Tech

The firm that gained widespread recognition for its concept of causing individuals to be shot into a vacuum at speeds of hundreds of kilometers per hour has ceased operations. Elon Musk’s concept for Hyperloop One was to significantly reduce travel times, and that was the primary objective of the project. Richard Branson, the creator of … Read more

As a result of a ransomware attack, the videogame studio that was responsible for Spider-Man 2 has become the target of a significant cyberattack. The week before last, hackers wanted $2 million from Insomniac, which is owned by Sony and produced the superhero hit for the PlayStation 5, in order to keep the information that … Read more

In a significant move to safeguard vulnerable customers, UK phone companies have implemented a temporary pause on switching individuals to digital landlines following several “serious incidents” where telecare devices, relied upon by nearly two million people, experienced failures. These telecare devices serve a crucial role in enabling users to summon help during emergencies, making any … Read more

In a surprising turn of events, popular live streaming platform Twitch has reversed its decision to allow more adult content, specifically ‘artistic nudity.’ The announcement, made on Wednesday, initially aimed to grant creators more flexibility in expressing themselves through adult content deemed artistic. However, the move backfired when a wave of AI-generated nudity inundated the … Read more

In a landmark move, the European Union has officially initiated proceedings against X, formerly known as Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk. The allegations revolve around suspected breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), a set of stringent regulations aimed at governing major tech companies’ conduct in areas such as countering illegal content and … Read more

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has upheld the principle that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be named as an inventor in a patent application. This ruling follows a bid by technologist Dr Stephen Thaler to have his AI creation, known as Dabus, recognized as the inventor of a food container and a flashing … Read more

Trevor Milton, the 41-year-old founder of Nikola Corporation, a once-prominent electric truck start-up in the United States, has been sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction on charges of fraud. The sentencing comes in the wake of a trial where a jury found Milton guilty of persistently lying about the company, leading to … Read more