Revisiting Apple’s ill-fated Lisa computer, 40 years on
Enlarge / Steve Jobs posing with the Lisa in 1983. Ted Thai Forty years ago today, a new type of personal computer was announced that would change the world forever. Two years later, it was almost completely forgotten. The Apple Lisa started in 1978 as a new project for Steve Wozniak. The idea was to…
SpaceX astronaut says he saw rainforests burning and dried-up lakes when...
Astronaut Matthias Maurer said he saw burning rainforests and dried-up lakes from space. Dark and light green areas distinguish the rainforests and agricultural activities, Maurer said. Astronauts can see from the ISS the impact that the climate crisis is having on Earth, he said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
AI art generators face separate copyright lawsuits from Getty Images and...
Two separate lawsuits have been launched against AI text-to-image generators. Three artists launched action against companies behind Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and DreamUp. Getty Images also began separate litigation against Stability AI, which is behind Stable Diffusion. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…
EY says it hasn’t seen ‘a rash of talent that’s all...
Accounting firm EY is looking to hire around 220,000 people in the year ending July 2023, a top executive said in November. But it's not like there's a huge influx of talent now because of the widespread tech layoffs. The CEO of EY told Bloomberg on Wednesday it isn't seeing "a rash of talent" that's…
Microsoft to lay off 10,000 workers, blames decelerated customer spending
Microsoft is laying off about 10,000 employees by the end of Q3 of its 2023 fiscal year, the company confirmed today. Microsoft's Securities and Exchange Commission filing (PDF) described the move as a "response to macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities." Microsoft says it has 221,000 workers worldwide, meaning about 4.5 percent of its global…
Logitech announces $70 webcams with USB-C, built-in shutters
Enlarge / The new webcams are supposed to be home office-friendly and come in graphite, off-white, and rose. Logitech Logitech today released a new series of webcams for users and IT managers seeking something below the $100 mark that still incorporates handy home office features, like a physical shutter and noise-canceling microphone. The Brio 300…
I drove electric SUVs from Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla — and...
The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are some of the trendiest new electric vehicles challenging Tesla. After driving both — and Tesla's popular Model Y — I can see why. Kia and Hyundai's electric cars boast lots of range and tons of style in an accessible package. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…
Apple’s full-size HomePod is back with new features
The 2023, second-generation HomePod. Apple Here's an X-ray view. Apple You can pair two of them to use as stereo speakers with your Apple TV 4K. Apple As previously rumored, Apple today announced the release of a new second-generation, $299 HomePod smart speaker in a similar design to the first-generation HomePod from 2018. This new…
Samsung and iFixit now have parts for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy...
Enlarge / iFixit sells bundles of the part and all the tools you need. iFixit Samsung and iFixit launched an official repair program last August, and it's now getting support for a few more devices. Samsung says its self-repair program now includes the Galaxy S22 family and some laptops: the Galaxy Book Pro 15 and…
Twitter says third-party apps broke “long-standing API rules,” won’t name rules
Enlarge / Two birds are enforcing long-standing bird feeder access rules. That may result in some birds not eating.Tony Quinn / EyeEm / Getty Images Ever since Twitter revoked the API access of prominent third-party clients, developers, dedicated fans, and tech pundits have been waiting for an explanation. They still haven't received one, but a…
