Cupertino, CA – June 10, 2024 – At this year's highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a series of groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements across its ecosystem. The announcements highlighted the company's continued...
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Global Electric Car Sales Set to Reach 17 Million in 2024, IEA Reports
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its annual Global EV Outlook, projecting robust growth in global electric car sales for 2024, with numbers expected to reach around 17 million by year-end. Despite near-term challenges in some markets, the report...
Stratix Unveils Revamped Framework for 5G Frequencies in Aruba
In an interactive workshop led by Rudolf van der Berg on April 3, 2024, the consultancy firm Stratix provided insight into its recommendation for a revised compensation model for the use of 5G frequencies in Aruba. This model, designed to stimulate usage and economic...
The AI has nearly 82% more persuasive capacity than humans
Neural networks can become a powerful persuasion tool, and an experiment has shown that they are much more effective in a debate than humans, especially if they have access to personal data. This is the conclusion reached by an international team of scientists from...
NYC Tests Take Aim at Subway Violence with AI Gun Scanners
New York City subways are about to get a high-tech upgrade in the fight against gun violence. Mayor Eric Adams announced a pilot program to test AI-powered scanners designed to detect guns and knives. The scanners, championed by Adams as a way to make riders feel...
Future Weaponry: Introducing a Smart Gun with Owner Recognition Capability
Biofire, a Colorado-based startup, is set to unveil the world's first biometrically secure smart firearm at the end of this month. This cutting-edge 9mm pistol, equipped with fingerprint and 3D infrared facial recognition technology, is designed to only fire when in...
Helping Hands: Robots That Dress You Like a Caregiver (But Without the Backaches)
Imagine this: a robot that assists you with getting dressed, mimicking the smooth and supportive motions of a caregiver. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, hold onto your spacesuits because researchers at the University of York in the UK have...
OpenAI Publishes Elon Musk’s Emails, Deepening Dispute
The ongoing lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company he co-founded, has taken a new turn with OpenAI publishing a selection of emails exchanged between them. This move comes after Musk sued OpenAI in February 2023, alleging...
Apple Terminates Epic Games’ Developer Account, Reigniting Antitrust Fight
The long-running battle between Apple and Epic Games has taken another dramatic turn, with Epic accusing Apple of terminating their developer account in a move they call a "blatant violation" of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Just last month, Epic...
The Enduring Allure of Flip Phones: A Blast from the Past in a Modern World
Remember the satisfying snap of closing a flip phone? The delightful click-clack of the keypad beneath your fingers? In an age dominated by sleek touchscreens and ever-expanding displays, the humble flip phone might seem like a relic of a bygone era. But for many...
OpenAI Sora Unveiled: Revolutionary Capabilities and Public Availability in 2024
In a groundbreaking announcement, OpenAI has unveiled its latest innovation, OpenAI Sora, poised to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence. With unparalleled capabilities and cutting-edge technology, Sora represents a significant leap forward in AI...
New Dating App “Score” Matches Based on Credit Score, Raising Ethical Concerns
Love in the digital age has taken a peculiar turn with the launch of "Score," a dating app that exclusively caters to users with a minimum credit score of 675. While its creators tout it as a tool for financially responsible individuals to seek compatible partners,...
Rumors Abound: Nintendo Switch 2 Speculations Reach Fever Pitch
Speculations regarding the much-anticipated successor to Nintendo's wildly successful Switch console, tentatively dubbed the "Switch 2," have reached a crescendo in gaming circles. While Nintendo has yet to provide any official confirmation, a plethora of rumors has...
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Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar Dies at 44
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Ryan Garcia Challenges Jake Paul: “Give the People What They Want”
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Canada, Mexico, and China Push Back Against Trump’s Tariff Threats
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MethaneSAT Exposes Massive Leaks of Planet-Warming Methane Gas
A new satellite, MethaneSAT, is revolutionizing efforts to detect methane leaks from oil and gas operations worldwide. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide over its first 20 years in the atmosphere, is being emitted at...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Navy Partner on Experimental Dredging at Michigan Harbor
In a collaborative effort this fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District, the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and the U.S. Navy removed over 25,000 cubic yards of material from Little Lake Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula....