60 Minutes interviewed Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on “what’s next for AI,” with a hint about where Gemini is going. The interview shows more of the Project Astra app that is currently available to trusted testers. Of note was a greeting from Astra to start things off: “Hello, Scott. It’s nice to see you […]
In what has been described as an “extremely sophisticated phishing attack,” threat actors have leveraged an uncommon approach that allowed bogus emails to be sent via Google’s infrastructure and redirect message recipients to fraudulent sites that harvest their credentials. “The first thing to note is that this is a valid, signed email – it really […]
Whisky, a gaming-focused front-end for Wine’s Windows compatibility tools on macOS, is no longer receiving updates. As one of the most useful and well-regarded tools in a Mac gamer’s toolkit, it could be seen as a great loss, but its developer hopes you’ll move on with what he considers a better option: supporting CodeWeavers’ CrossOver product. Also, Whisky’s creator […]
SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) – China’s CATL (300750.SZ), opens new tab on Monday launched a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast-charging battery for electric cars. CATL became the first major automotive battery maker to launch a sodium-ion battery in […]
After half a decade fighting to keep its empire together, Google’s defenses are wearing thin. The company is facing a two-front war that could fundamentally reshape its business, and, the US Department of Justice argues, open new opportunities for its competitors. Last year a federal judge deemed Google an unlawful monopolist in the online search […]
After rolling out Gemini Live’s real-time video and screen sharing support to Gemini Advanced subscribers late last month, Google is now expanding it to all Android users. Google first showcased these Project Astra-based features at MWC Barcelona this year, with the rollout starting by the end of March. It was officially introduced on Pixel 9 […]
Google has illegally built “monopoly power” with its web advertising business, a federal judge in Virginia ruled (PDF) on Thursday, siding with the Department of Justice in a landmark case against the tech giant that could reshape the basic economics of running a modern website. In her ruling in the case, brought by the DOJ, […]
The Federal Trade Commission’s blockbuster antitrust case against Meta kicks off on Monday in a courtroom in Washington, D.C. It’s the culmination of a nearly six-year investigation into whether the social media giant broke competition laws in acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. At stake is the future of Meta’s $1.4 trillion advertising business and the prospect […]
Apple isn’t giving up on its mixed reality headset the Vision Pro, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has been debating the best direction forward for the product after disappointing sales, Gurman says, but is now moving forward with two different models. One would address probably the two biggest complaints about the initial product […]
Netflix has started testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI that can help customers find movies and shows to watch, according to Bloomberg. The streaming service has reportedly given select users in Australia and New Zealand the option to use the tool. It will allow users to search for terms other than a specific […]
There are few areas where AI has seen more robust deployment than the field of software development. From “vibe” coding to GitHub Copilot to startups building quick-and-dirty applications with support from LLMs, AI is already deeply integrated. However, those claiming we’re mere months away from AI agents replacing most programmers should adjust their expectations because […]
The newest iPad, the 11th-gen, features twice the storage of the old model, a gorgeous 11-inch screen and is already on sale, even though it’s only been out for a month. It’s $29 off, bringing it down to $320. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade from a sluggish, overworked unit, consider […]
