Recently, a federal judge issued a last-minute partial block on a Texas law known as HB 18, or the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act. This law was set to take effect on September 1st but faced opposition from tech industry groups such as NetChoice and the CCIA, as well as the Foundation
The recent blackout of Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, on DirecTV’s lineup has left roughly 11 million subscribers in the dark. The blackout started in the middle of ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament, just ahead of the NFL season opener. Both DirecTV and Disney are pointing fingers at each other for
Over the weekend, US astronaut Barry Wilmore reached out to the NASA ground crew to report a repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft. The interaction was captured by a member of the NASA Space Flight forum, who shared a recording of the conversation online. In the recording, Wilmore can be heard asking
The debate surrounding the capabilities of generative AI in creating art has been a topic of discussion in recent years. Renowned author Ted Chiang has expressed his skepticism about the potential of AI to produce true art. Chiang, known for his thought-provoking science fiction works, argues that despite advancements in generative AI, it will never
The world was first introduced to the idea of home robots through the iconic character, Rosey the Robot, in the TV series “The Jetsons” in 1962. However, despite the excitement and promise that these robots brought, the reality of home robots in 2024 falls short of the expectations set by Rosey. While there have been
The fediverse, an interconnected network of decentralized social platforms, holds the potential to provide enduring and interoperable social networking experiences. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses within this ecosystem is the lack of direct monetization options. Many of them resort to larger, closed platforms like Patreon to earn money from
In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations. One emerging trend that has caught the attention of industry experts is the use of AI to help bots understand human emotions. Referred to as “emotion AI,” this technology is gaining traction as businesses deploy AI assistants and
As we reflect on the latest movie and TV trailers, it is evident that the summer blockbusters are beginning to wind down. While Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to bring Sonic’s nemesis, Shadow, into the mix, played by Keanu Reeves, the big screen seems to be quieting down after that. The upcoming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The lawsuit filed against Osom Products, Inc. by Mary Stone Ross, the company’s former chief privacy officer, has brought to light some shocking allegations. According to reports by Android Authority, Ross claims that the CEO of Osom, Jason Keats, has been using business funds for extravagant purchases. These purchases allegedly include not one, but two
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in recent years, permeating various industries including the arts. The conversation around AI and its role in music has sparked debates about creativity, copyright, and the future of the music industry. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, made waves when he announced that the Grammy
Amazon’s recent announcement regarding the hiring of Covariant’s founders, Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, along with a portion of the startup’s employees, signifies a strategic move by the e-commerce giant to strengthen its position in the realm of AI-driven robotics. By acquiring key talent from Covariant, Amazon aims to enhance its existing robotic
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light for SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket to resume flights after a temporary grounding due to a failed landing earlier in the week. This decision comes after SpaceX successfully completed two launches following the FAA’s clearance, deploying an additional 42 Starlink satellites into orbit. The FAA
Brazil’s Supreme Court is on the verge of blocking access to X, a popular social media platform, in the country of more than 200 million people. This decision comes after a long-standing feud between Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes and X owner Elon Musk over the platform’s moderation policies. Earlier this year, Moraes initiated
In the field of artificial intelligence research, the quality and integrity of the data used to train models are of utmost importance. Recently, a German research organization called LAION released a new dataset called Re-LAION-5B, which they claim has been carefully cleansed of any links to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This move comes
TikTok users in the U.S. are in for a treat as the platform introduces a new “Manage Topics” feature. This feature aims to give users more control over the content they see on their For You feed. By accessing this feature through the Settings menu and selecting “Content Preferences,” users can then click on “Manage
The world of mechanical keyboards has evolved significantly in recent years, with lubed switches becoming a key defining feature among keyboard enthusiasts. Lubrication of switches was once a task that users had to undertake themselves, but now pre-lubed switches are increasingly common in high-end modern keyboards. This shift has transformed the typing experience, making it
