Articles by John Lopez
Netflix to Slash $300 Million in Spending, Assures No Job Cuts
Netflix is implementing a cost-cutting initiative to reduce its spending by $300 million this year in an effort to improve profitability amid fierce competition in the streaming industry.
After 'Tears of Kingdom' Release, 'Legend of Zelda' Series Producer Hints at Possible Movie Adaptation
The producer of the "Legend of Zelda" video game series, Eiji Aonuma, has expressed interest in bringing the beloved franchise to the big screen in a potential movie adaptation.
Texas State Legislators Pass Historic Amendment to Recognize Digital Currencies as Legal Tender
The Texas state legislature has passed an amendment to its Bill of Rights, allowing digital currencies to be recognized as legal tender and paving the way for their use in transactions alongside traditional mediums of exchange.
Baidu Launches ChatGPT Competitor, Integrates Into Flagship Search Engine
Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant, has unveiled its own chatbot, AI Mate, which has been integrated into its online search product. Read more.
Former NFL, MLB Athlete to Finally Find Relief from Months of Chronic Hiccups
Former NFL and MLB player Bo Jackson has been experiencing chronic hiccups since July 2022, and despite trying various remedies, doctors have been unable to identify the cause.
Google Cloud, SAP Join Forces to Bring AI Integration to Businesses
Google Cloud and SAP have announced a partnership to make it easier for businesses to integrate AI into their operations, providing customers with tools to combine data from various sources.
Latest Windows 11 Update Causes Ongoing Issues, Including a Worrying New Problem
The latest Windows 11 update, KB5026372, has caused several user issues, including a bug that crashes the OS when opening the widget panel.
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: We Got the Download Size & Release Time!
Learn about the highly anticipated release of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," including its release schedule in different regions, download size, and how to pre-load the game to save time on release day.
European Parliament Advances AI Legislation with Ban on Facial Recognition, Predictive Policing
The European Union (EU) has banned the public use of biometric surveillance, including facial recognition and predictive policing, as part of the upcoming AI Act.
Google Workspace Introduces Duet AI for Personalized Assistance in Writing, Art, Spreadsheet Organization!
Google Workspace is introducing Duet AI, an artificial intelligence assistant that promises to revolutionize how people work with documents.
Xbox Series X/S May 2023 Update Goes Live with Important Quality-of-Life Changes
These changes include seeing Xbox gamer tags of Discord friends, new sorting and filtering options in the Microsoft Store, an Xbox Wireless Controller firmware update, and a simpler way to access Xbox Game Pass Quests on the Rewards tab.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Address US Senate on Urgent Need for AI Regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to testify before the US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law about the need for regulation in artificial intelligence (AI).
New Jersey Home Struck by Possible Meteorite, Residents Lucky to Be Unharmed
A possible meteorite struck a house in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, causing damage but no injuries to the homeowners.
Musk Announces WhatsApp-like Feature on Twitter Following 'Cannot Be Trusted' Comment
The announcement follows Musk questioning WhatsApp's privacy issues, retweeting a screenshot that claimed the service had accessed an engineer's microphone while the app was not in use.
Bytedance Delays TikTok Shopping Platform Rollout in US Amid Mounting Pressure
Chinese tech company ByteDance has delayed the launch of its shopping platform on TikTok in the US due to concerns over the app's future and a lack of interest from merchants.
Public Health Experts Sound Alarm on AI's Potential Misuse
A group of doctors and public health experts warned about the potential hazards of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, including patient safety concerns, data privacy, and security issues, and the possibility for AI to perpetuate existing biases.
IVF Procedure Successfully Creates First UK Baby With DNA From 3 People
The UK has seen the first baby's birth created using a groundbreaking IVF procedure known as mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT).
Amazon Is Offering $10 Incentive to Customers Opting for Pickup - Is It Worth It?
Amazon has launched an incentive program offering customers $10 to collect their orders from an approved pick-up location, such as Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh.
Tesla Breaks Ground on Largest North American Lithium Refinery, Targeting 1 Million EVs by 2025
Tesla has started building a lithium refinery in Texas with the goal of producing battery-grade lithium to generate one million electric vehicles (EVs) per year by 2025, making it the largest North American processor of the material.
Australia Proposes Multi-Billion Dollar Defense Budget for Nearing Nuclear Submarine Capability Acquisition
The Australian government has proposed a multibillion-dollar defense budget for the fiscal year 2023, including $3.5 billion for procuring nuclear submarine capability over the next decade.
GitHub's Groundbreaking Code Search Tool Now Available for Developers
GitHub has launched a new code search tool aimed at helping developers explore codebases more easily. Read more.
Nintendo Switch Achieves Monumental Billion Software Sales Milestone Amid Dip
Nintendo has announced that it has sold one billion copies of its software for the Nintendo Switch, reaching a significant milestone.
IBM Launches New AI Platform Watsonx to Help Businesses Integrate AI, Data
IBM has launched Watsonx, an AI and data platform that enables businesses to integrate AI into their operations, train and deploy AI models, and produce code using natural language.
Japan to Boost GPS-Style Satellite System to 11, Improving Location Accuracy Nationwide
Japan is planning to expand its Michibiki Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, a network of satellites in geosynchronous orbit above Japan and Australia, to 11 satellites to improve location accuracy nationwide by several centimeters.
'Pokemon GO' Fans Cry Foul as Niantic Unleashes Impossible Quest
The event, which runs from May 2-8, allows players to hatch Larvesta from 2km, 5km, or 10km eggs, but reports suggest that the low hatching rate makes it nearly impossible to obtain the Pokemon.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Flaunts Martial Arts Gold Medal in Latest Facebook Post
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has revealed his passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) by sharing images on his Facebook page of himself competing in a BJJ event.
European Telco, Space Firms Team Up to Challenge SpaceX's Starlink, Bid for Satellite Constellation
A consortium consisting of Airbus Defense and Space, Eutelsat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space has responded to the European Commission's appeal to create a future satellite network for Europe called IRIS².
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Renews Alarm Over 'Potentially Dangerous' Situation at Ukraine Nuclear Plant
The situation around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is becoming increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous, with concerns raised about a potential Chernobyl-style disaster.
Samsung's Galaxy F54 5G Runs on Android 13 OS, Exynos 1380 Chipset: Report
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy F54 5G, a mid-range smartphone that recently appeared in an online performance benchmark.
Respawn's Apex Legends Season 17 Arsenal Let's Players Vote on Playlists
Respawn is allowing Apex Legends players to vote for their preferred Limited Time Mode (LTM) to be featured in a dedicated playlist during season 17, Arsenal.
