Monthly Archives: February 2024

Real ants in my PC? — the answer is yes

Can real ants be in my PC — the answer is yes. Every PC gamer will occasionally encounter a problem or two — even a bug or two — but how many people come across a literal bug?  Many people … Continue reading

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TikTok launches spatial app for Apple Vision Pro, enhancing immersive viewing

TikTok has expanded its presence into the realm of immersive technology with the launch of a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro, Apple’s latest innovation in wearable tech. According to TechCrunch, this move places TikTok among the first wave … Continue reading

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After rockets and spacecraft, Rocket Lab’s next frontier could be applications

Rocket Lab is exploring possible applications for a satellite constellation that they would build, launch and operate in-house, similar to SpaceX’s Starlink business, as a way of generating recurring revenue, an executive said this week. “If you look to where … Continue reading

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OpenAI’s Sora video-generating model can render video games, too

OpenAI’s new — and first! — video-generating model, Sora, can pull off some genuinely impressive cinematographic feats. But the model’s even more capable than OpenAI initially made it out to be, at least judging by a technical paper published this … Continue reading

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ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which AI Chatbot Subscription Is Right for You?

Everyone wants your $20 per month for access to their best AI chatbot. Who gets it depends on what features are important to you.

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FTC seeks to modify rule to combat deepfakes

Spurred by the growing threat of deepfakes, the FTC is seeking to modify an existing rule that bans the impersonation of businesses or government agencies to cover all consumers. The revised rule — depending on the final language, and the … Continue reading

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Apple’s upcoming Xcode update to feature advanced AI capabilities

Apple is finalizing a new software tool aimed at enhancing app development with AI, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Microsoft. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the tool, part of the forthcoming major update to Xcode, Apple’s primary … Continue reading

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USPTO denies OpenAI’s ‘GPT’ trademark request, citing descriptive nature

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a final refusal to OpenAI’s request to trademark “GPT,” stating that the term is “merely descriptive” of the technology it represents, as per TechCrunch reporting. This decision marks a significant challenge for … Continue reading

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Malware on gambling websites that finance crime with your money

The creation and distribution of gaming websites that are pre-infected with malware is North Korea’s most recent money-making scheme, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea. The NIS identified cybercrime organizations as buyers of the sites. According … Continue reading

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OpenAI launches Sora, a new text-to-video AI model

OpenAI has introduced Sora, a new text-to-video model designed to enhance AI’s ability to simulate the physical world through motion. This development aims to support users in addressing real-world interaction challenges by generating videos that adhere closely to specified prompts … Continue reading

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