The commencement of the pilot season has been formally announced in the realm of humanoid robots. Amazon started the trial of Agility’s Digit robots at certain fulfillment facilities last year, and in January of this year, Figure announced a partnership with BMW. Apptronik has just entered the market via a …
Read More »Fortnite is set to return to iOS in Europe, this time for real
Apple announced that it will restore Epic Games’ developer account, allowing the Fortnite maker to resume publishing iOS apps in Europe after the recent termination. Epic can now proceed with its Epic Games Store and potentially reintroduce Fortnite to iOS in Europe.In a recent announcement, Epic revealed that Fortnite and …
Read More »Nikon acquires the manufacturer of movie cameras, RED
Are you familiar with Oakley sunglasses? Jim Jannard, the founder of a successful sunglasses company, became a fortune via its sale. He then established RED Digital Cinema, a prominent brand in digital movie cameras. Nikon Corporation has announced the acquisition of the camera maker, making it a completely owned subsidiary …
Read More »According to OpenAI, Musk has only contributed $45 million and reportedly expressed interest in merging with Tesla or gaining control
OpenAI, the prominent AI startup, announced on Wednesday its decision to refute all allegations put forth by Elon Musk in a recent lawsuit. The company implied that Musk, despite being a co-founder, had minimal influence on its growth and achievements.The entire OpenAI team, including Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, John Schulman, …
Read More »World’s First Shape-Shifting Metamaterial Inspired by Octopuses
Researchers in South Korea have created a novel multifunctional material that can change mechanical properties and shapes instantly. Octopuses inspired the creation of this new metamaterial. Researchers have found material that is more adaptable than currently available materials and offers new opportunities, particularly in the field of robotics. Surpassing the …
Read More »Google highlights privacy changes, choice screens, and data API in preparation for DMA compliance day
Google has introduced a new set of product adjustments in preparation for the upcoming deadline to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).The DMA applies to Alphabet, the parent company of Google, as one of the six designated “gatekeepers” under the ex ante competition reform. The pan-European Union …
Read More »Twitter calls are now enabled by default. Here’s a guide on how to disable them
Despite no one asking for it, X (Twitter) introduces audio and video calls, a new feature that appears to be a Meta inspiration. The platform has recently made the feature accessible to all users, starting on Wednesday. audio and video calling are now available to everyone on X! who are …
Read More »Experience The World’s First Jet Suit Race while speeding through Dubai Marina
This week, the world witnessed the first jet-suit race in Dubai Marina, where racers showcased Iron Man-like technology as they zipped around floating buoys, aiming to reach the finish line in a loud and spectacular manner. Gravity Industries, a UK-based manufacturer of aeronautical technology known for its powerful jet suits, …
Read More »India changes its stance on AI, now mandating government approval for model launches
India has entered the global AI discussion by issuing an advisory that mandates “significant” tech companies to obtain government approval before releasing new models.An advisory was issued to firms by India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT on Friday. The advisory, which has been reviewed, requests that tech companies ensure that …
Read More »Apple has been fined $1.84 billion by the EU for anti-steering practices in the iOS music streaming market
The European Union has fined Apple €1.84 billion for breaking antitrust laws in the music streaming services market on its iOS platform.Apple’s penalty is centered around their implementation of anti-steering provisions, limiting music streaming apps from informing consumers about lower-priced options outside of Apple’s App Store.Apple, with its own music …
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