Blender 3.6 Released With Intel Arc Graphics Ray-Tracing, AMD HIP RT On Windows (www.phoronix.com)
Blender 3.6 is out today... with Raytracing....
Any good alternatives to GitHub Gist? (kbin.social)
Looking for a replacement for GitHub Gist. Only limitation is I would rather it not be self-hosted, but feel free to provide those if you really enjoy what you are using....
Gaming Industry Know-How Created AMD's Winning Data Center Strategy (www.technewsworld.com)
While AMD has always tended to be one of the more responsive vendors in its segment, it was when the company decided to go after the game console market, which none of its peers wanted, that forced AMD to improve its responsiveness and partner collaboration, and it is this extra step that has turned AMD from a lamb to a lion in...
Tech Talent Trend: Hiring Eased, Upskilling in Limelight (www.linuxinsider.com)
As global economic uncertainty impacts tech hiring strategies, upskilling emerges as a critical response. Training and certifications become essential, eclipsing traditional hiring practices in the quest for qualified tech talent.
What we know about the MOVEit exploit and ransomware attacks - Security Boulevard (securityboulevard.com)
The Clop ransomware group has created the MOVEit exploit using a zero-day vulnerability in third-party file transfer software MOVEit Transfer.
OBS Studio vs Streamlabs: 8 Key Differences and Full Review (www.msn.com)
Livestreaming has gained significant popularity as a means of sharing content globally. The emergence of platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live has led to a surge in available streaming software options. Among the multitude of choices, OBS Studio and Streamlabs stand out as two highly favored solutions.
Sweden adopts new fossil-free target, making way for nuclear (www.power-technology.com)
Sweden’s parliament has voted to change its 100% renewable target to a 100% fossil-free target, leaving the door open for nuclear.
California Senate approves wave and tidal renewable energy bill (www.energyglobal.com)
The California State Senate has unanimously passed the California Senate Bill 605 – Wave and Tidal Energy.
Employee finds SSD stolen last year from corporate data center for sale on eBay (arstechnica.com)
How can third-party marketplaces prevent stolen goods from being listed?
Candace Owens Peddles Cell Phone Provider as Alternative to ‘Woke’ AT&T — But It’s Still on AT&T’s Network (www.mediaite.com)
Here come the “metahumans”: Virtual avatars have real jobs in Indonesia (restofworld.org)
Metahumans are occupying trusted roles like news anchors and government communicators.
Why artificial intelligence is key to Asia's farming future (www.weforum.org)
Data and artificial intelligence can help drive sustainable agriculture in Asia, helping farmers increase productivity and boost their farming yield.
What happened to sleepyti.me? The death of a beloved web app (therectangle.substack.com)
Here’s what we know about Meta’s planned Twitter competitor that has Elon Musk upset (www.cnbc.com)
The project is reportedly codenamed P92 and may be called Threads.
Apple is suing Swiss fruit farmer over a decades-old apple logo (www.popsci.com)
Over the years, Apple has submitted trademark applications in dozens of countries to own the generalized image of 'apples.'
Reddit is in danger of a death spiral (www.zdnet.com)
Can Reddit survive as its volunteer workforce close down subreddits and walk away from the site in protest at the management's new policies?
Electric aircraft X-57 will close down without flying (Media Briefing) (www.youtube.com)
NASA discusses the status of its X-57 Maxwell all-electric aircraft project.
Eight Teams of Hackers Will Compete to Breach U.S. Satellite in Space (www.newsweek.com)
Protecting satellites from hacks is becoming more important as industries from agriculture to banking and insurance rely on space-based capabilities.
The Unholy Saga of Phoenix Hyperspace (youtu.be)
In New Record, Solar and Wind Generated More Electricity Than Coal for First 5 Months of Year (www.ecowatch.com)
Solar and wind power generation has set a new record, with more power generated than coal for the first five months of 2023.
US might finally force cable-TV firms to advertise their actual prices (arstechnica.com)
Biden angry about cable firms' hidden "Broadcast TV" and "Regional Sports" fees.
Reddit pressures mods to end the blackout as they find new ways to protest (www.theverge.com)
A Reddit admin told the moderators of one protesting subreddit that “the expectation here is that communities reopen.” r/DIY has reopened, but with new rules that lower the community’s quality standards for new posts.
Google Cloud launches AI-powered anti-money laundering tool (techmonitor.ai)
The new system from Google Cloud deploys AI to create a risk score built using bank information. This includes KYC data and network patterns.
TikTok’s COO has quit (www.theverge.com)
V. Pappas, the chief operating officer of TikTok, has resigned, as first reported by The Information. In a memo Pappas posted to Twitter, they informed staff that they will no longer work as COO of the company, as they believe the ”time is right to move on and refocus.” Pappas will still stay at TikTok in an advisory role.
Student Monitoring Tools Should Not Flag LGBTQ+ Keywords (www.eff.org)
One of the more dangerous features of student monitoring tools like GoGuardian, Gaggle, and Bark is their “flagging” functionality. The tools can scan web pages, documents in students’ cloud drives, emails, video content, and more for keywords about topics like sex, drugs, and violence. They then...