OpenAI plans to release a tool called Media Manager in 2025, which will allow authors and content owners to control how their works are used in training AI generative models. This move is a response to criticism OpenAI has faced for collecting publicly available internet data to train its models. In particular, several major American…
AeroHT, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, has been developing a flying car for 10 years. At a press briefing during the Auto China 2024 car show in Beijing, CEO He Xiaopeng announced that the new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would offer an alternative mode of transportation in cities,…
AstraZeneca has announced a global recall of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed jointly with the University of Oxford, after confirming the potential occurrence of a rare side effect – thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS) – in legal documents. While the mechanism of the disease remains unknown, AstraZeneca acknowledged in its statement that the vaccine may, in rare…
The release of the REDkit toolkit by CD Projekt Red has led to a number of modifications for The Witcher 3 (though they are still in the early stages). We’ve seen the relocation of Vizima and even the recreation of the Old Camp and Khorinis, but one fan has taken it even further. Essentially, they…
Australian company Hysata promises the cheapest hydrogen in the world thanks to a unique setup that splits water into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) with an incredible efficiency of 95%. This is 20% higher than the best existing electrolyzers. Only 41.5 kWh of energy is required to produce 1 kg of hydrogen, compared to 52.5…
Despite US sanctions, the textile industry in Xinjiang is demonstrating record growth thanks to the implementation of artificial intelligence and 5G. Textile exports from this region reached 108 billion yuan ($14.8 billion) last year, with yarn and other raw material volume increasing by 74%, and clothing by 30%. The implementation of AI and 5G has…
The popularity of the Galaxy A series, including the Galaxy A55 5G, is evident in its sales figures. The predecessor, the Galaxy A54 5G, was among the top 10 best-selling phones in Q1 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. This is a rare achievement for a mid-range phone. With significant upgrades, the Galaxy A55 5G is…
Director Dean DeBlois announced on social media that the filming of the upcoming movie “How to Train Your Dragon” has been completed. The shoot took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and lasted 85 days. DeBlois mentioned that while the filming was challenging, it was also exciting, expressing his gratitude to the crew and his satisfaction…
Tesla has filed a patent for an automated disinfection system designed for its future autonomous electric robotaxis. This system aims to utilize various sensors to monitor the conditions inside the vehicle and disinfect the cabin using ultraviolet radiation, heating systems, or robots stationed on special platforms. However, before implementing this idea, Tesla must first solve…
Riot Games, in collaboration with Netflix, unveiled two new posters for the upcoming second season of the series “Arcane” (Arcane: League of Legends). The creators of the show decided to present new footage on June 12 at the International Animated Film Festival in Annecy, France. The images will be showcased in the format of “Developer…
