The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Several more Game of Thrones spinoff projects remain in development, creator George R.R. Martin has teased, including "some sequels." Beyond those two shows, however, Martin has confirmed he's helping ...

Although investing may seem simple on the surface, making good investments and following up on them efficiently and effectively requires more time and skill than many prospective investors realize.

Music recommendation algorithms were supposed to help us cut through the noise, but they just served us up slop. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ...

Imagine appearing for a job interview and, without saying a single word, being told that you are not getting the role because your face didn’t fit. You would assume discrimination, and might even ...

As expected, CNN has unveiled its new All Access subscription streaming service that will cost $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. The new tier will include a "selection" of CNN's live programming ...

Google is launching a new tool that uses AI to make it easier for Gmail users with Google Calendar to schedule their meetings. On Tuesday, the company launched a Gemini-powered “Help me schedule” ...

The AI-powered ‘Help me schedule’ feature will use the context of your email and your Google Calendar to help find available time slots. The AI-powered ‘Help me schedule’ feature will use the context ...

Meetings can be a real drain on productivity, but a new Gmail feature might at least cut down on the time you spend scheduling them. The company has announced “Help Me Schedule” is coming to Gmail, ...

In letters to consultants and the College Board, House and Senate Judiciary leaders invoked antitrust law and asked how student data feeds pricing algorithms. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber welcomes ...

Abstract: Efficient task scheduling is crucial in the domain of cloud computing. Cloud computing is a service that allows users to access and share virtual resources as needed in order to fulfil their ...