We're living in a whirlwind of technological evolution. From AI-powered everything to increasingly agile humanoid robots, the future is unfolding rapidly. But amidst the hype, a crucial reality check is emerging. This week's tech news reveals a fascinating tension between groundbreaking advancements and the sober recognition of current limitations. AI, while transformative, is being scrutinized for its actual value, and quantum computing's "breakthroughs" are met with healthy skepticism. Meanwhile, mobile technology continues to blur the lines between phone and desktop, and robotics is taking giant leaps toward automating our daily lives. This collection of articles paints a picture of a tech landscape brimming with potential, yet grounded in the pragmatic understanding that true innovation requires more than just buzzwords. Join us as we explore the exciting, and sometimes perplexing, journey into the next era of technology.
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Nick Heer, Pixel Envy, Feb 27, 2025 This post signals the beginning of the hype wave for quantum computing as it discusses Microsoft's announcement that it has developed a new state of matter called 'topological superconductivity'. I've seen enough from my workplace to be able to say that quantum computing...
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, has had it with the constant hype surrounding AI.During an appearance on podcaster Dwarkesh Patel's show this week, Nadella offered a reality check."Us self-claiming some [artificial general intelligence] milestone, that's just nonsensical benchmark...
Jacob Anderson, Creator Toolbox, Mar 03, 2025 Doug Belshaw points to this new bit of jargon: 'vibe coding', which "is an AI-assisted approach where you describe your software idea in plain language and the AI writes the code for you." I can dig it. Anyway, D'Arcy Norman offers a good example where he created...
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posted 1m ago by Nokia via Nokia Google introduces Debian Linux terminal app for Android. My phone's a laptop at last!
John P. Nelson, The Conversation, Feb 27, 2025 The danger of using a phrase like "things we care about" is that we don't all care about the same things. That's important. Because when John Nelson says AI "lacks the contemplation and attention to detail that yield great works of art," my reaction is, "who...
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