Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has added image generation capabilities to its API.
Only one model is available in the API at the moment, “grok-2-image-1212.” Given a caption, the model can generate up to 10 images per request (limited t…
OpenAI is bringing new transcription and voice-generating AI models to its API that the company claims improve upon its previous releases.
For OpenAI, the models fit into its broader “agentic” vision: building automated systems that can…
Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab is shaking up its executive ranks to get its AI efforts back on track after months of delays, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the situation.
Some AI improvements to voice ass…
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus on Thursday registered its China-facing AI assistant and was featured for the first time in a state media broadcast, highlighting Beijing's strategy of boosting domestic AI firms that have rece…
It’s well established that AI models developed by Chinese AI labs like DeepSeek censor certain politically sensitive topics. A 2023 measure passed by China’s ruling party forbids models from generating content that “damages the unity of …
Anthropic’s AI-powered chatbot, Claude, can now search the web — a capability that had long eluded it.
Web search is available now in preview for paid Claude users in the U.S., Anthropic said in its blog, with support for free users and…
It all started with one question.
A query last week from an X (formerly Twitter) account called Toka was enough to propel Elon Musk's built in-chatbot called Grok 3 into a viral storm across India's digital landscape.
And no, it wa…
Mike Johns didn't expect his return trip from Los Angeles to Scottsdale, Arizona in December to go viral.
To get to the airport he booked a driverless taxi and enjoyed a thrill when he jumped in with curious bystanders looking on.
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A viral filter which made people appear overweight has been removed from TikTok, after the BBC reported it had sparked a wave of user criticism.
Known as a "chubby filter", the artificial intelligence (AI) tool took a photo of a perso…
Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab will open a quantum computing research lab in Boston, where it plans to collaborate with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday.
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Nvidia at GTC 2025 announced a new lineup of “AI personal supercomputers” powered by the company’s Grace Blackwell chip platform.
Jensen Huang, the semiconductor company’s founder and CEO, unveiled the two new machines, DGX Spark (previ…
Tesla received a permit Tuesday from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state, the beginning of a long regulatory road that could eventually lead to the company getting the OK to op…
Across the globe more and more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are being spotted on – and off – the roads.
This is despite predictions from the United Nations of an inevitable pivot towards smaller and more environmentally friendly veh…
Amid an ongoing regulatory battle with European privacy authorities, Meta announced on Thursday that its AI-powered virtual assistant, Meta AI, is finally launching in the European Union. The chatbot-like tool will be rolled out across Met…
The diver had found the fibre optic cable lying on the seabed of the North Sea. He swam closer, until it was near enough to touch.
He reached out his hand. But someone could tell he was lurking there. Someone was watching.
"He stop…
In a brief message Tuesday morning on Threads, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company’s “open” AI model family, Llama, hit 1 billion downloads. That’s up from 650 million downloads as of early December 2024 — a ~53% increase over a roug…
General Motors is turning to Nvidia to help bring AI to the physical world in an expanded collaboration designed to touch every aspect of the automaker’s business, including factories, robots, and self-driving cars.
Nvidia founder and …
A pilot project in Wolverhampton using digital technology to help vulnerable adults live independently is to be extended.
Voice-activated fall detectors, remote monitoring sensors and smart speakers are among devices that have had pos…
Iran is using drones and intrusive digital technology to crush dissent, especially among women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's strict dress code, the United Nations has said.
Investigators say Iranian security officials are …
Navigating the world of dating apps can be tough enough on those looking for love, but academics say plans to introduce AI to help users craft their bios and hone their chat could make things even harder.
For the one in ten adults…
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The latest Android 16 beta hints at Pixel Launcher finally getting built-in icon shape customizatio…
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ChatGPT can now be set as a default assistant on Android phones.
A beta version of the app revealed that it shows up in one of the options for the device's digital assistant.
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Oppo’s compact flagship phone is close to launching, is confirmed to be called the Oppo Find X8s. The company has been teasing its advancements over the competition fervently and recently threw light on the phone’s display upgrades over ot…
The release of the Pixel 9a is apparently very near, because after a regular cadence of leaks about the yet-to-be announced budget phone, at least two YouTubers have reviewed it early. Both The Mobile Central and Sahil Karoul have Go…
The domain of Apple leaks is currently obsessed with the controversial iPhone 17 Pro design refresh, which could stir some heated debate with its massive camera hump. A lot of chatter is also focused on the svelte iPhone 17 Air. Yet, it se…
Social network Bluesky recently published a proposal on GitHub outlining new options it could give users to indicate whether they want their posts and data to be scraped for things like generative AI training and public archiving.
