Activision Blizzard settles $50M gender discrimination case in California. Targets pay and promotion disparities for women (2015-2020). Sparks industry discussions on accountability and diversity. Video Game Giant Resolves California Claims of Pay Disparity and Promotion Bias Against Women. Activision Blizzard, maker of popular franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, has reached a … Read more
Coinbase sues SEC over rejected petition for new crypto rules. SEC sticks to existing laws, argues most crypto tokens are securities under their jurisdiction. Court case looms, potentially shaping the future of crypto regulation in the US. Coinbase Global, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is set for a legal battle against the … Read more
China Restricts iPhones for Tech Independence. Boosting Local Tech: China Promotes Local Brands. Apple Dips Amid China’s Tech Control: Shares Drop. Chinese agencies and state-backed companies have recently issued directives instructing their staff to refrain from bringing Apple iPhones and other foreign devices to work, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks an … Read more
AI self-replicates: Large models create smaller ones independently. Breakthrough collaboration: Aizip, MIT, UC achieve self-evolving AI. Tiny AI for objects: Chip-sized systems bring intelligence to appliances. In a groundbreaking development, a collaborative effort between Aizip Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and several University of California campuses has achieved a significant milestone in the realm … Read more
Hong Kong Police Offer Cash Bounties for Exiled Democracy Activists. US and UK Condemn Hong Kong’s $1 Million Bounties on Democracy Advocates. Defiant Exiled Activists Vow to Continue Amid Hong Kong’s Crackdown. Hong Kong police have placed HK$1 million ($128,000) bounties on five democracy activists living in self-imposed exile, drawing condemnation from the United States … Read more
Missing British boy found after 6 years in France! Fled “spiritual community”, rescued by stranger. Homeward bound, family overjoyed. Alex Batty, a British boy who disappeared at the age of 11 in 2017, has been found in France after six years and is set to return home as early as this weekend. The remarkable story … Read more
Musk criticized Microsoft Word’s Inclusivity feature. The tool suggests alternatives but faces backlash. Musk’s comments add to the debate on AI language regulation. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took a swipe at Microsoft Word’s Inclusivity feature. Musk shared a screenshot on his social media accounts, showcasing the tool suggesting the replacement of the word … Read more
Columbia study links facial features to death penalty outcomes. Specific traits tied to higher likelihood of receiving death penalty. Urgent call for reform and bias training in juror process. In a groundbreaking study conducted by Columbia University, researchers have uncovered a disturbing link between the physical appearance of defendants and the legal outcomes they face, … Read more
Council member detonates grenades in Ukraine, 1 dead, 26 wounded Motive tied to internal disputes over wartime pay increase Questions raised about government building security A village council member in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine, unleashed chaos by detonating at least two grenades inside a crowded room in a local government building. Ukraine’s National Police reported the … Read more
Airbus in talks to buy Atos’ BDS for French military comms. Valued at 1.5-2.5 billion euros. Part of Airbus strategy, facing scrutiny to avoid political impact. Airbus is reportedly in advanced talks with Atos to acquire its cybersecurity division, BDS (formerly part of Evidian), a move that reignites interest in a key French security asset. … Read more
KFC China celebrates 10,000th store milestone in 36 years. • Reach half of China’s population by 2026 through new city entries. Diverse menu, adaptability, and tech adoption (IoT, automation, AI) for sustained growth. Yum China Holdings, Inc. celebrated the opening of KFC China’s 10,000th store, marking a historic moment in the brand’s 36-year journey in … Read more
Pixel 9 debuts Pixie, an advanced exclusive AI. Pixie excels in image recognition for store suggestions. Offline-ready with Gemini Nano, Pixie elevates Pixel’s AI game. Google is reportedly gearing up to introduce an exclusive AI assistant called Pixie with its upcoming Pixel 9 series. While the current flagship, Google Assistant, has proven to be a … Read more
Spotify introduces AI playlist creation. Accessed through ‘Your Library,’ users input prompts or explore suggestions. Aligns with Spotify’s broader AI integration strategy. Spotify has discreetly introduced a groundbreaking AI-powered playlist creation feature, currently undergoing testing. A user, @robdad_, recently discovered and showcased the capability in a TikTok video, revealing a new dimension to the streaming … Read more
US official body recognizes AI’s potential dangers alongside benefits. Concerns raised about vulnerabilities to hackers and unreliable AI predictions. Treasury Secretary calls for cautious integration with existing financial regulations. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), the regulatory body established after the 2008 financial crisis, has officially recognized artificial intelligence (AI) as a risk to the U.S. … Read more
