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Graduation ceremony speaker blasted by boos when she calls AI 'the next industrial revolution' — why Gen Z cheers for a time before AI -
A commencement speaker was booed for calling AI an industrial revolution. Why does Gen Z hate AI so much?
'Not in my backyard': New Gallup data shows most Americans would rather have a nuclear power plant in their neighborhood than a data center -
Gallup data illustrates rising opposition to data centers across the US, with barely anyone in favor of new facilities.
New 3D memory architecture revives old camera technology to smash through AI memory wall - NAND + DRAM hybrid promises to make memory cheaper, faster and with 'unlimited endurance' -
Old camera tech has been employed to form a 3D hybrid of NAND and DRAM tech using IGZO instead of silicon.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #803) -
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1069) -
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 15 (game #1572) -
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
New figures claim ChatGPT usage at 'all-time low' as "QuitGPT" movement dents popularity — with Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot all stealing market share -
ChatGPT’s referral dominance declined further while Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Copilot steadily gained traction across competing AI platforms.
One of the biggest data center projects in the US found to be sucking up 29 million gallons of water over 15 months — and local residents only found out after complaining of low pressure, when they were initially told to stop watering their lawns -
Fayette County declined to fine QTS after hidden water usage surfaced following complaints about weak residential water pressure locally.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 15 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 15.
A lot of musicians will be infuriated by this 'world's first generative AI guitar', but I think its automatic tabulation and learning features sound genuinely smart — but only if the AI's ethical -
The Melo-D is a smart guitar that comes with useful AI features. It looks particularly good for beginners but I have a few concerns.
Don't spend top dollar on a new Dyson vacuum — with prices from just AU$335, you're spoilt for choice -
Dyson Week is on right now with a slew of stick vacuums heavily discounted by up to 53%, including some entry-level gems like the V8 Origin and the V9 Submarine for under AU$500, as well as the highly recommended Gen5detect.
‘So close to brilliant’ — I reviewed the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 wireless keyboard and it was almost everything I wanted -
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 wireless is a slim premium 99% keyboard with Stream Deck smarts and excellent hardware, but the software still needs to catch up.
How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026: FREE Live Streams & TV Channels for ice hockey -
Watch free streams from the IIHF World Championship 2026 as USA defend their title and Canada seek revenge – ice hockey TV channels, broadcasters and streams.
Asus and Xreal's $849 Gaming Display Glasses Are Available for Preorder -
They come with a dock and can work at 240Hz, but they're not cheap.
Die Hard '137 Club' Members Say This Is the Only Way to Cook Steak -
A growing number of steak lovers swear by this method. I dove into the science and tried it for myself.
Google to Detail Agentic AI Models at I/O, Android 17 Features and Smart Glasses Reveal Expected | Tech Today video -
Wes Ott covers a preview of the upcoming Google I/O developer conference. Google is expected to detail its agentic AI models, Android 17 features, and a first look at consumer smart glasses running Android XR. Plus, we may get a first official look at Aluminium OS, the merger of Android and ChromeOS.
Claude AI helped a Bitcoin owner recover nearly $400,000 in lost crypto — after spotting a forgotten wallet backup hidden for more than a decade -
Claude helped recover nearly $400,000 in lost Bitcoin after more than a decade.
Enterprises don’t have an AI problem, they have a data problem -
AI hype fades quickly when data ownership, quality and governance aren’t in place.
The AI paradox: Why more AI models don't equal less fraud -
Fraudsters are weaponizing AI. Fraud defense needs to shift from models to context to outpace deepfakes.
UK opens antitrust enquiry into Microsoft dominance of business software -
Microsoft is being investigated by the UK's CMA over its business software practices.