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AI’s Role in the 2024 U.S. elections: benefits and concerns

As the 2024 U.S. election season draws closer, apprehension grows about the possible influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the democratic process. Some worry that AI might inundate the internet with deepfakes and misinformation, leading to a bleak future where … Continue reading

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Sports gambling creeps forward again in Georgia, but prospects for success remain cloudy

In the US state of Georgia, political representatives have renewed their push to legalize sports gambling, but once again, they will face resistance to their plans. As reported by the Associated Press, the campaign resumed with the Senate Regulated Industries … Continue reading

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WTF is a ‘software-defined vehicle?’

Like any good buzz phrase, “software-defined vehicle” is as straightforward as it is obtuse. If you’re trying to figure out what automakers and suppliers mean by this term — which was all over CES 2024 — you’re in the right … Continue reading

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This startup is trying to bring T9-like text input to your TV

Some technologies make so much sense that they just won’t disappear. T9 — the old text input from our trusty Nokia phones from the 1990s — is one of those throwbacks. Direction 9 is a startup that is eager to … Continue reading

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OpenAI’s GPT Store is Now Open for Chatbot Builders

OpenAI also introduced ChatGPT Team, a collaborative workspace where company data can be shared with coworkers.

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Nwm’s open-air headphones are literally not there

A new audio brand spun out of Japan’s NTT is showing off some personal audio tech at CES 2024 that is remarkable not for what it has, but what it doesn’t have — in both cases, literally anything between you … Continue reading

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Zoe Care uses existing Wi-Fi signals to detect falls in care homes

Fall detection and autonomy for the elderly is front-and-center at CES in Las Vegas this year. Cherish Health introduced the $300 Serenity appliance that uses radar to cover a whole house with fall detection powers. Zoe Care is taking a … Continue reading

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Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

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My Memo adds some pill-zazz to automatic medicine dispensers

Every few years, a new startup takes a stab at automatic pill dispensers to help with drug adherence and to prevent people from accidentally dosing more than they should. Makes sense: For many of us, as we get older, more … Continue reading

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CES 2024: Qualcomm AI Chip for Virtual Reality Could Compete with Apple

The Snapdragon XR+ Gen 2 refines Qualcomm’s hardware that enables virtual and mixed reality meetings. Plus, Qualcomm continues to commit to autonomous car tech.

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