In a recent ruling by a U.S. District Court judge, Google was found to have maintained a monopoly in the online search space through illegal means. While Google has long been the go-to search engine for many, it’s important to be aware of the alternatives available in the market. This article aims to explore some
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. This law, which was set to take effect on September 1st, aimed to require large web services to identify minors and filter what they see online. Specifically, the SCOPE
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, a processor that offers six cores and 96 MB of L3 cache to consumers. This CPU, equipped with 3D V-Cache, is priced at $299 and is available exclusively at Micro Center retail stores in the US. While it may seem like a good deal, there are some
The ongoing battle between DirecTV and Disney has left roughly 11 million subscribers without access to popular channels like ABC and ESPN. The blackout occurred at a critical time, interrupting major sporting events like the US Open tennis tournament and the upcoming NFL season opener. Both companies are pointing fingers at each other, blaming the
A recent incident involving US astronaut Barry Wilmore and NASA ground crew has raised some eyebrows in the tech and space communities. The strange knocking sound coming from the Boeing Starliner craft has piqued the curiosity of many, prompting questions about the safety and reliability of the spacecraft. In a recording captured by a NASA
Generative AI has made significant advancements in recent years, with large language models (LLMs) becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, despite these advancements, acclaimed science fiction author Ted Chiang argues that generative AI will never be able to create true art. Chiang’s perspective challenges the prevailing belief that AI has the potential to revolutionize the creative industries.
As the business world continues to embrace the integration of AI into various processes and functions, one emerging trend is the utilization of AI to enhance the understanding of human emotions by bots. This trend, known as “emotion AI,” is gaining momentum according to PitchBook’s new Enterprise SaaS Emerging Tech Research report. Emotion AI holds
“The Jetsons” introduced the world to Rosey the Robot in 1962, depicting a futuristic home filled with robotic helpers. Sixty-two years later, Rosey remains a symbol of the untapped potential of home robots. Despite advancements in technology, the reality of home robots in 2024 falls short of the Jetsons’ vision. While over 50 million Roombas
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the world of social networks, offering interoperability and a decentralized approach that could revolutionize how users interact online. However, one of the biggest challenges facing creators and businesses on the fediverse is the lack of direct monetization options, making it difficult to earn a living
The latest in tech and entertainment has brought us a selection of new movie and TV trailers this week. As we analyze these trailers, it is important to consider the impact they may have on audiences and the industry as a whole. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer One of the standout trailers of the
After a temporary grounding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a failed landing earlier in the week, SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket has been cleared for flight once again. The FAA announced its decision on Friday, allowing SpaceX to resume launches following the investigation of the landing incident. Since obtaining clearance from the
The recent lawsuit filed against Osom Products, Inc. by its former chief privacy officer, Mary Stone Ross, has brought to light some concerning allegations regarding the company’s CEO, Jason Keats. According to reports from Android Authority, Keats is accused of using business funds for extravagant purchases, including two Lamborghinis. This raises serious questions about the
Amazon’s recent announcement of hiring Covariant’s founders has raised many eyebrows in the tech industry. By bringing on board Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, along with a significant portion of Covariant’s employees, Amazon is making a strategic move to bolster its capabilities in the realm of AI and robotics. This move is indicative
The announcement by Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, that the Grammy Awards would now accept music created with artificial intelligence caused a significant reaction in the music industry. While initially confusing, Mason clarified that only humans can submit to the awards, but AI can be utilized in the creative process. This decision
In a power struggle that has captured the attention of the world, Brazil’s Supreme Court is on the brink of blocking access to X, a popular online platform, in the country of over 200 million people. At the center of this conflict is a heated dispute between Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes and X’s
Creating datasets for training artificial intelligence models comes with a great responsibility to ensure that the data used is free from harmful and illegal content. Recently, the German research organization LAION faced criticism for its dataset, LAION-5B, which contained links to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In response, LAION has released a new and