Mercedes adds ChatGPT MBUX infotainment system
Published in AI


US owners get a beta program today

Mercedes is adding OpenAI's ChatGPT to its MBUX infotainment system with US owners of models that use MBUX getting it today.

EU bans AI in biometric surveillance
Published in News
Friday, 16 June 2023 11:33

EU bans AI in biometric surveillance


Requires AI to reveal itself

European Union officials have banned on AI use in biometric surveillance and required AI systems to disclose when content is generated by AI.

Musk’s Twitter is about to come crashing
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Just as it breaks even

Elon [look at me] Musk is about to face a major challenge as the single thing which has kept it propped up throughout his CEO’s management is about to end.

Kiwi and Aussie security experts hack older BIOS-locked laptops
Published in PC Hardware


All your need is a screwdriver

 A team of Aussie and Kiwi cyber security experts at CyberCX can hack their way into any older laptop with just a screwdriver and a six-pack of DB.

Liquid crystal has hit its peak
Published in Graphics
Friday, 16 June 2023 10:45

Liquid crystal has hit its peak


R&D money spent on better things

Liquid crystal has hit its technological peak and companies like Samsung and LG are investing in R&D for different types of technology.

Amazon thinking about using AMD’s AI
Published in AI
Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:47

Amazon thinking about using AMD’s AI


It might fit into the invisible plane 

Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing provider, is considering using new artificial intelligence chips from AMD, though it has not made a final decision.

IBM says Quantum Computers don’t have to be big
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You can use potentially dead or alive quantum kittens

IBM says that Quantum computers do not have to be very large to tackle some prickly issues of computation.

Microsoft flogs replacement components for Surface
Published in PC Hardware


Displays, batteries, SSDs you name it

Microsoft is starting to sell replacement components for its Surface devices. The software giant now supplies replacement parts in the Microsoft Store, allowing Surface owners to replace their displays, batteries and SSDs.

Logitech CEO quits
Published in News
Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:40

Logitech CEO quits


Company has troubles

Mouse-maker Logitech is looking for a new CEO after Bracken Darrell resigned.

Treating homelessness in San Francisco's District 8
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Turn off their Wi-Fi so they can't contact shelters

In San Francisco's District 8 tried to solve the problem of homeless people gathering around its library after hours by turning off its Wi-Fi.