The pros and cons of making advanced chips in America
As AI chip designs diversify beyond Nvidia’s GPU, US semiconductor fabs press their noses up against the window of the AI boom. Attempting to compete with Nvidia is daunting, especially when it comes to manufacturing. Nvidia and most of its competitors don’t produce their own chips. They vie for capacity from the world’s most advanced…
An Audible ad suggested anyone who listens to audiobooks ‘real fast’ is a ‘psychopath’ — and some people aren’t happy
Some people like listening to audiobooks at a faster pace. An Audible advertisement has caused a stir on TikTok, upsetting some fans with the suggestion that there is a right — and wrong — way to listen to audiobooks. Over the weekend, Audible released an ad promoting its narration speed feature in which celebrities, authors,…
A VC firm created an AI agent-powered ‘investment memo generator.’ It’s the latest example of how AI is coming for venture firms.
Employees of the venture capital firm Flybridge. When Chip Hazard, a longtime startup investor at Flybridge, finds a startup he wants to fund, he writes a multi-page investment memo for his partners, outlining in detail all the risk factors and opportunities of a business. Now, he’s using AI to help write these documents and saving…
3 takeaways from Delta’s big CES event: Bluetooth, AI, and new seatback screens
Delta revealed plans for new customer tools at its splashy CES keynote in the Las Vegas Sphere Delta Air Lines revealed a slew of new customer features coming to its planes soon, from AI support to improved seatback entertainment. CEO Ed Bastian made the announcement during a splashy keynote address at CES in Las Vegas.…
I want my child to be happy. To do so, I need to let go of my perfectionism.
The author (not pictured) wants her son to grow up and be happy above all. In high school, I was never in the running to be valedictorian, captain of any sports team, or president of any club. Even so, I was no stranger to certain markers of perfectionism that were just a bit less boldfaced.…
I found romance with a European man who showed me lots of PDA. It was refreshing compared to the guys I dated in the US.
Shawna Lum and her husband, Dan. She is American and he was born and raised in Spain. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shawna Lum, 31, of Barcelona. She runs a company that offers advice to would-be expats. It has been edited for length and clarity. I sustained neck and spine injuries…
Chelsea Handler says she’s ‘more confident’ as she approaches 50: ‘My life is exactly what I hoped it would be’
Chelsea Handler isn’t afraid of growing older. Chelsea Handler is all ready to celebrate turning 50. In an interview with Parade posted on Friday, the comedian — whose birthday is on February 25 — shared that she was excited for all that her 50s would offer her. Although the people around her expect her to…
A top nutrition scientist said people should focus more on fiber than protein. He shared how a mostly plant-based diet can help you get both macronutrients.
Tim Spector is a nutrition expert who thinks people should prioritize adding fiber to their diets instead of protein. High-protein versions of foods such as cereal bars and pasta have taken over grocery-store shelves as people try to eat more of the macronutrient. But a top nutrition scientist said fiber should be our focus. According…
A glass of milk’s worth of calcium has been linked to a lower colorectal cancer risk. Here are 6 foods you might not know contain the mineral.
Figs, kale, tofu, and certain seeds contain calcium. Consuming the amount of calcium found in a glass of milk could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study involving women. That was regardless of whether the calcium came from dairy or non-dairy sources. Foods such as figs, leafy greens, and tofu are…
