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The Vatican's Man Inside Anthropic

WIRED

Pope Leo XIV may not be able to disarm AI, but he's got the attention of the industry. For one thing, Olah is an atheist who at 15 rejected his evangelical Christian upbringing. As a Thiel fellow, he accepted a grant from the guy who thinks that anyone who slows down AI progress is a legionnaire of the antichrist . Olah is also a cofounder of Anthropic, a leading AI company reportedly about to go public with a nearly trillion-dollar valuation. Olah commented on the oddness in his remarks at the Vatican.


Rare hybrid sea turtle released back into the ocean after rescue

Popular Science

Earl grey is the offspring of two different species. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Scientists will monitor Earl Grey's progress. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Acer's 10 dual-USB card reader works with everything you own

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Acer's $10 dual-USB card reader works with everything you own Acer's card reader has both USB-C and USB-A ends, plus SD and microSD slots. If you're occasionally pulling footage--whether from DSLRs, security cams, dash cams, drone cams--and you hate the fact that your laptop doesn't have card slots, what you need is a tiny little accessory like this one: Acer's dual-USB SD/microSD card reader . It's on sale for just $10 at Amazon right now and it does something most card readers don't. Just look at it once and you'll see why it's special: it's double-sided with one end having a USB-C connector and the other end USB-A. That makes it super versatile, able to be used with pretty much any device you have, new or old--tablets, MacBooks, phones, whatever.



Acer's new handheld is basically a PlayStation Portal for PC

PCWorld

PCWorld reports Acer's Nitro Blaze Link is a streaming-only handheld that connects to gaming PCs via Wi-Fi 6, similar to PlayStation Portal's approach. The lightweight 464-gram device features a 7-inch 1920 1200 touchscreen, targeting gamers who want PC gaming without expensive local processing hardware. Success depends on competitive pricing and software capabilities, though crucial details like supported streaming services and cost remain undisclosed. Yesterday Acer announced the Predator Atlas 8, one of the very first handheld gaming PCs with Intel's new Arc G3 chip at its heart . At the time I noted that the previous Acer handhelds were released under the Nitro sub-brand but budget handhelds aren't really a thing in 2026. There is, in fact, a new Nitro handheld coming.


Look up for a blue moon on May 31

Popular Science

Turns out, 'once in a blue moon' is right now. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A'Super Blue moon' rose in the skies of the Dutch city of Nijmegen during the night from August 31st to September 1st, 2023. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

BBC News

The next Call of Duty game has been revealed, with much of the reaction focused on its campaign set around a fictional renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Modern Warfare 4, due out 23 October, partly follows South Korean soldiers battling a full-scale North Korean invasion. Dr Sarah Son, Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sheffield, said the move could be controversial as it turns still-unresolved war into entertainment. Some Koreans reacted more positively, with one calling Korea's inclusion in one of gaming's biggest franchises a symbolic moment . Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be grounded in the military authenticity Modern Warfare is known for.


Fake grant email promises 4.5 Million but could steal your identity

FOX News

IMF grant scam emails pressure recipients with a $4.5 million promise while requesting personal documents like passports. Learn the red flags that expose this phishing attempt.


What's the safest swimsuit color? Skip blue and black.

Popular Science

Let traffic cones inspire your next bathing suit purchase. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A brightly colored swimsuit can make swimming safer. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Horror video game gets its creepiness from a quantum computer

New Scientist

Quantum Backrooms is a horror game in which the player explores eerie rooms. A quantum computer has been used to create a horror video game called - and it's available to play online. Peculiarities of quantum objects have long inspired philosophers and artists, and now game developers are getting the bug too. James Wootton at Moth Quantum and his colleagues developed, a horror game with labyrinthine levels generated by a real quantum computer . The game draws inspiration from "the Backrooms," a horror legend developed on internet forums that consists of moving through a series of endless rooms.