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Day: September 12, 2024
How to watch Polaris Dawn astronauts attempt the first commercial spacewalk
Two of Polaris Dawn’s four astronauts could make history today by performing the first ever commercial spacewalk at around 700 kilometers (435 miles) above our planet. Jared Isaacman, the mission leader and funder, and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis will leave the confines and safety of […]
How to Trade In or Sell Your iPhone (2024)
If you plan to upgrade to one of Apple’s new models, don’t forget to cash in on your old one.
Bad credits: consumer group files EU suit over ‘manipulative’ payments in games like Fortnite and Minecraft, calls for a ban
Video games are some of most lucrative apps in the world, thanks in part because of how they lure people into spending money on credits to play games and buy digital goods, to the tune of more than $50 billion annually worldwide. But a powerful […]
A Diamond-Making Machine Will Cost You $200,000 on Alibaba
Diamonds are increasingly commoditized—to the point that you can make them in your own home.
Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced – and the founding CEO says he’s staying
OpenWeb, a New York startup whose tools help publishers engage users, has a unique problem. Its co-founding CEO reportedly won’t leave, even though it announced a new CEO. According to CTech, on Tuesday, OpenWeb’s chairman, Tim Harvey, sent an email to employees, saying he’s becoming […]
AI safety showdown: Yann LeCun slams California’s SB 1047 as Geoffrey Hinton backs new regulations
AI pioneers Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton clash over California’s SB 1047, a landmark AI safety bill that could reshape the future of AI regulation and development in the US.
The EU Has New Carry-On Luggage Rules. Here’s What to Know Before You Fly
Until new luggage scanners come online at European airports, you’re going to have to go back to taking liquids out of your bags.
Atari 7800+ Revival: A Retro Renaissance in 2024
The Atari 7800+ is here, breathing new life into one of gaming’s most iconic systems. While the gaming industry has seen its share of flashbacks, the 7800+ is more than…
AI safety showdown: Yann LeCun slams California’s SB 1047 as Geoffrey Hinton backs new regulations
AI pioneers Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton clash over California’s SB 1047, a landmark AI safety bill that could reshape the future of AI regulation and development in the US.

