In a recent ruling by a U.S. District Court judge, Google was found to have acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. This comes as no surprise, considering Google has dominated the search space for so long that it has become synonymous with searching the internet. However, using Google as the default search
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Amidst talks to reach a new distribution deal, Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN were pulled from DirecTV’s lineup on Sunday. This blackout caused DirecTV’s roughly 11 million subscribers to suffer, as they were left without access to popular channels just as the NFL season opener was approaching. Both DirecTV and Disney have been quick
A strange and repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft has caught the attention of US astronaut Barry Wilmore. The interaction between Wilmore and the NASA ground crew, captured by a NASA Space Flight forum member, has left many puzzled by the source of the mysterious noise. During the recorded conversation, Wilmore requests
The debate over the capabilities of generative AI in creating true art continues to rage on, with writer Ted Chiang adding his voice to the conversation. Despite the advancements in AI technology, Chiang believes that true art can never be replicated by machines. The Argument Against Generative AI In a recent article, Chiang argues that
Despite the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various business aspects, one unexpected trend is the adoption of emotion AI to enhance the understanding of human emotions by AI-enabled bots. This practice, referred to as “emotion AI,” is gaining momentum in the business world, according to PitchBook’s new Enterprise SaaS Emerging Tech Research report.
The iconic TV show “The Jetsons” introduced Rosey the Robot to the world in 1962, showcasing the potential of home robots in our everyday lives. Fast forward to 2024, and we find ourselves surrounded by robotic devices like the Roomba, iRobot’s popular vacuum cleaner. While the promises of an automated home seemed within reach, the
The fediverse, with its promise of enduring and interoperable social networks, faces a significant challenge when it comes to monetization. Many creators and businesses find it difficult to earn a living on open platforms like Mastodon because of the lack of direct monetization options. This has led many content creators to rely on closed platforms
The highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer has finally been released, revealing the introduction of Sonic’s big nemesis, Shadow, played by Keanu Reeves. While the trailer only offers a glimpse of Reeves’ voice, it compensates with an abundance of Jim Carrey’s portrayal of Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik. The movie is set to
Osom Products, Inc. is currently facing a legal battle after its former chief privacy officer, Mary Stone Ross, filed a lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges that the CEO of Osom, Jason Keats, has misused company funds for personal gain. Among the extravagant purchases cited in the lawsuit are two Lamborghinis, which raises serious
The music industry, just like many other sectors, is facing a wave of transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, recently caused a stir when he announced that the prestigious Grammy Awards would start accepting music created using AI technology. This move has raised concerns and
Amazon’s recent announcement of hiring Covariant’s founders and a portion of its employees, as well as licensing its robotic foundation models, marks a strategic move by the tech giant to advance its AI and robotics capabilities. By integrating Covariant’s technology into its existing robot fleet, Amazon aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Covariant’s
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket to resume flights after a temporary grounding. This decision comes after a failed landing earlier in the week, prompting the FAA to conduct an investigation before granting approval once again. Despite the setback with the failed landing, SpaceX wasted
Brazil’s top court is on the brink of blocking access to X, a popular platform, as tensions between Judge Alexandre de Moraes and site owner Elon Musk reach a boiling point. This feud over X’s moderation policies has escalated to the point where legal actions are being taken to shut down the platform in a
Recently, the German research organization LAION released a new dataset called Re-LAION-5B, which claims to have been thoroughly cleaned of known links to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This dataset is actually a re-release of an old dataset, LAION-5B, with fixes implemented based on recommendations from various organizations such as the Internet Watch Foundation
TikTok has recently announced a new feature called “Manage Topics” that allows users to have more control over the content they see on their For You feed. This feature enables users to tailor their feed by selecting specific topics they want to see more or less of. By accessing the feature through settings and content
After months of speculation and concern, Intel has finally confirmed that its 13th and 14th Gen laptop chips are not susceptible to the same instability issue that has affected 24 different flagship desktop chips. This revelation comes as a relief to consumers who have been worried about the potential for permanent damage in their devices.