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Waymo’s self driving cars on Miami streets as company tests its technology
29Sep By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

Waymo’s self driving cars on Miami streets as company tests its technology

Driverless cars on Miami streets Driverless cars on Miami streets 02:25 MIAMI -- If you've been to San Francisco in recent years, it's hard to miss Waymo's distinct looking autonomous cars driving around without an operator in the vehicle. FILE - In this April 7, 2021 file photo, a Waymo minivan arrives to pick up passengers for an autonomous vehicle ride, in Mesa, Ariz. Waymo's self-driving ride-hailing service is branching o...
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France bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation-emission levels
21Sep By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

France bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation-emission levels

French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and said the device complies with regulations. The French government agency that manages wireless communications frequencies issued the order after the iPhone 12 recently failed one of two types of tests for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body. It's unclear why the phone, which was released in late 2020, didn't pass the agency's latest round of tests and why it was only that particular model. France's digital minister said the iPhone 12's radiation levels are still much lower than levels that scientific studies consider could harm use...
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The Massive Xbox Leak: 11 Big Reveals
20Sep By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Gaming

The Massive Xbox Leak: 11 Big Reveals

This week brought us a wonderful treasure trove of leaks from deep inside the highest echelons of Microsoft’s Xbox division, accidentally shared online as a result of the company’s legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its now-greenlit Activision acquisition. These confidential emails, slides, and images of potential new products from the Xbox manufacturer reveal the inner workings of Microsoft’s gaming division, as well as whispers of some possible new games from Bethesda. Thank You, PS Plus, For Making My Backlog Even BiggerRead More: Looks Like Microsoft Was Responsible For Leaking Its Own DocumentsThe leaks happened courtesy of Microsoft itself, as it provided these sensitive documents to the court via a publicly accessible link. Yesterday Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spence...
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John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF, dies at 82
23Aug By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF, dies at 82

John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, has died. He was 82.The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and computer scientist died Saturday surrounded by family, Adobe said in a statement. The company didn't give a cause of death or say where Warnock died."John's brilliance and innovations left an indelible mark on Adobe, the technology industry and the world," Adobe said. Warnock worked for Xerox before he and colleague Charles Geschke created a company around a rejected idea in 1982. Nearly a decade later, Warnock outlined an early version of the Portable Document Format, or PDF, transforming the way documents are exchanged. John Warnock in 1989, three years before the invention of the PDF. "John's brilliance and i...
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Longtime voice of Nintendo’s Mario character is calling it quits
21Aug By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

Longtime voice of Nintendo’s Mario character is calling it quits

Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is leaving the Mushroom Kingdom.Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of "Mario Ambassador," traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. "It's been a privilege working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him," Nintendo said in a statement. Actor Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo Co.'s Mario, stands for a photograph with Mario during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.  Bloomberg ...
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Will PS4 servers shut down? Here’s what to know.
17Aug By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

Will PS4 servers shut down? Here’s what to know.

Netflix testing video game streaming Netflix testing video game streaming 00:25 Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN), its online gaming service, suffered an outage on Thursday, stoking gamers' fears that the company might be retiring support for the PlayStation4 game console.Sony introduced the PS5, its latest version of the PlayStation console, in late 2020, with the device becoming an instant hit, as stores struggled with inventory shortages amid huge consumer demand. But many gamers still use...
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How VR technology is reshaping the at-home workout
9Aug By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

How VR technology is reshaping the at-home workout

How you can stay fit with VR workouts How you can stay fit with VR workouts 00:43 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Home workouts are taking a step into another reality. Tech company, Valkyrie Industries, developed a combination of immersive virtual reality workouts and electro-muscle stimulation called "EMS."The technology makes the brain think it is actually lifting weights. Users wear VR goggles and special armbands that deliver pulses to muscles. The ...
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Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike
29Jul By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Entertainment

Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike

article US comedian/actor Bob the Drag Queen (L) and singer/drag performer Monet X Change (R) along with members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, walk a picket line outside Paramount studios, in Los Angeles, California, on July 24 Concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the entertainment industry have played a significant role in the ongoing Hollywood strike by actors and writers. That hasn’t stopped companies with studios from staffing up with AI specialists. While the strike by actors and writers reflects a broader set of concerns beyond the impact of AI on the entertainment industry, including pay and benefits, the threat posed by the emerging and increasingly sophisticated technology has raised alarm.  Actors have expres...
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FBI Warns About China Theft of US AI Technology
28Jul By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
Science

FBI Warns About China Theft of US AI Technology

washington —  China is pilfering U.S.-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance its own aspirations and to conduct foreign influence operations, senior FBI officials said Friday. The officials said China and other U.S. adversaries are targeting American businesses, universities and government research facilities to get their hands on cutting-edge AI research and products. “Nation-state adversaries, particularly China, pose a significant threat to American companies and national security by stealing our AI technology and data to advance their own AI programs and enable foreign influence campaigns,” a senior FBI official said during a background briefing call with reporters. China has a national plan to surpass the U.S. as the world’s top AI power by 2030, but U.S. offic...
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