With the realization that climate change can cause destruction everywhere, engineers are evaluating the most effective ways to safeguard essential routes from severe storms. A WEEK AFTER Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States, areas of western North Carolina hit by the storm are still dealing with over 400 road closures. “A government official … Read more
Although the audio brand may be approaching retirement age, CEO Lila Snyder asserts that the creators of this private company have many more surprises to offer. BOSE MAY HAVE reached its 60th anniversary, yet the audio brand appears to be confidently entering its graduate school phase. After the late founder Amar Bose transferred majority ownership … Read more
British Mountain Rescue teams have created an automated drone system capable of scanning an area much faster and more effectively than human vision. WHEN CHARLIE KELLY initially texted to say he wouldn’t return home that evening, his partner was displeased. On September 6, 2023, which was a Wednesday, a 56-year-old enthusiastic hillwalker departed from the … Read more
OpenAI’s series of licensing deals is already yielding results—at least regarding persuading publishers to be less defensive. IT’S EARLY to determine how the flurry of agreements between AI firms and publishers will unfold. OpenAI has achieved a significant victory: Its web crawlers are being blocked less frequently by major news organizations than before. The surge … Read more
The leaders of industry who were set to guide us through emerging virtual realms are still present. They’re simply using a different name. LAST SPRING, DURING an occasion in New York City, Robert Triefus, who was Gucci’s CEO of Vault—the label’s digital marketplace—contended that the recent decline in excitement surrounding the metaverse was merely a … Read more
OpenAI established a reputation for taking daring research risks ahead of others. Following a recent exodus of talent, it must draw in a fresh wave of researchers to sustain this endeavor. WHEN INVESTORS INVESTED $6.6 billion in OpenAI last week, they appeared mostly unfazed by the recent turmoil, which led to the sudden departure of … Read more
A US judge has approved a scheme for the collapsed crypto exchange FTX to reimburse former clients, as the lengthy bankruptcy proceedings near completion. A US JUDGE has paved the path for billions of dollars to be returned to previous clients of the insolvent crypto exchange FTX. At a court session in Wilmington, Delaware, on … Read more
A fresh HBO documentary aims to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. However, without undeniable evidence, the legend persists. PETER TODD IS positioned on the top level of a rundown industrial structure located in Czechia, quietly laughing to himself. He has recently been accused on video of being Satoshi Nakamoto, … Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court has removed its prohibition on X following the company’s payment of a $5.1 million penalty and the freezing of accounts alleged to have violated the law. Today, following a month-long hiatus, X is now active again in Brazil. The platform was halted since late August following a confrontation with the nation’s Supreme … Read more
The home-surveillance company owned by Amazon will provide users the option to search video for particular items and activities. LIZ HAMREN, THE CEO of Amazon’s Ring camera division, frequently thinks about whether her husband took the package of frozen products that is consistently sent to their residence. She could bother him, or she could review … Read more