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At his rally on Sunday at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that if elected he would allow wellness conspiracist and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “go wild on health.” Kennedy, a former Democrat and scion of the... Read more
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s path to the open metaverse is via enlightened self-interest
News October 28, 2024
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney still believes that the path to the open metaverse will yield bring together the entertainment, games and technology industries together in a bright future. But... Read more
Hospitals adopt error-prone AI transcription tools despite warnings
News October 28, 2024
In one case from the study cited by AP, when a speaker described “two other girls and one lady,” Whisper added fictional text specifying that they “were Black.” In another, the audio said, “He, the boy, was going to, I’m not sure exactly, take the umbrella.” Whisper transcribed it... Read more
There’s a reason why some Instagram videos in your feed may look better than others. In a recent Ask Me Anything video posted to his Instagram page (and captured by another user), Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the company purposefully adjusts the quality of the videos to optimize for both watch... Read more
A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up
News October 28, 2024
Trump’s relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the most congenial the former president has shared with a Silicon Valley leader. Cook maintained a relationship with Trump during his time in office, often meeting with the president and serving on advisory panels influencing policy decisions that affect... Read more
In-game advertising can help build brand loyalty, says Anzu, SuperAwesome report
News October 28, 2024
Gaming advertising platform Anzu and kidtech company SuperAwesome recently released a new report on which they collaborated. The report, called “Gaming the future: how to make an impact with younger generations,” details the effects that in-game advertising has on younger gamers, including how it can inspire interest and brand... Read more
A pair of wireless earbuds can be a great way to listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks. They’re lightweight and easy to pocket when you don’t need them, and high-quality models produce impressive sound for their size. But the best pairs are also priced accordingly. The Samsung Galaxy Buds... Read more
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
News October 28, 2024
Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see the iPads from earlier this year). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The new operating... Read more
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Moondream emerged from stealth mode today with $4.5 million in pre-seed funding and a radical proposition: when it comes to AI models, smaller is better. The startup, backed by Felicis... Read more










