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The Music Industry’s Deadly Sin: Hard Drives Are Dying
Get ready for a rude awakening: the music industry’s reliance on 1990s hard drives has reached a critical point. It’s like trying to store precious jewels in a dumpster. Around 20% of those ancient drives are now unreadable, and it’s only a matter of time before the rest join them in the digital dustbin. The irony is that the industry replaced tape with hard drives to avoid tape deterioration, but now those hard drives are succumbing to the same fate. It’s a ticking time bomb, and the music industry is either too arrogant or too incompetent to acknowledge the problem. Read more on Ars Technica.
Intel: The Once-Mighty Giant Is Now a Dying Breed
Intel, the company that once ruled the chip-making world, is now on life support. The writing is on the wall: they missed the mobile and GPU revolutions, and now they’re struggling to stay relevant. The company’s dominance, fueled by Moore’s law, is fading fast. It’s a cautionary tale of what happens when innovation is stifled by complacency. Read more in The Economist (but be prepared for a hard paywall).
YouTube’s Desperate Attempt to Milk Ad Revenue
Are you tired of watching ads on YouTube? Well, buckle up, because things are about to get worse. The video-sharing platform is now testing "pause ads" – yes, you read that right – ads that will play even when you pause a video. It’s a brazen attempt to squeeze every last penny out of users, and it’s a testament to the platform’s complete disregard for user experience. More on Android Authority.
Xbox: The Gaming Giant on Life Support
Xbox, the gaming behemoth, is reportedly going dark today. But don’t be fooled – this is just the latest symptom of a much larger problem. The company’s parent, Microsoft, is laying off hundreds of employees from various gaming divisions, a trend that has embittered the gaming community. It’s a stark reminder that even the mighty can fall. Read more on Game Rant.
JLR’s AI-Powered Robot Guard Dog: The Future of Industry
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Boston Dynamics to create an AI-powered robotic guard dog for its electric vehicle build-and-test facility. The robotic dog, named Rover, is designed to monitor machinery and valves, freeing up engineers’ time to focus on more important tasks. It’s a glimpse into the future of industry, where robots will do the heavy lifting and humans will focus on more creative pursuits. Watch the video on LinkedIn.
CrowdStrike’s Quality Control Failures: A Recipe for Disaster
Ex-CrowdStrike employees have come forward to reveal a culture of prioritizing speed over quality, leading to technical issues and rushed deadlines. It’s a disturbing tale of how a company’s obsession with speed can lead to catastrophic consequences. Read more on Semafor.
Annapurna Interactive’s Staff Resigns En Masse: A Cautionary Tale
The entire staff of Annapurna Interactive, the publisher behind indie hits like Stray and Outer Wilds, has reportedly resigned. It’s a shocking development that highlights the perils of poor management and a lack of vision. Despite the chaos, Annapurna has vowed to continue supporting ongoing games and projects. Read more on The Verge.
10 New Gadgets You’ll Want to Buy (But Probably Won’t)
From smart monitors and e-bikes to a portable cable exercise machine, this list looks at some of the newest tech available. But let’s be real – most of these gadgets will collect dust in the corner of your garage, never to be used again. Still, it’s fun to dream about the possibilities. Watch the video from Future Tech on YouTube.
