Category: Technology

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $95 million, which accused the tech giant of using its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on users of its iPhones and other devices. The lawsuit, which raised significant privacy concerns, claimed that Siri recorded private conversations without the knowledge or consent of users, violating privacy expectations. […]

Head mounted devices are making "mixed reality" technology more accessible. Ivan Baranov / Shutterstock In the grand scheme of things, 45 years is not a long time. Back in 1980, it would take me three weeks to run a computer program, written in the programming language Cobol, that worked using punched cards. Each card represented […]

A Chinese automaker has introduced a cutting-edge humanoid robot, GoMate, designed to revolutionize car manufacturing with the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. This advanced robot is poised to assist in production lines, improving efficiency, precision, and flexibility in car manufacturing processes. GoMate represents a significant leap in robotics, integrating AI and deep […]

In a strategic move to bolster its AI capabilities, Nvidia has acquired the Israeli startup Run:ai for $700 million. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Nvidia’s position in the rapidly growing AI market, particularly in optimizing the management of compute infrastructure for enterprise customers. Run:ai, founded in 2018, specializes in providing software solutions that help […]

Leumitech, the high-tech banking arm of Bank Leumi, and IVC, a provider of data, quantitative research, and business information, have published preliminary data from the IVC-LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review report for the fourth quarter and 2024. According to the report, capital raised in 2024 amounted to approximately $9.58 billion, reflecting an increase of 38% in […]

Lightspring/Shutterstock We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home. Time also seems to pass slowly when we are bored, or in pain. It […]

Volkswagen has announced plans to reduce bonuses for its top managers in 2025 and 2026 as part of a broader restructuring initiative designed to streamline operations and safeguard the company’s long-term financial health. The automaker is also scaling back production in Germany, responding to the challenges of the evolving automotive market and increasing pressure for […]

Microsoft is currently under investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its cybersecurity agreements with the federal government. The investigation, which focuses on Microsoft’s business practices with federal agencies, comes amid allegations that the tech giant may be engaging in anticompetitive behavior to dominate the government cybersecurity market. Allegations of Anticompetitive Practices The […]

Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing Echoplex, a magnetic tape device that influenced the soundtrack of a generation. Think of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love (1969) and the echo on its violin sections. The echo coming from Hank Marvin’s guitar shaped the sound of The Shadows […]

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 295,449 diesel-engine F-Series trucks, following concerns over a defective fuel pump that could lead to a loss of engine power, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. The recall, which was disclosed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2020 to 2022 Ford Super Duty […]