How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been?
Dan Luu1 Sept 2026
I was curious how well the predictions of the most widely cited AI skeptic I've seen (Ed Zitron) have done, so I looked at how his predictions panned out.
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top 3%Global chip market to exceed US$2tn by 2030: SEMI - Taipei Times
Taipei Times1 Sept 2026
The global semiconductor market is expected to be worth more than US$2 trillion by 2030 because of growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, SEMI senior director of...
Integrated systems to lead AI boom: TSMC executive - Taipei Times
Taipei Times1 Sept 2026
The next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) growth would be driven by the large-scale deployment of integrated computing systems as the industry enters the “true industrialization of AI,” Taiwan...
Ministry escalates anti-fraud efforts - Taipei Times
Taipei Times1 Sept 2026
The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) yesterday said it is working with Meta, Google, Line and TikTok to counter scams that use artificial intelligence (AI) by using real-time intelligence sharing...
Taiwan aims to train 500,000 AI pros by 2040 - Taipei Times
Taipei Times1 Sept 2026
President William Lai’s (賴清德) administration plans to allocate more than NT$40 billion (US$1.26 billion) next year to develop 10 major artificial intelligence (AI) projects, with a goal of training...
uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro review: Sweet spot of price & performance
AppleInsider Newsby Mike Wuerthele <mike@appleinsider.com>31 Aug 2026
At $679.99, the four-bay uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro NAS is a capable mid-range NAS for creators and small teams in the Apple ecosystem, with an excellent value proposition.
A Husband-and-Wife Studio Just Built Their Smallest Tiny Home Yet, & It’s 18 Feet for $64,000 - Yanko Design
Yanko Designby Srishti Mitra31 Aug 2026
Tiny Tect Tiny Houses, the Queensland-based builder run by husband-and-wife team Ben and Alison, has a new model rolling toward completion, and it’s the smallest one yet in its Nido lineup.
Every DC Studios Movie and TV Show in Coming Through 2028 (and Beyond)
Polygon.comby Michael McWhertor31 Aug 2026
Since taking over the DC cinematic universe in 2022, DC Studios co-chairmen and CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have overhauled Warner Bros.' comic book-to-screen strategy.
How to make sure your Android phone is secure - Engadget
Engadgetby staff@engadget.com (Alec Hively)31 Aug 2026
How to make sure your Android phone is secure Android offers tons of options to keep your device secure and private; it's well worth exploring them all.
AI chatbot use for emotional support tied to loneliness in students
Phys.orgby Bernard Rizk31 Aug 2026
AI chatbot use for emotional support tied to loneliness in students Young people leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support or personal advice are significantly more likely to struggle with...
Here's how Nintendo missed the mark with the GameCube console - Engadget
Engadgetby staff@engadget.com (Sherri L. Smith)31 Aug 2026
Here's how Nintendo missed the mark with the GameCube console A swing and a miss. When looking back across the annals of gaming history, some consoles are beloved (Nintendo Entertainment System...
The Easy-to-Use Bread Maker You’ll Reach for Every Single Day Is on Sale Right Now
Kitchnby Megan Gray31 Aug 2026
The Easy-to-Use Bread Maker You’ll Reach for Every Single Day Is on Sale Right Now I love the smell and taste of freshly baked bread, but never have the time to make it at home.
A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Julie Bort31 Aug 2026
A well-known, pro-AI super political action committee is behind a new group that plans to blast voters in key battleground states with ads advocating for data centers, several outlets are...
The Slate Truck is affordable because you have to 'bring your own tech' - Engadget
Engadgetby staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni)31 Aug 2026
The Slate Truck is affordable because you have to 'bring your own tech' It's the Spirit Airlines of EVs.
Codex report: Four months of building joy on my Mac with ChatGPT - 9to5Mac
9to5Macby Zac Hall31 Aug 2026
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band.
Save up to $1600 on Roborock products, including the flagship Saros 20 - 9to5Mac
9to5Macby Sponsored Post31 Aug 2026
It’s Roborock’s 12th anniversary, and the high-tech cleaning company is celebrating by offering generous discounts across its range of robot cleaners and other products between now and September 6.
Commentary: Welcome to the 'don’t ask, don’t tell' AI economy
Channel News Asiaby Catherine Thorbecke31 Aug 2026
Commentary: Welcome to the 'don’t ask, don’t tell' AI economy A don’t-ask-don’t-tell economy seems to be driving the next tech revolution and that should make us all wary of what happens in the...
Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts XRP Price By End Of 2026
Cryptonewsby Ahmed Barakat31 Aug 2026
Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts XRP Price By End Of 2026 We believe in full transparency with our readers.
Amazon is sued by the FTC and 22 states for 'secretly' overcharging advertisers since 2019 - Engadget
Engadgetby staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell)31 Aug 2026
Amazon is sued by the FTC and 22 states for 'secretly' overcharging advertisers since 2019 The company's "deception continues to this day," the lawsuit says.
Everything Discovered In The 13TB Steam Leak So Far
Kotakuby Lewis Parker31 Aug 2026
At some point on August 29, roughly 13 terabytes of Steam depot data leaked online. It’s not an exaggeration to say that it is quite possibly the largest video game-related leak ever, as it...