Entries by Techno

Centuries before the Inca, Peru’s wealthy imported parrots from afar

Ancient Andean Trade Networks Revealed: How Parrots Bridged Continents Long Before the Inca In a stunning revelation that’s reshaping our understanding of pre-Columbian civilizations, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that vibrant parrot feathers served as the ultimate status symbol across ancient Andean cultures for centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire. These colorful blue, green, […]

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Meta’s Advisers Say Its Methods for Policing AI-Generated Videos Are Inadequate, Especially at Times of Crisis Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing mounting criticism from its own advisory board over the effectiveness of its AI-generated video moderation policies. According to a recent report, the company’s current methods for identifying and […]

Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t do NSFW content

Amazon Unleashes “Sassy” Alexa+ Personality—Adults Only, Security Check Required In a bold move that signals Amazon’s determination to make Alexa+ feel more human, the tech giant has rolled out a brand-new personality option: “Sassy.” This isn’t your grandma’s Alexa—this is Alexa with attitude, wit, and a side of unfiltered honesty. Launched on Thursday, the Sassy […]

A writer is suing Grammarly for turning her and other authors into ‘AI editors’ without consent

Grammarly Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Writers’ Names in AI Feature Grammarly, the popular AI-powered writing assistant, has found itself at the center of a major controversy and legal battle after launching a feature that impersonated hundreds of well-known writers, journalists, and experts without their consent. The feature, called “Expert Review,” promised […]

AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn

The Rise of AI Toys: A Promising Future or a Psychological Minefield? In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence into children’s toys has surged, promising to revolutionize playtime by offering interactive, educational, and engaging experiences. One such innovation is Gabbo, a voice-activated AI chatbot designed by OpenAI, specifically tailored for pre-schoolers. Marketed as a […]

Apple MacBook Neo Beats Ever Single x86 PC CPU For Single-Core Performance

Apple’s A18 Pro in MacBook Neo Smashes Benchmarks, Outperforms Every x86 CPU in Single-Core Cinebench In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the PC and mobile computing industry, Apple’s A18 Pro chip—debuting in the budget-friendly MacBook Neo—has reportedly outperformed every current x86 processor from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm in single-core Cinebench 2024 tests. […]

Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’

Lucid Motors Unveils Lunar Robotaxi Concept and Expands Autonomy Vision In a bold move that signals its ambitions beyond luxury electric vehicles, Lucid Motors has unveiled a striking robotaxi concept called the Lucid Lunar, alongside a series of announcements that underscore the company’s pivot toward autonomous mobility and recurring software revenue. The reveal came during […]