Articles by John Lopez
Study Reveals Impact of EV Adoption on Air Quality Favors Wealthier Communities
A study by environmental scientists and city administrators found that air quality improves in higher-income neighborhoods as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road increases.
Google Chrome Users Beware: 15 Critical Security Flaws Discovered, Urgent Update Required!
Google Chrome has released an update, version 113, for desktop computers running on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems to address 15 critical security vulnerabilities.
Amazon Music Podcasts Getting AI-Generated Episode Highlights, Chapters Soon
Amazon Music Podcasts is set to add AI-generated episode highlights and chapters to its platform following the acquisition of Snackable AI, an audio intelligence startup.
Victory Royale: Fortnite Now Official Olympic Esports Series
Fortnite has been added to the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Esports Series, which features ten virtual sports and aims to appeal to a younger and tech-savvy audience.
Xbox Admits PS5, Nintendo Switch Are Better Consoles
Despite being highly regarded, Xbox Series X has not sold as well as its competitors. However, Spencer argues that Xbox's biggest strength lies in having generational support in a way the competition cannot match.
Despite Having Small Brains Giraffes Use Statistical Inferences, New Study Finds
A new study has found that giraffes are capable of statistical reasoning, challenging the idea that only animals with large brains relative to body size possess this ability.
After Almost 7 Million Lives Lost, WHO Says COVID-19 No Longer Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency after nearly three years since the onset of the pandemic.
Google's AI-Powered Bard Set to Debut on Pixel Home Screen Widget: Leaked Code
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) language model, Bard, may be added to the Google Pixel smartphone via a widget on the home screen, according to code discovered in its Android app files.
ChatGPT Makes Alarming List of Doomsday Predictions
Fox News recently asked OpenAI's ChatGPT to make doomsday predictions, and the chatbot came up with four scenarios that could lead to the end of the world.
Spotify Marks ‘Star Wars Day’ With Iconic Themed Playlists & More
Spotify has celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th by releasing themed playlists and Easter eggs for fans of the iconic sci-fi series. Read more.
Study Reveals Gannets' Secret Weapon Against Avian Flu - Turning Blue Irises Black
Researchers have discovered that the irises of northern gannets turn black after surviving avian flu, providing a potential non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting the virus in wild birds.
Epic Games Store Rotates Free Game Selection with 3 New Titles
The Epic Games Store has announced its latest batch of free games for the week, replacing the previous ones with "Against All Odds," "Horizon Chase Turbo," and "Kao the Kangaroo." Users can claim these games for free until May 11.
1000-Strong Team Now Driving Elon Musk's Twitter After Massive Job Cuts
Reports suggest that since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, the social media giant has seen a 90% reduction in its workforce, with just 1,000 full-time employees remaining, which is lower than the 1,500 initially reported.
WhatsApp's Latest Beta for Android Adds Handy Bottom Navigation Bar
WhatsApp has introduced a new bottom navigation bar in its beta update for Android, which makes navigating the app even more accessible for users.
Markets Watchdog Launches Inquiry into AI's Impact on UK Consumers, Economy
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the country's economy and consumers, specifically investigating the development and deployment of foundation models.
DeepMind Investor Claims Human-Level AI is Still a Far Cry Amid Rapid Progress
Sheikh believes that even large language models developed by companies such as OpenAI are lightyears away from artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Hollywood Writers Fight to Restrict AI for Scripts
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has expressed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing film and TV scripts, with some members referring to AI as "plagiarism machines."
Fortnite Now Available on Amazon Luna for Free to Prime Members
Amazon Luna has made the popular battle royale game Fortnite available for US, Canada, Germany, and UK subscribers.
MG's Hi-Tech SUV Models Recalled Over Fire Hazard, 5000 Vehicles Affected
Due to a fire hazard, Chinese automaker MG has issued a recall for almost 5,000 of its plug-in hybrid MG HS PHEV and MG HS+ EV SUVs sold in Australia.
Russia's Radar Warfare Systems Thwart Direct Drone Attack on Kremlin
Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike on the Kremlin.
US, EU Alert Malaysia of the Risk of Huawei 5G Network as Buildout Plan Looms
The Malaysian government is facing pressure from the US and EU to prevent Huawei from building its 5G network infrastructure, citing concerns about national security and dissuading other investors.
Meta Uncovers Malware Purveyors Exploiting ChatGPT, Warns Users of Malicious Apps!
Meta has warned users about malicious apps and browser extensions using ChatGPT as bait to deliver malware, identifying approximately ten malware families and over 1,000 malicious links.
9 Crypto Exchange Domains Shutdown by FBI, Ukraine Police—but Why?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Police of Ukraine have reportedly shut down the domains of nine virtual currency exchange firms accused of aiding cybercriminals.
AI-Powered Chatbots Discovered Running 50 Disinformation Content Farms
An investigation by NewsGuard has discovered that nearly 50 content farms, run by AI-powered chatbots, are producing false narratives to inundate readers with ads for profit.
Gift 14 Days of PC Game Pass to Friends With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can now refer a friend to the service and provide them with 14 days of free subscription time for the PC portion of the Game Pass.
Microscopic Self-Folding Origami Created by Researchers—What's the Purpose?
The team discovered a way to harness kinetic energy to power micro-origami machines that do not require liquids, allowing them to work in dry settings and at room temperature.
ChatGPT's Popularity With Students Takes Toll on Education Services Company
Education services provider Chegg has reportedly lost nearly $1bn in market value due to the rising popularity of the chatbot ChatGPT, which students are using to complete homework.
Microsoft Edge Users Should Prepare for Another Bing AI Integration: Leak
Microsoft Edge users can expect a new feature that integrates Bing AI into the right-click menu, allowing users to access Bing AI chatbot via the menu.
Tinder's Parent Company Match Group to Quit Russian Market by June 30
Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and PlentyOfFish, is set to exit the Russian market by June 30 due to concerns over human rights violations.
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Goes Viral on Twitter as Users Tweet the Whole Movie
Twitter's new feature, which allows subscribers to upload videos up to 60 minutes long in 1080p resolution and 2GB file size, has led some users to upload full movies, including the 'Super Mario Bros. Movie.'
