A new US supercomputer named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna is set to be launched next year, providing a significant boost to artificial intelligence technology and scientific research. The system, named after the University of California, Berkeley professor who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry for her work on CRISPR gene-editing technology. The supercomputer … Read more
Two years ago, the Writers Guild of America went on strike over AI protections, and after six months of solidarity, studios met their demands. Today, writers face a new threat from tech companies like OpenAI, lobbying the White House to rewrite copyright law. This would allow them to freely train models on films, TV shows, … Read more
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, has a complex history that researchers have just uncovered. A recent study published in Science reveals that a form of leprosy was present in the Americas over 1,000 years ago, predating European colonization. Led by Nicolas Rascovan and his team of international scientists, the research found DNA evidence of … Read more
Chaos erupted at food distribution sites in the Gaza Strip on Thursday as tens of thousands of desperate Palestinians struggled to collect aid. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US-Israeli backed organization, has been struggling to manage the influx of supplies due to large crowds and violence. Multiple witnesses reported a free-for-all as people grabbed … Read more
ZDNET’s recommendations are based on thorough testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from reputable sources and analyze customer reviews to provide unbiased advice. Our goal is to help you make informed buying decisions on tech gear. According to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker for the first quarter of 2025, Apple remains … Read more
Google has introduced a new feature for Gemini, its voice assistant, that allows it to watch and summarize videos in Google Drive without users having to manually play them. This feature is now available to business and enterprise plan users, as well as those with the Gemini Education or Premium add-on, and Google One AI … Read more
Israel has been embroiled in a crisis in the occupied West Bank, particularly in the south, with Palestinian injuries on the rise. According to reports, two Palestinians have been injured during an Israeli raid in the town of Idhna west of Hebron. The incident highlights the escalating wave of violence across the West Bank, which … Read more
China has successfully launched its latest deep-space mission, Tianwen 2, which is headed for a near-Earth asteroid and a comet in the asteroid belt. The spacecraft lifted off on May 28 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China, marking another step forward in China’s ambitious robotic exploration program. Tianwen 2 is designed to … Read more
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Ben Wang’s casting in “Karate Kid: Legends” marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Asian American to take on the iconic role of Li Fong. The movie reunites original stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, who played Daniel and Mr. Han in the 2010 film. Wang, who is still in disbelief at his … Read more