The “Godfather of Artificial Intelligence,” Geoffrey Hinton, believes that the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI) could address the potential job shortages caused by the rapid development of AI. Geoffrey Hinton told the BBC he was "very concerned that a lot of simple jobs will be taken over by artificial intelligence." “I was consulted by people from Downing Street.…

Jensen Huang, the co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, has seen his net worth skyrocket from $3 billion to over $90 billion in just five years. This unprecedented surge is largely attributed to the meteoric rise of Nvidia's stock, which has increased approximately 28-fold during this period. Nvidia's recent financial performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. On Thursday, the company…

At the end of I/O, Google’s annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company had said “AI” 121 times. That, essentially, was the crux of Google’s two-hour keynote — stuffing AI into every Google app and service used by more than two billion people around the world. Here are all…

US President Joe Biden is ramping up tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, solar panels, steel, and other goods. The White House said the measures, which include a 100% border tax on electric cars from China, were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs. China has expressed opposition to these hikes and has vowed to take retaliatory…

As the world gears up to observe Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple unveils a suite of groundbreaking features aimed at enhancing accessibility across its range of devices. Among the highlights is the integration of eye-tracking capabilities for recent models of iPhones and iPads, providing users with an innovative method of navigating iOS and iPadOS interfaces with their gaze alone. One…

Google's latest innovation, Project Astra, was revealed at the I/O 2024 conference, promising to bring a new level of AI capability to everyday tasks. This revolutionary technology leverages your phone’s camera and advanced AI to identify sound sources, track misplaced items, and more, aiming to become an indispensable part of daily life. Project Astra's Debut at I/O 2024 Project Astra,…

On May 7, Geely Galaxy took the wraps off its highly anticipated all-electric SUV, the E5, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in the Galaxy series. With an estimated price range of RMB 150,000-200,000 (USD 20,800-27,700), the E5 is poised to make waves in the electric vehicle market upon its official launch in the second quarter.…

Apple announced new iPad Pros featuring OLED displays and the thinnest design in the company's history. The announcement came at Apple's "Let Loose" virtual event on May 7, 2024, where the tech giant unveiled a new 13-inch model and an updated 11-inch model, both with stunning OLED screens, more powerful internals, and a sleeker design. The switch to OLED is…

YouTube is ramping up its offerings for Premium subscribers with a new feature that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance video navigation. The "Jump ahead" button, first introduced as a small experiment in March, is now rolling out to a broader audience through youtube.com/new, offering a streamlined way to skip over less engaging sections in videos. This AI-driven feature aims to…

AMD's gaming revenue experienced a dramatic 48% year-over-year drop in the first quarter of 2024, driven by declining sales of Radeon graphics cards and a reduction in orders for console processors. The downturn is set to continue throughout 2024, with recovery not expected until 2025, signaling turbulent times ahead for the company. The steep decline has led to questions about…

Google has officially crossed the $2 trillion mark in market capitalization, a landmark achievement indicating its ongoing strength and resilience in the face of significant challenges. This breakthrough comes after a turbulent year, with Google grappling with the emergence of generative AI and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Generative AI has had a profound impact on Google, pushing the company to make…

Spotify Technology SA shares surged 16% to $314.80, marking the largest intraday increase since July 2022, after the audio-streaming giant reported a first-quarter profit and strong growth in subscriber numbers. The Swedish company's paid subscriber base grew by 14% year-on-year to 239 million, aligning with analysts' expectations. This impressive growth comes as Spotify continues to expand its offerings and introduce…

Tesla, the pioneering electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reported a staggering 55% drop in profits for the first quarter of this year. The company, known for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, cited several challenges affecting its bottom line, including heightened competition from hybrid vehicles and unforeseen disruptions such as the Red Sea conflict and an arson attack at Gigafactory…

The dynamics of the Chinese smartphone market are shifting as Apple sees a significant drop in iPhone sales, while Huawei surges ahead with impressive growth. Counterpoint's latest research indicates that iPhone sales in China fell by more than 19% in the first quarter of 2024, whereas Huawei's smartphone sales grew by a remarkable 69.7% over the same period. The resurgence…

Samsung Electronics Co., the tech giant's flagship, has mandated that executives, including heads of production and sales units, work an additional day over the weekend following a regular five-day schedule. This drastic shift in corporate strategy comes as some of Samsung's major divisions posted lower-than-expected results in 2023. With rising geopolitical tensions and a protracted war in Europe, Samsung aims…