Snapchat AI shenanigans caused by glitch not sentience, says company
Several Snapchat users reported through social media that the AI chatbot recorded footage and posted it on their accounts......»»
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With CDK"s reputation challenged, CEO Brian MacDonald defends cyberattack response
CDK's CEO Brian MacDonald said the company is doing everything it can to help customers while its systems remain down, though some dealers have been unhappy with the communication......»»
Cruise hires new CEO to lead robotaxi company as it works to relaunch service
Marc Whitten to lead Cruise as CEO; Grant Dixton to succeed Craig Glidden as leader of GM's legal and public policy efforts as Glidden focuses on Cruise......»»
Ally dealer pass-through, SmartAuction programs boomed in 2023
Ally's pass-through and SmartAuction businesses together generated $161 million in revenue for the major national auto lender last year, and the company expects they'll improve this performance to an approximately $190 million combined in 2024, accor.....»»
Snapchat is getting critical new security features. Here’s what’s new
Snapchat is finally adding some critical new security features that should help enhance safety for teens and general users. Here's what new......»»
AMD: ‘We are running as fast as we possibly can’
In a recent interview, AMD detailed its plans in the race against Intel. The company is committed to stay on top of its game......»»
Verizon screwup caused 911 outage in 6 states—carrier agrees to $1M fine
Verizon initially failed to remove a flawed update file that caused two outages. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | David Ramos) Verizon Wireless agreed to pay a $1,050,000 penalty to the US Treasury and implement a complia.....»»
Battling anthracnose: Unearthing the plant"s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
Plant diseases caused by pathogens like Colletotrichum fructicola lead to significant agricultural losses, particularly in fruit crops such as pear, apple, and peach. Traditional control methods often fail as pathogens adapt to plant defenses. Nonhos.....»»
Second Apple campus at Research Triangle Park delayed by up to four years
Work still hasn’t started on a second Apple campus some six years after the company announced the plan, and a new report says that work on the project has now been further delayed by “up to four years.” That could mean a full decade between.....»»
Geological archives may predict our climate future
By analyzing 56-million-year-old sediments, a UNIGE team has measured the increase in soil erosion caused by global warming, synonymous with major flooding......»»
Global South health care practices contribute to spread of antimicrobial resistance across the world, study suggests
Many bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics originate in Pakistan and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. Infections caused by these bacteria are challenging to treat; longer treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is required and despite t.....»»
Study shows magnitude of displacements by December 2020 Petrinja earthquake
The December 2020 earthquake near the Croatian town of Petrinja (magnitude 6.4) was felt in all Croatia and in many places in the neighboring countries, and caused serious damage at the site. A recent Croatian-Hungarian collaboration has analyzed the.....»»
Google is bringing AI to the classroom — in a big way
The company plans to integrate its Gemini AI into the Workspace for Education software suite......»»
Why Apple Intelligence won’t run on older iPhones, or Vision Pro
When asked why Apple Intelligence won’t be available on older iPhones, the company has so far said that the chips simply weren’t sufficiently powerful to provide a good experience. Responses would take too long on older chips. But many have sa.....»»
California lawmakers reject proposal to curb well-drilling where nearby wells could run dry
Over the past several years, California's water managers have seen a pattern emerge in farming areas of the Central Valley: Even as declining groundwater levels have left thousands of residents with dry wells and caused the ground to sink, counties h.....»»
Enzoic appoints Kristen Ranta Haikal Wilson as CEO
Enzoic announces Kristen Ranta Haikal Wilson as its new CEO. With an exceptional track record of over 25 years in software and technology, Wilson assumes the role from Michael Greene, who remains involved with the company in an advisory capacity and.....»»
Why are threat actors faking data breaches?
Earlier this year Europcar discovered a hacker selling info on its 50 million customers on the dark web. The European car rental company immediately launched an investigation, only to discover that the data being sold was completely doctored, possibl.....»»
Snapchat Planets: What’s the order, and what do they mean?
If you use Snapchat, you've probably heard of Snapchat Planets. What is the feature, how does it work, and what does it mean? You've come to the right place......»»
No Vision Pro 2? Apple, give us this one upgrade and call it a day
Apple has reportedly stopped development of the Vision Pro’s formal successor. Instead, the company is doubling down on releasing a more affordable, lighter-weight Vision product that is more enticing to the masses. I’ve already written about.....»»
EV maker Fisker"s bankruptcy heads toward liquidation as creditors fight over assets
The company initially said it would seek additional financing and continue "reduced operations," but Fisker's attorney said the company does "not currently anticipate being able to obtain financing.".....»»
Embracer Group reportedly canceled a new Red Faction game
Fishlabs, the studio behind 2021's Chorus, was reportedly working on a new Red Faction game before it was canceled and the company experienced layoffs......»»