Month: May 2023

From dealing with Musk to fixing Twitter Blue: what’s in the next CEO’s in-tray?

Elon Musk has announced he will step down as chief executive and has already found replacement Elon Musk has described it as a “painful” job that anyone would be “foolish” to accept. But Twitter’s current chief executive says he has found a willing person to take his place. Musk announced on Thursday that his time …

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‘Beyond expectation’: Nintendo’s latest Zelda title launches to critical acclaim

Tears of the Kingdom set to continue success of fantasy series, already being called one of the greatest video games ever made Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – all you need to know If university lecture halls and offices looked a little quiet on Friday, it may be down to Nintendo. The Legend …

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‘Why would we employ people?’ Experts on five ways AI will change work

From farming and education to healthcare and the military, artificial intelligence is poised to make sweeping changes to the workplace. But can it have a positive impact – or are we in for a darker future? In 1965, the political scientist and Nobel laureate Herbert Simon declared: “Machines will be capable, within 20 years, of …

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YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing plane for views pleads guilty

Trevor Jacob, 29, faces up to 20 years in prison after purposely destroying wreckage of small plane that he crashed in 2021 A YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing his plane to get a boost in views has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation, the US department of justice announced. Trevor Jacob, 29, …

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Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headphones you can fix yourself

This ethical and repairable design proves Bluetooth headphones can be more sustainable On first impressions, the Fairbuds XL are just another set of big, plush noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones. But their novel design allows them to be easily dismantled for simple at-home repairs, making them some of the most sustainable on the market. Produced by repairable …

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Best podcasts of the week: How to solve the crisis in modern masculinity, with Rylan

In this week’s newsletter: The singer turned presenter tackles what it means to be a man in his new BBC series. Plus: five of the best award-winning podcasts Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Educating DaisyAudible, all episodes out nowDaisy May Cooper’s podcast is based on the fact that she …

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‘Painted into a corner’: can generative AI save Meta from the metaverse?

Mark Zuckerberg says in earnings call that company is still devoted to virtual reality even as it bolsters its AI development Meta is not pivoting away from its signature product, the metaverse. Or at least that’s what the Meta chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, is arguing. Despite reports that sales teams at Meta have spent less …

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