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technology
Google Messages adding ‘Sending as’ profile notice
In addition to adding “Your profile” settings, Google Messages is now explicitly reminding you what name and profile you’re “Sending as.” As of today,...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
An animation breakthrough makes it possible to more accurately illustrates Black hair
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Your phones and computers rely on this remote mine in North Carolina. Helene just drowned it.
Hurricane Helene exposed the vulnerable underbelly of the global chip industry. You wouldn’t expect to find the linchpin of the global microchip industry tucked...
vox.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Gentler Streak is now ready for iOS 18 with tinted icons and widgets
The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak recently released a major update that turned the app into a workout journal. Now the developers behind...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Threads will finally let everyone change their default feed
The app is also making topics more prominent and adding new quote controls. Meta’s Threads is finally allowing users to change their default feed...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Florida considers easing child labor laws after pushing out immigrants
msnbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple reportedly worked with a Chinese automaker to develop a battery for its now-canceled car
Apple worked with a Chinese automaker for years to design a battery system for its now-canceled car project. That’s according to Bloomberg, which reports...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
US announces $ 3 billion in funding for new battery projects
The Department of Energy is funneling billion of dollars into building a domestic supply chain for batteries. The US Department of Energy announced today plans...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The Chinese government is cracking down on predatory law enforcement
economist.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Kids are learning how to make their own little language models
A new program aims to teach them how AI works, by getting hands-on. “This new AI technology—it’s very interesting to learn how it...
technologyreview.com
- 30+ days ago
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music / technology
“It’s not even the same song!”: A YouTuber asked AI to tab a bunch of classic tracks by Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Nirvana and got some really crazy results
musicradar.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
ChatGPT monthly usage may now rival Google Chrome
A number of popular generative AI platforms are seeing consistent growth as users are figuring out how they want to use the tools — and ChatGPT...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / technology
7 ChatGPT Prompts To Keep Your LinkedIn Active With Genius Content
Everyone is telling you to post on LinkedIn but you don’t know what you’re meant to do. Posting feels too much like hard...
forbes.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Scammers Are Using Voice Clips to Create AI Clones. Here's How to Stay Safe
Scammers can clone voices to trick you into thinking your loved one is in trouble. How to protect your money and identity. Scammers can clone...
cnet.com
- 30+ days ago
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business / entrepreneurship / technology
Halliday raises $ 20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain
Halliday has raised $ 20 million in Series A funding to develop AI agents that can safely operate on blockchain networks without requiring traditional smart contract development....
venturebeat.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
How to… delete your 23andMe data
But truly deleting your personal genetic information from the DNA testing company is easier said than done. MIT Technology Review's How To series...
technologyreview.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
What is PlayAI: Everything we know about this text-to-speech, voice-cloning platform
PlayAI (formerly PlayHT) is a text-to-speech platform and voice generator that uses artificial intelligence to create natural, professional-sounding...
techradar.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Acer’s concept gaming laptop has a pop-out controller
The controller is held in place with electromagnets when not in use. Releasing it pops out speakers from the sides of the laptop. Out of...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Video Classmate of shooting suspect Luigi Mangione recalls his time on the robotics team
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Luigi Mangione’s former classmate, Hari Menon, who describes the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian...
abcnews.go.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / technology
Check Out Debian, the ‘Mother of All Linux Distributions’
thenewstack.io
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Child pornography case: It took 40 days for authorities to download material seized from couple
citizen.co.za
- 30+ days ago
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technology
NASA Space Station Research Helps Power Moon Science - NASA
The International Space Station supports a wide range of scientific activities from looking out at our universe to breakthroughs in medical research,...
nasa.gov
- 30+ days ago
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technology
From Israel With Smart Technology: Improving Global Food Security
Today is National Ag Day in the U.S., celebrating the abundance of agriculture and its contribution to our lives. However, this abundance doesn’t...
forbes.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Chinese security firm Nuctech loses appeal against EU inspection
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Chinese security firm Nuctech said Europe’s top court had rejected its appeal to suspend a decision by the European Commission...
theprint.in
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Convicted fraudsters launch AI lobbying firm using fake names
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman are operating under the pseudonyms Jay Klein and Bill Sanders. A Washington startup pitched as a service to integrate AI...
politico.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A Week In Oklahoma City On A $ 120,400 Joint Income
Today: an outreach coordinator who makes $ 52,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a single refurbished left AirPod. If you’...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. A Chinese space startup conducted what it called a...
