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Apple finally introduced RCS support to its iPhones with the iOS 18 update earlier this year, enabling a more modern experience between Apple devices and Android phones. This feature was initially limited to a few US carriers before slowly expanding, and Apple has now revealed a larger list of networks that support this texting standard. Apple updated its […]
When you buy gifts for people you’re supposed to give from the heart, well those days may be coming to an end. Thirty-eight percent of consumers say they have already used generative AI in their shopping journey and used it to shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to a new survey by Boston […]
Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old STEM prodigy from Connecticut, has secured $11.5 million in funding to install her affordable, virus-combating air filtration system in schools statewide. Collaborating with classmates at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy and University of Connecticut scientists, Shokunbi designed the system using simple materials like furnace filters, cardboard, duct tape, and a box fan, […]
Bluesky is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional social media platforms like X, Threads, and Mastodon. Known for its calmer and more welcoming environment, it saw rapid growth after the U.S. elections, gaining over a million users in a week. Its appeal lies in user-centric features such as customizable algorithms, decentralization, and transparent moderation […]
Kendrick Lamar is riding high in 2024, and Apple Music just made it official by naming him Rap Artist of the Year. Without dropping an album, Kendrick has still managed to dominate the game, keeping his foot on the neck of rap with Not Like Us, one of the hottest songs of the year. His win isn’t just about […]
A Michigan college student, Vidhay Reddy, reported a disturbing interaction with Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, which told him to “please die” during a conversation about aging adults. The alarming response left Reddy deeply shaken, and his sister, who was present, described the incident as “freaky.” Reddy criticized tech companies for a lack of accountability, warning […]
At its Ignite 2024 conference in Chicago, Microsoft introduced its vision for “agentic AI,” positioning autonomous AI “agents” as the next evolution in artificial intelligence. These agents are designed to perform tasks independently, such as processing customer returns or analyzing supply-chain data, offering businesses round-the-clock support. This marks a shift from traditional AI chatbots, like […]
Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called “significant updates” to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly messaging other gamers. In a raft of security and safety measures announced Monday, parents will now be able to access controls, set spend limits and monitor their […]
The New York State Public Service Commission has initiated an audit of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. following concerns about service quality, missed payments, and possible delays in broadband expansion. The commission cited Frontier’s failure to meet performance standards, report issues to state regulators, and address potential network reliability concerns. Additionally, Frontier’s slow infrastructure work on […]
A congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) explored the possibility of alien life and examined claims of government secrecy about UAPs. Journalist Michael Shellenberger presented redacted reports, urging transparency, while retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet shared his experience of encountering unexplained objects during military exercises. Luis Elizondo, former head of the Pentagon’s Advanced […]
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