In a control room in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma initiates the activation of the world’s most powerful laser, marking a significant milestone in laser technology. Operated by French company Thales, this laser, built near Bucharest, holds the promise of groundbreaking advancements in various sectors, ranging from healthcare to space exploration. The minds behind this revolutionary
The Oculus Quest, released in 2019, is already facing issues with the launch of new apps in the Quest Store. As of May, new apps will not be playable on the Quest 1, not due to a lack of power, but because Meta has opted to phase out support for the device. This move was
The development of voice synthesis technology has significantly advanced since the launch of the Speak & Spell toy in 1978. Initially, the toy amazed people with its ability to read words aloud using an electronic voice. However, with the integration of deep-learning AI models, software can now create synthetic voices that sound incredibly realistic and
AT&T recently announced that they are currently conducting an investigation into a data breach that occurred two weeks ago. The breach resulted in the exposure of millions of customers’ data on the dark web, an area of the internet that requires special software to access. As a response to this security incident, AT&T has taken
The development of self-driving vehicles has been a long-standing goal in both robotics and the automotive industry. Companies have been investing heavily in this technology, with the hope of implementing it in various settings. One recent area of interest is automated valet parking (AVP), where a car can autonomously navigate from the entrance of a
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, has recently made significant changes to the user interface for Android smartphones. This update involves moving the four navigation tabs from the top of the screen to the bottom, making it more convenient for users to navigate the app with one hand. The rollout of this new
In recent news, there has been a peculiar development in the realm of political music. After Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, released a highly autotuned track titled “Anything is Possible,” the Democrats retaliated with their own AI-generated song called “Party’s Fallin’ Down.” This unexpected musical exchange raises questions about the intersection of
It was almost three years ago when Celeste and TowerFall developers Extremely OK Games excited fans with the announcement of their new project, Earthblade. However, fans will now have to wait even longer to get their hands on the highly anticipated 2D exploration platformer. Lead creator and director Maddy Thorson recently shared in a blog
In recent years, the rollout of ChatGPT in November 2022 has sparked widespread interest and fascination with AI among various industries. There is a growing belief that large language models represent a significant shift in how we perceive technology and its impact on society. While some critics have raised concerns about the overselling and overhyping
A recent breakthrough in battery technology by researchers at Tohoku University has led to the development of a groundbreaking cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, with an enhanced rock-salt structure, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage solutions by providing a more cost-effective, safer, and higher-capacity alternative. The findings of this