Apple on Tuesday said it has entered a multibillion-dollar deal with chipmaker Broadcom to use chips made in the United States. Under the multi-year deal, Broadcom will develop 5G radio frequency components with Apple that will be designed and built in several facilities, including Fort Collins, Colo., where Broadcom has a major factory, Apple said. Broadcom shares were up 2.2% after the announcement, hitting a record …
Read More »Oracle has begun reviewing TikTok source code: Shou Zi Chew
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew asserted Tuesday that Oracle has already begun a review of its source code — despite reports suggesting the unprecedented partnership was “in limbo” as lawmakers push for an outright ban of the Chinese-owned app. Chew touted progress on the closely scrutinized TikTok-Oracle deal, known as “Project Texas,” on the same day that The Information reported …
Read More »TikTok sues Montana after state bans app
TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the state of Montana’s new ban on use of the Chinese-owned short-video app. ByteDance-owned TikTok argues the ban, which would take effect on Jan. 1, violates First Amendment rights of the company and users. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in Montana, also argues the ban is pre-empted by federal law because …
Read More »Black Wolf ride-sharing app has armed drivers
The surge in violent crime nationwide has inspired a former bodyguard to launch a ride-sharing app that features armed drivers — with plans for a Big Apple launch within the next four months. Kerry King Brown — a 32-year-old former private investigator who worked for Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) — is the brains behind Black Wolf, a startup that …
Read More »Author uses AI generators, including ChatGPT, to write nearly 100 books in less than a year
A science fiction author has used artificial intelligence generators, including ChatGPT, to write and illustrate nearly 100 books in less than a year. Tim Boucher said he utilized the smart technology to publish 97 mini-novels in the last nine months. “My goal was straightforward: To craft a series of unique, captivating ebooks, merging dystopian pulp sci-fi with compelling AI world-building,” …
Read More »AI-generated photo of fake Pentagon explosion sparks brief stock selloff
A purportedly AI-generated photo of a fake explosion at the Pentagon spread rapidly on social media on Monday – prompting mass confusion among users and a brief selloff in the US stock market. The fake photo, which showed smoke billowing outside the Pentagon, was shared by Russian state media outlet and other accounts alongside claims that an explosion has occurred …
Read More »EU slaps Meta with $1.3 billion fine over data privacy concerns
The European Union on Monday fined Meta a record $1.3 billion for transferring European users’ data to the US. The penalty marks the largest since the EU implemented harsher data privacy laws in 2018 — and the end of a decade-long case that was filed by Austrian lawyer and privacy activist Max Schrems, according to AP News. In 2013, Schrems …
Read More »Smart tech tips to make summer travel cheaper and less stressful
Travel prices are up about 18% compared to pre-pandemic costs. Then there are the flight cancellations and extra-long waits to contend with. To help, I put together a list of the 10 best travel apps for 2023. Oh, and before you leave your house, be sure to switch on your security system. Don’t have one? Alexa can do it for …
Read More »How to GROW on YOUTUBE with 0 Subscribers
Becoming on YouTube with 0 endorsers can be testing, however with commitment and the right systems, you can expand your supporter count after some time. The following are some YouTube growth tips: 1. Identify your market: For your channel, choose a topic or theme that piques your interest and has a potential audience. With this, you can better target viewers …
Read More »5 AI TOOLS to create BETTER YOUTUBE VIDEOS In 2023
Various artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help improve the quality of YouTube videos. The following are five computer based intelligence controlled devices that can help you in further developing your YouTube recordings: 1. Tools for making videos: Automated editing, intelligent scene detection, and advanced video effects are some of the features offered by AI-powered video editing applications like Adobe Premiere …
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