A few weeks ago, a Google search for “deepfake nudes jennifer aniston” brought up at least seven high-up results that purported to have explicit, AI-generated images of the actress. Now they have vanished. Google product manager Emma Higham says that new adjustments to how the company ranks results, which have been rolled out this year, […]
Samsung’s latest solid-state battery technology will power up premium EVs first, giving them up to 621 miles of range. The new batteries—which promise to improve vehicle range, decrease charging times, and eliminate risk of battery fires—could go into mass production as soon as 2027. Multiple automakers have been reportedly testing samples. Samsung did not list […]
Halide perovskites aren’t exactly a household name, but they could completely transform renewable energy production around the world. This family of materials, named for the 19th century Russian mineralogist Lev Perovski, promises big gains over the typical silicon solar cells currently used across the industry, whether in a terrestrial power-generating capacity or by powering spacecraft […]
The rising threat of cyber breaches is a pressing issue for financial services, according to Mayer Brown’s recent study. A study by Mayer Brown titled “The Next Organization” surveyed 197 leaders in the financial services sector, revealing cybersecurity as crucial for future-proofing businesses. Nearly 80% of financial services leaders feel unable to plan due to […]
Apple on Monday released the first version of Apple Intelligence, its suite of artificial intelligence features that will improve Siri, automatically generate emails and images and sort notifications. The new software called Apple Intelligence was released in the developer beta of iOS 18.1. It is also available in similar releases for iPad and Mac. It is […]
A new report is revealing the best and worst states where Americans could retire. Bankrate, headquartered in New York City, evaluated all 50 states on data points to help determine where people might spend their golden years. Some of the factors include living costs, health care costs, crime and overall well-being. “The reality is that most […]
The best state to retire in 2024 is also one of the smallest in the U.S. At around 96 miles long and 35 miles wide, Delaware ranks as the No. 1 state to retire this year, according to Bankrate’s list of the best states to retire for 2024. Last year, it placed second behind Iowa on Bankrate’s list. To compile the ranking, […]
If you’re about to retire, you’ve probably been thinking a lot about your finances and whether they’ll last throughout your golden years. And while 401(k)s, IRAs and Social Security benefits should be on your radar, it’s possible you haven’t planned for one of the most important aspects of retirement: the psychological phases you’ll move through […]
The new retirement payment that the Social Security Administration will send directly to United States households has very specific requirements. As is always the case with these types of benefits, the payment is sent on certain days of the month, but it is true that not all eligible Americans get the payment on the same day. The […]
OpenAI on Thursday announced a prototype of its search engine, called SearchGPT, which aims to give users “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.” The company said it eventually plans to integrate the tool, which is currently being tested with a small group of users, into its ChatGPT chatbot. The rollout could have […]
Israeli auto-tech company Addionics has completed a $39 million Series B round led by GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, and the Deep Insight fund. The global truck and bus manufacturer Scania also participated in this round, along with several existing and new investors, including Union Tech Ventures, Delek Motors, Next Gear Ventures, […]
An all-ceramic power pack rolled out by Japanese company TDK could soon provide your Apple and other products with much greater battery life — by a factor of 100. The latest breakthrough, CeraCharge, is coming out of the company’s Austria manufacturing facility, according to a TDK press release and video clip. The solid-state power pack […]
