Month: November 2024
Roblox parental controls
Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called “significant updates” to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly messaging other gamers.Some of the changes will happen Monday, while others are expected next year. Users younger than 9 can only access the “minimal” or “mild”
Red Hat and SoftBank collaborations
Japanese IT business and comms operator SoftBank has announced a collaboration with Red Hat on the joint research and development of AI-RAN technologies. SoftBank is among the companies that have formed the AI-RAN Alliance, a collaborative effort to integrate AI into cellular technology to progress RAN technology and mobile networks.With Ericsson, SoftBank is also conducting
Microsoft book business with its own publishing imprint
Microsoft will attempt to find the sweet spot between the speed of social media and the lasting impact of books with its own publishing imprint, 8080 Books — aiming to bring new titles to market much faster than traditional publishing allows.A typical publishing house might require six to nine months to take a book from
Xiaomi to replace GetApps app store
The Chinese smartphone maker is reportedly set to replace its GetApps app store in its smartphones with PhonePe’s Indus AppStore starting in January. This move represents a significant win for the Walmart-backed domestic fintech startup and signals a shift in strategy for the company within the crucial Indian market. The change is expected to be
Elon Musk’s Starlink on Airplanes
SpaceX’s Starlink uses a massive fleet of over 3,500 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to offer high-speed internet services to customers in major parts of the world. The current fleet is just a tenth of what the company plans to build. With services available in over 40 countries already, Starlink has begun expanding its
US tests AI-Powered Machine Gun
US Defense Department contractor Allen Control Systems (ACS) has developed an artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robotic gun system called the “Bullfrog,” which can target small drones using proprietary computer vision software. So far, humans are still required to give the Bullfrog the green light before it can open fire. That’s because there are strict policies when
New Chinese humanoid robot
Its latest humanoid robot, the Forerunner K2, has quickly become a hot topic, showcasing Kepler’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what robots can do. With each new development, Kepler is not just keeping pace with the competition. It’s setting the stage for a future where humanoid robots play an integral role in our everyday
Celebration of Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks
Musk the world’s richest person went all in on supporting Trump’s presidential campaign in the summer, pouring millions of dollars into a super PAC and holding his own rallies to try to get him elected. In his new role as co-leader of DOGE, Musk’s main task will be to advise on areas of government spending
Pope call for investigation into Gaza genocide
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide.It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. In September, he said Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its
drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure
Russian strikes have hammered Ukraine’s power infrastructure since Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbor in February 2022, prompting repeated emergency power shutdowns and nationwide rolling blackouts. Ukrainian officials have routinely urged Western allies to bolster the country’s air defenses to counter assaults and allow for repairs.The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions