MetAI Secures Nvidia Backing for Innovative AI-Powered Digital Twins
Taiwan’s MetAI has developed a model that can quickly generate ‘SimReady’ (simulation-ready) digital twins using AI and 3D technology, by converting CAD files into functional 3D environments within minutes. Founded…
Starlink and T-Mobile Partner to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Victims with Direct-to-Cell Service
The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have led to a significant partnership between Starlink and T-Mobile to provide critical internet connections to affected residents. As firefighters continue to battle the…
Apple Eyes 2026 for Vision Pro 2, Cheaper Headset May Debut Sooner
In 2024, Apple unveiled its groundbreaking wearable headset, marking its entry into the competitive tech accessory market. The launch of this premium device positioned it among the most expensive headsets…
Rednote Gains Popularity Amid Potential TikTok Ban
The United States government plans to ban TikTok on January 19, 2024, unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to an American entity. This move comes amid growing concerns over…
China’s Electric Car Market Braces for 2025 Slowdown
China’s electric car market is on course for a significant slowdown in 2025, according to industry analysts. After years of rapid expansion fueled by a mix of government subsidies and…
U.K. Carves Its Own Path in AI Regulation Amid Global Scrutiny
The United Kingdom government has unveiled an ambitious 50-point blueprint aimed at positioning the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative reflects a strategic shift towards…
Sam Altman Advocates for Questioning Skills in AI Era
In a recent episode of Adam Grant’s “ReThinking” podcast, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized a pivotal shift in the skill set required for success in an artificial intelligence-driven world. According…
Drone Collision Grounds Firefighting Efforts Amid Historic Wildfires
On January 9, a drone collided with a ‘Super Scooper’ firefighting plane in Los Angeles, significantly impacting the ongoing efforts to combat one of the worst wildfires in the city’s…
Blue Origin Postpones New Glenn Rocket Launch Amid Last-Minute Glitches
Blue Origin has announced the cancellation of its inaugural launch of the New Glenn rocket due to last-minute technical issues. The highly anticipated launch was scheduled for 1 a.m. ET…
Meta Reverses Course on DEI Initiatives and Speech Policies
Meta, the tech giant known for its extensive reach across social media platforms, has announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The decision, communicated by Janelle…
Project Liberty Proposes TikTok Acquisition Ahead of US Ban
Project Liberty has made headlines with its recent proposal to acquire TikTok, aiming to transform the popular app into an open-source platform. This initiative comes just ten days before the…
OpenAI Takes Action Against Engineer Misusing Realtime API for Military Purposes
OpenAI has swiftly cut off access to its Realtime API for an engineer who allegedly misused the technology to develop a voice-controlled sentry machine gun. This incident highlights significant concerns…
Nvidia Unveils New Gaming Chips with AI Optimization
Nvidia has announced the release of its new GeForce RTX 50-series gaming chips, designed to optimize artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities alongside traditional computer graphics. The launch marks a significant evolution…
Researcher Uncovers Critical Flaw in Facebook’s Ad Platform, Earns $100,000
In October 2024, security researcher Ben Sadeghipour discovered a significant security vulnerability within Facebook’s ad platform. The flaw allowed him to execute commands on an internal Facebook server hosting the…
Apple Reaffirms Siri Privacy Policies Amid Legal Settlement
Apple has reaffirmed its Siri privacy policies following the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of mishandling user privacy. The lawsuit, filed on December 31, 2024, in…
Ultrahuman Launches Luxurious 18K Gold Fitness Tracker
The Ultrahuman Ring Air has taken a luxurious turn with the introduction of its new 18K gold version. This premium fitness tracker, designed to monitor various health metrics, now comes…
Meta Faces Backlash Over New Political Content Policy
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, has stirred controversy by announcing significant changes to its political content policies. The decision to replace traditional fact-checkers with Community Notes comes…
D-Wave CEO Challenges Nvidia’s Quantum Computing Outlook
D-Wave Quantum’s CEO Alan Baratz recently took aim at Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, declaring him “dead wrong” regarding the timeline for quantum computers to achieve commercial viability. Huang, during a conference,…
Ukrainian Hackers Target Nodex, Causing Major Internet Outage
Nodex, a prominent Russian internet service provider, confirmed a significant cyberattack attributed to Ukrainian hackers on January 6. The attack led to a “complete failure” of Nodex’s infrastructure, resulting in…
Apple Faces Challenges Maintaining Accuracy in AI-Driven News Alerts
Apple’s artificial intelligence system, known as Apple Intelligence, has come under scrutiny for inaccurately summarizing news notifications, leading to incidents of misinformation. This issue has particularly affected alerts from reputable…