US President Joe Biden is ramping up tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, solar panels, steel, and other goods. The White House said the measures, which include a 100% border tax on electric cars from China, were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs. China said it was opposed to the hikes and would take retaliatory measures.…
Geoffrey Hinton, often hailed as the “Godfather of Artificial Intelligence,” has proposed the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI) to address the potential job displacement caused by the rapid development of AI technologies. Hinton recently shared his concerns and solutions in an interview with the BBC. Geoffrey Hinton told the BBC he was "very concerned that a lot of…
At the end of I/O, Google’s annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company had said “AI” 121 times. That, essentially, was the crux of Google’s two-hour keynote — stuffing AI into every Google app and service used by more than two billion people around the world. Here are all…
Apple announces the integration of eye-tracking support for recent models of iPhones and iPads, alongside a host of other innovative features aimed at enhancing user experience across its ecosystem. The flagship feature of this announcement is the introduction of built-in eye-tracking functionality, which harnesses the power of the front-facing camera on compatible devices. With the new Dwell Control feature, users…
At the 2024 I/O conference, Google introduced Project Astra, an advanced AI application designed to enhance daily life by utilizing your phone's camera to identify objects, recall their locations, and even generate creative responses. This latest innovation showcases the company's ongoing efforts to develop universal AI agents, leveraging the capabilities of its DeepMind division. Project Astra: A Glimpse into the…
On May 7, automotive enthusiasts were treated to a glimpse of the future as Geely Galaxy unveiled official images of its groundbreaking all-electric SUV, the E5. Positioned as the pioneering electric offering in the Galaxy series, the E5 promises to redefine the landscape of electric vehicles with its innovative features and impressive range capabilities. According to CarNewsChina, the Geely Galaxy…
In its “Let Loose” virtual event on May 7, 2024, Apple officially unveiled its new iPad Pros, featuring the company's thinnest design ever and the long-awaited switch to OLED displays. The new 11-inch and 13-inch models boast a fresh design, significantly improved internals, and a thinner profile, setting a new standard for Apple's flagship tablets. As rumored, the move to…
YouTube has expanded its range of features for Premium members, unveiling an AI-powered tool that lets users quickly "jump ahead" to the most popular sections of a video. This new feature, previously part of a limited experiment, is now available for a broader range of Premium users through the youtube.com/new experiments page, allowing subscribers to navigate videos more efficiently. The…
AMD's gaming revenue plummeted by 48% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a significant downturn in sales for both Radeon discrete graphics cards and system-on-chips (SoCs) used in gaming consoles. This steep decline has led to widespread speculation that AMD might delay or even cancel the launch of its next-generation Radeon RX 8000-series GPUs, originally anticipated for 2024.…
Google has officially crossed the $2 trillion market cap threshold, cementing its status as one of the world's most valuable companies. This landmark achievement comes amidst a challenging year marked by the rapid evolution of generative AI and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Google has navigated these threats by making significant changes to its core business strategies, realigning its teams around AI,…
