Technology

October 13, 2024

Hopfield and Hinton win Nobel Prize in physics for AI breakthroughs

Samuel J. Ryan

John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their seminal work on artificial neural networks, the technology underlying modern artificial intelligence. Their…

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October 12, 2024

Electric vehicles at risk during floods: Insights and precautions

Samuel J. Ryan

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida authorities are advising residents to move their electric vehicles (EVs) away from areas that could be affected by flooding and storm surges. This precautionary measure…

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October 12, 2024

Big tech’s AI tools: How to avoid them if you choose

Samuel J. Ryan

As major technology companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Meta continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday technology products, the question arises: did consumers really want it? Feedback from…

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October 11, 2024

Does your school use suicide prevention software?

Samuel J. Ryan

Student mental health has become a pressing concern, leading many educational institutions to adopt suicide prevention software. This technology, developed by companies like Gaggle, GoGuardian Beacon, Bark, and Securly, monitors…

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October 10, 2024

The dramatic fall of a cryptocurrency power duo

Samuel J. Ryan

Once celebrated as a formidable duo on the Washington cryptocurrency circuit, Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, and Michelle Bond, a crypto policy advocate and former congressional hopeful, now find…

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October 10, 2024

A new documentary reignites the quest for Bitcoin’s creator

Samuel J. Ryan

The enigmatic figure behind Bitcoin, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to be an object of fascination and mystery nearly two decades after the cryptocurrency's creation. A new documentary, "Money…

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October 9, 2024

Meta introduces new tools for AI-based video creation with embedded sound

Samuel J. Ryan

In a recent development, Meta has launched a sophisticated suite of AI tools designed to revolutionize video production by enabling automatic sound generation, editing and integration. This innovation follows OpenAI's…

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October 9, 2024

Beyond the Nobel: prestigious awards in science and mathematics

Samuel J. Ryan

While the Nobel Prizes remain the pinnacle of scientific recognition, numerous other prestigious prizes celebrate achievements across a broader range of disciplines. These awards recognize innovative contributions in fields often…

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October 8, 2024

Details emerge on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s decade-long relationship and lifestyle

Samuel J. Ryan

In a revealing interview, Irina Bolgar, once romantically involved with Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram, revealed details about their nearly decade-long relationship, marked by opulence and legal disputes. The…

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