Category: Technology
GoPro goes bigger and pro-er with support for Micro Four Thirds lenses
GoPro is announcing its Mission 1 cameras, a new line of video-centric action cams with 50-megapixel, 1-inch-type sensors and the company’s new GP3 in-house processor. Pricing is still TBD, but there will be three models launched in two waves: a base-model Mission 1 and the Mission 1 Pro will be available May 28th, and a […]
Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit
“This is the Strait of Hormuz in the data economy. If you want to make a change, this is where you cut it off. Anything short of that is theatrical political posture.”
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could soon have an AI clone of himself to interact with and provide feedback to employees, according to a report from the Financial Times. Sources tell the outlet that Meta is training the AI avatar on Zuckerberg’s image and voice, along with his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, “so that employees […]
How Iran Won the Meme Wars
Jeet Heer
While Donald Trump panders to MAGA, Iranian satire is reaching a global audience.
The post How Iran Won the Meme Wars appeared first on The Nation.
How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy
David Futrelle
A profile of an AI healthcare start-up overlooked the creaky business model behind it, as well as the tech sector’s worship of “high agency.”
The post How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy appeared first on The Nation.
Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck
Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to fund its effort to build an affordable electric pickup truck expected to start in the mid-$20,000s. The company plans on delivering its first EV later this year. The Series C round was led by TWG Global, headed by Guggenheim Partners founder and […]
