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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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Amit Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' To Connect With Interpol, Speed Up Investigations
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies used modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Apple Said to Test Blood-Sugar App in Sign of Its Health Ambitions
Apple has been exploring health care opportunities and recently conducted a test of an application designed to assist individuals with prediabetes in managing their diet and lifestyle. The technology may be incorporated into upcoming health products, such as the non-invasive glucose tracker that has been in development for over ten years.
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
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Amazon Targets Faster Deliveries With Vision Assisted Package Retrieval
Amazon has developed new systems to shave seconds off each package delivery and to help customers make faster buying choices. The technology, which Amazon is calling Vision Assisted Package Retrieval, works by shining a green light on packages so that the deliverer does not have to waste precious seconds reading labels.
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Samsung Might Make Certain Galaxy AI Features for Smartphones Paid by the End of 2025: Report
Samsung debuted Galaxy AI for its devices with the Galaxy S24 series in January. At the time, the South Korean technology conglomerate mentioned in the footnotes of its press release that some of its introduced AI features would be free to use until the end of 2025, casting a shadow of doubt over their future availability. With the introduction of ...
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Brain Implant Can Now Let Man Control Amazon's Alexa With His Thoughts
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts.
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Bumble Plans to Introduce New AI-Powered Features Including Photo Picker: Report
Bumble, the popular dating app, is reportedly working on new artificial intelligence (AI) features. As per a report, the company CEO revealed on Monday that the plan is to integrate AI features at a deeper level assisting users with the profile creation process and starting conversations with new matches. These plans were reportedly discussed durin...
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Get Ready To Skip To The Good Part: Explore Alexa At Up To 20% Off On Amazon
Looking for the perfect time to transform your space into a modern space with Alexa? Then don't look no further we brought you amazing deals straight away from Amazon
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Other Models Get Chat Assist and More AI Features With One UI 6.1.1 Update
Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series and previous models. This update brings several Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Chat Assist that the South Korean technology conglomerate introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July.
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High Court Paves Way For Childless Couples Where Husband Is Critically Ill
Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a childless couple where husband is critically ill, by permitting extraction of his gametes and cryo-preserving them for use by his wife to undergo Assisted Reproductive Technology procedure for conceiving.
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ISRO Reschedules SSLV-D3 Satellite Launch to August 16
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new launch date for its SSLV-D3 mission. The launch, which was initially scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 16, 2024. This delay applies to the EOS-08 satellite, which will be launched aboard the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launc...
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Paris Olympics 2024: How Technology Is Transforming The World’s Oldest International Sporting Event
Paris Olympics 2024, or the Olympic Games, are underway in Paris. More than 10,000 athletes across 200 countries have assembled to compete in humanity's oldest international sporting event. However, over the years, the event has also become an intersection of humanity and technology, where the latter has assisted in not only making the event grandi...
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
-
Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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Amit Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' To Connect With Interpol, Speed Up Investigations
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies used modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.
-
Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Apple Said to Test Blood-Sugar App in Sign of Its Health Ambitions
Apple has been exploring health care opportunities and recently conducted a test of an application designed to assist individuals with prediabetes in managing their diet and lifestyle. The technology may be incorporated into upcoming health products, such as the non-invasive glucose tracker that has been in development for over ten years.
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
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Amazon Targets Faster Deliveries With Vision Assisted Package Retrieval
Amazon has developed new systems to shave seconds off each package delivery and to help customers make faster buying choices. The technology, which Amazon is calling Vision Assisted Package Retrieval, works by shining a green light on packages so that the deliverer does not have to waste precious seconds reading labels.
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Samsung Might Make Certain Galaxy AI Features for Smartphones Paid by the End of 2025: Report
Samsung debuted Galaxy AI for its devices with the Galaxy S24 series in January. At the time, the South Korean technology conglomerate mentioned in the footnotes of its press release that some of its introduced AI features would be free to use until the end of 2025, casting a shadow of doubt over their future availability. With the introduction of ...
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Brain Implant Can Now Let Man Control Amazon's Alexa With His Thoughts
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the technological innovation announced Monday, letting him stream shows and control devices with only his thoughts.
-
Bumble Plans to Introduce New AI-Powered Features Including Photo Picker: Report
Bumble, the popular dating app, is reportedly working on new artificial intelligence (AI) features. As per a report, the company CEO revealed on Monday that the plan is to integrate AI features at a deeper level assisting users with the profile creation process and starting conversations with new matches. These plans were reportedly discussed durin...
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Get Ready To Skip To The Good Part: Explore Alexa At Up To 20% Off On Amazon
Looking for the perfect time to transform your space into a modern space with Alexa? Then don't look no further we brought you amazing deals straight away from Amazon
-
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Other Models Get Chat Assist and More AI Features With One UI 6.1.1 Update
Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series and previous models. This update brings several Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Chat Assist that the South Korean technology conglomerate introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July.
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High Court Paves Way For Childless Couples Where Husband Is Critically Ill
Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a childless couple where husband is critically ill, by permitting extraction of his gametes and cryo-preserving them for use by his wife to undergo Assisted Reproductive Technology procedure for conceiving.
-
ISRO Reschedules SSLV-D3 Satellite Launch to August 16
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new launch date for its SSLV-D3 mission. The launch, which was initially scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 16, 2024. This delay applies to the EOS-08 satellite, which will be launched aboard the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launc...
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Paris Olympics 2024: How Technology Is Transforming The World’s Oldest International Sporting Event
Paris Olympics 2024, or the Olympic Games, are underway in Paris. More than 10,000 athletes across 200 countries have assembled to compete in humanity's oldest international sporting event. However, over the years, the event has also become an intersection of humanity and technology, where the latter has assisted in not only making the event grandi...
