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China Miéville says we shouldn’t blame science fiction for its bad readers

It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” Combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, the novel introduced readers to the fantastically complex city of New Crobuzon, filled with … Continue reading

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Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol

A year ago, Bluesky was opening up to the public and was known as one of the many X competitors that emerged after Elon Musk acquired the network formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky’s social network has grown to over … Continue reading

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23andMe bankruptcy: With America’s DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new form of testing

Genetic testing company 23andMe’s bankruptcy has led to a new consumer privacy issue: what happens to the DNA of millions of Americans when it goes on sale?

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Data centers love solar: Here’s a comprehensive guide to deals over 100 megawatts

New and expanded data centers are expected to double the sector’s power demand by 2029 as tech companies rush to capitalize on AI.

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Time is running out! Less than 48 hours left to lock in your $300+ discount for TechCrunch All Stage founder and investor passes. More than just you? Save even more with bundle tickets. Rates increase on March 31 at 11:59 … Continue reading

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In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up

Most companies are continuing related work, but shifting the language.

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Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.

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Sam Altman firing drama detailed in new book excerpt

An excerpt from the upcoming book “The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future” offers new details about why OpenAI’s board briefly fired CEO Sam Altman back in 2023. Written by Wall Street Journal reporter Keach … Continue reading

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Amazon shakes up streaming leadership team

Amazon announced this week that Jennifer Salke is stepping down as the head of Amazon MGM Studios — a move that could indicate high-level dissatisfaction with the company’s streaming strategy over the past few years. To be clear, Salke’s boss … Continue reading

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Musk’s xAI buys his social media platform X

The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.

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