Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes the company’s promise not to use its technology for weapons or surveillance applications. The original principles published in 2018 stated that Google would not pursue technology intended to injure people or surveil beyond international norms. However, this language is now gone from the updated principles page. The shift comes … Read more
Apple has launched its new app, Apple Invites, on the App Store today. One of its standout features is its deep integration with other Apple system apps. With six pre-installed app integrations, including Photos, Music, Maps, Weather, and Calendar, Invites offers a more comprehensive event planning experience. Users can create custom invite images with Image … Read more
A new bipartisan report provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s performance across 15 key topics and 37 measures. The results reveal both areas of progress and challenges. Despite economic uncertainty and rising distrust in institutions, the U.S. remains a dominant force globally, with strong economic growth and advancements in education and environmental policies. However, … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals are top contenders to land Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, according to DraftKings odds. Kupp’s contract suggests he may not remain with the Rams, but a trade is still possible if they offer him a revised deal for 2025 that surpasses other offers. Kupp’s guaranteed compensation package of … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia mission has made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming the existence of a massive exoplanet and a brown dwarf in the Milky Way galaxy. By measuring the positions and velocities of over 1 billion stars, Gaia created a 3D map of the galaxy that will provide valuable insights for years to … Read more
As American Heart Month comes to a close in February, it’s essential to raise awareness about heart disease and how we can protect our hearts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming over 647,000 lives each year. However, the … Read more
The cast of the 1985 classic “The Goonies” reunited at a hand-and-footprint ceremony in Los Angeles to honor their friend and former stuntman Ke Huy Quan. Fifty years after its release, the movie’s legacy continues to endure, with Quan’s recent Oscar win for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The ceremony saw cast … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump’s leadership in brokering a ceasefire deal with Hamas, just days before the Biden administration left office. During a joint press conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu lauded Trump’s role in the negotiations, saying he had “great force and powerful leadership” in bringing about the agreement. The ceasefire was … Read more
Nintendo has reported weaker-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter, slashing its forecast for the Switch console ahead of the release of its successor, the Switch 2. The company now expects to sell 11 million units of the current Switch console, down from a previously-reduced estimate of 12.5 million units. The decision comes as investors … Read more
A team of astronomers has confirmed the existence of exoplanet Gaia-4b, one of the most massive planets known to orbit a low-mass star. The discovery was made possible by data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia spacecraft using an astrometric technique. A new animation visualizing Gaia-4b’s orbital motions is now available. The animation uses data … Read more