Number of deaths in armed conflicts doubled between 2021 and 2022, says new report
At least 237,000 people died in organized violence in 2022. A new report from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University shows that this is a 97% increase over the previous year, and the highest number since the Rwandan genocide in 19.....»»
Subaru to team with Toyota on 3 new EV crossovers through 2026; net income soars
Subaru says it will lean on Toyota for next three all-electric crossovers and shift production of the best-selling Forester, including a new hybrid version, to the U.S. Meanwhile, annual net income nearly doubled to 385.1 billion yen ($2.55 billion)......»»
Bid to end deadly cooking methods which stoke global warming
Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking methods worldwide which causes millions of deaths every year and fuels global warming......»»
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing
The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday......»»
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be a gamer’s dream come true
A recent report revealed the potential upgrade in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, making it an excellent chipset for gamers. The post The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be a gamer’s dream come true appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re a s.....»»
Maryland Apple Store staff vote in favor of strike action
Workers at the Apple Towson Town Center store in Maryland have backed their union's plan to hold a strike over unresolved issues.Apple Towson Town Center store (Source: Apple)The Towson store unionized in 2022, and representatives had said they were.....»»
iPad Air (2024) vs. iPad Air (2022): What’s actually different?
The iPad Air (2024) packs new M2 silicon and now also comes in a 13-inch model alongside the 11-inch offering. But should you upgrade from the 2022 iPad Air?.....»»
Apple inching closer to ChatGPT deal with OpenAI
Talks between Apple and OpenAI have advanced so far, that a deal is reportedly close to completion that may bring ChatGPT generative AI technology to iOS 18 in some fashion.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowA report published late on Friday is light on.....»»
Fresh rains pound Brazil"s flood-hit south as evacuations double
The skies opened once again Friday in southern Brazil, offering little respite for those whose homes have been swallowed by floodwaters, while the number of people forced to evacuate doubled in 24 hours......»»
Bloomberg: Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to iOS 18
Apple is finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to bring some of its technology to the iPhone this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. With this deal, the report explains that Apple will be able to offer “a popular chatbot” powered by Ch.....»»
iOS 18 will bring AI-powered audio transcription and summary features, per report
Apple has dabbled in audio transcription in the past with mixed success. One shining example lately has been Apple Podcasts transcripts; more pessimistically, voicemail transcripts are still subpar. But according to a new report, the upcoming iOS 18.....»»
Apple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AI
Apple is preparing to unveil a major revamp to Siri at WWDC in June, as reported by The New York Times today. The report says the new version of Siri will be powered by generative AI, allowing it to be more conversational and understand more types.....»»
Cybercriminals are getting faster at exploiting vulnerabilities
Cybercriminals are targeting the ever-increasing number of new vulnerabilities resulting from the exponential growth in the number and variety of connected devices and an explosion in new applications and online services, according to Fortinet. It’.....»»
iPhone 16 Might Get an Upgrade We’ve Been Waiting for Since iPhone 13
If a Chinese leaker’s information is accurate, the iPhone 16 Pro might get an upgrade we, and others, have been waiting for since Apple released the iPhone 13 Pro back in 2021. In a post on Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo, leaker Instant Digi.....»»
Reducing prejudice in war zones proves challenging
There are 62.5 million internally displaced persons worldwide, according to 2022 data by the UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. These individuals were forced to leave their homes but remain in the same country......»»
Biden set to hit China EVs with tariffs, report says
The tariff rate on electric vehicles is expected to quadruple from roughly 25 percent to 100 percent, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the plans......»»
OpenAI revs up plans for web search, but denies report of an imminent launch
The search.chatgpt.com URL is being set up, and Google employees are being poached. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) OpenAI is eventually coming for the most popular website on the Internet: Google Search......»»
US state of New Jersey ranks near the bottom on pay equity for mothers
Forget the flowers. This Mother's Day, give Mom a raise. A new report by the Rutgers Center for Women and Work finds that New Jersey ranks near the bottom of all states on pay equity for mothers......»»
Rocket Report: German launch from Australia; Neutron delayed until 2025
"The planned increase in flight cadence for our mothership Eve is a game changer." Enlarge / HyImpulse's single-stage rocket, SR75, lifts off from Australia. (credit: HyImpulse) Welcome to Edition 6.43 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
Report: There are no good or bad oil crops, only good and bad practices
When shopping, have you considered the social and environmental impacts of your vegetable oil purchases? Most products offer limited information on these effects. Labels like "No Palm Oil"—linked to environmental damage and threats to orangutans—.....»»
NASA watchdog report: 100+ cracks on heat shield biggest threat to human moon mission
The damage to the Orion capsule from the Artemis I mission is already top of mind for NASA as it works to make the Artemis II mission safe for humans. But a new agency report has revealed the extent of the problem, including scores of cracks in Orion.....»»