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Adobe has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Firefly that allows users to quickly modify images by typing in commands. The first model of Firefly focuses on creating images and text effects. For instance, users can highlight an element in a multilayer work of art and Firefly generates different versions of that element using…
In a future where autonomous vehicles dominate the roads, researchers from North Carolina State University have proposed the installation of a white traffic light as a fourth color to signal to drivers that self-driving cars are managing upcoming intersections intelligently. This innovation could reduce traffic congestion levels and overall fuel consumption. The white light would…
The US banking industry is grappling with a crisis as banks struggle to stay afloat amid rising interest rates and self-inflicted wounds. After a run on deposits by spooked customers, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a lender to the tech industry, collapsed last Friday, leading regulators to take control. Following this, a second regional bank, Signature…
As expected, Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot a moment ago, and as its name suggests, it will behave like a true “copilot” in the field of productivity. The secret lies in the power of one of the most popular LLMs (large language model), ChatGPT, enriched with data from Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 applications, to…
According to Professor Reisner, plastic is essentially a form of fossil fuel, rich in energy and chemical composition that needs to be unlocked. However, due to the nature of the chemical bonds that make up plastics, less than 10% of the seven billion tonnes ever created have been recycled. This results in billions of dollars’…
In recent hours, reports have surfaced regarding a significant cyberattack on Acer. The company subsequently confirmed that it was indeed the target of a cyberattack, which resulted in the theft of internal data. While the company has not provided many specifics regarding the incident, a hacker going by the name Kernelware has put up a…
The origin of Covid-19 has been a divisive and controversial topic, with two theories vying for dominance: that the virus originated from a Wuhan market or that it leaked from a lab. The debate has been marked by acrimony and suspicion among scientists, with some researchers questioning the motives and professionalism of colleagues who hold…
Major supermarkets in the UK, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and Morrisons, have limited sales of some fruit and vegetables due to a shortage of supply. The issue has been attributed to bad weather in Europe and Africa, impacting crop yields, as well as high electricity prices affecting produce grown in greenhouses in the UK and…
Kai Cenat, a 21-year-old US streamer, has broken the record for the most Twitch subscribers, amassing 300,000 subscribers on the Amazon-owned streaming service. Cenat launched his “subathon” on February 1st, which involved streaming 24 hours a day for a month while chatting, gaming, interviewing guests, and even sleeping on camera. The event officially surpassed former…
Qualcomm took advantage of the Mobile World Congress 2023 to announce the launch of Integrated SIM, or simply iSIM. This new evolution of the indispensable SIM card has been designed in collaboration with Thales, and is now available on Android smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. eSIM is not fully adopted by the general…
A new study by Gallup and the Knight Foundation has revealed that only 26% of Americans hold a favorable opinion of the news media. This marks the lowest level recorded over the last five years. The study also found that 72% of Americans believe that national newsrooms are capable of serving the public, but do…
Almost after one and a half year the start of an investigation by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), Tesla has just carried out a massive recall of 362,000 vehicles in the United States. At stake is a concern about the reliability of the autonomous driving system (FSD beta), which the NHTSA suspects to…
Contrary to its original plan of merging Discovery+ with HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to keep Discovery+ as a separate streaming platform in the United States, according to a source familiar with the matter. The media company had identified the combination of HBO Max and Discovery+ as a key synergy following its merger…
Amazon’s self-driving car company, Zoox, has tested its robotaxi on open public roads in California, marking an important step in its journey to making autonomous vehicles widely available. Zoox’s autonomous employee shuttle initially served as a shuttle service for workers at its headquarters in Foster City on 11 February. Full-time employees are now able to…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has publicly admitted to shortcomings in the government’s response to the earthquake that struck the country earlier this week, killing more than 16,000 people. As rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the freezing conditions, questions are being raised about the country’s preparedness. According to the World Health Organization,…
At the start of 2023, China appeared to be optimistic about reducing tensions with the United States. The country’s Foreign Ministry had said it would welcome a visit from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Beijing saw the visit as an opportunity to improve its economy and repair strained diplomatic relationships. However, all hopes…
