The concept of using ultrafast electrons to emit light, known as synchrotron radiation, has long been utilized in storage rings for materials research. However, the light emitted in this process is longitudinally incoherent, limiting its potential applications. Monochromators can be used to select individual wavelengths, but at the cost of reducing radiant power significantly. This
In late April, a video advertisement for a new AI company called Bland AI went viral on social media platform X. The ad showcased a person interacting with a remarkably human-sounding voice bot over the phone, sparking interest and intrigue among viewers. Bland AI’s technology was designed to automate support and sales calls for enterprise
Assassin’s Creed fans can rejoice as Ubisoft announces plans to modernize and remake some of the older games in the popular open-world series. Yves Guillemot, the CEO of Ubisoft, expressed excitement about revisiting past titles and bringing them up to date for a new generation of players. This news is sure to excite longtime fans
Soccer, one of the world’s most popular sports, is currently seeing a transformation due to the integration of cutting-edge technology for players, coaches, and officials. This transformation is evident at Euro 2024, where advancements in equipment and sports science are being utilized both on and off the field. The primary aim of these technological innovations
A significant change is coming for Facebook and Instagram advertisers who purchase ads via an iOS device. Starting next week, these advertisers will be subject to an extra 30% fee that goes directly to Apple. This change, which was initially introduced to U.S. advertisers in February, is now being rolled out to all advertisers worldwide.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, but Honor CEO George Zhao emphasizes that this transformation is meaningless without proper data protection for users. In a recent interview with CNBC, Zhao highlighted the importance of safeguarding personal data in AI operations, stating that without data security and user
In recent news, Amazon’s cloud division has begun an investigation into Perplexity AI, a startup specializing in AI-powered search technology. The investigation stems from concerns that Perplexity AI may be violating Amazon Web Services rules by scraping websites that explicitly prohibit such actions. This development has raised questions about ethical practices in the tech industry
The Hyundai Inster, a compact electric vehicle boasting over 200 miles of range and a charming design, is unfortunately not set to debut in North America. With a reported price below $26,000, the Inster could have been a game-changer in the market for affordable EVs in the US. However, while Tesla, Ford, GM, Volvo, and
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the oldest nonprofit newsroom in the United States, recently filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement. This lawsuit follows similar legal actions from other publications such as The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. The CIR claims that OpenAI copied,
Boeing’s recent actions regarding the ongoing investigation of an aviation incident have not gone unnoticed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In a scathing rebuke, the NTSB criticized Boeing for sharing details about the probe that were not meant to be made public. As a result of this breach, the NTSB has announced that