Image Credits:OpenAIHugging Face's head of product called Manus “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried,” while AI policy researcher Dean Ball described it as “the most sophisticated computer using AI.” Meanwhile, its official Discord server quickly surpassed 138,000 members, and invite codes are reportedly selling for thousands of dollars on the Chinese reseller...
The technology has successfully been used to navigate a VR environment – note the magnetic ring on the index finger, along with the white magnetoresistive sensors in the sleeveFree University of Bozen-BolzanoTouch-sensitive clothing has already been explored for device control through touchscreen-like taps and swipes on fabric. While impressive, this technology has its limitations....
Credit: PixabayThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) remains firm in its demand that Google sell its Chrome web browser, according to a court filing on Friday.Initially proposed under President Biden’s administration, the DOJ has upheld this plan under the second Trump administration. However, the department has softened its stance on Google’s artificial intelligence investments,...
Image Credits:Michael Kovac / Vanity Fair / Getty ImagesElon Musk faced a setback in his lawsuit against OpenAI this week, but a federal judge’s remarks suggest there’s still room for optimism for those opposing OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model.Musk’s lawsuit, which also targets Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleges that OpenAI abandoned...
Image Credits:GREG BAKER/AFP / Getty ImagesThis week, Chinese AI lab DeepSeek gained widespread attention as its chatbot app soared to the top of both the Apple App Store and Google Play charts. Trained using compute-efficient techniques, DeepSeek’s AI models have sparked debate among Wall Street analysts and technologists about the U.S.'s ability to maintain...
Credit: PixabayApple unveiled a new MacBook Air on Wednesday, featuring enhanced performance while keeping its familiar design. The latest model is powered by the M4 chip, the newest addition to Apple's M-series lineup.Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the smaller model—$100 less than the previous entry price...
Image Credits: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesX is actively working to make xAI’s Grok model more accessible to users. Several users reported that they can now tag Grok in replies and ask questions to receive explanations about a post.Previously, Grok was available via a sidebar button, and users could also click...
Image Credits: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP / Getty ImagesA new report from VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) highlights ChatGPT’s strong growth in late 2024. After taking nine months to grow from 100 million to 200 million weekly active users, ChatGPT doubled that figure again in under six months.Rapid Growth and Milestone AchievementsInitially launched as a research...
Image Credits:stockcam / Getty ImagesOn Thursday, Reddit introduced new tools aimed at simplifying user participation on its platform. These features are designed to help users discover relevant communities, ensure their posts comply with guidelines, and better understand how to engage across the site.The updates aim to improve the posting experience, especially for newer users...
Image Credits:Stefano Guidi / Getty ImagesIn late March of last year, OpenAI introduced a “small-scale preview” of Voice Engine, an AI tool capable of cloning a person’s voice using just 15 seconds of audio. Nearly a year later, the tool remains in limited testing, with no clear timeline for a full release—or confirmation that...