CEO J…
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Google is rolling out a new patch for the Find My Device app that brings a new "People" tab beside "Devices."
The tab lets users quickly share their location, similar to Google Maps, with contacts, showing bat…
Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with MiniDV cassettes, the company announced. Last year, Sony said that it would gradually end manufacturing of recordable optical media at its Tagaj…
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Google is said to be testing a new UI for incoming calls on its phone app.
An APK deep dive reveals that it might be ditching the usual swiping up and down mechanism to answer voice calls.
The new UI …
By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com).
Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just…
The so-called iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to be coming this fall, is said to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. But, if the company had gone through some of its earlier plans for the device, slimness may not have been the most talked-abo…
TECNO has unveiled its CAMON 40 Series in Ghana, emphasizing both durability and cutting-edge features. The series, including the CAMON 40, CAMON 40 Pro, and CAMON 40 Premier 5G, boasts IP68/IP69 and IP66 certifications for water and dust …
Participating in the Connected Banking East Africa Summit 2025, that took place on 12 March in Nairobi, Kenya, Kaspersky has underlined the need for an active cybersecurity strategy and a stage-by-stage cybersecurity approach in the financ…
Google has started the rollout of Android 16’s third beta build. It’s not a massive aesthetic makeover, but there are a few features that users will appreciate. Among them is the addition of a health check system for the phone’s battery.
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Anita Smith has always been cautious about how much she shared online.
But her concerns increased following an abusive relationship with a partner, who later stalked her.
Although police intervened, she left the UK and also scaled …
Apple’s iOS 18.4 beta lets users change their default mapping app
The new feature is only available to people based in the EU
iOS 18.4 is in beta but should launch fully by early April
Appl…
There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding a slimmer model of the iPhone 17 of late. The device has been the subject of the rumour mill for months, going by both the iPhone 17 Slim and the iPhone 17 Air in reports, with neither name confi…
The Remote Desktop app for Windows is (almost) dead; long live the Windows app. Microsoft said on Monday that its legacy Remote Desktop client, which has already been replaced on other platforms, will no longer be supported on Window…
Synseer's HealthBuds claim 'hearing, heart and health monitoring' perks
An in-ear infra and ultrasonic operating system takes your heart rate
The catch? The price – plus the $30 monthly subscription fee…
Even the biggest flagship smartphones can’t compare to the size of the 8849 Tank 3 Pro, a rugged smartphone with a ridiculously-huge 23,800mAh battery. Yes, you read that right. It’s not a typo. The phone also a built-in projector that can…
Apple has lately focused on giving the AirPods more of a wellness-focused makeover than hawking them as plain wireless earbuds. Late last year, the AirPods Pro 2 landed a Loud Sound Reduction feature, alongside a hearing test system and he…
Apple will soon end support for its old HomeKit architecture
A note about the change was spotted in the iOS 18.4 beta source code
After upgrading, you will no longer be able to use an iPad as a Home Hub…
Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating to Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
Mr Musk is a close ally of the US president and is leading efforts to reduce the size o…
So far, Google has done an admirable job of putting generative AI tools on Android smartphones. Earlier today, it announced further refinements to how users interact with Gemini AI assistant and extended a few freebies, too. Now, Google se…
Intel has a new leader at the helm, hoping to change course after a challenging period for the chipmaker. The company announced today that Lip-Bu Tan will serve as its new CEO effective March 18. He assumes the mantle from interim Co…
Parents who are worried about their children being on Roblox should not let them use it, the chief executive of the gigantic gaming platform has said.
The site, which is the most popular in the UK among young gamers aged eight to 12, ha…
The iPhone 17 Pro may not burn your hands when you run multiple apps at once, as it will get liquid cooling chambers.
The latest iPhone 17 design update rumor comes from Chinese leaker Instant Digital, who wrote on Weibo that the …
Sorry to everyone who was waiting for Sonos to release a streaming video device — it seems that's not happening anytime soon. The company is said to have canceled the long-expected product, which was reportedly far along in developme…
Remember when the first iPad made its debut in 2010 and everyone made fun of the name? No one's making fun of it now. Apple engineers the best tablets on the market, period, and while the new iPad (A16) and iPad Air (M3) bring only modest …
The S Pen has become the top-tier accessory for people who like to draw and take notes on their phone, especially on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, the future of the stylus has become a topic of debate lately, as it wasn’t includ…