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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., wears Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Meta Platforms Inc. debuted its first pair of augmented reality glasses, devices that show a combined view of the digital and physical worlds, a key step in Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of one day offering a hands-free alternative to the smartphone. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Technology 7 hours ago

Zuckerberg's metaverse is finally showing signs of life, but it's not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium.

news Oct 5

Amazon bets on selling cashierless technology to retailers after pulling it from most U.S. stores
Russia Oct 3

U.S. and Microsoft seize over 100 websites linked to Russian espionage campaign

Video Games Oct 1

Sony's PlayStation Network suffers hourslong outage, irking videogamers

Sony’s PlayStation Network went down Monday night, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren’t able to sign in to their accounts.
Artificial Intelligence Oct 1

Mark Cuban says his dog is a better problem-solver than AI right now: ‘I think smart puppies are smarter'

Mark Cuban says today’s artificial intelligence programs are worse problem-solvers than his mini Australian Shepherd — and it could stay that way for a decade.
Technology Sep 30

Verizon customers reporting issues with cellular phone service

Verizon cellular customers were taking to the internet and social media Monday morning to report service issues.
Technology Sep 29

Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously

Internet ‘evil twins’ are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.

Technology Sep 28

Inside one of the first all-female hacker houses in San Francisco

HackHer House is an all-female hacker house in San Francisco, providing a collaborative space for women to build startups and break industry stereotypes.
Google Sep 21

Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology

Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and competitive than portrayed by the federal government.
Scams Sep 20

‘It is not real': Title company owner warns of new twist to title fraud

A quick-thinking title company owner was able to stop a fraudulent sale when it appeared the scammer was using A.I. technology to try to steal properties
Artificial Intelligence Sep 20

AI may breathe new life into Three Mile Island to supply power to Microsoft's data centers

The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its data centers.
Amazon Sep 20

Amazon introduces Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers

Amelia is the latest generative AI product from Amazon, which is using the technology across its retail portfolio.
Children Sep 18

Experts say AI is the new social media — and parents are not prepared

“Parents and teachers are pretty much out of the loop, so that young people are using AI platforms with virtually no guidance,” says Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media.
Instagram Sep 17

Instagram introduces ‘teen accounts,' other sweeping changes to boost child safety online

Beginning Tuesday, anyone under under 18 who signs up for Instagram will be placed into a teen account and those with existing accounts will be migrated over the next 60 days.
Google Sep 14

Going once, going twice: Google's millisecond ad auctions are the focus of monopoly claim

An ongoing trial may determine whether Google holds an illegal monopoly on the technology used to buy and sell certain types of advertising on web pages.
Technology Sep 16

With Apple on board, OpenAI's next act could be its toughest yet

Over the next few months, ChatGPT-creator OpenAI will face some of its biggest tests yet, including a high-profile partnership with Apple.
social media Sep 12

Meta offered ‘unacceptable' response to concerns over illicit drug ads on Facebook and Instagram, congressman says

Rep. Tim Walberg slammed Meta for its response to a bipartisan group of lawmakers regarding illicit drug ads on its platform.
news Sep 13

Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids underscores effort to crack massive health market

Apple is using its newest AirPods Pro as a way to help break into the health industry, a potential $15 trillion market.
Apple Inc. Sep 9

Apple's iPhone 16 leaps into AI in attempt to turn a tech trend into a cultural phenomenon

Apple on Monday charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company’s latest attempt to latch onto a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon.
Apple Inc. Sep 9

Apple's upcoming iPhone will catapult the tech trendsetter into the age of AI

Apple’s ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim-witted assistant Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly.