It’s time to hit update on your iPhone. A vital new software update across Apple devices protects the tech from security breaches — and offers an array of new features for users to take advantage of. iOS 17.5, released Monday, implements security patches and a bevy of features across Apple News, Podcasts and notifications, as well … Read more
Michael Bommer’s days are numbered but his presence will carry on — thanks to artificial intelligence. Everything changed for Bommer, a 61-year-old software designer from Berlin, Germany, when he received a devastating colon cancer diagnosis two years ago. After many procedures and ups and downs, the married father of four has recently come to terms … Read more
It’s a Sirius problem. A crime scene specialist is probing the forensics behind how a murder could be investigated in outer space — something he says is “inevitable” in the coming years by way of space tourism. “Where humanity goes, so too will human behavior,” said Detective Zack Kowalske, who works in CSI for the Roswell, … Read more
Bumble won’t just help you find a date — it will date for you. Bumble’s founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd — who recently stepped down as CEO — recently addressed how the dating app will utilize artificial intelligence while appearing at The Bloomberg Technology Summit last week. Bumble’s founder Whitney Wolfe Herd recently addressed how the … Read more
It’s unthinkable. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have revealed “significant” results in tech advancement that, in essence, can read people’s minds. For years, Caltech’s T&C Chen Brain-Machine Interface Center has been leading the way in its namesake technology — BMI for short — to create devices to aid patients with speech and non-verbal … Read more
A woman lost her voice — but artificial intelligence helped her get it back. Alexis “Lexi” Bogan had a golf ball-sized vascular tumor lodged near the back of her brain, pressing on her brain stem and entangled in blood vessels and cranial nerves. Doctors removed the life-threatening tumor during a 10-hour surgery in August 2023; … Read more
She has an AI for fakes. Dr. Carina Popovici, a specialist in authenticating artwork, revealed that she uses artificial intelligence to spot fraudulent paintings sold on sites such as eBay. Her process entails using AI technology to analyze pictures advertised on a retailer’s site that in many cases has detected a “high probability” of being “not authentic,” … Read more
General Motors said Wednesday it will end production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu car later this year in order to produce new electric vehicles. GM has sold more than 10 million Malibus since 1964 worldwide and will end production in November. The Detroit automaker is investing $390 million at its Kansas assembly plant to build next-generation … Read more
It’s their calling, er, texting card. Fashion, vernacular and musical preferences aren’t the only cultural indicators of age. A digital wizard claims he can tell whether someone’s a boomer, millennial or Generation Z solely based on how they text. “This is how you can tell someone’s age by how they type on their phone,” declared … Read more
Oh, she means business. Voguish vixens and bespoke blokes sizzled at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. From Kim Kardashian’s waist-erasing corset from Maison Margiela by John Galliano to NBA baller Ben Simmons toting a Flavor Flav-esque clock bag while wearing Thom Browne, big names celebrated the Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” in … Read more
Google is sending a stern message to advertisers: Do not affiliate with the dark side of AI. The search engine is cracking down on the promotion of deepfake pornography, the act of using artificial intelligence to modify or alter a person’s face or body to depict sexual scenes. The tech titan is giving advertisers a … Read more
Now hear this. Audiology experts are sounding the alarm about noise-canceling earbuds and headphones, warning users that blocking out background noise can affect how your brain processes sound and reduce your awareness of your surroundings. “Noise-canceling earbuds may bring welcome silence, but they might also mask vital sounds that could save your life,” Josh Gordon, … Read more
The guest list for Monday’s Met Gala is like Vogue magazine come to life: Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are all expected for the photo call on the Metropolitan Museum’s iconic stairs. But one star is bigger than all the others For it is queen … Read more
See into the future. Ray-Ban and Meta teamed up to unveil an artificially intelligent pair of sunglasses that can scan into the world around a person as they walk down a street, among many other bells and whistles. Although released last fall, the shades — which come in all sorts of colors and cost between … Read more
Apple finally had a wakeup call. For many months, iPhone users have been complaining about a glitch that resulted in set alarms not sounding. “This has probably been the third or fourth day in a row my alarm clock has not gone off,” TikToker Reid Manning recently griped. Another person on TikTok said they spent … Read more
We may no longer have to fear unseen Empire State Building-sized space rocks passing within our orbit. Asteroid hunters have identified 27,500 overlooked near-Earth asteroids using cutting-edge tech that could potentially stave off armageddon in the future. Instead of stargazing with a traditional telescope, researchers devised a novel algorithm called Tracklet-less Heliocentric Orbit Recovery, or … Read more
This redefined a long-distance call. Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel. However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 … Read more
It’s called being pro-phyl-active. Tired of having to slow down just as things are revving up in bed? Colombia-based condom makers want to help you rubber her the right way — with competing “pre-erection” models that can be rolled on up to two hours before sex. “This…makes lovemaking so much easier and more fun because you … Read more
Open your virtual A-eyes. A new study testing ChatGPT’s artificially intelligent image creator showed an aggressive tilt toward men over women when asked to depict business people and chief executive officers, according to finance company Finder. Using DALL-E — the generative AI, prompt-based photo creator integrated into ChatGPT from parent company OpenAI — 99 out … Read more
Perhaps their vows should read, “AI do.” Maria Cortese’s jaw dropped after receiving a $5,000 rate from a New York wedding planner. The penny-wise Poughkeepsie, New York native feared the inflated fee would blow the $34,000 budget she and fiancé Ryan had set for their August 2024 nuptials. Cortese handed over the reins of her … Read more