldable, a…

Amazon today announced the launch of new Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11 smart speakers, all of which are designed to work with Amazon’s Alexa+ AI assistant. The new speakers have faster chips with AI acceleration, and a custom sensor platform called Omnisense. Omnisense was created for ambient AI,…

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) AC thVRsday In his weekly column, Android Central Senior Content Producer Nick Sutrich delves into all things VR, from new hardware to new games, upcoming technologies, and so much more.I just finished touring Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen. Yes, the Gordon Ramsay. Of course, he has no idea who…

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China’s Fujian is about to embark on its ninth sea trial focused on long-term mission capabilities. Xinhua News Agency/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . China has made major technological progress with its aircraft carriers. But…

Nvidia is betting on an AI-driven robot workforce to shape the future of the country. “It is very likely that you might know robots, and my friend Elon is also working on this, [are] likely going to be one of the largest new consumer electronics markets, and surely one of the largest industrial equipment markets,”…

AI may not simply be “a bubble,” or even an enormous bubble. It may be the ultimate bubble. What you might cook up in a lab if your aim was to engineer the Platonic ideal of a tech bubble. One bubble to burst them all. I’ll explain.Since ChatGPT’s viral success in late 2022, which drove…

Back in May, Mark Cuban appeared in his last episode of ABC’s Shark Tank after spending more than a decade on the show investing in—or deprecating—entrepreneurs’ big ideas.But that doesn’t mean the billionaire is going away. In fact, he’s arguably more everywhere than ever. He’s showing up on TV, posting on Bluesky, and yammering away…

They’re still in the early innings of their careers, but these dealmakers and investors are already setting the agenda for the next era of finance.Each year, Business Insider spotlights up-and-coming Wall Streeters who are making an outsize impact in investing, trading, and dealmaking. The process starts with nominations from bosses, colleagues, recruiters, and other industry…

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Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesJensen Huang, the boss of Silicon Valley-based Nvidia, has warned China is “nanoseconds behind” the US in chipsThe US has dominated the global technology market for decades. But China wants to change that.The world’s second largest economy is pouring huge amounts of money into artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Crucially, Beijing is…

Modern gadgets are all well and good, but sometimes things get more exciting when you enter the realm of fantasy. And the worlds of gaming, TV, and film often feature extremely cool gadgets that we just wish were real, whether it’s an impossible VR headset or a smartphone powered by a ghost. So, every so…

In a stunning new study, researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland revealed this week that satellites are leaking a wealth of sensitive data completely unencrypted, from calls and text messages on T-Mobile to in-flight Wi-Fi browsing sessions, to military and police communications. And they did this with just $800 in off-the-shelf…

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more.It’s a big year for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. It got a large language model power-up earlier this year in the form of Alexa+ (a paid upgrade for…

The breakthrough scientific moment for fusion power—and the potential for nearly limitless electricity from a so-called star in a jar—came at the end of 2022 when scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully achieved “first ignition,” fusing atoms through extreme heat to generate more energy than the setup consumes for the first time ever. The…

Joel GunterReporting from KyivBBCPavlo experienced drone warfare. “You are being hunted,” he said.In a cramped apartment in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Pavlo, a 30-year-old drone operator who had recently returned from the front, unzipped a black case about the size of a pizza box. Inside, there was a four-rotor drone he intended to fly around…

Years before ChatGPT jump-started the generative AI wave, OpenAI technology powered a game called AI Dungeon 2 that essentially let you improvise an open-ended, anything-goes story with an AI narrator. Hidden Door, a new platform that’s now in early access, also lets you cowrite a choose-your-own-adventure-style story with AI. But this narrator won’t let you…

President Donald Trump’s plan to promote America’s AI dominance involves discouraging “woke AI,” slashing state and federal regulations, and laying the groundwork to rapidly expand AI development and adoption. Trump’s proposal, released on July 23rd, is a sweeping endorsement of the technology, full of guidance that ranges from specific executive actions to directions for future…

I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are madeThe Antigravity A1. Photo by Sean Hollister / The VergeI know my way around a pair of joysticks — but I’d prefer to soar. I don’t want to think about filming while I’m flying. I’d rather explore.Now, camera maker Insta360 is launching its first…

On vacation in Greece since July 17, I figured it was a good opportunity to see how artificial intelligence was perceived in this small European Union country, which sits at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. My curiosity was amplified by the fact that I was far from the famous islands like…

