Remember that study which reported humanity had wiped out 60 percent of animal populations since 1970? The researchers’ findings “have been widely mischaracterized,” reports the Atlantic’s science writer — while adding that “the actual news is still grim.” The researchers had studied sample population estimates representing 4,000 of 63,000 known vertebrate species — or 6.4…

OpenAI builds curious bots and Nvidia’s on the lookout for AI talent Roundup Hello, here’s this week’s dose of AI news. Google has promised to throw more money at AI research that benefits society, OpenAI developed a new technique to get bots to be more curious, and Nvidia has launched its own AI Research Residency…

Storage on Apple’s new devices for 2018 is more expensive than you might think. …read more Source:: CNet

With the latest and greatest 5G cellular networks right around the corner, it can be difficult to believe that it wasn’t so long ago that cell phones relied on analog networks. They aren’t used anymore, but it might only take a visit to a swap meet or flea market to get your hands on some…

Plus, SystemD gets system de-bugged, again Roundup This week there were Hacked Home Hubs, buggered BBC Bits, and PortSmash privilege punch-ups.… …read more Source:: Register

Everything you know about burger binging is wrong. …read more Source:: CNet

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: For years, analysts and journalists watching Apple have talked up the growing importance of services, as opposed to hardware sales, to the company’s top line. But it’s only now that Apple’s business model truly appears to be shifting toward collecting rent from the company’s ecosystem and increasingly…

The Amazon Prime thriller starring Julia Roberts ties up a lot of loose ends by the end of its first season, but many questions remain. Like that leaf Shrier gave Carrasco. …read more Source:: CNet

Other companies could learn from the example of Google employees. …read more Source:: CNet

Whether its a backpack, duffel or roller you want, these bags have you covered when your travel plans include your tech. …read more Source:: CNet