Life is a skyway. The pipe dream of flying cars is no longer science fiction — they are here and now as both private buyers and the military are obsessed with the hot commodity for everyday people. Known by their technical name eVTOLs (electric vehicle take-off and landing), a new prototype model is soaring the … Read more
AI is all ears. Innovative office tech that utilizes artificial intelligence is listening in on your conversations and runs the risk of leaking company secrets and workplace gossip, turning the tool into a dangerous nuisance. Alex Bilzerian, a researcher and engineer, recently took to X to explain how Otter AI, a platform he used to … Read more
This pernicious program is every stalker’s dream. Two Harvard students developed a program for Ray-Ban’s Meta smart glasses that can be used to identify an individual and obtain access to their personal information, including a home address. AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, who are engineering students at the Ivy League school, posted a chilling demonstration … Read more
It’s causing users to short-circuit. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, rolled artificial intelligence that is training on people’s posts, causing backlash toward the social media sites. While the announcement that Meta would be utilizing public posts to train its AI model, a ChatGPT-like program called Llama 2 — there has since been … Read more
Cheek, please! A biotechnology company headquartered in Manhattan has developed an “aging” clock that uses information from the cells in your cheeks to predict your biological age. Biological age is the age of your cells and tissues — this number can differ from your chronological age, which is the number of years you’ve been alive. … Read more
These formerly dorky accessories have transitioned into the coolest designer decorations. Transition lenses have become some of the latest high-tech accessories on the market. Photochromic lenses — also known as transition lenses, named after Transitions Optical, the company that launched the first plastic versions in 1991 — are transparent when indoors and darken when exposed … Read more
A new global survey found that nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam. In a poll of 20,000 employed adults from around the world, 45% reported that their personal data, such as banking or email account information, has been compromised by a hacking attempt or scam. In fact, almost half admitted … Read more
Bye, bye AI. Instagram and Facebook users have attempted to halt the use of their data to train Meta AI, taking to the social media apps to post a message in protest — although it may all be for naught. The “Goodbye Meta AI” statement shared by over 600,000 people — including celebrities like Julianne Moore, … Read more
Elon Musk and X asked a federal judge to dismiss former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s lawsuit claiming they defrauded him by canceling a partnership on the social media platform following a contentious interview. In a Monday night filing in San Francisco federal court, Musk said he did nothing wrong by allegedly telling Lemon there was “no need” to sign … Read more
It was about time for Mark Zuckerberg to take his style to the next level. The Meta founder and CEO appeared in a recent interview donning a flashy wrist watch with an eye-watering price tag. Watch experts tell Business Insider that the arm candy, a De Bethune DB 25 Starry Varius, costs between $90,000 and … Read more
Bet you’re dying to check this one out. A new artificially intelligent app claims to be able to pinpoint your expiration date — all in an effort to motivate users to make healthier choices and lead longer lives. For $40 a year, those looking to have the grim news delivered can download the Death Clock, which … Read more
Apple users are bitter over the latest software update, claiming their device performance has taken a drastic hit. Overly zealous customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18 — released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch — are met with battery troubles, claiming the operating system drains the battery life of their smartphones. … Read more
A man afflicted with ALS has become the first person in the world to control an Amazon Alexa digital assistant through his thoughts — thanks to a brain implant created by a New York-based neurotech startup. Synchron — a company specializing in medical technology solutions — has implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) in a blood … Read more
Michael Kahana, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist, has been studying memory for over 30 years: how it works, and what’s going on when it doesn’t. He’s not just fascinated with memory loss caused by traumatic brain injury — which affects more than 5 million people in this country — or the nearly 7 million Americans … Read more
Call it go-go a-go-go. Tesla Cybertrucks are being used for all sorts of unusual purposes, it turns out — New Jersey pizzaiolo turned his futuristic electric vehicle into a mobile oven, while the affluent city of Irvine, California created waves after dropping major ducats on a souped up version to add to their police fleet. But … Read more
Reach out and touch someone — literally. A breakthrough medical device able to simulate the “natural,” “real-life” sensation of human touch is being offered up as a cure for isolation — and could allow loved ones to enjoy the sensation of physical contact, even if they’re continents apart. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have created the … Read more
Picture this: An easier way for Gen Z Apple users to take selfies. That’s the reality of the new iPhone 16 — which was unveiled this week — that includes a button on the side of the device specifically for controlling the camera. Located on the same side as the lock button, the camera control feature … Read more
China’s Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead in the world’s biggest smartphone market and steal the spotlight from Apple hours after it debuted a new iPhone. The Chinese tech giant showed off its new Mate XT, which users can fold three ways like an accordion screen door, during … Read more
Sink your teeth into this Apple announcement. The tech giant today unveiled its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus which harnesses cutting-edge hardware capabilities, an even more sleek and sustainable design and introduces ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence, allowing users to make even more nuanced commands. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and … Read more
In a new poll of 2,000 Americans who have taken parental leave in the past, parents were asked which of the nation’s 15 biggest industries would better accommodate a family life if they were to change their career. According to them, tech is believed to be the most supportive (15%). Likewise, tech was the top … Read more