Digital legacy: why you need to think about it
Digital legacy: Thinking about death is not the best thing to do in life, but sometimes it is necessary. You do it when you get older and think about the…
Scientists document remarkable sperm whale ‘phonetic alphabet’
By Will Dunham (Reuters) – The various species of whales inhabiting Earth’s oceans employ different types of vocalizations to communicate. Sperm whales, the largest of the toothed whales, communicate using…
What is the 3 Body Problem in simple terms?
For those who’ve eagerly devoured “3 Body Problem,” the latest series on Netflix from the creative minds behind Game of Thrones, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and True Blood writer Alexander Woo, a hunger…
Gold Pickaxe: how is your face used to commit fraud
Gold Pickaxe: As you all might already know it, our faces have become the new currency, granting us access to a vast array of conveniences and services. From unlocking our…
Highlights from Black Hat Asia 2024
Black Hat Asia 2024: The digital landscape is a battleground where hackers and cybersecurity experts constantly engage in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. One event stands out as…
Stanford AI leader Fei-Fei Li building ‘spatial intelligence’ startup
By Katie Paul, Anna Tong and Krystal Hu NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Prominent computer scientist Fei-Fei Li is building a startup that uses human-like processing of visual data to…
Atos creditors reach deal to rescue debt-laden group, La Tribune says
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – Creditors have reached an agreement that could rescue tech firm Atos, which secures communications for the French army and is set to…
Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan
By Yimou Lee and Angie Teo TAIPEI (Reuters) – Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few…
Scientists explore how to improve crop yields – on Mars
By Will Dunham (Reuters) – For future human bases or colonies on Mars to be self-sustaining, a reliable source of home-grown food will be a must. It simply would be…
Humane AI Pin is proof that GenAI is not always gold
There is no doubt that Humane AI Pin is an intriguing and original product: it is small, you wear it, it integrates generative artificial intelligence and promises to replace the smartphone.…