The integration of celebrity voices into Meta’s AI offering has been a topic of discussion in the tech and entertainment industry. According to reports, well-known personalities such as Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key, and Awkwafina are set to lend their voices to Meta’s AI products, including the digital assistant MetaAI. The decision to incorporate celebrity voices
The recent failure of a deal to deliver hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users in the 2024 budget, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of green hydrogen technology in the country. The government’s initial investment of $6.5 million
In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), there is an ongoing battle between companies that opt to keep their datasets and algorithms confidential, and those that believe in transparency by making their advanced software publicly accessible. The clash between open-source and closed-source AI has significant implications for the future of AI development and deployment. Meta,
In the wake of GameStop’s sudden announcement to shut down Game Informer after 33 years, the video game industry has come together to mourn the loss of this iconic gaming magazine. From developers like Neil Druckmann to companies like Konami, everyone is paying their respects to the legacy that Game Informer leaves behind. The outpouring
In a groundbreaking study conducted by engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, cellulose nanofibrils have been identified as a potential game-changer in the realm of 3D-printed concrete technology. This innovative plant-based material has shown promising results in enhancing the printability and mechanical properties of 3D-printed structures, paving the way
Embracing innovative solutions rooted in ancient techniques, recent research led by Stanford University highlights the potential for heat-absorbing bricks to revolutionize the energy industry. These heat-absorbing bricks, known as “firebricks,” can store heat generated by renewable sources like solar or wind power. By assembling these bricks in insulated containers, industrial processes in key sectors like
As someone who has never learned to drive, I’ve often been told that my obsession with driving games would make me a natural behind the wheel. However, the reality is quite different. Driving games, such as Wreckfest, have taught me some rather unconventional lessons about driving. For instance, in these games, traffic lights are merely
The decision by the U.K. government to cancel £1.3 billion in computing infrastructure projects has dealt a significant blow to the country’s aspirations to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Two major taxpayer-funded commitments, totaling £500 million and £800 million, have been scrapped in order to prioritize other fiscal plans. These initiatives, which aimed
The United States government filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing app of violating children’s privacy laws. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, thus violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the FTC chair Lina
The universe is a vast and complex place, filled with mysteries that scientists have been trying to unravel for centuries. One of the most enduring mysteries is the question of why the universe contains matter but very little antimatter. This question has baffled physicists for decades, as the standard model of particle physics predicts that