Apple is reportedly considering a lower-budget version of its $3,500 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset that would shift the computing power to the iPhone, as well as developing lower-cost versions with scaled-down technologies, including a less advanced chip, as part of an effort to broaden the device’s appeal. “I … continue to hear that Apple is seriously considering […]
Apple is working on more advanced Siri functionality as part of its Apple Intelligence feature set, and to prepare, it has been providing developers with App Intent APIs so apps will be ready for the new capabilities. With the latest wave of betas, Apple has a new API that lets developers make onscreen content in their apps […]
Amprius Technologies has shipped its power-packed A-Sample EV cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a research collaboration between major automakers to advance EV battery technology. Amprius’ new SiMaxx cells hit an impressive 360 Wh/kg in energy density – far beyond the USABC’s target of 275 Wh/kg. What does that mean for EV […]
Federal regulators have taken action against VyStar Credit Union following a “botched” online banking launch. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in its announcement Thursday (Oct. 31), VyStar in May 2022 switched to a new and “dysfunctional” digital banking platform that made it difficult for members to perform basic banking features for weeks or months on end, leading these […]
The U.S. has become recognised for rolling out the most far-reaching climate policy of any major world power to date. The Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced a wide range of financial incentives to support a green transition, which has helped attract billions in private investment in renewable energy and clean technologies. The […]
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can provide long-term, wireless monitoring of muscle activity with potential applications in health care and human-machine interfaces. Designed to stick to the skin with a layer of adhesive and powered by a battery, the device enables high-resolution tracking of muscle […]
Agent IQ and Narmi announce a strategic partnership to enhance digital banking solutions, offering advanced AI-driven experiences to community banks and credit unions. The collaboration is set to transform the digital banking landscape by enabling financial institutions to offer seamless, personal, and AI-powered customer experiences. By merging Narmi’s cutting-edge digital banking platform with the personal […]
Meet the EV equivalent of a full jerry can – a 141 kilowatt-hour battery charger on wheels, that can autonomously drive itself to wherever it’s needed, flexibly extending charging networks and getting much-needed juice to stranded drivers. Chinese automotive giant Wuling showed off two mobile EV charging stations in Guangzhou last week, – one roughly […]
Cornell engineers have come up with a solution to a tricky problem: where to install charging stations for electric vehicles so they’re convenient for drivers and profitable for investors. The findings are published in the journal Applied Energy. Without abundant and well-placed charging stations, consumers will purchase fewer electric vehicles. Without enough electric vehicle owners, […]
OpenAI on Thursday launched a search feature within ChatGPT, its viral chatbot, that positions the high-powered artificial intelligence startup to better compete with search engines like Google, Microsoft’s Bing and Perplexity. ChatGPT search offers up-to-the-minute sports scores, stock quotes, news, weather and more, powered by real-time web search and partnerships with news and data providers, according to the company. […]
e& UAE, the telecom arm of e&, has unveiled a suite of AI-powered solutions designed to support SMEs in partnership with tech giant Microsoft. Through the solutions, which include Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and AI Copilot, e& UAE and Microsoft are aiming to help equip SMEs with the capabilities required to boost productivity, elevate […]
Sony has officially killed off Concord and is shuttering the studio behind the game. Concord’s servers were taken down just two weeks after the launch of the competitive team shooter from Firewalk Studios after poor sales. Firewalk’s game director Ryan Ellis chose to move himself into a more supportive role following Concord’s struggles, and Sony […]
