New touch-activated laser lane to keep cyclists safe

The laser lane created by the device. Credit: Brunel University Cyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups of people on our roads. Unlike car users, they are not protected…

Google is weaving generative AI into online shopping features

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Google is bringing generative AI technology to shopping, aiming to get a jump on e-commerce sites like Amazon.com Inc. The Alphabet Inc.-owned company announced features Wednesday…

How generative AI is a minefield for copyright law

Still from ‘All watched over by machines of loving grace’ by Memo Akten, 2021. Created using custom AI software. Credit: Memo Akten, CC BY-SA In 2022, an AI-generated work of…

How its CGI revolutionized the film industry

Credit: Universal Pictures This month marks the 30th anniversary of a film that changed cinema forever. 1993’s “Jurassic Park” used pioneering computer-generated imagery (CGI) to bring dinosaurs to life in…

Apple’s Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

The Apple Vision Pro headset is displayed in a showroom on the Apple campus after it’s unveiling on Monday, June 5, 2023, in Cupertino, Calif. The Vision Pro is a…

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the Apple Watch at the Apple event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. If Apple unveils a widely…

Some ‘Diablo IV’ players report invalid license error message after early access launch

The Activision Blizzard Booth appears during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on June 13, 2013. The release of “Diablo IV” is right around the corner. Early access for…

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Wendy’s turns to AI-powered chatbots for drive-thru orders

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Wendy’s Co. will begin testing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot next month that will talk to customers and take drive-thru orders, becoming the latest fast-food chain to…

Five ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts

Credit: Pheelings media/Shutterstock After months of chaotic policies, backtracks on said policies and mass layoffs, Elon Musk has made good on his vow to fully replace Twitter’s “blue tick” verification…