Presto’s AI-powered ordering assistant may be coming soon to a drive-thru near you. Presto This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . The inventor of Wendy’s FreshAI, the burger chain’s AI-powered drive-thru system, has left the company. Michael Chorey has joined Presto, an…

This weekend, Shanghai was host to China’s annual “World Artificial Intelligence Conference,” a government-organized AI showcase packed with tech giants from both China and the U.S. including Huawei, Tesla, and Amazon.  The theme was “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” and Chinese Premier Li Qiang opened the conference with a sweeping proposal: the establishment of…

I’m heading to Andreessen Horowitz!After five years at Shopify, I’m moving onto my next adventure in life, and joining a16z. Shopify is an incredible place, and Tobi is one of the great founders of our era. I’ll remember those years as one of the golden chapters of my life. Now, onwards!I’m joining a16z as Editor…

A man from Peoria, Arizona, was scammed out of his life savings in a matter of hours, and it all started with a text that he thought was from his bank.Earlier this year, a message that appeared to be from Bank of America was sent to Dave’s phone — who asked that only his first…

The massive budget bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on Independence Day didn’t include everything on Big Tech’s wishlist, but the industry’s largest players stand to gain significantly from several provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.The Republican-backed legislation is best known for its tax cuts on tips, deduction caps that could…

Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell: Overtime, and creator of the Fortt Knox streaming series on LinkedIn. I’m guest-hosting for a couple more episodes of Decoder this summer while Nilay is out on parental leave.Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Gil Duran, an old…

We’re now getting towards the business end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, with the semi-final stage imminent: Just four teams remaining, one of whom will leave the tournament with the trophy and the accolades. It’s been a wildly entertaining and action-packed series of games on the pitch, backed by cutting-edge technology off it.…

Getty/BBC3D-printed guns could become “the weapon of choice” for criminals and violent extremists around the world, an expert has told the BBC. These DIY, untraceable firearms have been recovered in several recent criminal cases, including the alleged use of a partially 3D-printed gun in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.BBC Trending has investigated…

Bryant K. Hawkins Sr. started as a biomedical equipment technician before moving into a leadership role as a site manager. Annie Flanagan for BI This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Bryant K. Hawkins Sr. became a biomedical equipment technician over 30…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned that AI will cost some workers their jobs. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Andy Jassy says that AI will take some jobs, while adding others. His memo is a warning to workers. More…

This week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up.In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the author of a book about Tesla’s origins, shows a robotaxi braking hard in the…

2025-05-29 AI systems are an attack on workers, climate goals, our information environment, and civil liberties. Rather than enhancing our human qualities, these systems degrade our social relations, and undermine our capacity for empathy and care. The push to adopt AI is, at its core, a political project of dehumanization, and serious consideration should be…

President Donald Trump’s warning that protesters of Saturday’s US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with “very heavy force” threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy advocates tell The Verge.In remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump did not distinguish between peaceful…

Chirps, trills, growls, howls, squawks. Animals converse in all kinds of ways, yet humankind has only scratched the surface of how they communicate with each other and the rest of the living world. Our species has trained some animals—and if you ask cats, animals have trained us, too—but we’ve yet to truly crack the code…

Today, I’m talking with Gerrit Kazmaier, the new president of product and technology at Workday, an enterprise software company. Decoder listeners probably know the name Workday; a lot of companies use its platform for HR and finance management, which the suits have started bundling into a phrase they call “human capital management.” I invite you…

Latent Technology, a game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round. Founded in 2022 in London, Latent Technology provides developers with new workflows to create emergent, real-time animation behaviors with minimal input. While most video game animations today rely on pre-defined movement sequences – limiting real-time interactivity…

The SIM card is easily one of the most important components in your smartphone, so it’s no wonder that eSIMs are becoming ubiquitous in Android devices. This digital technology offers a ton of convenience and versatility when switching phones, making eSIM-compatible devices perfect for regular travelers. Rather than putting your entire user identity into a tiny…

In dribs and drabs, we’re starting to get a better idea of what Tesla’s robotaxi service will look like when it launches in Austin, Texas, in just a few weeks. But it’s not nearly enough given what’s at stake.The company is considering June 12th as a possible date to launch its robotaxi service in Austin,…

Staffing in restaurants has long been a challenge. Now, some operators are trying various approaches to attract and retain workers. Amy Lombard for BI This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . This article is part of “Made to Order,” a series highlighting…

A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s Build developer conference in Seattle, Washington, this morning, protesting against the company’s cloud and AI contracts with the Israeli government. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had only been onstage for a matter of minutes before protesters started interrupting his speech, with one shouting, “Free Palestine!” Nadella continued his keynote, ignoring…

