Google has launched Project Genie, an AI prototype that generates short, interactive 3D worlds from prompts. Available to AI Ultra subscribers in the US, it’s a research toy with major limitations. Yet, it signals a future that has half of game developers deeply worried about their jobs.
A phrase from science journalist Alex Steffen, featured on NPR’s *This American Life*, perfectly describes the professional vertigo of the AI era. It’s a feeling of being “unprepared for what has already happened,” and it’s hitting accomplished experts everywhere.
A personal journey from using Windows 10 and Microsoft Word in 2021 to running Fedora and open-source apps today. The shift in trust came less from open-source changing and more from frustration with the direction of closed-source software, including forced AI features and operating system drama.
The New York Stock Exchange announced a plan to put thousands of stocks on the blockchain. But one academic calls it “smoke and mirrors,” pointing to a lack of specifics and a conflict with its existing business model.
The tech boom in Seattle is turning to gloom with a new wave of major layoffs. Amazon is cutting another 16,000 corporate roles, while Meta and Expedia slash hundreds more. Local leaders call it the scariest economic time since 2009.
The energy industry’s push into remote areas is fueling a new space race for connectivity. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks are providing the high-bandwidth, low-latency links needed for modern operations, moving data from offshore platforms to boardrooms in near real-time.
Former tech entrepreneur and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for Governor of California. He’s betting voter frustration over homelessness and crime will propel his centrist challenge in a deep-blue state.
TP-Link Japan has announced the Omada EAP787, a ceiling-mount Wi-Fi 7 access point for businesses. Its key feature is a dedicated RF scanning antenna that monitors for interference without impacting client traffic.
Elon Musk is scrapping the Model S and X to build Optimus robots, as Tesla’s car sales decline. Analysts say 80% of Tesla’s future value now hinges on robotaxis and AI, not vehicles.
Indiana is moving forward with a state-backed plan to try and pull rare earth elements from its massive piles of coal waste. The effort, led by Gov. Mike Braun, seeks to turn an environmental liability into a strategic asset. But the economics are notoriously tough.
