Articles by Aldohn Domingo
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Samsung Announces New AI-Driven Robot Vacuum Ahead of CES 2024
Samsung teases consumers ahead of CES 2024 with a new AI-driven vacuum that can mop floors, too. As per The Verge, Samsung will be showcasing the company's latest innovative robot vacuum at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, called the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo.
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Pro-Palestinian Tech Workers Rally Behind 'Tech for Palestine' Coalition
Different tech workers formed the Tech for Palestine Coalition in support of Palestine. A new tech coalition in support of Palestine, amidst the current Israle-Hamas Conflict, called 'Tech for Palestine,' has reportedly been formed to help advocate for a permanent ceasefire; several projects are already in development, as per Tech Crunch.
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Australian State Court Hit With Cyberattack, Court Recordings Accessed and Possibly Stolen
Australia's Victoria State Court database was hacked with court recordings and other important details that are now possibly stolen.
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Black Holes to be Studied by India's Newly Launched Satellite
India's first-ever satellite to study black holes has been successfully launched. India has reportedly successfully launched its first-ever satellite, and only the world's second, named X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat) to study black holes and other astronomical objects, BBC reports.
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Japan to Launch 5G Flying Base Stations in 2025
Japan looks to launch unmanned 5G flying base stations known as HAPS by 2025. Interesting Engineering reports show that Japan's high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) are expected to launch 2025 unmanned aerial vehicles operating in the stratosphere that reportedly provide broader network coverage than the present ground stations.
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Google Map's Driving Mode Could be Gone by 2024
APK teardown suggests Google Maps' driving mode could be heading off into the sunset. Android Authority suggests that Google Maps' driving mode will be integrated into Google assistant by February 2024.
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X to Disclose Content Moderation Data after Elon Musk Fails to Block California Law
Elon Musk fails in blocking X's requirement to disclose content moderation data. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has failed in impeding a California legislation that requires X to disclose content moderation data, the court ruled it was not in violation of the first amendment free speech rights as previously argued by Musk last September.
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World's Tallest Wooden Wind Turbine by Swedish Startup, Now Online
The tallest wooden wind turbine is now powering hundreds of homes. The world's tallest 492-foot wooden wind turbine is now officially online in Sweden, as unveiled by Swedish startup Modvion, Interesting Engineering reports.
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Valve Names 2023's Top Sellers and Most Played Games on Steam
Valve names the best of 2023 with its official top sellers and most played games. Valve has officially named the best of Steam for 2023 with its official top sellers and the most played games list as per Comicbook.
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Thousands Exposed After Data Breach of Europe's Largest Parking App
EasyPark Group reports a data breach that exposed the personal information of thousands of users. A cyberattack on Europe's largest parking application operator, EasyPark, has reportedly left users' data accessed by hackers.
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Apple Smartwatches, Now Temporarily Available Just A Day After USITC Ban
US appeals court has halted the ban on Apple's flagship smartwatches. Apple proves to have won its appeal on a U. S. appeals court as Reuters reports that the tech giant may now temporarily sell its flagship smartwatches, just days after being banned by the U.
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Experts Warn AI Misinformation May Get Worse These Upcoming Elections
Experts say AI's impact could get worse on the elections. As artificial intelligence tools only get more advanced in generating a variety of content, experts are reportedly warning the public of their possible negative impacts on the upcoming elections, the first elections after AI became mainstream.
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Apple, Google, Likely to be Forced by Japan to Allow Third-Party App Stores
Japan could soon require Third-Party App Stores for both Apple and Google devices. Japan could soon force both Apple and Google, as well as other similar companies, to allow third-party application stores on its devices, as per 9to5mac, citing Nikkei Asia as its source.
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World's First Water-Free Nuclear Microreactor, to be Unveiled by End of Decade
'eVinci' nuclear power microreactor that does not need water is on Canada's horizon. US-based electric company Westinghouse is reportedly set to develop a commercially-available 'eVinci,' a water-free and versatile nuclear power microreactor within Saskatchewan, Canada, by 2029.
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Google's Nearby Share, Samsung's Quick Share, Could Soon be Merged
Google and Samsung's file-sharing services could soon just be one. Samsung and Google could potentially merge another product from the two tech giants as Google's 'nearby share' could soon be called 'quick share,' the exact name for Samsung's peer-to-peer file-sharing service, as per an Android Authority report.
