Nicolas Sauvage is betting on the boring parts of AI Nicolas Sauvage believes it takes four years for the best bets to look obvious — thinking that he shared on stage last week at StrictlyVC’s San Francisco event, which TDK Ventures co-hosted. It’s a theory he’s been working to prove since 2019, when he founded the corporate venture arm of the Japanese electronics giant, which is now managing...

Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77Getty ImagesUS actor Bud Cort, best known for his role in the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, has died aged 77.Writer and producer Dorian Hannaway, a close friend, said he died after "a long illness". The BBC has reached out to Cort's representatives.A veteran actor of stage and screen, Cort appeared in more than 80 films and TV...

Pluto was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006, a decision that upset many people, especially young fans of space. The girl’s letter has reignited interest in the debate, with some people advocating for Pluto to regain its planet status. As NASA considers her request, it highlights how passionate people are about understanding our universe and the importance of inspiring young minds to...

A new type of ransomware, known as VECT 2.0, is causing serious problems for computer users. Unlike typical ransomware that locks files and demands a ransom for their release, VECT 2.0 accidentally deletes files that are larger than 128 kilobytes. This means that instead of holding files hostage, it is wiping them out completely, leaving victims without access to important data. The unintended...

A Historic Heat Dome Is Creeping Across the US. Here's How to Prepare After breaking heat records in 14 states, the heat wave pummeling the Southwest is moving eastward. Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall...