Technology
Rivian And Lucid Battle For Second Place As Tesla Extends Lead
By: Shanthi Rexaline
By Shanthi Rexaline As electric vehicle market leader Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) pushes well ahead of the competition, the upstarts are left to fight it out for the distant second slot. Zenger News took a look at two of the U.S. EV startups namely, Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) and Newark, California-based...
Meta Launches Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses With Built-in AI
By: Ananya Gairola
By Ananya Gairola Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has announced the release of its new smart glasses, named the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, at its Connect launch event. The new eyewear, starting at $299, can take calls, play some music, help do live streams, and even search for things that you look at. The device is...
Standard Earbuds Turned Into Brain-Recording And Fitness-Tracking Device
By: Stephen Beech
By Stephen Beech A pair of standard earbuds can be turned into a device capable of recording brain activity and exercise levels. They can measure the electrical activity of the brain as well as levels of lactate in the body with the addition of two flexible sensors screen-printed onto a...
Elon Musk’s Twitter, Now X, Removes Election Misinformation Reporting, Raising Concerns
By: Ananya Gairola
By Ananya Gairola Elon Musk’s Twitter, now rebranded as X, has apparently removed its election misinformation reporting feature, raising concerns about its role in addressing false claims ahead of major elections in the U.S. and Australia. The feature, introduced in 2022, allowed users to report posts they considered misleading about politics and was regarded as...
New AI System Could Revolutionize Search For Extraterrestrial Life
By A new AI system that can determine extraterrestrial life with 90 percent accuracy could find signs of life on Mars say scientists. The researchers have hailed the reliable new method as the ‘holy grail’ of astrobiology which can detect life on any planet or moon. The American team developed...
Ark Investment Sees 3D Printing As Key To Electric Robotaxis, Estimates $500B Opportunity
By: Anan Ashraf
By Anan Ashraf An analyst from Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management considers 3D printing as a pivotal element in the transition to all-electric robotaxis. “Ark estimates the 3D printed end-use product opportunity to be valued at approximately $500 billion, which is 30 times the current market size ,” said analyst Tasha Keeney in a...
FBI’s Improper Use Of Facial Recognition Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns
By: Lennox Kalifungwa
By Lennox Kalifungwa Agents of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly been using facial recognition technology without the necessary training, raising serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, initiated by a group of seven Democratic Congressional members, disclosed that the FBI...
Educational Fintech Platform SHENIX® Launches Groundbreaking App For Latinas
By: Negocios Now
By Negocios Now CHICAGO — SHENIX®, a leading educational fintech platform, is excited to announce the launch of their groundbreaking app just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month and Oct. 5 which is designated as Latina Equal Pay Day. Designed specifically for Latinas, the SHENIX® app empowers Latinas to make informed financial decisions for themselves, their...
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Shuns LiDAR, Embraces Neural Networks And Cameras
By: Anan Ashraf
By Anan Ashraf Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) humanoid bot Optimus, like the company’s electric cars, relies on neural networks and cameras, eschewing Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). The company’s executives, including the chief himself, reinforced this. Tesla’s Director of Autopilot software, Ashok Elluswamy, emphasized the effectiveness of this approach, stating it’s the “solution” for robotics. ...
Meta To Launch AI Chatbots With Distinct Personalities In Bid To Engage Youth
By: Bibhu Pattnaik
By Bibhu Pattnaik In a strategic move to captivate a younger demographic, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is gearing up to introduce a series of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, each endowed with a distinct personality, across its suite of social media apps. The initiative by Meta comes as platforms like TikTok gain...
Amazon Unveils Upgraded Alexa Powered By Generative AI
By: Khyathi Dalal
By Khyathi Dalal At Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) annual devices event on Wednesday, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services David Limp disclosed a vision for the company’s updated virtual assistant Alexa. The new version would be powered by generative AI and based on a new, custom-built large language model (LLM)...
Palantir CEO Urges Tech Companies To Collaborate With Government On AI Initiatives
By: Adam Eckert
By Adam Eckert Following a private artificial intelligence discussion at Capitol Hill last week, Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE: PLTR) CEO Alex Karp publicly discussed its potential dangers. In an interview Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk On The Street,” Karp called on other tech companies to work with the government on their AI initiatives. “The...
I2U2 Partnership Aims To Make Strides In Climate Change Solutions
By: Mike Wagenheim
By Mike Wagenheim The I2U2—a collaborative effort between Israel, India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates—is aiming to make its efforts more tangible, following a series of announcements on Thursday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Senior officials from the group met during the UNGA in...
Google Catches Up To Apple, Adds Webcam Feature To Android 14
By: Rounak Jain
By Rounak Jain Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google is catching up to Apple with a new feature in Android 14 – the ability to use your Pixel phone as a webcam. What Happened: Google has added the ability to use Pixel phones as webcams in the Android 14...
Google’s Latest Commercial Mocks Apple’s Green Bubbles
By: Rounak Jain
By Rounak Jain The Google versus Apple text message feud refuses to die down. Now, the Alphabet Inc.-owned (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOG) company has released a new “iPager” commercial that mocks Apple for showing messages from Android in green bubbles. What Happened: Google has been trying to pressure Apple Inc....
Analyst Expects IPhone 15 Sales To Reach 225 Million By 2024
By: Chris Katje
By Chris Katje Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) officially unveiled the iPhone 15 on Sept. 12 at a company event. With the iPhone now officially on sale, one analyst shares an update on what’s ahead for the company. The Apple Analyst: Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has an Outperform rating...
Israeli Researchers Develop Biosensors To Safely Detect Landmines
By: John Jeffay
By John Jeffay Researchers in Israel have announced a breakthrough in safely detecting landmines – using bacteria. They’ve developed tiny pellet-sized biosensors based on E. coli – better known as the cause intestinal infections. The biosensors are dispersed over the target area, where they sniff out the chemical signature of...
Is This Cute AI Robot The Security Guard Of The Future?
By: Dean Murray
By Dean Murray A company has rolled out its latest security guard solution – cute AI robots on wheels. The Ascento Guard, which resembles a robo-sidekick from an 80s TV show, is designed to patrol buildings “to detect bad actors or unwanted people”. Swiss firm Ascento this month announced the...