As space companies itch to push the most advanced chips into orbit, the problem of cooling those high-powered processors is top of mind. “It’s cold in space … [but] there’s no airflow, and so the only way to dissipate is through conduction,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said when asked about space-based…
Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he “cannot in good conscience accede to [the Pentagon’s] request” to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems. “Anthropic understands that the Department of War, not private companies, makes military decisions,” Amodei wrote in a statement. “However, in a narrow set…
Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block’s employee base — and he says your company is next
Jack Dorsey has long been an open admirer of Elon Musk. Now, it seems, he may have been taking notes. On Thursday, Dorsey announced that Block, the payments company he founded that operates Square, Cash App, and Tidal, is cutting more than 4,000 employees, nearly half its global workforce, taking…
There are two types of LCD TV you don’t know about
If you’re reasonably familiar with smart TVs, you’re probably aware of the broader panel types out there, such as OLED, mini-LED, and QLED. You might also be aware of the impending wave of Micro-LED and RGB mini-LED TVs, bemoaning the fact that it’s going to be a while before the…
Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount
In a flurry of hundred-billion-dollar-deal offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Paramount Skydance’s newest offer of $31 a share was a “superior proposal,” giving Netflix four business days to counter. Netflix…
Every movie and TV show coming to Netflix in March 2026
It’s hard to believe, but February is officially drawing to a close this weekend, which means it’s time for a whole new month of TV shows, specials and movies to hit Netflix. This month starts off with a bang, as the 50 Shades franchise, Casino, the Jurassic World trilogy and…
Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount
In a flurry of hundred-billion-dollar deal offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Paramount Skydance’s newest offer of $31 a share was a “superior proposal,” giving Netflix four business days to counter.…
Slow Fire Stick? This 1 setting may be to blame
There are tons of options buried in the settings menu on Fire TV Sticks and Fire TVs that you may have never noticed. Some of them can fix common frustrations, while others unlock useful features, some of which I rely on every day, like Bluetooth audio or Dialogue Boost. But…
PayPal might not be looking to sell itself: Report
PayPal may not be pursuing an acquisition, Semafor reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Stripe expressed interest in buying some or all of PayPal Holdings, which includes the flagship product PayPal and its services, as well as other companies like Venmo. Stripe declined…
Turning my Google Pixel into an e-reader was surprisingly easy
Bookworms the world over can all agree on one thing: when it comes to reading on a digital display, nothing beats e-paper technology. The E Ink company, in particular, has made a name for itself with its advanced e-paper panels that emulate real-world paper, reduce eye strain, remain visible in…