‘Tell the world’: Holocaust survivors entrust memories to AI
Survivors of the Holocaust have entrusted their memories of the Nazi death camps to artificial intelligence to ensure that generations to come can access recollections of the genocide of six million Jews. The project at the Museum of Jewish Heritage (MJH) in New York saw 10 survivors undertake interviews on a range of topics to […]
The future of high-performance graphics
In the ever-evolving world of technology, high-performance graphics stand at the forefront of innovation, shaping industries from gaming to AI-driven simulations. With rapid advancements in GPU architecture, real-time ray tracing, and AI-enhanced rendering, the landscape of visual computing is transforming at an unprecedented pace. But what lies ahead? As we push the boundaries of what’s […]
OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for US government
OpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government. Big money government contracts are often tech firm targets, and OpenAI already boasts some 90,000 users of ChatGPT across federal, state and local governments in the United States. The new ChatGPT Gov version of OpenAI’s […]
With China’s DeepSeek, US tech fears red threat
The emergence of the DeepSeek chatbot has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy, with calls to go faster on advancing artificial intelligence and beat communist-led China before it is too late. California tech investors have usually kept their involvement in politics low key, generally supporting centrist politicians who don’t get in the way of their […]
Bands can now add 3D motion to album art on Apple Music
A new tool has been created, designed to help artists and labels (especially indie ones without huge resources) bring 3D depth and motion to their Apple Music artwork. This is an important promotional tool since animated album art is an eye-catching part of Apple’s platform. According to Apple: “Album motion makes your album artwork come […]
Salvadoran town hopes Trump brings ‘good times’ for bitcoin
Bitcoin enthusiasts seeking to turn a mountain town in El Salvador into a cryptocurrency haven hope that US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House will boost their cause. At one of the many cafes in the municipality of Berlin that accepts cryptocurrency, barista Marcela Flores sees “good times” ahead. “With Trump’s election and […]
Apple profit climbs but sales miss expectations
Apple on Thursday reported its revenue was a whopping $124.3 billion in the year-end holiday quarter but sales growth fell shy of market expectations as the iPhone faces stiff competition, particularly in China. Apple logged $36.3 billion in profit in what chief executive Tim Cook called its “best quarter ever.” Revenue growth was powered by […]
Japan sinkhole grows to almost Olympic pool length
Emergency workers in Japan began building a ramp Friday to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week. The cavity has expanded to 40 metres (130 feet) across, almost the length of an Olympic swimming pool, since opening up in […]
Chipmaker Intel beats revenue expectations amidst Q4 loss
intel reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, but better than expected revenue as the US chip giant continues to struggle to stake its place in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company posted a net loss of $126 million for the quarter ending December 28, compared to a profit of $2.67 billion in the same period […]
Dubai airport sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, underlining the Gulf city’s economic boom. The figure broke the previous high of 89.1 million in 2018, Dubai Airports said, despite regional tensions caused by the Gaza war and last April’s unprecedented floods which badly disrupted operations. The […]
