As the summer season rolls around, gamers from around the world are gearing up for the highly anticipated event, Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ). This annual speedrunning marathon is not only a showcase of incredible gaming skills but also a charitable event that raises funds for a worthy cause. The 2024 edition of SGDQ promises
The recent bankruptcy protection filing by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the owner of Redbox, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. This move comes after a series of financial missteps by Redbox, including defaulting on loans, having cars repossessed, and missing employee payroll. The company’s dire financial situation was revealed late Friday in
In a long-awaited development, Mt. Gox, the Japanese bitcoin exchange that famously collapsed into bankruptcy a decade ago following a massive hack, is finally preparing to repay its creditors. The hack, which occurred in 2011, resulted in the loss of up to 950,000 bitcoins, a significant portion of which has since been recovered. This recovery
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is doubling down on its efforts to attract startups to its cloud infrastructure services amid heightened competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. In a bold strategic move, Amazon announced that it would be increasing the value of credits offered to eligible startups through its AWS Activate program. This move comes
Synchrotron radiation has long been used as a valuable tool in materials research, providing scientists with a broad spectrum of wavelengths for analysis. However, the radiant power of this light is often limited when using traditional monochromators. This limitation led physicist Alexander Chao and his team to rethink the process, aiming to deliver monochromatic, coherent
The promise of electric vehicles (EVs) has always been tantalizing – lower maintenance, fewer moving parts, and a cleaner environment. However, a recent quality study by JD Power has shed light on the darker side of EVs – their tech troubles. While traditional gas-powered vehicles have long been the subject of scrutiny for their mechanical
In a recent viral video ad for a new AI company, a person is shown interacting with a human-sounding bot that is astonishingly capable of imitating real human conversation. The company, Bland AI, has garnered attention for its technology’s ability to replicate human intonations, pauses, and interruptions, making it difficult for users to discern whether
Ubisoft’s CEO, Yves Guillemot, recently revealed that Assassin’s Creed fans can look forward to remakes of older games in the series. This news has sparked excitement among the community, as they eagerly anticipate revisiting some of the iconic titles in the open-world franchise. Guillemot expressed the company’s intention to modernize these games and provide a
Euro 2024 has showcased the significant advancements in VAR technology, with UEFA deploying semi-automated offside technology to speed up the review process and improve accuracy. Ten cameras in each host stadium track 29 different points of the body on every player, making the decision-making process quicker and more conclusive. However, there have been instances, like
In a recent exclusive interview with CNBC, George Zhao, CEO of Chinese smartphone company Honor, emphasized the importance of protecting user data in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Zhao highlighted that the transformative power of AI is only valuable if user data is safeguarded against potential breaches and misuse. The Role of On-Device AI