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Google Revises Super Bowl Ad After Gemini AI's Cheese Statistics Error
Google has modified its Super Bowl commercial featuring Gemini AI after the tool made an incorrect claim about global Gouda cheese consumption. The incident underscores ongoing challenges with AI accuracy, prompting Google to remove the disputed statistic from the updated advertisement.
UK Government Demands Global Backdoor Access to Apple's Encrypted iCloud Data
British authorities have issued a secret order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups of users worldwide. The unprecedented move could force Apple to choose between compromising user privacy globally or discontinuing encryption features in the UK.
EVGA Transitions from Forums to Reddit: A Shift in Community Platform
EVGA's decision to close its official forums and migrate to Reddit marks a significant change in how the company engages with its community. While details about the transition timeline and process remain unclear, this move reflects broader shifts in how tech companies are adapting their community engagement strategies.
Boston Dynamics and RAI Institute Join Forces to Enhance Atlas Robot's AI Learning
Boston Dynamics partners with RAI Institute to advance their Atlas humanoid robot's capabilities through enhanced reinforcement learning techniques. This collaboration merges robotics expertise with AI specialization to accelerate the robot's ability to learn and master new tasks.
Apple's 128GB iPhone Storage: A Growing Crisis in the AI Era
Apple's entry-level 128GB iPhone storage is becoming critically insufficient as AI features and high-resolution media consume more space. With iOS updates requiring significant storage and advanced camera capabilities pushing limits, experts argue 256GB should become the new baseline across iPhone models.
iPhone Explosion Incident: North Carolina Man Reports Device Combusted in Pocket
A Fuquay-Varina resident claims his iPhone spontaneously exploded while in his pants pocket, adding to previous cases of smartphone battery-related incidents. The developing situation awaits official response from Apple regarding the alarming safety incident.
Google Unleashes Gemini 2.0: A New Era of AI with Million-Token Processing
Google's latest AI release brings three powerful Gemini 2.0 models with unprecedented token processing capabilities and enhanced reasoning abilities. The flagship Flash model features a million-token context window, while the Pro version doubles that capacity for advanced applications.
Raspberry Pi Pico Powers Modern Controller for 1962's Spacewar!, Gaming History Preserved
A maker has created a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered controller system that lets players experience Spacewar!, one of computing's first games from 1962, with authentic controls. The innovative project combines vintage gaming with modern technology, featuring dual analog controls and USB connectivity.
China Eyes Antitrust Investigation into Apple's App Store Dominance
Chinese regulators are scrutinizing Apple's App Store practices, particularly its 30% commission fees and payment restrictions on developers. The potential probe comes amid US-China tensions and could force Apple to modify policies in its largest foreign market.