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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivers a live keynote ahead of COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei, unveiling what’s next for the era of AI factories. As part of this keynote Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO) introduces a device (NVLink Spine) which can shift more bandwidth (130TB/s) than the entire internet at peak 🤯

Marshall has made its long-anticipated entrance into the home audio space with the launch of the Heston 120. As the brand’s first-ever soundbar, the Heston 120 aims to do more than just pump up your Netflix marathons. It’s designed to deliver a “colossal audio experience for both TV and music,” blending Dolby Atmos and DTS:X spatial sound with Marshall’s signature analogue flair... The post Iconic guitar amp brand Marshall enters the soundbar game with the Heston 120 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Shorter interview ... Full interview ...

can anyone tell me some BESIDES Human Traffic

A good friend of mine made this comment this morning to me ... "Life doesn't revolve around the net" ... and it got me thinking - does it or doesnt it ??? I'm inclined to think that it is beginning to more and more in fact. What are your thoughts on this and if it does revolve around the net is this good/healthy ?

Entrepreneur and AngelList co-founder Naval Ravikant shares his wisdom on navigating life's complexities. This discussion explores the definition of a "successful life," examining the trade-offs between wealth and happiness. Learn Naval's advice on overcoming self-doubt, understanding the roots of unhappiness, and finding peace with mortality. Gain insights into his perspectives on technology, culture, and the art of living well, including his take on expanding his famous "How to Get Rich" thread. If you have a spare 3 hours I highly recommend watching this ... If you only have 10 minutes I highly recommend watching this smaller clip ...

Disney today shared the first preview for Tron: Ares, the latest film in the Tron franchise following the original film from 1982, and the 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy. … Read More Tron: Ares Coming In October, With Score By Nine Inch Nails View the full article

This is yet another mind-blowing moment for me in the crazy world of AI 🤯. While we already leverage various different LLMs, Cursor represents a fundamental shift in development. It's IDE integration allows for real-time issue detection, automated fixing, retesting, and iteration – all driven by simple prompts. It even lets you "breeze through changes by predicting your next edit". My early testing results are astonishing, suggesting a massive productivity increase not just tenfold, but perhaps a hundredfold. I'm so blown away by the world of AI now that I'm going to start building a new website and development community around this, if anyone wants to help me built it or…

Is anyone still about? Would love to know who’s still partying and where/ when. It’s time I got my dancing shoes back on.

Anyone up for resurrecting the CTW mid-week drinks in central London ? 🤪

Apple may well be announcing the second generation of Beats’ PowerBeats Pro earbuds this month, according to reports, with an announcement expected to arrive as early as 11 February. The first-gen PowerBeats Pro were released back in 2019, and were the first wireless earbud release from the brand following on from the tethered PowerBeats 3, launched in 2016. It is expected this new release will launch alongside a new iPhone SE, as per Bloomberg... The post It looks like Apple is about to unveil its newest PowerBeats Pro model appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Wow, crazy times, the best technology in the world is now becoming incredibly cheap and accessible to everyone! 🤯 DeepSeek's AI chatbot has become the top free app on Apple's store since its January launch. This rapid success, fuelled by DeepSeek's cost-effectiveness compared to US competitors, has sent shockwaves through financial markets. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has lauded DeepSeek's AI as a "groundbreaking achievement," while the company claims it's models rival industry leaders like ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek reportedly invested only $6 million in its development, a stark contrast to the billions spent by US AI companies. Links DeepSeek Hom…

Since the golden days of the late-70s underground dance scene, New York City has been a haven for clubbing and crisp hi-fi sound systems... The post Inside 5 of New York City’s best hi-fi bars: Where they are and why they sound so good appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The UK government is planning to tackle ticket touts by potentially introducing a price cap on resale websites. The plans follow comments from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who back in September confirmed that the government would be consulting on the future of the law in regards to dynamic pricing, which caused mass frustration following the soaring costs of tickets for Oasis’ reunion tour. A large number of tickets were then also listed on resale sites for thousands of pounds... The post UK government plans to crack down on ticket touts with potential cap on resale prices appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a year filled with joy, happiness, and success. 😊💫🍾

Happy Christmas everyone, hope you’ve had a good one 🎅🏻☃️🥂🍻💫✨

Staff at a Guitar Center store in Lawrenceville, Georgia, made a shocking discovery inside a guitar amplifier earlier this month. On July 17, employees opened a box that was shipped to the store’s location, only to discover thousands of dollars worth of cocaine and methamphetamine packed into the amplifier inside the delivery… The post Guitar Center employees discover piles of drugs stuffed inside amp appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Mines "Hoover". VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

The UK has lost five nightclubs every week in 2024 so far, a new report has revealed... https://mixmag.net/read/nightclubs-closures-ntia-report-2024-statistics-venues-news Also, London is officially the worst city for a night out in the UK ... https://www.timeout.com/london/news/london-is-officially-the-worst-city-for-a-night-out-in-the-uk-041624

Anyone heard of this technology ? Apparently you wont even need a wallet - you will just be able to pay for everything from your one secure device - e.g. like sending a text to the till to pay for an item; Links; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa http://www.eurotechnology.com/imode/ http://www.nttdocomo.com/corebiz/services/index.html

(30th May 2024) NASAWebb has found what appears to be the most distant known galaxy - beating its own previous record. This galaxy first formed less than 300 million years after the big bang. 😮 https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2024/05/30/nasas-james-webb-space-telescope-finds-most-distant-known-galaxy/ This infrared image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (also called Webb or JWST) was taken by the NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) for the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, or JADES, program ... Scientists used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRSpec (Near-Infrared Spectrograph) to obtain a spectrum of the distant galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0 in or…

Hï Ibiza has introduced a no phones policy for Damian Lazarus' residency in the Club Room to create an immersive environment. Starting May 18th, the venue will host Lazarus and guest DJs like Carl Craig and Black Coffee every weekend throughout the summer. The policy aims to eliminate distractions and foster genuine connections. Damian Lazarus shared his excitement about the policy, emphasizing its goal to enhance the clubbing experience by creating a unique, mystical environment. This marks a significant shift for Hï Ibiza, setting a new standard for nightlife that prioritizes real human connections and pure musical enjoyment. Read Full Article

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Eryk Orpheus - 19 years ago !!!! @Tony P