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Sabine has the science you're after
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/10/2025
» Sabine Hossenfelder is one of the people I regularly watch on the YouTube platform. She is a physicist but also veers into other areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. For her latest video -- In Which I Lose Faith In Quantum Computing -- she makes a number of interesting observations. In short, apart from some very specific applications, quantum computing, even if it is scalable from current technology, has limited application. It also has the potential of bringing down a number of current companies highly focused on this technology, or at least some of their divisions. Artificial intelligence takes up a lot of the space that quantum computing could do well in, but for the present at least, AI does it better. The next 10 years, or less, will be important to see how both of these directions develop, or not. If you are interested at all in physics, maths and occasionally quantum computing, then Sabine Hossenfelder provides some interesting perspectives.
Musk joins 'cancel Netflix' campaign
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, accusing the streaming platform of promoting what he describes as transgender propaganda.
Will Tesla's camera-only autonomy prove its mettle?
Life, James Hein, Published on 02/07/2025
» I'm still not convinced that Tesla's camera-only approach will work well in all situations. According to a quick AI search, Elon doesn't like Lidar based on "cost, complexity, and philosophical disagreement with its necessity". Other manufacturers seem to have no problem with the first two of these and I challenge his last reason. I would have thought that a combination of available technologies would give you the safest options for all circumstances.
Christian Louboutin unveils new collection
Life, Published on 30/05/2025
» Christian Louboutin introduces its autumn/winter 2025 collection -- a vibrant blend of fresh designs and reimagined icons -- highlighted by a special collaboration with artist and surfer Otis Carey. Inspired by Carey's indigenous heritage and love for nature, the partnership brings bold colours and dynamic storytelling to the season. The collection offers standout selections across both women's and men's lines, reinterpreting signature styles with refined craftsmanship and luxurious detailing. Highlights include the Miss Z, Viva Condora and College, alongside the Astroloubi sneakers and Louis slip-ons. Completing the collection are statement handbags -- the Baggy, Makimay Chain Pouch and Funky -- showcasing exquisite leather artistry, striking silhouettes and practical elegance.
World leaders seek elusive AI common ground at Paris summit
AFP, Published on 11/02/2025
» PARIS — World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits.
Elon Musk calls drones, AI the future of war
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/02/2025
» NEW YORK — Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, said that the future of warfare is artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in a newly released video of his conversation last summer at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Unseen Porsche designs
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/12/2024
» Curvistan Bangkok has launched a limited-time event called “Porsche Unseen Design Studies”, which showcases Michael Mauer’s design vision as VP of style for Porsche.
Supercars to rev it up at celebrity rally
Life, Published on 16/09/2024
» Over 100 supercars from the Gumball 3000 rally will make a pitstop at Square A, B and C in front of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, tomorrow from 5pm onwards.
Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court orders
New York Times, Published on 31/08/2024
» RIO DE JANEIRO — X, formerly known as Twitter, began to go dark across Brazil on Saturday after the South American nation's Supreme Court blocked the social network because its owner, Elon Musk, refused to comply with court orders to suspend certain accounts.
From ATMs to flights, epic IT crash leaves trail of chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2024
» LONDON - In what will go down as the most spectacular information technology (IT) failure the world has ever seen, a botched software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday.