Imagine a world where your fridge is always stocked with the items you need, without you ever having to actually go grocery shopping. This may soon become a reality, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Retail giant Walmart is leading the way in utilizing AI to revolutionize the shopping experience, and their latest initiatives showcased at CES 2024 are truly groundbreaking.… Read the rest
Mercedes-Benz Unveils MB.OS and Exciting Features for Future Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its highly-anticipated MB.OS infotainment system, which is set to debut in the automaker’s upcoming family of MMA platform vehicles. The CLA class has been chosen as the first model to showcase the powerful capabilities of MB.OS.
One of the standout features of MB.OS… Read the rest
Steam Deck Faces Competition as MSI Unveils New Game Handheld with Intel Inside
The Steam Deck, Valve’s popular console for mobile PC gaming, may have a new challenger on the horizon. MSI has introduced a new game handheld at CES 2024 that runs on Windows and features Intel’s new Meteor Lake chips. While the Steam Deck received praise for its performance, some users found using Windows on it to be clunky.… Read the rest
Taylor Swift Fans Scammed by AI-Generated Cookware Ad
In a recent incident reported by The New York Times, Taylor Swift fans, known as “Swifties,” were scammed by a fake ad that utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to generate an endorsement using the singer’s voice and likeness. The ad falsely claimed that Swift would be giving out free Le Creuset cookware sets to her fans.… Read the rest
Bullet Blockchain Expands Bitcoin ATM Network in South Florida
Bullet Blockchain, a U.S.-based software developer, has recently acquired a network of 40 Bitcoin ATMs located in South Florida. This strategic move is part of the company’s plan to expand its deployment and branding efforts. Bullet Blockchain, headquartered in Nevada, is also in the process of pursuing licensing programs for operators and manufacturers of these ATMs.… Read the rest
The Future of Semiconductors: Graphene Takes Center Stage
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have made a remarkable breakthrough in the field of semiconductor technology. It is believed that graphene, a single sheet of carbon molecules bonded together, could potentially replace silicon as the semiconductor material of the future.… Read the rest
Quantum Computing Startup Quera Sets Ambitious Roadmap for Error Correction
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Quera, a quantum computing startup, has unveiled a roadmap for bringing error correction to quantum computing in just two years. Their goal is to enable useful computations using error-corrected qubits by 2026, several years ahead of IBM’s plans. Unlike other startups that have promised rapid scaling without delivering, Quera has a strong foundation as a spinoff of the Harvard University lab that has successfully demonstrated error management using similar hardware.… Read the rest
Cruise Offers Settlement to Regulators Amidst Withholding of Information Allegations
Summary: Cruise, a leading autonomous vehicle company, has proposed to pay $75,000 to state regulators in California to settle accusations of withholding crucial information regarding a pedestrian crash investigation. The incident, which took place in downtown San Francisco last year, involved one of Cruise’s robotaxis running over and dragging a pedestrian.… Read the rest
AI’s Impact on Smartphone Usage: A Look into the Future
Summary: As AI continues to permeate our smartphones, the way we use our devices is bound to change. Sameer Samat, general manager and vice president of Android, Google Play and Wear OS, envisions AI as a significant part of the future of phones.… Read the rest
Duolingo Implements AI Features and Reduces Contract Worker Positions
Duolingo, the popular language learning app, has made significant changes to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform. As part of this transition, the company recently laid off approximately 10% of its contract workers. The move was made in order to accommodate the AI-related advancements in content generation and sharing.… Read the rest