arstechnica.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
London Fashion Week Street Style Will Refresh Your Approach to Transitional Dressing
Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone, but fashion month goes. The dressed-up festivities have now arrived at London Fashion Week, with fall/...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify ages
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah on Wednesday became the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and get parental consent...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Andhra Pradesh: Chief Secretary calls for acceleration of RTGS data integration process
Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand directed the officials to accelerate the data integration process of the Real- time Governance Society (RTGS) in order...
thehindu.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
New video games for players with disabilities coming, courtesy of Electronic Arts
EA's Patent Pledge commits to providing free patented tech to designers. EA games — maker of the popular Sims, FIFA, and Madden franchises — is investing in...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Microsoft says Russia’s election interference efforts have pivoted to Harris and Walz
Russia is using fake videos and phony social media accounts to target Vice President Kamala Harris as the U.S. presidential election draws closer, according...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google gives Gemini a boost in Sheets and a cool trick in NotebookLM
Google is expanding Gemini integration within its Workspace suite and has announced a couple of new tricks for its underrated NotebookLM tool. The...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / how-to / learning / apps / technology
Your iPhone is now integrated with ChatGPT–here's how to use it
Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT give Siri superpowers in iOS 18.2. The iOS 18.2 update brings several new Apple Intelligence features to your iPhone 16...
macworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
OxygenOS 15 Is rolling Out To The OnePlus Pad 2 Right Now - Talk Android
We were impressed with the OnePlus Pad 2 in our recent review, and we're back with the news that it's now receiving the OxygenOS 15 update. We...
talkandroid.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Store adds ‘Devices’ page for your Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest
The Google Store has introduced a Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit “Devices” page to “Manage your Made by Google hardware in one place.” It shows all...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Catly does not use generative AI or contain NFTs, devs say
After stirring up controversy at The Game Awards, Catly developer SuperAuthenti Co. has clarified that its game does not use generative AI or...
digitaltrends.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
iPhone 17 Pro Max may have key display advantage after all
Apple’s about to launch its next iPhone SE, but later this year the flagship iPhone 17 lineup will arrive. A new rumor has just indicated...
9to5mac.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google DeepMind’s new AI models help robots perform physical tasks, even without training
Gemini Robotics also makes robots more dexterous, allowing them to perform more precise tasks, like folding a piece of paper. Google DeepMind is launching two...
theverge.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google says U.S. faces a power capacity crisis in AI race against China
Google ran into a “very stark reality that we didn’t have enough capacity on the system to power our data centers in the short...
nbcnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Stop Calling Black Actors “DEI Hires.” How The War On Diversity Is Ruining Hollywood
Hollywood likes predictability. It always has. A happy ending, a tried-and-true trope, a reliably bankable box-office star. That reliance on familiarity has often come with...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps / architecture / beauty / crafting / design / gardening / interior design / learning / money / teaching / technology / business
2 Apps That Are Tracking Your Location For No Reason—Delete Them Immediately!
No matter how accustomed we get to our phones learning much about us via our data, it’s difficult to wrap our minds around the...
shefinds.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Edward Snowden Slams Solana Over ‘Centralization’—And SOL Devs Are Pushing Back
Whistleblower Edward Snowden took aim at Solana, renewing an old debate—and prompting SOL believers to defend the network. Solana’s community sought...
decrypt.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
This article is an installment of Future Explored, Freethink’s weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like this one straight...
bigthink.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Inventor Builds Six Robot Copies of Himself, Uses One to Give Speeches and Take Questions From Audience
"Originally, I was using this robot for giving lectures when I was busy." Human Xerox Japanese inventor Hiroshi Ishiguro has created a whopping six...
futurism.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / technology
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
AnandTech, mainstay of computer hardware reviews, closes after 27 years
Site was founded by a 14-year-old Anand Lal Shimpi in 1997. Few '90s tech sites other than Ars Technica are still operating here in 2024, and...
arstechnica.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Pixel Phone app adds Christmas & Fireworks Audio Emoji, tests new video call button
The latest round of Pixel Audio Emoji celebrates Christmas and the New Year, while the broader Phone by Google app is testing a more prominent...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Nvidia GTC 2025 — Blackwell Ultra, Groot N1, self-driving cars and more from Jensen Huang's keynote
Dell Pro Max is here with Nvidia Blackwell RTX Pro GPUs Along with Nvidia's big AI announcements, Dell is sharing a whole lineup of PCs...
tomsguide.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Amazon has apparently delayed the AI-powered Alexa to 2025
Amazon's AI assistant is having some trouble. Amazon might be in a pickle with the promised AI upgrades to Alexa. Bloomberg reported that the company's...
mashable.com
- 30+ days ago
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