Although the topic of AI is seemingly inescapable, its stunning environmental impacts remain mostly hidden. New studies reveal a clearer picture—one that should spur us to take action this year. Evidence shows that AI’s carbon emissions last…
The must-reads
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.
1 How Anthropic’s AI tool Claude is being used for US strikes on Iran
It’s helping to identify targets and…
Whenever I’m craving a customizable, healthier snack with a satisfying crunch, popcorn is my go-to. That’s why I keep a container of kernels in my pantry at all times. It’s also low-calorie, low-fat and 100% whole grain, making it a…
Every day, algorithms make consequential decisions about millions of people’s lives—who gets approved for a mortgage, who is called back for a job interview, who receives priority care in a hospital emergency room. Most people have no idea…
Google‘s March Pixel Drop is rolling out now, and it’s giving one of the Pixel‘s best quiet features its own home. The Now Playing tool, which automatically figures out songs playing around you, is now a standalone app. That means…
Built using the new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature an advanced CPU, a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators, and higher unified memory bandwidth for a massive increase in AI compute
Apple® today…
Sleep tech company Eight Sleep today said that it has raised $50 million in a strategic round led by Tether Investments at a valuation of $1.5 billion. This new round comes after the startup closed a $100 million round last August from investors…
Apple® today announced a new family of displays engineered to pair beautifully with Mac® and meet the needs of everyone, from everyday users to the world’s top pros. The new Studio Display® features a 12MP Center Stage® camera,…
Norwegian energy storage startup Photoncycle has raised €15 million in Series A funding to commercialise its seasonal energy storage technology across Europe. The round was led by NordicNinja and Voima Ventures,…
Apple® today announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro® with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance and AI capabilities to the world’s best pro laptop. With M5 Pro and M5 Max, MacBook Pro features…
