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The tech giants use AI but is it any good?
Posted onAccurate weather forecasts are not just vital for planning our daily lives but knowing about upcoming severe weather can help us to change our behaviour, save lives and mitigate damage to property. It is impossible to assess the full economic value of weather forecasts globally, but the numbers are huge. According to NOAA (National Oceanic…
The Shark BlastBoss is a leaf blower that can be used indoors
Posted onShark just introduced a new product called the BlastBoss that’s basically a leaf blower rated for both indoor and outdoor use. This means it can actually be used to blow leaves around in the yard, but is also handy for tidying up debris in the house. It offers adjustable airflow up to 190 mph, making…
Israels famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life | TechCrunch
Posted onYears ago, when venture capitalist Jon Medved took an interest in backing various health tech startups, he had no idea that one day, he would need them to improve his own quality of life. Israel’s tight-knit startup community received a blow in October when Medved, one of its most famous VCs, announced he was retiring…
Anthropics new Claude constitution: be helpful and honest, and dont destroy humanity
Posted onAnthropic is overhauling Claude’s so-called “soul doc.” The new missive is a 57-page document titled “Claude’s Constitution,” which details “Anthropic’s intentions for the model’s values and behavior,” aimed not at outside readers but the model itself. The document is designed to spell out Claude’s “ethical character” and “core identity,” including how it should balance conflicting…
Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling | TechCrunch
Posted onGoogle announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free, conversational driving experience. The announcement marks Google’s ongoing efforts to plug Gemini into more parts of people’s everyday lives, while shifting Google Maps from…
The 8 gifts Id give to my cool techie friends this holiday season
Posted onSometimes the coolest thing you can do is stop scrolling on your phone. Using the Brick made that actually possible for me. The tech behind the Brick is simple and rudimentary: behind the gray cube lies an NFC chip that you tap your phone to, and it blocks you from accessing your list of restricted…
