The European Commission is reportedly preparing to fine Apple approximately 500 million euros for alleged breaches of EU competition law, as reported by the Financial Times. The investigation was initiated after Spotify filed a formal complaint, accusing Apple of hindering third-party music services on its devices while favoring its own Apple Music service. One of
Sony faced a major setback last week when it announced a reduction in its sales forecast for the PlayStation 5 console for the fiscal year. This decision led to around $10 billion of value being wiped off Sony’s stock, causing concern among analysts. The new sales forecast now stands at 21 million units, down from
The latest advancements in generative AI technology have garnered attention for their remarkable accuracy in creating realistic video content. While these innovations are certainly impressive, they also bring to light a looming threat – the use of artificial content to influence public opinion and potentially sway election outcomes. International Cooperation in Safeguarding Elections At the
President Biden’s administration has made the decision to scale back strict new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that would have required US automakers to prioritize electric vehicles (EVs) by 2032. The New York Times reported that industry leaders successfully lobbied the administration for more time to reduce the costs of EVs and to establish a
When a group of researchers set out to improve the capabilities of AlphaZero, they introduced a new approach that emphasized diversity within the AI system. By incorporating multiple independently trained AI agents and rewarding the system for utilizing a wide range of strategies, they aimed to enhance the overall performance of the algorithm. This new,
OpenAI, a California-based start-up known for its generative artificial intelligence technology, has recently finalized a deal with investors that values the company at a staggering $80 billion. This comes after a turbulent year for OpenAI, including the launch of its ChatGPT program and the reinstatement of its CEO, Sam Altman, after a brief dismissal. The
The recent release of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has sparked mixed reactions among players. While some are excited to dive into the live service hero-biffer, others are facing significant obstacles due to login issues and server problems. Rocksteady, the game developers, have acknowledged these concerns and have already rolled out bug fixes and
Norway has been making headlines for having the highest electric vehicle adoption rate in the world. With a staggering 82% of new car sales being electric vehicles in 2023, Norway has far surpassed other countries like the U.S. and China. This remarkable feat is a result of the Norwegian government’s long-standing initiatives to incentivize the
Air Canada recently found itself in hot water after a passenger, Jake Moffatt, was given incorrect information by the airline’s chatbot regarding their bereavement travel policy. When Moffatt’s grandmother passed away, he turned to Air Canada’s website to book a flight. However, when seeking clarity on the bereavement rates, the chatbot provided inaccurate information, leading
In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from Tokyo Tech, two novel design techniques were found to significantly enhance the performance of fractional-N phase locked loops (PLLs). The primary focus of these methods was to reduce fractional spurs, which are unwanted signals that commonly affect PLLs in various radar systems and wireless transceivers. These advancements