Month: June 2024

The streamer’s surprisingly varied library and ad-supported model has allowed it to start out-performing its far glossier, and more expensive, rivals There’s a reason so many websites dedicate reams of virtual pages to the question of whether a brand-new movie is on Netflix, and when it might turn up there. For many casual viewers, the …

‘Virtual video store appeal’: how Tubi became America’s best free streaming service Read More »

The woman in charge of the secure communication channel remains implacably opposed to the ‘disease’ of surveillance – and concerned about the sharing of personal data Meredith Whittaker practises what she preaches. As the president of the Signal Foundation, she’s a strident voice backing privacy for all. But she doesn’t just spout ­hollow words. In …

‘Encryption is deeply threatening to power’: Meredith Whittaker of messaging app Signal Read More »

PC, PlayStation 5 (version played), Xbox; The Chinese Room/Secret ModeThis horror game creates great atmosphere with its acting and visual design, but is regularly brought to its knees by uninspiring gameplay The premise here is a genre classic: one day, workers on the oil rig Beira D hit something with their drill they shouldn’t have, …

Still Wakes the Deep review – The Thing, but on a Scottish oil rig in the 1970s Read More »

Apple’s famous slogan that suggested total privacy is being tested in the age of AI. Plus: is it time to give up on smartphones all together? Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the full article here AI is power-hungry, and that’s causing problems for Apple. We’re still working through the ramifications …

Does what happens on your iPhone still stay on your iPhone? Read More »

Companies have touted AI as future of the industry, but technology has also resulted in viral videos of wrong orders McDonald’s is ending its test of employing artificial intelligence chatbots at drive-thrus, raising questions over the fast food industry’s rush to roll out the technology. The world’s largest burger chain will remove automated AI-based order …

McDonald’s ends AI drive-thru trial as fast-food industry tests automation Read More »

The University of Nairobi’s new chancellor says the continent has vast potential – but to realise the promise of AI and green jobs, rich countries must honour their commitments Africa has all the potential to meet pressing climate challenges with innovative solutions, according to one of the world’s renowned environmentalists. With its vast natural capital …

From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: climate expert Patrick Verkooijen on why this is Africa’s century Read More »

While once there would be a lone photographer taking pictures of the happy couple, now videographers and ‘content creators’ are also invited to document the big day, and even the clergy have had enough Hiking to the top of the highest local peak in full wedding dress sounded dramatic, adventurous and romantic. A visual representation …

Wedding wars! How photographers took over – and vicars fought back Read More »

Threat of EU tariffs may not be enough to slow carmaker in its attempt to challenge Tesla on global stage How will tariffs on Chinese EVs work? Germany’s men kicked off Euro 2024 on Friday in Munich. The city is storied in football terms, but it also occupies an important place in Germany’s self-image for …

BYD: China’s electric vehicle powerhouse charges into Europe Read More »

In LA last week, horror production company Blumhouse announced that it was entering the video game market with its indie horror label Blumhouse Games. Jason Blum, Louise Blain and Zach Wood discuss its approach A new indie video game publisher made its debut in Los Angeles last week: Blumhouse Games, a division of the horror …

Blumhouse comes to video games with six different indie horror projects Read More »

Governments should use fiscal policies to atone for technology-related carbon emissions, urges report Business live – latest updates Governments faced with economic upheaval caused by artificial intelligence should consider fiscal policies including taxes on excess profits and a green levy to atone for AI-related carbon emissions, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF said …

Balance effects of AI with profits tax and green levy, says IMF Read More »