Zoom’s A.I. tech to detect emotion during calls upsets critics
Critics are calling out the video-conferencing company Zoom over concerns that its A.I. tech that can read emotions might find discriminatory uses......»»
World"s first CO₂ storage service soon ready in Norway
Norway is set to inaugurate Thursday the gateway to a massive undersea vault for carbon dioxide, a crucial step before opening what its operator calls the first commercial service offering CO2 transport and storage......»»
Auto companies struggle to recruit and keep software, tech talent
Outdated HR and hiring structures hinder the EV transition as competition for digital talent intensifies, according to Josh Bersin Co......»»
Opinion: Torrential rain represents an opportunity to build a better society
A month's worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 flood-related emergency calls were made, major roads were submerged, trains were delayed, and an enormous sinkhole opened up on a foot.....»»
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
OpenAI CTO's resignation coincides with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach,.....»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Walser unveils technician training lab
Walser Automotive Group and WSU Tech took the wraps off an automotive lab to train technicians and address growing interest in the field......»»
Rising waters, waning forests: Scientists are using tree rings to study how rising sea levels affect coastal forests
Sunlight filters through the canopy of pines, holly, sweet gum, and red maple while bird calls echo in the distance. These coastal forests may seem like others in the Mid-Atlantic, but a hidden challenge looms. Standing tall next to their salt marsh.....»»
What are "rent tech" platforms? Action on reining in these exploitative tools is long overdue
This week the New South Wales government announced it would introduce legislation that ensures renters are offered convenient, fee-free options to pay their rent......»»
Chrysler Voyager returns to U.S. retail lineup
The entry-level minivan comes stocked with comfort and tech features and goes on sale this year......»»
U.S. car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs
Biden administration officials cast the threat of Chinese vehicles and technology as both a national-security threat that could enable espionage and an economic threat......»»
Graphene spike mat uses ordinary fridge magnet tech to fight antibiotic resistance
With strong bactericidal properties, graphene has the potential to become a game changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far there have been no efficient ways to control these properties—and thus no way to make use of graphen.....»»
MKBHD released a wallpaper app, and it’s getting destroyed
Popular tech YouTuber MKBHD released a new wallpaper app called Panels. It's getting a lot of attention, but not for the right reasons......»»
Huawei laptop teardown shows China’s steps toward tech self-sufficiency
Embargo on high-tech goods has forced China to create its own supply chain. Enlarge (credit: FT) China’s demand that the public sector step up use of domestic semiconductors can best be seen within Huawei’s Qingyun L.....»»
OpenAI CEO: We may have AI superintelligence in “a few thousand days”
Altman says "deep learning worked" and will lead to "massive prosperity." Enlarge (credit: andresr via Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his vision for an AI-driven future of tech progress and globa.....»»
Enjoy serious savings on the latest Razer tech gadgets
With Razer Gaming Setup deals you can save big and upgrade your gear in whatever form that may be. Keyboards, laptops, gaming chairs, more......»»
Tech analysts say that major Switch 2 leak is ‘genuine’
Nintendo The big questions surrounding leaks are always about where they came from and whether they’re real. The in video games concerns the , and according to trusted tech experts, they’re close to real. Digital Foundry editor Richard Le.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg says leaders should have technical skills if they want to call themselves a tech company
Mark Zuckerberg says leaders should have technical skills if they want to call themselves a tech company.....»»
For smart glasses and other wearables, fashion is as important as function
Who wants to wear tech that looks ugly even if it is useful? I certainly don't......»»
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 16: 5 reasons to upgrade your 5 year old iPhone
Apple released the brand new iPhone 16 lineup this week, with bigger batteries, the new Camera Capture button, and more. The company calls them their first iPhones built for Apple Intelligence. People are holding onto their current iPhones for longer.....»»
European leadership change means new adversaries for Big Tech
"Legislation has been adopted and now needs to be enforced." Enlarge If the past five years of EU tech rules could take human form, they would embody Thierry Breton. The bombastic commissioner, with his swoop of white h.....»»
How breaking up Google could lower your online shopping bill
A DOJ win in Google's ad tech monopoly trial could benefit everyone, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) As the US Department of Justice aims to break up Google's alleged ad tech monopoly, experts say that remed.....»»