X hiring content moderators for a new 'Trust and Safety' center in Austin
X, formerly known at Twitter, is building its content moderation team back up, but not completely. According to Bloomberg, the company is hiring 100 employees for a “Trust and Safety center of excellence” in Austin, TX. After Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022, he laid off around 80 percent of the company and […]
OpenAI and Google will be required to notify the government about AI models
OpenAI, Google, and other AI companies will soon have to inform the government about developing foundation models, thanks to the Defense Production Act. According to Wired, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo shared new details about this impending requirement at an event held by Stanford University’s Hoover Institute last Friday. “We’re using the Defense Production […]
We spent a week with this bendable gaming monitor and it's awesome
When I set out to review Corsair’s Xeneon Flex, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’ve used curved monitors before, but the ability to transition from flat to flex and back? That had me intrigued, but — as someone who is relatively new to the world of external monitors — I wasn’t convinced that the […]
Score a refurbished MacBook Pro for $660 off
TL;DR: As of Jan. 28, score a refurbished MacBook Pro (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for only $439.99 instead of the original $1,099 — that’s 59% in savings. If you’re keen on buying a new MacBook, remember that the Apple Store isn’t your only option. While Apple has a slate of MacBooks to cater […]
Get a portable carbon monoxide alarm for just $45
TL;DR: As of Jan. 28, you can get the portable Blackout Buddy Carbon Monoxide Alarm with an emergency flashlight for just $44.99 instead of $64.99 — that’s a savings of 30%. Whether you live in a huge estate, a studio apartment, or are even renting an Airbnb or vacation home, safety should be a priority […]
Transform your work-from-home space with this laptop stand for $102
TL;DR: Optimize your workspace with this laptop stand that doubles as a USB hub, on sale for just $101.99 instead of $129 as of Jan. 28. That’s a savings of 20%. This year, you may want to be nicer to your neck, shoulders, and back. Hunching over your computer for extended periods isn’t doing them […]