Tag: technology
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‘Large-scale’ IT outage hits companies worldwide
A major outage wrought havoc on global computer systems on Friday, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. Major US air carriers including Delta, United and American Airlines grounded all flights on Friday over a communication issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Flights were suspended at Berlin…
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Apple plans OLED displays for MacBook Pro models in 2026
Apple is expected to introduce new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays in 2026, according to market research firm Omdia. This anticipated shift is predicted to significantly increase the demand for OLED technology in the notebook market, potentially reaching over 60 million units by 2031.
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Over 300 million children a year face sexual abuse online: study
More than 300 million children a year are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse, according to the first global estimate of the scale of the problem published on Monday. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that one in eight of the world’s children have been victims of non-consensual taking, sharing and exposure to sexual…
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AI systems are already deceiving us – and that’s a problem, experts warn
Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence going rogue — but a new research paper suggests it’s already happening. Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans to solve “prove-you’re-not-a-robot” tests, a…
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Apple set to unveil new iPad Pro, iPad Air models in May
Apple is preparing for a significant launch event, as reported by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. The tech giant is set to unveil its latest offerings, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, during the week of May 6.
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Tesla cancels affordable electric car, shifts focus to Robotaxis
Tesla has made a significant shift in its strategy, announcing the cancellation of its long-awaited affordable electric car, a move that has left investors and consumers stunned.
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Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users and governments over the risks of deepfakes. The social media juggernaut added that it will no longer remove manipulated images and audio that don’t otherwise break its rules, relying instead on labeling…
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UN chief ‘deeply troubled’ by reports Israel using AI to identify Gaza targets
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed serious concern over reports that Israel was using artificial intelligence to identify targets in Gaza, resulting in many civilian deaths. According to a report in independent Israeli-Palestinian magazine +972, Israel has used AI to identify targets in Gaza — in some cases with as little as 20 seconds…
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Here’s why Samsung is not making displays for the new iPhone SE
Apple is currently in the development phase of the iPhone SE (4th generation), with reports indicating that the tech giant intends to utilize the same display technology found in the iPhone 13 for its upcoming model.
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AirCar technology purchased by Chinese company for exclusive use
A Chinese firm has acquired the technology behind a flying car, originally developed and tested in Europe. This AirCar, powered by a BMW engine and conventional fuel, completed a 35-minute flight between two Slovakian airports in 2021, utilising standard runways for take-off and landing. Its transformation from car to aircraft took just over two minutes.