Apple recently made headlines by terminating the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company founded by one of its own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. This decision came after Apple repeatedly rejected the company’s app due to violations of its App Store guidelines. Despite efforts to work with Apple to address the
SparkLabs, a renowned early-stage venture capital firm, has gained recognition for its investments in groundbreaking AI startups like OpenAI, Vectara, and Kneron. The firm recently announced the closure of a new $50 million fund, AIM AI Fund, aimed at supporting AI startups from its AIM-X accelerator in Saudi Arabia and around the world. This move
India, despite being home to 20% of the world’s chip designers, has not had a significant presence in the global semiconductor market. However, recent developments show promise as the Indian government has started investing in efforts to establish the country as a player in semiconductors. This initiative is in response to companies worldwide adopting a
Intel, once perceived as a powerhouse in the tech industry, has faced a series of setbacks in the recent past. From chip crashing issues to financial difficulties and mass layoffs, the company is now in dire need of a turnaround strategy. The CEO, Pat Gelsinger, along with key executives, are gearing up to present a
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AMD has recently given the green light to the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, a processor that boasts six cores and an impressive 96 MB of L3 cache. This new addition to the AMD lineup is set to be released exclusively at Micro Center, adding to the company’s already diverse range of CPU offerings. However, with limitations
A federal judge recently issued a partial block on a Texas law known as HB 18, or the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, just before it was set to take effect. This law required large web services to identify minors and filter the content they see online. It included rules such as
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
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