Two members of the Extropian community, internet entrepreneurs Brian and Sabine Atkins—who met on an Extropian mailing list in 1998 and were married soon after—were so taken by this message that in 2000 they bankrolled a think tank for Yudkowsky, the Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence. At 21, Yudkowsky moved to Atlanta and began drawing a nonprofit salary of around $20,000 a year to preach his message of benevolent superintelligence. “I thought very smart things would automatically be good,” he said. Within eight months, however, he began to realize that he was wrong—way wrong. AI, he decided, could be a…
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Paytm has launched a new feature that allows users to hide specific transactions from their payment history. This option, called ‘Hide Payment,’ gives users the ability to keep certain transactions out of view while still retaining access to them when needed. The feature aims to offer users more control over their payment records and enhance privacy within the app.Users can use the ‘Hide Payment’ feature to conceal payments such as surprise gifts, food orders, pharmacy visits, or personal purchases. The company said this feature is part of its ongoing efforts to respond to customer needs and improve user experience by…
Elon Musk has spent decades building a universe of companies that has served as an incubator for up-and-coming engineers and a proving ground for his inner circle. That universe — an ecosystem of Silicon Valley tech titans, veterans of his companies like Tesla and SpaceX, and a crop of fresh-faced hackers and software engineers — has now collided with the U.S. federal government. The dozens of individuals who work under, or advise, Musk and the Trump-ordered Department of Government Efficiency — individuals who TechCrunch has identified or confirmed independently — reflects more than the billionaire’s proclivity to collect talent. They…
Fortnite’s Star Wars season has just dropped its biggest new skin yet from a galaxy far, far away — and stunned fans by locking it behind a 1.28 million XP grind.Darth Jar Jar became available to buy from Fortnite’s Shop over the weekend, but only after you earn the ability to do so. And even then, after accruing that 1.28 million XP, Darth Jar Jar still costs 1500 V-Bucks (around $13).Fortnite has locked skins behind an XP requirement before, but only done so once in recent years and not with a skin that had been anticipated as one of the…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. INIU P51L-E1 Power Bank: reviewThe INIU P51L-E1 Power Bank is a power bank with a large capacity and reasonable power output, capable of fast charging small and medium-sized devices. It cuts a rather inauspicious figure, although it’s sleek enough to stand out from the crowd – especially if you opt for one of the vibrant colorways. Meanwhile, its rounded edges improve ergonomics and portability.The INIU P51L-E1 Power Bank features…
Apple is working on making other voice assistants available in iOS according to a new reportThe move is expected to be required to conform to European Union regulationsYou can make your iPhone’s Action Button load up either ChatGPT or Gemini right nowAccording to a new report from Mark Gurman at BloombergApple is working on adding the ability to use alternative voice assistants, including AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, instead of Siri on iPhone for the first time.The move comes because Apple will need to comply with expected European Union regulations.Gurman quotes “a person with knowledge of the matter” as…
Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design was launched in China on Monday alongside the Huawei Nova 14 series of smartphones. The foldable laptop comes with a flexible OLED screen with up to an 18-inch 4:3 real estatae. It uses LTPO technology, which is claimed to be a first in a laptop. Huawei states that the new display can improve energy efficiency by 30 percent. The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design has a basalt water drop hinge, which is claimed to offer a seamless appearance. It supports a virtual as well as a physical, portable keyboard. Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design PriceHuawei MateBook…
Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 19 (game #1211).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can…
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023): The Ultimate 4K Streaming Experience Looking to upgrade your home entertainment setup? The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023) is a game-changer in the world of streaming devices. With support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10+, this streaming stick delivers an ultra-cinematic experience right in your living room. Stunning 4K Ultra HD Picture Quality Experience your favorite movies and TV shows in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD. The Fire TV Stick 4K supports leading HDR formats, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensuring vibrant colors, deep contrasts, and lifelike visuals. Whether…
When it comes to warm weather and beautiful beaches, you can’t go wrong with Jacksonville, Florida. But what about its internet service providers? Thanks to several reliable options, Jacksonville ranks among the top 30 US cities for fast broadband access, boasting median download speeds over 249Mbps. Overall, AT&T Fiber is CNET’s pick for the best internet provider in Jacksonville.AT&T Fiber offers average download speeds above 300Mbps and plans up to 5,000Mbps aka 5 gig. That’s a lot of speed, making it the fastest ISP in the area. However, if you don’t need that speed and are looking for the most…