7 tech podcasts to binge this summer


Tech podcasts bring together some of the brightest minds in programming, science, and engineering. They can range from the ones dedicated to a wide audience to podcast series intended only for domain experts. We’ve decided to take a look at some of the best tech podcasts

James Webb vs. Hubble: Compare their images side-by-side


The first full-color images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have been released — and they’re absolutely breathtaking. That’s because the telescope has yielded the deepest and sharpest infrared photos of the early universe to date. Webb is the larg

Can I get electrocuted washing my electric car?


I recently saw a question on Twitter that  piqued my curiosity: “Does anyone know if it’s safe to take a Tesla in a car wash or will I get electrocuted?” Does anyone know if it’s safe to take a Tesla in a car wash or will I get electrocu

These emoji don’t mean what you think they mean


Slack and Duolingo’s latest survey found that 57% of global respondents believe messages are “incomplete” without an emoji. But nearly the same percentage also admits that they’ve been caught unaware of specific emoji having multiple meanings. While it’s nor

New open-source model that dwarfs GPT-3 aims to free AI from Big Tech labs


A language model bigger than GPT-3 has arrived with a bold  ambition: freeing AI from Big Tech’s clutches. Named BLOOM, the large language model (LLM) promises a similar performance to Silicon Valley’s leading systems — but with a radically different approach

There’s a quantum crime spree coming — here’s how IBM plans to save us


The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published the first round of winners in its six-year-long competition to determine which algorithms will protect our data from the threat of quantum decryption. Three of the four winning entries

Microsoft’s developed smart fabric that can detect objects and gestures


About eight or ten years ago, I was excited about smart fabric and connected textiles —  especially about what the next generation could be once the materials evolved. Now, Microsoft’s got me excited again, and, well, skeptical. This week, the tech giant publis

A deep glimpse into the early universe: Here are the first full-color images from the James Webb Telescope


On Friday, NASA released the first full-color image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) — the largest and most powerful telescope ever launched into space. Thanks to its massive mirror and the ability to see at the infrared part of the spectrum, it ca

Feast your earthbound eyes on this breathtaking new image of the ancient universe


The first full-color picture from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just been released — and it’s inspiring. According to the space agency, it’s the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early, distant universe to date. Behold: Credit: ESA/NA

What to say in an interview if you were laid off


Interviews can be tricky. You always want to put your best foot forward. So, naturally, you prepare examples of your key skills, prepare some case studies to talk through, plan a nice outfit, and always be punctual. But sometimes one simple question can throw t


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