STAT

Can chatting with strangers improve public health?

I travel a lot. Last year, I took dozens of trips for work, visiting family and friends, and vacation. One of my favorite things to do at airport gates, on trains, or in the backseat of Ubers is chat.
Geeky Gadgets

Connect a Llama 3.1 Chat AI Model to VSCode and Code Faster with Local Replies

The first step in integrating Ollama into VSCode is to install the Ollama Chat extension. This extension enables you to interact with AI models offline, making it a valuable tool for developers. To ...
Yahoo

HISD announces AI tools for teachers using Chat GPT

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Teachers in Houston ISD will now be allowed to use artificial intelligence tools to help with their teaching, the district announced. ChatGPT Edu is a new offering by OpenAI that is ...
PC Gamer

How much is that Steam Machine in the window? Let's talk potential pricing for Valve's new living room gaming box

We know a lot about the Steam Machine. We know its specifications. We know what it looks like inside. We even know what it's like to game on it. But we don't know how much it'll cost or when it will ...
Morningstar

IRS Adds New Reporting Code for Charitable IRA Gifts

One of the most tax-friendly provisions of an IRA is the ability for IRA owners who are at least age 70½ to donate up to $108,000 (2025 limit) directly to an eligible charity from their IRA. This is ...
Tampa Bay Times

Can we still talk? Come to the Times’ next Spotlight event to try.

Our editors' top picks to read today. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist offering her thoughts on current events, life and culture. She can be reached at shayes@tampabay.com. Anyone can view a sampling of ...
Polygon

Can Chainsaw Man compete with Demon Slayer at the box office? We asked an expert

Before Infinity Castle’s release, Demon Slayer was already a huge property with a significant reputation for box office power, thanks to the half-billion-dollar release of Mugen Train in 2020. In ...
Forbes

Your Code Has No Copyright: Reshaping How We Build Software

The case of artist Kristina Kashtanova changed my perspective on modern software development. In 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) ruled on her graphic novel ...
The Verge

Copilot on Windows can now create Office documents and connect to Gmail

You can create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from the Copilot chat interface. You can create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from the Copilot chat interface. is a senior editor and author of ...
Los Angeles Times

Say farewell to the TiVo box, the device that revolutionized how we watch television

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DVR boxes were once the most advanced way of watching TV, but they’re being made obsolete by streaming. Back in ...
Variety

Dwayne Johnson Speaks Out After ‘Smashing Machine’ Becomes His Worst Opening Ever: ‘You Can’t Control Box Office Results’

Dwayne Johnson experienced the worst box office opening of his career with “The Smashing Machine,” the A24 drama that debuted to a rough $5.9 million domestically. But the actor is taking the bad news ...
Variety

Leonardo DiCaprio Calls Box Office ‘Very Important’ for ‘One Battle After Another’: PTA Wants People to See a Movie ‘Different Than What We’ve Been Saturated With’

Leonardo DiCaprio’s movies have grossed nearly $7 billion at the worldwide box office over the course of his illustrious career. He’s considered one of the last great movie stars – not just a ...