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US' Hypersonic Missile Tracking Satellites, Now in Production
US' 16 hypersonic missile tracking satellites have finally begun their production. Interesting Engineering reports that the L3Harris' projected 16 hypersonic missile tracking satellites have finally been greenlighted for production by the United States Space Development Agency (SDA), more than a year after the US firm won the contract.
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Environmental Concerns Arise with Microsoft's Plans to Discontinue Windows 10
Windows 10's expected discontinued support spells landfill for millions of PCs. Microsoft's plans to end Windows 10's support has raised concerns from Canalys Research as they expect around 240 million PCs to be disposed of, weighing comparable to 320,000 vehicles, as reported by Reuters.
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Biden Administration Starts Writing AI Standards, to Ask for Public Input
U.S. AI regulation, Started by the Biden Administration. US AI regulation is on the horizon as the Biden administration has reportedly started writing essential standards and guidance for the projected regulation.
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FBI Takes Down Leads to Ransomware Gang Issuing More Threats
Ransomware gang issues more threats after FBI helps 500 ransomware victims. Ransomware gang 'ALPHV' or 'Blackcat' has reportedly issued more threats, implying to attack critical US infrastructures, days after the FBI confirmed it took down the cyber gang's website and recovered the files of roughly 500 victims through a decryption tool, The Verge reports.
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Google's Bard will have Limited Answers on Election Queries
Bard and AI-based searches on Google will have limited answers to election queries. Alphabet will reportedly enforce restrictions on types of election queries for its AI chatbot Bard and AI-based searches, along with a slew of preparations ahead the U.
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AI as Mineral Identifiers, to be Used by Singapore Startup, Atomionics
Atomionics will be using AI and Gravity to pinpoint where mineral reserves are accurately. Singapore startup Atomionics reportedly had its first commercial deployment of AI and gravity-driven technology for three major mining companies.
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TikTok is Now Optimized for Larger Screens, Refined Video Feed, Navigation Bars
TikTok introduces three new enhancements to make the app large-screen friendly. TikTok announces its newest upgrade for larger and foldable screens. The update will reportedly support a more precise video feed, a streamlined navigation bar, and landscape and portrait orientations, as per a Tech Crunch report.
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OpenAI Introduces Preparedness Framework to Make "AI Models Safe"
OpenAI introduces a plan to mitigate AI risks and misuse. OpenAI has announced its newest "Preparedness Framework" to mitigate risks and misuse of its AI systems.
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Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting Healthcare Providers
Healthcare providers are now cybercriminals' increasingly susceptible target. Only a year after an FBI analysis revealed that ransomware attacked the healthcare sector more than any other, Tech Radar reports that cybercriminals are now focusing more on these firms.
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Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Begins, How to Claim 14 Free Gifts
Fornite kicks off its Winterfest 2023 with 14 gifts to be given each day. Fortnite is reportedly set to give out 14 gifts to its players, an announcement following the official beginning of the game's Winterfest 2023, just in time for the holiday season, as per Comicbook Gaming.
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Chinese Firms Turn to Malaysia for High-End Chips, Amidst U.S. Restrictions
China turns to Malaysia for High-End GPU chip assembly during U.S. restrictions. Chinese semiconductor design companies are reportedly turning to Malaysia for the assembly of a portion of their high-end chips, known as graphics processing units (GPUs).
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Fuel-Free Power Generator, Unveiled by South Korean Research
World's first-ever fuel-free electromagnetic generator, unveiled by South Korea's SEMP Research Institute.
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Generative AI, Digital Identity Boarding, Forecasted as Aviation's Future
AI headlines the future of the Aviation Industry, with 97% set to integrate the technology. The Aviation industry's future proves to be AI-driven, as roughly 97% are forecasted to integrate the booming technology into various aspects of the industry, as per an Interesting Engineering report.
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AI, Now Officially Considered as Potential Financial System Risk by US Regulators
AI's risks are included, for the first time, in the annual financial stability report. Artificial Intelligence has been flagged, for the first time, for its risk in the U.
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Alleged Russian Cyberattack Persists, Ukraine Still Has No Internet, Air Alert Systems a Day After Attack
Ukraine's Internet and other modern systems remain down days after a major cyberattack. Millions of Ukrainians continue to reportedly suffer on Wednesday, with widespread internet and communications services outages, rendering some of even the most necessities unavailable, as per an Ars Technica report.
