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Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix disclosed a $587 million cash acquisition of InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, to enhance post-production and address real-world production challenges.

Biggest Probabilistic Computer Turns Noise into Answers

Scientists developed the largest probabilistic computer to date, featuring one million p-bits across multiple chips, which may solve complex optimization problems beyond standard computers.

19 Jul6 min read

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent visit solidified deals for Japan's national AI factory, robotics partnerships, and chip-material agreements, targeting the country's factory floors for physical AI development.

19 Jul5 min read

This unpronounceable series of glyphs is an incredible side project from Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet)

Kieran Hebden, known as Four Tet, released a collection of dance-oriented tracks under an unpronounceable alias, showcasing polished sound design and infectious grooves.

A new Intel Itanium (IA-64) emulator that boots Windows

A new Intel Itanium (IA-64) emulator, developed by Yufeng Gao and gdwnldsKSC, successfully boots the Itanium versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP 64-bit.

19 Jul4 min read

Here’s what the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks like in real life [Gallery]

Leaked videos from a BTS member reveal Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, showcasing its new, wider form factor and a compact, "cute" appearance when closed.

Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps

Android Auto is rolling out a live speedometer in Google Maps for some users.

Google’s official Pixel Watch bands are deeply discounted again, starting around $10

Google's official Pixel Watch bands are on sale, starting at around $10, from sellers on Amazon and Best Buy.

19 Jul2 min read

Kodak EC35 is a dirt-cheap point-and-shoot film camera

Kodak releases the EC35, a 35mm film camera priced at $34.99.

Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI may delay OpenAI's hardware plans.

Orion Browser by Kagi

Orion Browser offers native WebKit speed, extension compatibility, and zero-telemetry browsing with built-in ad-blocking and anti-tracking.

19 Jul2 min read

‘Odyssey’ director Christopher Nolan calls AI an obvious ‘Trojan horse’

Director Christopher Nolan describes AI as a "Trojan horse that everybody knows the Greeks are inside," noting widespread public skepticism, especially among young people, as a healthy response to rapidly advancing technology.

US Marshals arrest the Tate brothers in Miami

US Marshals arrested manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on new charges of rape, sex trafficking, and extreme pornography from British authorities, who are seeking their extradition.

Nonprofit Current AI is racing to build the World Wide Web of AI, free for all

Nonprofit Current AI is building open, public AI infrastructure, including an offline device supporting 22 Indian languages, to ensure AI represents diverse cultures and is freely accessible.

DRIVE – Operational Excellence for AI-accelerated engineering

DRIVE is a new framework designed to measure engineering organizational health by assessing five pillars: Delivery, Reliability, Initiatives, Vigilance, and Efficiency, in the age of AI-accelerated development.

Bananas sprout in Rayleigh Garden UK after 15 years

Warmer summers and milder winters in the UK are enabling heat-loving plants like bananas, olives, and apricots to thrive, while traditional British crops such as gooseberries and rhubarb decline.

The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation

The Clapper, a smart home gadget that often malfunctioned and could damage electronics, became a widespread success primarily due to an effective advertising campaign.