OpenAI’s Sora App Now Available on Android Devices

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has added another feature to its growing list of AI-powered services – Sora, a social video app. After launching the iPhone version just one month ago, the company is now expanding access to users in several countries, including the US, Canada, and Japan, on Android devices. The service starts as … Read more

AI Power Crisis: Can Tech Companies Meet Demand?

Tech companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are struggling to meet growing demands for power as AI adoption increases. With power becoming a major barrier, companies are racing to secure power while also ordering more chips than needed, leading to inventory issues. The issue is not just about compute power but also the ability to build … Read more

Can AI-Powered Home Cameras Be Trustworthy?

I tested Google’s new AI-powered home cameras, which can narrate what they see. I set up multiple Nest cameras for 72 hours to observe if an AI that sees everything is helpful or creepy. Here’s what happened. The camera alerts provided a mix of accurate and strange descriptions. Some were like the start of jokes: … Read more

Saving Rainforests Could Be Our Best Climate Hope

A rainforest can be a loud place, but not in the way you think. The sounds of birds like the white bellbird and monkeys are being drowned out by machines used for modern agriculture. This is happening across the tropics where farmers are using chainsaws and tractors to clear land. The Amazon is often highlighted … Read more

NBCUniversal Cookie Policy Explained Clearly

NBCUniversal uses cookies and tracking technologies on its websites, applications, and services to collect information about users. These technologies include HTTP cookies, HTML5 local storage, web beacons, embedded scripts, ETags, and software development kits. There are two types of cookies: first-party and third-party. First-party cookies are set by NBCUniversal or its partners and are used … Read more

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC as Democrats Win Major Races

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral race, becoming the first Muslim to lead the city and cementing his rise in the Democratic Party. His win comes with a mandate for change, focused on making the city more affordable for all residents. Mamdani, 34, has gained popularity among young voters with his affordability-focused campaign. He … Read more