Lauren Canaday comes back to life after 24 minutes of clinical death. Husband’s quick CPR hailed as heroic in Canaday’s survival. COVID-19 complications lead to cardiac arrest, defying expectations. US author Lauren Canaday recently shared her extraordinary journey of returning to life after being clinically dead for over 24 minutes. The astounding account unfolded during … Read more
Jill Biden’s Christmas video faced online criticism. Viewers found it strange, comparing unfavorably to Melania Trump’s. Critics raised cost concerns, referencing a past incident. First Lady Jill Biden faced backlash on Wednesday night after sharing a video on social media featuring dancers tapping through the festively decorated White House, themed “Magic, Wonder, and Joy” this … Read more
Ukraine faces telecom chaos post-Kyivstar cyberattack. Kremlin-backed groups disrupt 24 million mobile users. Urgent cybersecurity measures needed amid severe repercussions. Ukrainian civilians find themselves in the midst of a digital crisis as the nation contends with extensive cellular phone and internet outages for a second consecutive day, a consequence of a devastating cyberattack that targeted … Read more
Pope Francis calls for a global AI treaty for ethical development. Emphasizes human oversight in armaments and warns of job and privacy risks. Urges against sole reliance on tech companies for regulation. Pope Francis has called for an international treaty to ensure the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Pope expressed concerns … Read more
U.S. promotes ethical AI in East Africa’s defense. Framework priorities: Transparency, accountability, and human oversight. International standards push for responsible military AI. The United States, spearheading a new initiative, is urging East African nations to adopt its framework for ethical AI use in defense. This move signals Washington’s growing anxiety about the potential risks posed … Read more
Pakistan launches IRADA at NUST for tech development. Minister Saif emphasizes defense-academia-industry collaboration. IRADA envisions joint projects for economic contributions. Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Umar Saif, presided over the foundation-laying ceremony of the Indigenous Research and Development Agency (IRADA) at the National Science and Technology Park, NUST. Emphasizing the pivotal role of … Read more
Cyber Evolution Conference Bolsters Pakistan’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure. National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Approved by Federal Cabinet. Cabinet Approves Landmark Decisions for IT and Telecom Sector. In a groundbreaking move toward bolstering Pakistan’s cybersecurity infrastructure, the National AeroSpace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) played host to the much-anticipated ‘Cyber Evolution Conference’ on the 14th of … Read more
Texas woman, Kate Cox, denied abortion for fetus with trisomy 18. Strict state laws allow exceptions only when the mother’s life is in danger. Cox forced to leave Texas to seek abortion elsewhere. A pregnant Texas woman, Kate Cox, has been forced to leave the state to seek an abortion after the Texas Supreme Court rejected her … Read more
Trump leads Biden by 2 points in potential 2024 rematch. 26% undecided voters create room for third-party influence. 60% dissatisfaction with two-party system opens doors for independent candidates. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a close race in a potential 2024 rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, with both candidates facing significant … Read more
Tusk, new PM of Poland, promises big changes after nationalist rule. Pledges: boost EU ties, restore rule of law, support legal abortion. Plans: address ECHR ruling, unblock EU funds, prioritize Ukraine support. Donald Tusk has been sworn in as Poland’s new Prime Minister, promising major change after eight years of nationalist government. He has pledged … Read more
Morocco, France boost security for Paris Olympics. Joint operations and expertise exchange planned. Partnership reflects commitment to tackle shared concerns. Morocco and France have pledged to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a specific focus on ensuring the safety of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year. The agreement was reached during a meeting today … Read more
The attack knocked out mobile and internet services for millions of people. The company’s CEO said the attack was “a result of” the war with Russia. It is unclear when Kyivstar will be able to restore service. Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile network operator, sustained a massive cyber attack on Tuesday, disrupting mobile and internet services … Read more
Oppo’s Find X7 series to use Sony’s new Lytia camera sensors. Find X7 Pro expected to feature first-ever Lytia LYT-900 sensor for enhanced low-light performance. Rumors suggest powerful specs including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and up to 1TB storage. Oppo has announced a partnership with Sony to use their new Lytia dual-layer stacked CMOS … Read more
The Vivo Y36 is currently available for purchase on the market. The smartphone has great features and specs. The phone has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 2.4 GHz … Read more
