Automattic launched an AI assistant for WordPress, which integrates easily with all Jetpack-powered sites. Scientists at the University of Cambridge used a publicly available neural network to train a computer to cook by watching videos of people cooking. Apple announced a new tool called Game Porting Toolkit that translates DirectX 12 GPU calls to Metal 3 allowing developers to see how well their games run on MacOS before they decide to port it over.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos
Automattic launches an AI assistant block for WordPress, Google language models support over 100 Indian languages, and Apple announces Game Porting Toolkit.
CNET has issued public guidelines on how it will use AI in its stories. The BBC’s Sean McManus wrote a piece detailing the Circular Drive Initiative ,or CDI, which is trying to reduce this e-waste by reusing hard drives instead of destroying them. Allison, host of the Nosillacast the geek podcast with a slight Apple bias, shares her thoughts on the Apple’s Visor Pro AR headset.
Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos
The US SEC files a lawsuit against Coinbase, researchers find a sleep app can increase sleep time more than medication, and Apple announces the Vision Pro mixed reality headset.
Apple showed off a vision for “spatial computing,” but we’re not 100% sold on the trade-offs. Plus, DirecTV locks down NFL Sunday Ticket for bars and a new season of Black Mirror is on the way. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Ashley Esqueda.
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Apple announced a flurry of new products including their much anticipated “Vision Pro” AR/VR headset at this year’s WWDC 2023. We share impressions and analysis of the new headset and whether it’s worth the $3499 price tag.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos