High-Tech News: updates
Imagine a robot dog patrolling the highways, not for criminal activity, but for maintenance and safety. That’s exactly what’s happening in Southwest UK, as Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog, Spot, is put to the test on the M5 highway in Somerset county. Operated by National Highways The innovative machine is operated by none other than National … Read more
OpenAI, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, unveils Sora, a revolutionary tool with the potential to create video content. With Sora, videos of up to 60 seconds can be generated that consist of detailed scenes, with intricate camera movements and a diverse range of characters with expression. The primary application of this innovative tool, at this … Read more
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, recently created waves in the financial world by selling Amazon shares worth billion. The reason behind this? Bezos is gradually retracting from the American e-commerce behemoth. A Sizeable Sale of Shares The exorbitant figure of billion didn’t come in one shot; Bezos offloaded approximately 24 million Amazon shares in two lots. … Read more
Beware, businesses! Scammers are swiftly turning their attention to the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, with fake food-truck spots now being a prime target. Offering counterfeit locations for substantial sums of money, the news underscores the need for vigilance. Fake Food-Truck Spots – The New Scam Target Fraudsters have launched a sophisticated scheme aimed at restauranteurs … Read more
Mimas, one of Saturn’s moons, is now known to hide an underground ocean beneath its icy exterior – a revelation that could change our understanding of its formation and potential for life. Mimas – Not Just an Inactive Ice Moon Originally identified by William Herschel in 1789, Mimas was primarily considered as a dormant ice … Read more
SpaceX is gearing up for its third Starship launch, following a series of trials and a major success. The company’s teams are diligently preparing for a launch scheduled at the end of February 2023. This follows previous launches using the Starship and Super Heavy B9 and S25, which ended in explosions. Meanwhile, NASA is eagerly … Read more
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the issue of AI-generated voices being used for telemarketing has generated some serious friction. Different countries approach the matter differently, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. and France’s telemarketing regulations demonstrate. FCC’s Stance on AI for Telemarketing The FCC in the U.S. has taken a … Read more
It is undeniable that the digital era continues to dominate our daily lives as we deepen our reliance on smartphones and the internet. From social media platforms to instant messaging apps, video streaming services, and podcasts – the internet is an increasing source of engagement and information for all age groups, including seniors aged 65 … Read more
SNCF, France’s state-owned railway company, is set to revolutionise the country’s railway network with the launch of ARGOS, a new generation of computerised switching station. This ambitious project, in collaboration with partners Thales, Alstom, and Hitachi Rail, aims to bring a digital and modern face to the traditional switching stations across France. The Role of … Read more
Ever wondered about the security of your data on your computer? Here is a revelatory piece that questions the efficacy of Microsoft’s encryption system and its vulnerability to simple bypass with inexpensive tools. The Security Promise of Microsoft’s Encryption System Microsoft has consistently stood by the robustness of its encryption system, asserting its difficulty to … Read more