Niantic has recently unveiled Scaniverse 4, a groundbreaking update to its 3D scanning app that promises to revolutionize the way users capture objects and places in rich detail. This new version introduces a cutting-edge Gaussian Splitting technique, which enhances the accuracy and realism of scanned objects by capturing more data points for faster rendering. Enhanced
In a surprising move, Inflection has announced that it will be capping free access to its AI chatbot Pi in the upcoming months. This decision comes as part of the startup’s shift towards focusing on enterprise products. The company’s new CEO has made it a priority to steer the company in a different direction, following
The ongoing propaganda campaign by Israel against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) presents a significant challenge for the organization. According to Kronenfeld, the impact of Israel’s campaign is difficult to measure, despite UNRWA USA’s efforts to outbid Israel for Google search ad slots. The increased fundraising efforts by UNRWA have been successful,
ElevenLabs, an AI audio startup, has recently launched its text-to-speech Reader app with support for 32 different languages. This app, available on both iOS and Android, allows users to listen to a variety of text content, ranging from PDFs to articles and newsletters. One of the standout features of the Reader app is the wide
MSI recently showcased its upcoming X870 and X870E motherboard range at Gamescom 2024, leaving many attendees intrigued by a new feature – the inclusion of 8-pin PCIe power connectors at the bottom of the boards. This addition has sparked questions among tech enthusiasts about the necessity and implications of such a design choice. Powering Next
Elon Musk’s recent email to Twitter’s X staff regarding their anticipated stock grants has caused quite a stir among employees. The company’s plan to award stock options based on the expected future impact of employees has added to the already tense atmosphere within the company. Not only have promotions been delayed without explanation, but employees
As we eagerly anticipate the next big Apple announcement, with rumors swirling around the iPhone 16, MacBook Pro laptops with M4 chips, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman sheds some light on what we can expect. According to Gurman’s sources, a launch event scheduled for September 10th may unveil the
The ongoing legal battle between former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli and PleasrDAO, the NFT collective and current owner of The Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album, has taken a new turn. Federal Judge Pamela Chen issued a preliminary injunction requiring Shkreli to turn over his copies of the album to comply with
The Department of Justice, along with eight states, has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, the company behind a widely used software that helps landlords set rental prices. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage’s rent recommendation algorithm is driving up prices and “depriving renters of the benefits of competition on apartment leasing terms.” According to the complaint,
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has decided to halt the development of its high-end mixed reality headset, codenamed La Jolla. The main reason cited for this decision is the use of expensive MicroOLED displays in the headset, which would have made it challenging to keep the cost under $1,000. This move indicates a shift in
The recent revelation that fake review quotes in the Megalopolis trailer were actually generated by AI has raised serious concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in entertainment marketing. The quotes, attributed to critics who supposedly panned Francis Ford Coppola’s films, were not only false but also damaging to the reputation of the director and
Stephen Wolfram, a mathematician and scientist, was raised in an environment where his mother was a philosophy professor at Oxford University. Contrary to his younger self’s disinterest in the subject, Wolfram now values deep philosophical thinking. His extensive work in science, math, and computing includes the development of powerful computational tools like Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha,
The article begins by discussing the $80 million round for Story, which aims to combine web3 magic with AI and talent management. The comparison to what Bitcoin did for money and finance is intriguing, but it leaves us questioning the true impact of Story’s innovation in content and IP. Is it really revolutionizing these industries,
NASA’s recent decision to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission in February has raised concerns over the safety of space travel. The initial plan was for the astronauts to spend only eight days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after a successful launch of Boeing’s Starliner on June
At the recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Jonathan Padilla, known as the “crypto guy,” made waves among delegates. Padilla, the founder of Snickerdoodle Labs and a former blockchain expert at PayPal, engaged in discussions about crypto policy with attendees, including Senator Chris Coons. Padilla expressed his excitement over the growing recognition of cryptocurrency in
Valve has made a stealthy and minimalistic announcement of their new game, Deadlock. The announcement came in the form of a simple Steam page listing Valve as the developer and publisher of the game. The page also mentioned that Deadlock is currently in early development, with temporary art and experimental gameplay. The access to the