Daniel Rowe covers the rules and institutions shaping emerging technology. His focus is on the text behind the announcement: consultations, legislation, enforcement decisions and international agreements. He separates what a policy promises from what it actually requires.
The Chromium project, the open-source engine behind Google Chrome and other browsers, has officially merged support for the JPEG XL image format. This move signals a potential shift in how images are ...
Google's attempt to reinvent search within Google Photos with the introduction of the 'Ask' button appears to be meeting with resistance. Many users, it seems, prefer the straightforward functionality...
The quest to unravel the inner workings of large language models (LLMs) has taken an intriguing turn. Rather than solely viewing these systems as lines of code, researchers at leading AI labs like Ope...
The line between traditional tabletop gaming and video games continues to blur, as evidenced by the release of 'Board,' a new hybrid game generating buzz and mixed reactions. Developed by an anonymous...
Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn co-founder and prominent venture capitalist, has issued a call to action for Silicon Valley leaders, urging them to publicly challenge what they perceive as falsehoods emana...
NASA has demolished two iconic test structures at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama: the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test Facility. These towers playe...
A new, customizable Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) dashboard has surfaced, offering users a streamlined approach to monitoring real-time situations across the web. The tool, currently showcased o......
Google has removed some of its AI-generated health summaries after an investigation revealed inaccuracies that experts deemed “dangerous.” The move underscores the ongoing challenges of deploying a......
General Motors is resurrecting the Chevrolet Bolt, an electric vehicle once slated for obsolescence. This surprising move raises questions about the company's strategic vision in a rapidly evolving......
ALBANY, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul is set to unveil a comprehensive plan targeting online safety for children, with a particular focus on the popular gaming platform, Roblox. As federal legislative ef...
The tech world is abuzz following claims from the founder of Pebble, who has publicly stated that his latest venture should not be considered a startup. This declaration marks a distinct departure fro...
Amazon is leveraging its vast Alexa-enabled device ecosystem to gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving consumer AI landscape. The company announced today that approximately 97% of its existin...
The intersection of nostalgia and plastic bricks has reached a new apex. Lego, after months of anticipation, has officially unveiled its first wave of Pokémon sets, available for preorder now, accordi...
The legal battle unfolding in New Jersey highlights the daunting challenges of combating deepfake pornography, even as technological advancements and legislative efforts aim to curb its spread. The ca...
The GoBruteforcer botnet, known for targeting Linux servers with weak security, has resurfaced with significantly enhanced capabilities. Security researchers are now tracking a surge in activity, esti...
Senator Elizabeth Warren has intensified her scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to cryptocurrency investments within 401(k) retirement plans. In a strongly worded lett...
After a decade of anticipation and a turbulent development cycle, *Hytale*, the sandbox adventure game often likened to *Minecraft*, is finally set to launch in early access this week. The release mar...
The Italian antitrust authority has significantly reduced the record fine it levied against Amazon in 2021. Originally set at €1.13 billion, the penalty has been recalculated and lowered to €752.4 mil...
Google's Veo 3.1 AI video model is receiving a significant update, bringing native vertical video support and enhanced consistency between reference images and generated clips. The upgrade focuses on ...
WebAssembly (Wasm) once promised a revolution in web development, offering near-native performance for applications running in the browser. However, its trajectory hasn't followed the predicted path t...