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* Heat warning 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Heat warning parts of southern Maryland and counties near the bay*A somewhat subjective assessment of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.3/10: Not significantly better than yesterday.Today: Foggy, hot and humid. Chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures: 32 to 38 °C.This evening: Mostly clear. Low humidity. Lows: 73-79.Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Less humid. Highs: 90 to 95 degrees.The city’s average high temperature will reach 90 degrees today. It will stay there until July 27. So it’s no surprise that it’s going to be hot. But most of the days…
As AI disrupts industries including healthcare and is embraced by those seeking to extend human life, the concept of transhumanism is rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction and the dystopian futures of The Matrix and Cyberpunk 2077 to the reality of companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants, Open Bionics’ robotic limbs, and longevity medicine. Popularized in 1957 by biologist Julian Huxley, brother of Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World, transhumanism is the provocative theory that the human condition can be transcended through technology. “It’s not that transhumanists don’t like being human; it’s just that we want humanity…
KAIST startup Panmnesia (the name means “the power to remember absolutely everything one thinks, feels, encounters, and experiences”) claims to have developed a new approach to boosting GPU memory.The company’s breakthrough enables the addition of terabyte-scale memory using cost-effective storage media such as NAND-based SSDs while maintaining reasonable performance levels.There’s a catch, however: the technology relies on the relatively new Compute Express Link (CXL) standard, which has yet to be proven in large-scale applications and requires specialized hardware integration.Technical challenges remainCXL is an open standard interconnect designed to efficiently connect CPUs, GPUs, memory, and other accelerators. It allows these components…
Down angle icon An angle icon pointing down. Former drug trafficker Laureano Oubiña leaving a Spanish courthouse in 2023. Adrian Irago/Europa Press via Getty Images Netflix has been ordered to remove a sex scene featuring a Spanish drug dealer, the Times of London reported.Laureano Oubiña said he was portrayed as violent and helpless in the crime drama “Cocaine Coast.”Oubiña also claimed that the series had caused him “moral harm.” A Spanish drug trafficker has sued Netflix and forced the streaming service to remove a sex scene from a hit series.Laureano Oubiña tried to sue Netflix last year for 1.5 million…
Down angle icon An angle icon pointing down. Tami Shadduck and her husband sleep in separate bedrooms. Courtesy of Tami Shadduck Tami Shadduck, 44, is a Florida teacher and sleep divorce advocate. Her husband suffered from undiagnosed sleep apnea, meaning she slept poorly for years. After suffering from strep throat in 2020, Shadduck slept in the guest room and never returned. This essay, as told, is based on an interview with Tami Shadduck. It has been edited for length and clarity.From his snoring to waking up at 5 a.m., for the first 15 years of our marriage, I rarely got…
Kyutai, a French AI company, has developed a new AI-powered chatbot called “Moshi” that offers similar features to ChatGPT’s now-delayed GPT-4o “advanced voice mode.” Moshi can understand the tone of your voice and interpret it. It can also be used offline.Based on a 7 billion parameter large-scale language model (LLM) called Helium, the chatbot is currently available to everyone and can speak with different accents and 70 different emotional and oratory styles. Moshi can also handle two audio streams simultaneously, meaning it can listen and speak at the same time. The AI chatbot, named after the Japanese way of answering…
Saturday, July 6, 2024Reading Time: 8 minutesAir travel has evolved into an indispensable aspect of transportation in North America, playing a pivotal role in the economy and facilitating connectivity for millions of passengers worldwide. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the economic context and impact of air travel, highlights leading airlines and key airports in North America, and examines the recent surge in travel demand.Economic Context and ImpactThe aviation industry significantly contributes to the North American economy by generating substantial revenue and creating numerous job opportunities. In 2023, airlines across the continent witnessed remarkable growth, with an increase in…
Down angle icon An angle icon pointing down. President Joe Biden has repeatedly said he will not drop out of the 2024 race. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Joe Biden has consistently said he will not give up.In the meantime, some donors and elected officials are urging him to step down.If Biden were to change his mind, the final push would likely come from within his own small circle. President Joe Biden has made it clear that he will not drop out of the 2024 primary race.Biden rallied supporters in Wisconsin on Friday as he continued his push to hold on…
Saturday July 6, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesIn a recent interview, Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Airshared the airline’s ambitious vision and strategic plans since its launch in March 2023. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and global connectivity, Riyadh Air is poised to revolutionize air travel.Fleet expansionBoeing 787-9 DreamlinerRiyadh Air has placed major orders for Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerThese state-of-the-art aircraft are an integral part of the airline’s plans for a modern and efficient fleet that will provide increased passenger comfort and operational efficiency.Strategic partnershipsBuilding strong alliancesThe airline has entered into key partnerships to strengthen its growth and operational capabilities. These…
What other tech companies are hiring remotely? Can’t find a remote job that’s right for you at Google? Fortunately, as the trend continues to shift toward flexible work, the vast majority of tech companies are offering some type of hybrid or fully remote option for new hires. If you’re looking to join an industry leader, Microsoft currently has over 900 remote positions available, with opportunities ranging from customer service to software engineering. With the Redmond-based employer being one of the only major tech companies sticking to its remote work approach, new hires can rest easy knowing that a return to…