Drone operators of the 3rd Assault Brigade are seen working at positions near the frontline in the direction of Borova, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . The war in Ukraine shows that the…

Amusement park companies are using technology to streamline operations and build new rides. United Parks & Resorts This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Theme park companies are leveraging technology to transform the guest experience. Legoland uses AI to track ride attendance…

Faisal IslamReporting fromArizonaBBCAmong the cactuses in the desert of Arizona, just outside Phoenix, an extraordinary collection of buildings is emerging that will shape the future of the global economy and the world.The hum of further construction is creating not just a factory for the world’s most advanced semiconductors. Eventually, it will mass produce the most…

Because Nvidia became one of the most valuable companies in the world, there are now two books explaining its rise and extolling the genius of Jensen Huang, Tae Kim’s The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the making of a tech giant, and Steven Witt’s The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World’s Most Coveted…

AI could soon surpass Bitcoin mining in energy consumption, according to a new analysis that concludes artificial intelligence could use close to half of all the electricity consumed by data centers globally by the end of 2025.The estimates come from Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies who…

Multiple Buying Options AvailableAll products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.It’s hearing support without having to put anything at all in your ears. More convenient than just about any traditional hearing aid product.Not tunable to the individual.…

(Image credit: Ted Kritsonis / Android Central) TCL aims to strike a balance with its unique NXTPAPER technology. It’s not an E Ink display the likes of which you see on eReaders, nor is it the same as standard OLED or LCD panels we’ve come to know on mobile devices. While the underlying screen is…

Happy World Password Day. It’s 2025 and much to the ire of security experts and regular people alike, we’re still using passwords.Passwords are a pain to remember and enter every time you log into your ever-increasing multitude of connected devices and online accounts. And they can be cracked, with new technology like artificial intelligence tools…

Good news for any talent leaders feeling overwhelmed by AI’s developmental onslaught: “If they’re reading this article, they shouldn’t worry,” Trey Causey, Indeed head of Responsible AI, said. “Anyone even considering using AI is already ahead of the curve.”In this interview, Causey cuts through the hype and breaks down what you need to know about…

Choosing the right internet connection type for home broadband consumers can make a huge difference. This decision determines the quality (and satisfaction) of your home internet and can also help you plan a broadband budget.From years of experience covering internet service providers, we know that shopping for home internet is hard enough as it is.…

Drones are an emerging technology in modern combat. Evolutions in these remotely piloted uncrewed systems have been radically affecting the way war is fought.Although drones have been used in past conflicts, Russia’s war against Ukraine has been marked by a rise in drone warfare, both the employment of uncrewed systems and the development of countermeasures…

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The DACH entrants fought off off stiff competition to reach the finals, which will crown the hottest scaleup in Europe. Comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, DACH blends deep industrial roots, high R&D spending, elite research institutions, and a growing…

This is a recording of the keynote talk I gave at the Trenton Computer Festival on March 29, 2025. The theme of the festival was Fun With Technology and I talked about how Make and Maker Faire have been dedicated to people who have fun with technology. One of the key ideas I talked about…

Black Mirror started out as a grim, dark, and nihilistic exploration of near-future tech. But with the tragic romance of “San Junipero” in season 3, the anthology slowly started to shift its priorities. Early on, everything was bad: the technology and the people. And the former was used to show how awful the latter was,…

I’ve been a dedicated tech geek pretty much all of the 37 years I’ve spent on this planet. While I now spend my days testing the latest gear, from the iPhone 16 Pro to electric cars in the Arctic, tech of all kinds has always been in my life. I’d get excited as a kid over…

Tesla faces an uphill struggle as it looks to grow its car business this year. PATRICK PLEUL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Tesla’s first-quarter delivery report showed the EV giant’s business is in trouble. Industry observers told…

Airbus unveiled early sketches of a future aircraft with open-fan engines. Courtesy of Airbus This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Airbus engineers shared plans for its next aircraft, planned for the second half of next decade. They’re aiming to increase fuel…

Erik Boquist started putting up posters in public places offering tech help for boomers for $50 an hour. This image has been edited to omit his contact details. Courtesy Madison St. Onge This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Erik Boquist, 27,…

When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has to unpack and normalize that information into a smooth, hiccup-free stream. The process of encoding and decoding video data has changed greatly over the years, with…

