David Chalmers is a philosopher and professor of philosophy at New York University. He argues that we will soon be able to live a good life in virtual and real worlds. Advances in computing will see virtual worlds rival or surpass the physical, he says. With limitless, convincing experiences, the material world may lose its allure.
Wikipedia editors voted against classifying NFT art as art on a list of the most expensive works by living artists. The vote sparked fury among digital artists who say the decision could deprive NFT artists of legitimacy. The online encyclopedia's decision isn't binding, but the debate highlights confusion surrounding the art world.
Safari 15 lets attackers get your browser history and Google info from Safari 15 across all supported platforms. Attackers can also get your Google account info from third-party browsers on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Apple hasn't yet addressed the issue. The only solution may be to use a third- party browser on Macs or block all JavaScript.
Tech companies are experimenting with shorter work week to attract and retain talent. Advocates say condensing workweek will make workers more productive and help with recruiting. Some tech companies are starting to offer employees four- day weeks. Tech might be more suited to the idea than finance, but some analysts say it could be a challenge.
David Johnston, 36, is a crypto entrepreneur and investor. He moved his family from Austin, Texas, to Puerto Rico in March 2021. The U.S. territory offers huge tax breaks for those who spend 183 days a year on the island. Johnston says he doesn't have one friend left in New York.
North Korean hackers launched at least seven attacks on cryptocurrency platforms last year to steal almost $400 million worth of digital assets. The attacks primarily targeted investment firms and centralized exchanges. The Lazarus Group — a hacking group that is part of North Korea’s primary intelligence agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau — is suspected of carrying out the attacks.
Tesla is testing a previously teased Dogecoin (DOGE) payment option, according to its source code. The DOGE payment option was added for testing around three days ago, a software engineer who goes by "Tree of Alpha" on Twitter said. The engineer analyzed Tesla's source code and said that the company is "definitely" testing that option.
A new type of artificial intelligence will be built around a neurocomputer interface. The interface will connect the neurons of the human brain and a computer. The receiving part will be a network of inactive marker objects (ultra-small nano-sized beacons integrated into living tissue) The signal will only be transmitted to synapses of neurons.
Netflix Inc. raised the price for its monthly plans, the first such increase from the streaming platform since 2020. The monthly cost for its basic plan for U.S. customers rose $1 to $9.99, while its standard plan increased to $15.49 from $13.99 and the premium plan to $19.99 from $17.99.
Newspaper revenue has been falling for years, and there's been a debate about how to deal with it. The debate has focused on whether newspapers should get more state support. The Australian government is proposing a law that would force Facebook to pay newspapers for links. The law would apply to all links, not just snippets and previews.