Technology News for Tuesday 12th March 2024

1. A (very) basic guide to artificial intelligence

Intelligence is the capacity of living beings to apply what they know to solve problems. 'Artificial intelligence' (AI) is intelligence in a machine. There is currently no one definition of AI. A simple place to begin is with AI's materiality, ...

2. CPHO warns of possible tainted drugs in NWT after suspected fatal overdose

Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is warning residents that a recent suspected fatal overdose may have been the result of cocaine mixed with "toxic contaminants." The CPHO issued a news release on Monday evening ...

3. 2024 MacBook Air review: Dawn of the AI laptop

To get the basics out of the way first: Apple's new MacBook Airs, which began shipping on March 7, are what computer nerds call a speed bump update. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch versions, they're nearly the same laptops as their immediate ...

4. The Return of Mario's Paper Adventure

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5. Nintendo celebrates Mar10 Day with games, movie news and a variety of Mario-themed activities

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door launches 23rd May, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD launches 27th June, and classic Game Boy titles featuring Mario arrive this week on Nintendo Switch Online. As part of the MAR10 Day celebration, Nintendo released a surprise ...

6. Ikea is upgrading its vintage pieces for its new collection

Ikea found a way to make more from less. advertisement. For the latest release of its Nytillverkad collection, a vintage-inspired collection to mark its 80th anniversary, the Swedish furniture maker brought back flowery textile patterns from the 1970s ...

7. iOS 17.4.1—Surprise New iPhone Update Coming Any Minute Now

Apple is poised to issue a new update, iOS 17.4.1, fixing several bugs in its iPhone software. News of the iOS 17.4.1 update was first spotted by Apple-focused site MacRumors, which saw evidence that the upgrade was being internally tested via its ...

8. Watch Rocket Lab launch a commercial radar-imaging satellite on March 12

Liftoff of the "Owl Night Long" mission is scheduled for 10:13 a.m. ET on Tuesday (March 12).

9. Moto G 5G, Power 5G Bring Spec Bumps and a Price Cut

The phone also comes with 128GB of storage, a 5,000-mAh battery and 18-watt fast charging.

10. Honda combines VR headset with its hands-free Uni-One mobility chair

Honda is debuting its Uni-One personal mobility device with virtual reality (VR) gaming. As part of an interactive experience for participants at the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Texas, they can choose their own VR adventure aboard ...

11. OPINION: 'Why sustainability strategies can't afford to exclude waste'

OPINION: Despite representing 20% of global methane emissions, it's rare to see waste receive the same attention as fossil fuels, agriculture and transport at climate summits like COP. But as the global waste crisis becomes harder to ignore, ...

12. OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT Says AI Will Make Us More Creative--and More Human

Generative artificial intelligence can spark curiosity, allowing people to go deep into topics that excite--or intimidate--them. From helping users demystify the plays of William Shakespeare to offering artists unvarnished critiques on their works, ...

13. Apple will allow iPhone app downloads from websites in Europe

Apple said Tuesday iPhone users in the EU will be able to download apps from websites. · It's the latest change forced by the European Commission's Digital Markets Act. · Apple has fought against web downloads of software, often called sideloading,for years.

14. New York Times is sending copyright takedown notices to Wordle clones

The New York Times is sending copyright takedown notices to developers who have created games similar to its popular Wordle puzzle, with the newspaper saying it is doing so to "defend its intellectual property rights." The New York Times' letters, ...

15. What is a GPU? An expert explains the chips powering the AI boom, and why they're worth trillions

As the world rushes to make use of the latest wave of AI technologies, one piece of high-tech hardware has become a surprisingly hot commodity: the graphics processing unit, or GPU. A top-of-the-line GPU can sell for tens of thousands of dollars, ...

16. UB, partners work to make algal fuel more efficient, affordable

Inside the lab of Ian Bradley, where researchers are finding innovative ways to improve algae cultivation for biofuels. Photo: Douglas Levere. By PETER MURPHY. Published March 12, 2024. Share This Print. Harvesting biofuel from algae is effective, ...

17. Goodwill's rare find may be the most expensive Lego piece ever sold

The extremely limited 14-karat gold Bionicle mask Lego piece sold on Goodwill's auction site last month for $18,101. ... Shoppers are always finding hidden gems in thrift stores, but sometimes the thrift store finds the gem in itself.

18. Patch Tuesday, March 2024 Edition

Apple and Microsoft recently released software updates to fix dozens of security holes in their operating systems. Microsoft today patched at least 60 vulnerabilities in its Windows OS. Meanwhile, Apple's new macOS Sonoma addresses at least 68 security ...

19. The Fundamental Flaw at the Heart of the Internet

So how do we fix the internet? Berners-Lee knows as much as anyone that it cannot be achieved with Band-Aid solutions. Previous approaches to solving the internet's ills—for example, the European ...