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tech

The Government's Intel Investment: Old Money, New Deal

August 24, 2025

The U. S. government has struck a deal with Intel, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. Instead of new cash, the government is using funds already promised to Intel under previous grants. This $8. 9 billion investment comes from two main sources: $5. 7 billion from the CHIPS Act and $3. 2 bi

lifestyle

Home Brewing: A Game Changer for Beer Lovers

August 24, 2025

Beer enthusiasts often dream of having pub-quality brews at home. The PerfectDraft system makes this dream a reality, offering a convenient way to enjoy draft beer without leaving the house. This device connects to small kegs, delivering beer that tastes as fresh as it would in a bar. It's a hit amo

science

Listening to Chickens: How Sounds Can Tell Us About Their Health

August 23, 2025

Chickens make a lot of noise. But did you know that these sounds can tell us a lot about their health and how they're feeling? Scientists have been studying chicken noises for 15 days straight. They used special microphones in chicken houses to record all the sounds. They also checked the temperatur

environment

The Unseen Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and You

August 23, 2025

AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca

technology

How Apple's AI Learns to Code Like a Pro

August 22, 2025

Apple has created a smart AI tool called UICoder. It can learn to write code for making app interfaces, even with very little training data. This AI is special because it teaches itself by making, checking, and improving its own code. It starts with just a few examples and then creates over a millio

technology

Keeping AI in Check: A New Way to Track and Fix AI Mistakes

August 22, 2025

AI is getting smarter, but that also means it's getting harder to keep an eye on. A company called groundcover has just launched a tool to help. This tool is designed to watch over AI systems, especially the big language models that power chatbots and other smart tools. The best part? It does this w

technology

Smartphone and Tablet Combo Deal: A Smart Buy?

August 22, 2025

Motorola is offering a tempting deal that combines a smartphone and a tablet, both designed for entertainment. The Edge (2024) smartphone, though not the newest model, still packs a punch with its mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and 8GB of RAM. This makes it capable of handling most tasks and

technology

Can We Really Upload Our Minds to Computers?

August 22, 2025

The idea of uploading human consciousness to computers might seem like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's a topic that's gaining traction in scientific circles. The concept is tied to transhumanism, a movement that advocates for using technology to enhance human capabilities. Mind up

entertainment

South Park's Sharp Take on AI, Tech, and Trump's Washington

August 21, 2025

South Park's latest season is making waves, both in ratings and controversy. The show has always been bold, but this season seems to be pushing boundaries even more. One recent episode, "Sickofancy, " tackled some heavy topics: Trump's tough immigration policies, a jab at a high-ranking official's l

technology

Microsoft Employees Share Salary Secrets

August 21, 2025

Microsoft workers are spilling the beans on their paychecks. They're using a secret spreadsheet to share details about their salaries, bonuses, and stock rewards. This isn't official, but it gives a peek into how much people earn at the tech giant. Right now, Microsoft is on a mission to hire the b