Category Archives: Technology

The Download: OpenAI’s wild year, and tech’s cult of personality

The Download: OpenAI’s wild year, and tech’s cult of personality

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside OpenAI’s wild year Few companies can say they’ve had more of a rollercoaster year than OpenAI. At the beginning of 2023, the world’s hottest AI startup was riding high on the success […]

6 Best Gmail Alternatives for Different Types of Users

6 Best Gmail Alternatives for Different Types of Users

Gmail is everywhere. With over 1.8 billion users worldwide, it’s the go-to email service for many. However, it has its limitations. If you would prefer not to use it, we have the best gmail alternatives for you. The Best Free Gmail Alternatives for Business or Personal Use With these several solid Gmail alternatives, there’s bound […]

The Download: how to talk about climate tech, and Sam Altman’s past

The Download: how to talk about climate tech, and Sam Altman’s past

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Your guide to talking about climate tech over Thanksgiving Ah, the holidays. Time for good food, quality moments with family, and hard questions about climate change … or is that just us? Our […]

Your guide to talking about climate tech over the holidays

Your guide to talking about climate tech over the holidays

The volume of mining is even higher if you take into account that some minerals are present in pretty low concentrations. Take copper, for example—a common material used for everything from transmission lines to EV batteries. Getting one ton of copper can require moving over 500 tons of rock, since sites mined today tend to […]

This Chinese map app wants to be a super app for everything outdoors

This Chinese map app wants to be a super app for everything outdoors

Amap, for example, is one of the most widely used map and navigation apps in China today. But when I open it on my phone, I can see over 30 functions that you wouldn’t find on Western-equivalent apps. Some of them still feel integral to the map experience, like recording when you last filled your […]

The Download: OpenAI’s dramatic breakdown, and Meta’s transparency library

The Download: OpenAI’s dramatic breakdown, and Meta’s transparency library

The past few days have been a fever dream in the AI world. The board of OpenAI, the world’s hottest AI company, shocked everyone by firing CEO Sam Altman. Cue an AI-safety coup, chaos, and a new job at Microsoft for Altman. The news has sent shockwaves through the industry, particularly because Altman has become […]

How to Check Word Count in Google Slides Presentations

How to Check Word Count in Google Slides Presentations

Google Slides is a fantastic tool for crafting stunning presentations. But if you want to know how many words you’ve used, Google Slides doesn’t tell you that directly. Don’t worry, though. A simple solution is to export your presentation to a widely compatible file format and check the word count using alternative applications and tools. […]