Tencent, the Chinese internet giant recognized for its video gaming empire and chat app WeChat, recently introduced a new iteration of its open source video generation model, DynamiCrafter, on GitHub. It is worth noting that several prominent tech companies in China have been steadily increasing their efforts to establish a …
Read More »The Oversight Board urges Meta to revise its ‘incoherent’ regulations regarding manipulated videos
A deceptive seven-second video of President Biden has the potential to alter Facebook’s policy on disinformation before the 2024 election. However, both the platform and the American voters are facing a limited amount of time. On Monday, the Oversight Board, an independent advisory group Meta established to assess its moderation …
Read More »Cloud Nine: The Concept from the 1960s to Accommodate Billions of Individuals in the Atmosphere
Forecasts of the future from previous times often envision a far greater amount of airborne objects than what actually materializes in reality. Regrettably, the absence of flying automobiles is not the only letdown we have encountered. We have also been deprived of the realization of Buckminster Fuller’s concept of Cloud …
Read More »A prototype of a “Blood Battery” powered by hemoglobin has been shown, marking a world-first
Researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain have developed a method of integrating hemoglobin, the primary constituent of red blood cells, into a battery. This innovation has resulted in the creation of a prototype that remained functional for a period of 20 to 30 days. Zinc-air batteries provide a …
Read More »Hedgehog crash test dummies assist in safety testing for robotic lawnmowers
Although European hedgehogs are often seen in gardens, their presence beside people may sometimes expose them to risks, including those posed by advanced technology used to maintain our lawns. Recent research has shown the potential for some robotic lawnmowers to pose a threat to hedgehogs. However, fortunately, the study has …
Read More »New research suggests that asteroid 33 Polyhymnia may possess elements that extend beyond the boundaries of the periodic table
Certain asteroids possess a high density. The study on mass density suggests that these objects may contain heavy elements that are not found in the periodic table. The physicists from the University of Arizona were driven by the potential of compact ultradense objects (CUDOs) that possess a mass density surpassing …
Read More »Elad Gil and Sarah Guo, venture capitalists, discuss the potential risks and rewards of investing in AI
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Elad Gil and Sarah Guo, esteemed AI investors, at our recent StrictlyVC evening in San Francisco. The discussion revolved around their perspectives on AI investing in a market that experienced intense competition just two months ago, leading to inflated deal prices. Additionally, …
Read More »YouTube is not currently developing a Vision Pro application
The Vision Pro headset from Apple is scheduled to be released for consumers today. However, YouTube has not developed a dedicated app for the device at this time. Christian Selig, the developer behind the popular Apollo for Reddit client, has now created Juno, a Vision Pro app for YouTube, addressing …
Read More »Arc is developing an AI agent that conducts web browsing tasks on your behalf
Google, along with other search engines, has long served as the primary means for individuals to explore websites and access various forms of content. The Browser Company aims to revolutionize web browsing by developing an artificial intelligence system that navigates the internet on behalf of users, providing them with desired …
Read More »Apple has addressed a zero-day bug in Apple Vision Pro that may have been exploited
Just a day after journalists got their hands on Apple’s Vision Pro, the tech giant wasted no time in rolling out a security patch for the mixed reality headset. This patch aims to fix a flaw that potential hackers could have used in the wild. Apple recently rolled out Vision …
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