Articles by John Lopez
PC Call of Duty Players Demand Fix to Season 3 Issues with Petitions, Pizza Deliveries
PC gamers playing Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2.0 on AMD Vega GPUs and other Vega hardware are experiencing crashes since the Season Three update was launched on April 12.
AI to Take Center Stage in 2024 Election; Experts Warn of the Tech's Effect on Voters
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play a major role in the 2024 US election, with both parties employing the technology to redefine campaigns and influence voters.
EU Poised to Ink World's First Major AI Law: Tech Regulator
The EU is set to become the first region in the world to pass a significant AI law, as the draft Artificial Intelligence Act could be finalized this year.
Study Finds Drug Compounds in Australian Wastewater, Including MDMA, Cocaine
Seven new psychoactive substances, including narcotics mimicking MDMA and cocaine, have been found in Australian wastewater, according to a recent study.
Elon Musk Treads on Hot-Button Issues 'Sustainable Energy,' 'Twitter Free Speech' on Real Time with Bill Maher
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, discussed various topics during his appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," including free speech, AI, and more.
UK Royal Navy Starts Probe as 'Hunter Killer' Submarine Secrets Found in Public Toilet
Sensitive documents about the HMS Anson, a £1.3 billion submarine, were found in the toilets of a pub in the UK.
Jack Dorsey Slams Elon Musk's Handling of $44 Billion Acquisition Deal: What Happened?
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has expressed his displeasure with Elon Musk's management of the social media platform's $44 billion acquisition, completed last year.
Coinbase Ready to Fight for Crypto Future with Defiant Response to SEC
Coinbase argues that the SEC's legal theories lack a legal foundation and will likely have unforeseen effects on the commission, investors, and markets far beyond the digital asset industry.
ChatGPT Back in Italy After OpenAI Resolves Privacy Concerns
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, is now available again in Italy after being banned due to privacy concerns raised by the Italian data protection body, Garante.
ChatGPT Outperforms Human Doctors in Empathy, Quality of Medical Advice: Study
A study has shown that OpenAI's language model, ChatGPT, outperforms human doctors regarding the quality and empathy of written advice.
Apple Remains Strong as Q1 Global Smartphone Shipments Decline by 13%, Samsung Holds On
The positive growth experienced by Apple and Samsung's recovery offers some hope for the future of the smartphone market.
Video Editing Tool for Chromebook Users Now Available via Google Photos
Google Photos has launched a video editing tool for Chromebook users, enabling them to create and edit movies easily. Read more.
Series of App Hijackings Spreading Viruses Worries Phone Users, Malware Downloaded 3 Million Times
Three viruses have been hijacking Android phones across Australia and collecting private information and signing users up for premium services.
Meta Unveils New Avatar Customization with New Body Shapes, Clothing Textures, Collabs
Meta is expanding its customization options for its Meta Avatars to ensure everyone can create an avatar that they enjoy and best represents themselves.
GTA Online Launches 'The Last Dose Hard Mode' Event with Exclusive Rare Item Rewards
Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto Online has launched 'The Last Dose Hard Mode' as part of its Los Santos Drug Wars update, which rewards players with exclusive items until May 17.
WhatsApp for iOS Now Allows Users to Add Descriptions to Forwarded Media
WhatsApp has released an iOS update that allows users to add descriptions to forwarded media, which was previously only available to beta testers.
Dropbox Plans to Lay Off 16% of Workforce to Focus on AI Amid Slowing Cloud Growth
The company plans to focus instead on hiring fresh talent, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance its AI offerings.
Voyager 2's Science Mission Extended to 2026 Thanks to Backup Power Reservoir: NASA
NASA has extended the science missions of Voyager 2 until 2026, thanks to a small reservoir of backup power that the spacecraft has started using.
UK Government Proposes Stricter Customer Checks to Tackle Problematic Online Mobile Gambling
The UK government has proposed a set of measures to tackle the problem of online mobile gambling, which is considered the most extensive overhaul since the Gambling Act in 2005.
Germany Considers Export Limits on Semiconductor Chemicals to China, Cites Economic Exposure
Germany is considering restricting exports of chemicals used in the production of semiconductors to China as part of a wider package of measures to cut off China's access to goods and services needed to produce advanced semiconductors.
Alzheimer's Research UK Exec Predicts End of Untreatable Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Research UK executive Hilary Evans has said that the UK is on the verge of a new era of dementia treatments that could make Alzheimer's disease a thing of the past.
Blockchain Platform Polygon Users Surge 17,000% in 30 Days!
Polygon, a blockchain platform, has seen a surge in active users, with a 17,000% increase in just 30 days.
UK Biotechnologists Develop Self-Healing Wearable Material Using Fungus
Researchers from Newcastle and Northumbria Universities in the UK have developed a self-healing wearable material using mycelium, a thread-like structure produced by several species of fungus.
Research Links Leashed Dogs to Brain Injuries Among Dog Walkers
Walking your dog can provide physical and social benefits, but a study by John Hopkins University found that leashed dogs have been related to brain harm in dog walkers.
Google, Microsoft Shift Focus to AI in Q1 Earnings Boost; Who Impressed Investors the Most?
Google and Microsoft both reported strong profitability in the first quarter of 2023, with search and cloud computing contributing significantly to their revenues. Both companies noted an emphasis on AI.
Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing—Here's How to Save Your Watchlist
The streaming giant is cracking down on Netflix account password sharing. Here's how to enable the Transfer Profile feature and how to transfer your existing profile to a separate account.
'Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0' Levels Up with New Plunder Mode, Boasting Thrilling Features, Rewards
Activision has released a new version of the Plunder mode in "Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0", featuring new Buy Station items, public events, and permanent rewards.
Nintendo Renames Character Ahead of 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Japan Release—Was It Racist?
Nintendo has renamed its legendary video game character "Blackie" to "Spike" in Japan, who featured in the 1984 game "Wrecking Crew" and the upcoming "Super Mario Bros. Movie."
North Korean Hackers Now Targeting Mac Users with New Malware Strain
North Korean hackers are targeting Mac users with a new strain of malware called RustBucket, which is a stage-one virus that downloads further payloads from a command and control server controlled by hackers.
Japanese Spacecraft Suddenly Lost in Moon Landing Attempt, Flight Controllers Start Investigation
On April 26, a Japanese spacecraft attempting to be the first commercially built spacecraft to land on the moon malfunctioned during its descent.
