YouTube unveils its list of the top podcasts
YouTube Launches Weekly Podcast Charts YouTube has introduced a new weekly chart showcasing the most viewed podcasts on its platform. This move comes as the Alphabet-owned company is looking to strengthen its position against competitors like Spotify and Apple in the fast-changing audio landscape. The inaugural Weekly Top Podcast Shows Chart will rank podcasts based […]
Amazon delivery drones crashed after the company took out a safety sensor.
Amazon Drone Crashes Raise Concerns Recent reports indicate that Amazon’s advanced delivery drones experienced crashes during test flights in December, attributed to software updates that made them susceptible to rain. Two MK30 drones went down in Oregon just days apart on December 16th. Bloomberg News covered the incidents, noting that the autonomous drones might have […]
Verizon cutting DEI programs while seeking FCC approval for $9.6 billion Frontier deal
Verizon Communications announced plans to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following an investigation initiated by the Trump administration and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overseeing its acquisition of Frontier Communications. Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the FCC, publicly criticized Verizon in February for its DEI initiatives, suggesting they could potentially influence […]
Students at Purdue University develop a robot that sets a new record for solving the Rubik’s cube, surpassing the previous record held by Mitsubishi.
In an impressive underdog tale, students at Purdue University have designed a record-breaking robot that solves the Rubik’s Cube, previously held by Mitsubishi, a massive Japanese corporation valued at nearly $80 billion. This robot, named the Cube of Purdubik, accomplished the task in just 103 milliseconds—astonishingly quick. The former record was set by Mitsubishi engineers, […]
Meta postpones launch of major ‘Behemoth’ AI model due to engineering challenges.
Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, has decided to postpone the launch of its ambitious AI model, “Behemoth,” due to concerns regarding its abilities. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, sources familiar with the situation indicated this on Thursday. Engineers at the company have faced difficulties in making substantial advancements with […]
Chipmaking startup Rain AI, supported by Sam Altman, considers sale after unsuccessful $150M fundraising, according to sources
Rain AI Seeks Buyers Amid Funding Struggles A chip startup in San Francisco, supported by Sam Altman, is exploring potential sales following unsuccessful efforts to raise $150 million from private investors. Rain AI claims to be working on chips that are not only more powerful but also more energy-efficient than those offered by industry leaders […]
Hackers took customer information from the crypto company Coinbase by bribing staff members.
On Thursday, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, reported that criminals had improperly accessed personal data belonging to its customers. This data is believed to be tied to fraudulent activities involving crypto theft, and the hackers demanded a ransom of $20 million to prevent the information from being released. In a statement, Coinbase […]
New technology addresses depression without medication or counseling
A new option for treating depression has emerged that doesn’t rely on medication. This innovative approach comes from GrayMatters Health, which utilizes a method known as “autonomous tumor” to assist patients in rewiring their brain processes to alleviate symptoms. “This represents a completely new way to address depression, and it’s effective,” says Dr. Aaron Tendler, […]
Gen Z has taken over the smiley face emoji, but be cautious — it has a completely different meaning for them.
Are you mockingly chuckling at Gen Z? You might want to take a look over your shoulder. What used to symbolize warmth and joy, at least from Gen Z’s perspective, has taken a rather concerning twist. The classic smiley face emoji has morphed into something rather different for those under 30. Instead of representing happiness, […]
Waymo issues a recall for 1,200 robotaxis due to a malfunction associated with accidents.
This week, Waymo, a division of Alphabet, announced the recall of over 1,200 self-driving cars due to software issues that may lead them to collide with things like chains, gates, and other obstacles on the road. This came about after an investigation by safety regulators. As detailed in a report from the National Highway Traffic […]