Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on Nov. 26; on Friday, the city’s medical examiner ruled his death a suicide, countering suspicions by his family that had fueled widespread speculation online. Balaji made headlines in October when he accused OpenAI of illegally using copyrighted material to train […]
Get Magellan TV documentaries for life for 86% off
TL;DR: Dive into documentaries with lifetime access to MagellanTV for a one-time payment of £111.08. Save 86% on the usual £792.80 price when you use the code SAVE30 at the Mashable Shop. Your usual streaming rotation might be fun, but it might not be feeding your brain. If you’re craving something more thought-provoking, MagellanTV delivers […]
Best MacBook Accessories We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025)
The MacBook is a powerful machine. Whether you’re using a MacBook Air for web browsing and sending emails or a MacBook Pro for graphics-intensive projects like video editing and 3D design, Apple’s laptops can do the job. But I suggest throwing some accessories into the mix. A slew of peripherals can vastly improve your experience, […]
The Goonies 2 Takes Another Step Closer to Reality
The Goonies never say “die,” and apparently neither does Warner Bros. After years of speculation about a potential follow up, the 1985 classic may indeed get a sequel under its belt. Per Deadline, Warner Bros. has tapped Potsy Ponciroli (Old Henry) to write a script for the film. Steven Spielberg, who created the story of the original […]
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 15
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The NYT Mini Crossword was a mix today. Some clues were DUH obvious (10-Across), whereas some could have many answers (9-Across). Need some […]
Court filings show Meta paused efforts to license books for AI training
New court filings in an AI copyright case against Meta add credence to earlier reports that the company “paused” discussions with book publishers on licensing deals to supply some of its generative AI models with training data. The filings are related to the case Kadrey v. Meta Platforms — one of many such cases winding through […]
How to watch ‘Nosferatu’ at home: When is it streaming?
UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2025, 11:35 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest streaming details and pricing for “Nosferatu.” The best streaming deals to watch ‘Nosferatu’ at a glance: BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium free for select Xfinity customers (save $7.99/month) BEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS/MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Peacock Premium $3.99/month (save $4/month) BEST […]
Elon Musk’s Toxicity Could Spell Disaster for Tesla
“I’ve defended you guys so much over the years, and you make great products, but even I can’t stick up for you anymore,” she stated. Róbertsdóttir, now a software developer for Icelandic air traffic control company Isavia, started her tech career as founder of Iowa-based Celadon Applications. This 2009 startup developed software for electric vehicles. A long-time […]
Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
Here’s a question you’ve probably never thought of: What do Egyptian mummies smell like? An international team of researchers has a surprising answer: woody, spicy, and sweet (but if you’re inexplicably interested in things that smell like rotting bodies, check out the corpse flower). As detailed in a study published today in the Journal of […]
Best Internet Providers in Cleveland, Ohio
What is the best internet provider in Cleveland? Residents of Cleveland, Ohio, have several decent options when it comes to internet providers. Having trouble finding all the options and figuring out the right connection for your needs? Worry not; CNET’s broadband experts have got you covered. Spectrum is CNET’s choice for the best overall internet […]