Among the many deals that have fallen through recently, Adobe’s $20 billion acquisition of Figma, an up-and-coming design software maker, is among the most telling. The companies had promised that it was a way to “launch a new era of collaborative creativity,” but regulators in three jurisdictions saw it as an unacceptable attempt by a … [Read more…]
The latest revelations about the Samsung Galaxy S24: RAM and storage capacities – Lesmobiles
The Samsung Galaxy S24, scheduled for release in mid-January, continues to be the talk of the town, with new information emerging that reveals almost everything about these future flagships from the Korean brand. You can find all the details here. As the announced January 17 release date approaches, Samsung’s Galaxy S24s no longer seem to … [Read more…]
Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu to take charge of Taobao and Tmall's e-commerce business in latest restructuring
Trader works on the spot where Alibaba trades on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2023. Portal/Brendan McDermid Brendan Mcdermid | Portal BEIJING – Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu is taking the leadership role at the company’s Taobao and Tmall e-commerce businesses, replacing Trudy Dai … [Read more…]
Nonhuman Communication: First Communication with a Humpback Whale – Le Journal de Montréal
Researchers have managed to communicate with a humpback whale in its language, which could be the first of its kind. A team of scientists from the SETI Institute, the University of California Davis and the Alaska Whale Foundation played a recording of a humpback whale in the water over an underwater speaker, and a female … [Read more…]
FTC accuses Rite Aid of misusing facial recognition technology in stores – The Washington Post
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave Pharmacy chain Rite Aid misused facial recognition technology in a way that subjected shoppers to unfair searches and humiliation, the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday. This is part of a landmark agreement that could raise questions about the use of the technology in stores, airports and other … [Read more…]
Nonhuman Communication: First Communication with a Humpback Whale – TVA Nouvelles
Researchers have managed to communicate with a humpback whale in its language, which could be the first of its kind. A team of scientists from the SETI Institute, the University of California Davis and the Alaska Whale Foundation played a recording of a humpback whale in the water over an underwater speaker, and a female … [Read more…]
PIGEON, an AI developed by three Stanford students capable of precisely geolocating photos, worrying privacy experts – Developpez.com
Three Stanford graduate students developed a project called Predicting Image Geolocations (PIGEON), an artificial intelligence (AI) capable of accurately geolocating photos, even those the program has never seen before. Originally designed to identify locations on Google Street View, PIGEON can now guess the location of a Google Street View image anywhere on Earth with high … [Read more…]
Airlines have a responsibility problem – The Atlantic
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that takes you through the day’s biggest stories, helps you discover new ideas and recommends the best in culture. Register here. Southwest Airlines was just hit with a hefty fine for its holiday mishap last year. The penalty is a step toward accountability, but it … [Read more…]
LG's 2024 soundbars offer complete home entertainment with exceptional sound – LeLézard.com
Classified in: science and technologyTheme : New products and services With its 2024 Soundbars, LG is redefining its audio experience, offering immersive sound, seamless integration with LG TVs and advanced features. SEOUL, South Korea, December 19, 2023 /CNW/ – LG Electronics (LG) introduces its 2024 soundbar lineup, including the S95TR, SG10TY and S70TY models. These … [Read more…]
Rite Aid hit with five-year facial recognition ban for 'reckless' use
Under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission, Rite Aid will not be allowed to use AI-powered facial recognition technology for another five years. In a complaint filed Tuesday, the FTC accuses Rite Aid of “recklessly” using facial surveillance systems from 2012 to 2020. According to the FTC, during this period Rite Aid used … [Read more…]