In the second major disruption of today’s 50th anniversary event at Microsoft’s headquarters, another employee stood up and began yelling at Satya Nadella, Steve Ballmer, and Bill Gates — the company’s current and past CEOs — in protest of Microsoft’s dealings with the government of Israel.“Shame on you all. You’re all hypocrites,” said Microsoft employee…

In a dimly lit, cluttered workshop in Delhi’s Nehru Place, the air hums with the sound of whirring drills and the crackle of soldering irons. Sushil Prasad, a 35-year-old technician, wipes the sweat off his brow as he carefully pieces together the guts of an old laptop. It is a daily ritual — resurrecting machines…

The Game Developers Conference, an annual gathering that brings thousands of game developers to San Francisco, has just wrapped up. While most of the event is about networking and interesting talks about game design and technology, there were also a bunch of unreleased indie games that we got to check out. Yes, much of video…

OpenAI and Anthropic are fighting over college students with free AIImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesTwo leading AI labs, OpenAI and Anthropic, just announced major initiatives in higher education. It’s the constant one-upping we’ve all become familiar with: this week, Anthropic dropped their announcement at 8 AM Wednesday, while OpenAI followed with nearly…

Esme StallardClimate and Science ReporterBBCListen to Esme read this articleDonald Trump’s return to the White House is a “major blow to global climate action”. So said Christiana Figueres, the former UN climate chief, after he was elected in November.Since taking office, Trump has withdrawn the US from what is considered the most important global climate…

Skip to main contentAdvancements in computing and robotics are changing how people live. Here are our favorite prosthetics, smart glasses, exoskeletons, and fitness trackers.PHOTOGRAPH: Dan WintersIf you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more.Sure, everyone wants to be Iron Man. Who wouldn’t love to always have all the…

Once fault-tolerant quantum computers are here, they stand to revolutionize medicine, privacy, and more. SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Big Tech companies are investing heavily in quantum computing research and development. Quantum computers aren’t fault-tolerant…

Big Tech companies are eyeing small modular reactors as an AI energy solution — even as some remain unsure about its potential.There’s no official standard that defines a small modular reactor, or SMR, according to two leading nuclear experts who spoke with Business Insider. The industry consensus is that they produce less power — around…

Mobility training is one of the top priorities in fitness for 2025. Luis Rojas Estudio/Shutterstock This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Tracking biometrics has become more popular, inspiring users to seek personalized wellness plans. Some women and older adults are prioritizing…

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering taking a first step to using cryptocurrency, according to a meeting recording and other materials reviewed by ProPublica and three officials familiar…

“I THINK I got it,” says Alekos Simoni with a grin, returning an electronic fly zapper called “The Executioner” to a nearby metal shelf. With a deft flick of his wrist he has done away with a genetically modified mosquito that was making a bid for freedom. There are many levels of containment to ensure…

“I tucked Joel in, but I feel so guilty I didn’t hold him longer,” Julie Rea said, her voice welling with emotion. That is all she can muster about the worst night of her life. As she tries to say more, she breaks down.The story remains, still, almost unspeakable. In the early morning hours of…

Earth’s natural resources largely determine the global economy’s ebb and flow. As such, the effects of climate change continue to cause concern among economists and environmentalists alike.  In 2018, professors William Nordhaus and Paul Romer won the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work exploring how climate change affects economic stability. Ultimately, the pair’s research…

Many parts of rural America lack access to broadband internet speeds.  Shara Tibken/CNET A year and a half ago Microsoft launched an initiative to bridge the digital divide for rural Americans, promising to connect 2 million people in remote parts of the country within five years. On Tuesday, it expanded that program and said it…

I argued in my recent post What’s Next for Podcasting? that we’re at a pivot point where podcasting is becoming a mainstream content format for all types of shows and creators as Hollywood enters the fray. There’s a surge of interest by both creatives and businesspeople in podcasts right now, so I’ve compiled a reading…

Keep an eye out for the next moves by these entrepreneurs and executives. A number of the biggest names in media left their jobs over the last year (or announced they will be leaving soon), including a handful of now-billionaires who have resources, ambition, and time on their hands to explore something new. We are…

Facebook looks to be jumping on the blockchain wagon with plans to introduce its own stablecoin, according to a report from Bloomberg. The social network company — under fire for a seemingly constant stream of privacy snafus of late — created an internal blockchain division in May and, while there has been plenty of speculation,…

When it comes to how humans communicate with each other or with machines, voice is a major interface, with growth in the latter fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence, faster computing technology and an explosion of new devices — some of which only, or primarily, work with voice commands. But the supreme reign of voice has…

ImageHarold O. Levy at Public School 189 in Washington Heights, his former school, on his first day as interim schools chancellor in 2000.CreditCreditLibrado Romero/The New York TimesHarold O. Levy, who as the chancellor of New York City’s vast public school system from 2000 to 2002 waged war on its bureaucracy, created specialized high schools and…

ImageThe Crescent City Connection over the Mississippi River in New Orleans.CreditCreditMarka/UIG, via Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS — How do the greatest cities succeed?The question could not come at a more critical time, as cities around the world face challenges — and opportunities — unimagined in human history. By some estimates, 68 percent of the world’s population…

Security flaws threaten our privacy and bank accounts. So why aren’t we fixing them?By Cooper QuintinMr. Quintin is a senior staff technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Dec. 26, 2018ImageCreditCreditAndrew DegraffAmerica’s cellular network is as vital to society as the highway system and power grids. Vulnerabilities in the mobile phone infrastructure threaten not only personal privacy…

Disruptive innovations won’t produce a better society unless we work to contain their harms and spread their benefits. Nov 25, 2018 Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Zuckerberg at the joint Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees hearing on the company’s protection of user dataLeah Millis / Reuters The arc of innovative progress has reached an…

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which brought the Great War to an end. The Great War, of course, would later come to be known as the First World War because an even greater war would follow within twenty years. Although it has been eclipsed in the public imagination by the Second World…

At a time when cryptocurrency was synonymous with blockchain technology, IOTA proposed a modification. IOTA, as its name would suggest, aspired to be a cryptocurrency for the future of Internet of Things (IoT). But its founders thought that the blockchain had “too sluggish transaction times and skyrocketing fees” to be able to power the world of connected…

Google SquooshScreenshot: GizmodoGoogle has a new, experimental web app for you to try: Squoosh. It uses the latest in image compression technology to cram your pictures into smaller file sizes with a minimal loss of quality, but what really impresses about the app—coded in the WebAssembly programming language—is its speed, even under a relatively heavy…

Solid state — A solid-state propulsion system works by ionizing the air. John Timmer – Nov 21, 2018 6:58 pm UTC The Johnson Indoor Track at MIT probably won’t go down in history in the same way as Kitty Hawk has, but it was the scene of a first in powered flight. A team of…

From mechanical comics to riffing robots, the integration of artificial intelligence and comedy have been attempted before, with varying degrees of success. The New York Times reported earlier this year about Piotr Mirowski, a senior research scientist who built an AI system called A.L.Ex (short for Artificial Intelligence Experiment) to help him do improv skits.…

DisabilityPortrayals of this technology as a “miracle” for deaf people overlook its potential downsides and challenges. By Sara NovicMs. Novic is a deaf writer and teacher who uses American Sign Language and English. Nov. 21, 2018ImageI.S.D.B. is spelled out in sign language underneath some of the conference schools at the Idaho School for the Deaf…

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Conway/Business Insider Fresh, clean air. You need it, but the environment doesn’t always provide it.If you’ve suffered long enough with sinus problems, allergies, or headaches due to pollutants…

Notes on the CultureWashi is to the Japanese something like what wine is to the French — a national obsession and point of pride.ImageJapan’s centuries-long fascination with traditional papermaking means there’s still a robust analog culture in a country known for its embrace of the modern.CreditCreditPhotograph by Kyoko Hamada. Set Design by Arielle Casale and…

Yes and no: there are reasonable arguments on both sides of the question Credit: Guido Mieth Getty Images We still haven’t grappled with the deep questions Nicholas Carr brought to public attention in his seminal book, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains (2010). Is the internet making us dumb? Is the…

Timelines presented by auto and tech companies have positioned 2018 and 2019 as milestones in the development of autonomous-driving technology. But delays, reported development issues, and a fatal crash have raised questions about the near-term potential of self-driving vehicles. Experts told Business Insider that the media and autonomous-driving industry have created unrealistic expectations about the…

By Bärí a. Williams5 minute ReadThe road to hell is paved with good intentions. Often in a rush of excitement and eagerness to solve a problem, or to alleviate a particularly thorny issue, people will champion a solution without being aware of all of the possibilities and potential pitfalls, intentional or otherwise, or blatantly ignore…

When the anime movie Ghost in the Shell was released in 1995, the world wide web was still little more than a novelty, Microsoft was just beginning to find its GUI-feet, and artificial intelligence research was in the doldrums. Against this background, Ghost was remarkably prescient for its time. Twenty-three years later, it’s even more…