In the realm of AI applications, the concept of receiving selfie advice from a voice clone of Kylie Jenner may seem absurd yet strangely inevitable. This experimental app, created by artist and programmer Dries Depoorter, is not widely available for mass consumption just yet. By leveraging APIs from OpenAI and ElevenLabs, along with a basic
When it comes to choosing the right headphones for running, it’s important to consider factors such as comfort, sound quality, and awareness of your surroundings. In the world of bone conduction headphones, the Suunto Wing and Suunto Sonic are making waves as popular options for city runners. As a senior reporter with 12 years of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the tech industry, with big players like Microsoft and Google betting heavily on its potential. The quarterly results of these companies are expected to shed light on the bankability of AI and whether the major investments required are sustainable in the long run. While analysts at
Microsoft recently faced criticism from the US Federal Trade Commission regarding their pricing changes for Game Pass. The FTC claimed that the new pricing structure offers a “degraded” experience for consumers, which could potentially harm competition in the market. However, Microsoft has responded to these allegations by stating that the FTC’s account of the situation
Car combat games have always been a popular genre for gamers looking for adrenaline-fueled action. However, some players prefer a focus on collisions rather than guns, making vehicular mayhem the highlight of their gaming experience. This is where the FlatOut series comes into play, offering bumper-to-bumper racing with an exciting twist. Updates and Enhancements Recently,
In recent times, the frequency of large-scale attacks on corporate enterprise IT has been on the rise. While this is not surprising given the ongoing battle against cyber threats, a new type of tech threat is emerging that often goes unnoticed – the single-point failure. This type of failure, caused by errors in one part
In a recent tech catastrophe, CrowdStrike’s faulty update wreaked havoc on 8.5 million Windows devices, causing widespread disruptions across various industries such as retailers, banks, airlines, and more. Despite Microsoft’s attempt to downplay the impact by stating that it affected less than one percent of all Windows machines, the repercussions were felt far and wide.
The 1960 Olympics in Rome witnessed one of the most controversial gold medals in the history of swimming. Australian swimmer John Devitt and American Lance Larson both finished the 100-meter freestyle men’s swimming event with a time of 55.2 seconds. Despite Larson being technically faster by one-tenth of a second, the head judge at the
The recent global IT outage that left screens blue worldwide was not the work of a cyberterrorist attack as initially suspected, but rather a botched software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. This incident sheds light on the fragile nature of our modern society’s reliance on IT infrastructure, affecting businesses, airports, hospitals, and more. The
Optical spectrometers have long been hailed for their versatility in producing light and measuring its properties across the electromagnetic spectrum. These instruments have found applications in various fields, ranging from medical diagnostics to material characterization. However, traditional spectrometer designs have been characterized by their bulkiness and high cost, limiting their deployment to specialized facilities. In