A new AI research company is launching out of stealth today with an ambitious goal: to research the fundamentals of human intelligence that machines currently lack. Called Generally Intelligent, it plans to do this by turning these fundamentals into an array of tasks to be solved and by designing and testing different systems’ ability to…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
When Operator Collective started in 2018, its idea of cultivating a community of operators as LPs to serve as a resource to its portfolio companies was unique. Now, it’s de rigueur as many firms build out their operator teams. But Operator Collective looks to prove that its model still rises above the rest with its…
Meet Netmaker, a startup that can help you create and manage a virtual overlay network that works across the internet. In other words, Netmaker is a layer that makes it feel like different machines are right next to each other and connected to the same local network. Behind the scenes, Netmaker relies heavily on WireGuard,…
Organic chemist Manuela Oliverio was working on a new drug when he noticed that test results on mice weren’t consistent, because the molecule being administered was always different depending on the chemist who produced it. It occurred to him that automation and robotics could make the drug development process more predictable, and so he founded…
A security vulnerability in Abode’s all-in-one home security system could allow malicious actors to remotely switch off customers’ security cameras. Abode’s Iota All-In-One Security Kit is a DIY home security system that includes a main security camera, motion sensors that can be attached to windows and doors, and a hub that can alert users of…
Worker burnout is real. Reports suggest that work-related chronic stress could be costing businesses up to $190 billion annually in reduced output and sick days, not to mention the much-discussed “great resignation” where workers are jumping ship in search of a greater work-life balance. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared burnout an “occupational…
As of Oct. 20, these are the best air fryer deals to shop: BEST BASKET-STYLE DEAL: The Elite Gourmet Personal Air Fryer features a super simple design with a digital display — $31.82 $54.99 (save $23.17) BEST OVEN-STYLE DEAL: The Ninja Foodi FT301 Air Fry Oven can replace 11 different appliances and be stored on…
Good news: The application for student loan debt relief is finally here. Federal student loan borrowers who make less than $125,000 are eligible for up to $10,000 of debt forgiveness. Pell Grant recipients can also get an extra $10,000 forgiven. Now for the bad news: Within days of the application process launching on Oct. 14,…
SAVE $35: As of Oct. 20, the Shark Wandvac Handheld Vacuum is on sale for just $64 at Walmart — that’s 35% off its MSRP and the lowest price we’ve seen. When you need to deep clean your floors, you reach for the upright vacuum. When you want hands-off detailing, you program the robot vacuum….
Google Workspace has teased new features for its Chat platform in an effort to make it even more collaborative, but things could be about to get more confusing for some users. The company announced the updates at its Google Cloud Next ‘22 event, introducing chat and sub-thread layering, which may complicate things for non-IT-savvy workers….