Meta has agreed to impose nighttime curfews and daily usage limits on teenage accounts in participating U.S. states as part of a major settlement over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep young users engaged for long periods. The agreement, reached Wednesday, marks one of the biggest changes Meta has accepted for how… Continue reading Meta Teen Limits: Curfews and Daily Caps for Instagram, Facebook
Bill Gates Raises Concerns About AI A new Bill Gates AI warning has drawn attention to concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder says some technology leaders may privately feel far more worried about AI than their public comments suggest. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Gates discussed… Continue reading Bill Gates AI Warning: Tech Leaders Privately Fear Rapid Progress
Twenty years after Pluto lost its planetary status, astronomers are once again debating whether the distant icy world deserves to be called a planet. The controversy dates back to August 24, 2006, when the International Astronomical Union (IAU) voted to change the official definition of a planet. The decision reduced the number of recognized planets… Continue reading Pluto Planet Debate Returns 20 Years After Demotion
Huawei has confirmed that the Huawei Watch 6 will make its official debut next week during the company’s “Chase the Wild” launch event in Munich. The Chinese technology company shared a teaser video confirming that its next-generation smartwatch will launch on Wednesday, September 2. Huawei will also use the Munich event to announce the global… Continue reading Huawei Watch 6 Launch Date Confirmed
AI-assisted brain surgery marks medical breakthrough A patient has successfully undergone the world’s first brain operation involving live AI-assisted brain surgery, with doctors using artificial intelligence during the procedure to help remove a tumour. Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father of two from Bedfordshire, underwent the operation at University College London Hospital. Doctors said the tumour… Continue reading AI-assisted brain surgery removes patient’s tumour
Nvidia AI spending is showing little sign of slowing, with the chipmaker forecasting a 70% jump in revenue next fiscal year and pointing to strong demand for artificial intelligence computing. Nvidia shares rose nearly 5% in extended trading after the company released its latest outlook. The forecast offered investors fresh confidence that the global AI… Continue reading Nvidia AI Spending Signals Years of Growth Ahead
Apple has unveiled its latest desktop computers, introducing the Apple M6 Mac Mini and the M5 Ultra Mac Studio. The new machines focus heavily on artificial intelligence. Apple is also promoting their ability to work together on demanding AI workloads. However, buyers will face higher prices as the technology industry continues to deal with memory… Continue reading Apple M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio Target AI
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children and teenagers. Court documents show that the settlement also addresses allegations that Meta misled users about safety and collected children’s personal data without proper consent. The agreement came during a federal trial in California involving claims… Continue reading Meta Settlement Social Media Harms Children: $16.68 Billion
Stolen Phone App Created by Bihar Man A 65-year-old man from Patna, Bihar, has developed a mobile app designed to help people track lost or stolen phones. Ravi Nandan Sahay does not have a computer science degree. Instead, he holds postgraduate qualifications in statistics and taught himself cloud application development before creating the anti-theft app… Continue reading Stolen Phone App Built by 65-Year-Old Indian Man
Garmin Unveils New Fēnix 9 Series Garmin has introduced its latest flagship multisport watches, the fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro. The new models bring several hardware upgrades to the popular outdoor smartwatch lineup. Garmin has focused on durability, fitness tracking, navigation and connectivity. The Pro version also introduces a full titanium case for the… Continue reading Garmin fēnix 9 Pro Launches With Titanium and Satellite Tech
