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Archive for June 2025
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Tom Humberstone
20:20
How a 30-year-old techno-thriller predicted our digital isolation
In April, Mark Zuckerberg, as tech billionaires are so fond of doing these days, pontificated at punishing length on a
Jessica Hamzelou
20:20
Calorie restriction can help animals live longer. What about humans?
Living comes with a side effect: aging. Despite what you might hear on social media or in advertisements, there are
Brian Wang
20:19
Tesla Robotaxi Invitations to Non-Employees for June 22 2025
Tesla has sent out invitations to non-employees for the early access event starting this weekend. This could be Saturday and
Brian Wang
20:19
Waymo and Google Confirms Tesla Was Right About Robotaxi
There is a new paper by Google and Waymo (Scaling Laws of Motion Forecasting and Planning A Technical Report that
Brian Wang
20:19
Elon Reveals the Exact xAI Data Center Compute and Predicts Superintelligence
The xAI Memphis data center has 150,000 H100s, 50,000 H200s and 30,000 B200s. This is the equivalent of 400,000 H100s
Vivian Nguyen
20:19
Reddit considers using World ID to verify redditors: Semafor
Reddit's potential use of World ID could enhance user trust and compliance with regulations while balancing privacy and authenticity concerns.
Vivian Nguyen
20:19
Coinbase secures MiCA license, unlocks access to all 27 EU countries
Coinbase's MiCA license enhances EU crypto market integration, boosting institutional trust and potentially accelerating regional blockchain innovation. The post Coinbase
Vivian Nguyen
20:19
Fed’s Waller says rate cut could come as soon as July
A potential rate cut in July could signal a shift in monetary policy, impacting economic growth, inflation expectations, and market
Erica Sweeney
19:20
Yes, Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause...
