“Alexa, tell me about the movie [title]”: Your Echo is a great resource for trivia and pop culture. Asking about specific movies gives you a brief rundown on the director, actors and plot — and no spoilers.
Looking for a gig in tech? Go where the jobs are
Los Angeles is the spot for actors. Want to get into the advertising business? Move to New York. Ready for your big music break? Nashville is calling.
What about tech? Silicon Valley comes to mind, but it’s not the only hub.
Let’s look at the top cities for those looking to land a job in tech across the U.S. and Canada.
Top 10 places to find tech jobs
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Seattle
- New York Metro area
- Washington, D.C.
- Toronto
- Austin
- Boston
- Vancouver
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Denver
Times are tough
Last year, more than 150,000 tech workers were laid off. Through June this year, that number is well over 200,000. It’s not just Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Yahoo. Startups are axing workers, too.
More than ever, it makes sense to go where the jobs are. If you or someone you know is looking for a tech job, head to LinkedIn and filter by the cities above. Want more options? See the top 50 cities for tech jobs here.
📃 Pro tip: If you’ve sent out tons of applications and are not getting any bites, your resume might be to blame. Follow my tips here to polish yours and get it past hiring algorithms.
Downloading ‘free’ movies online is a bad idea - especially if they star these actors
We always advise not to download movies or TV shows from pirated sites. It is a crime, but it is also a sure-fire way to infect your device with malware. There are plenty of legal options to stream shows for free. Tap or click here for the best sites to watch movies for free.
California tries to protect its actors from artificial intelligence
Should AI be banned from the movies? Here’s what that would mean for you, in one minute.
🎬 Plot twist: “Here” follows Tom Hanks and Robin Wright across a 60-year span, with de-aging done entirely by AI. A few years ago, this wouldn’t have been possible without Marvel-level budgets. Now? They’re pulling it off for $50 million. The trailer gave me goosebumps! At least there are still some scenes with real actors.
10 weeks
How long it would take 10 human animators to do what AI can get done in one week. That’s according to Ridley Scott, the visionary behind iconic films like “Gladiator,” “Blade Runner” and “Alien.” He sure has a knack for drawing attention.
You can download popular movie screenplays to read for free - Here's how
Most of us love watching films and can probably recite a few lines from Hollywood classics. Hardcore movie fans soak up trivia and little-known facts about their production. If you have ever wondered why films have this odd disclaimer, tap or click here to find out.
Talk to me: OpenAI’s advanced voice mode is coming to some ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This is the same feature that debuted with a Scarlett Johansson-like voice. They hired voice actors instead of, you know, stealing a celebrity likeness.
🎬 AI love story? TV manufacturer TCL is cooking up the “first-ever fully AI-generated rom-com” called “Next Stop Paris.” The trailer is, um, interesting. Despite the AI claim, they’re using human writers, actors and animators. Sounds like someone really wants investor money.