AI Pulse

The video game Consume Me, developed by Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson, explores the complexities of diet culture through autobiographical storytelling and gameplay. The game incorporates food items, such as tomatoes and pasta, represented as Tetris blocks associated with “bites,” symbolizing calories. The protagonist, Jenny, engages in meticulous rituals involving these blocks, aiming to […]

During recent court proceedings, Google sought to maintain its ad tech business amidst allegations of monopolistic practices. Witnesses in Google’s defense provided analogies likening the challenge of breaking up the company’s ad tech operations to complex endeavors like going to Mars or replacing a legendary basketball player. This case follows Google’s previous success in avoiding

Instagram’s current functionality raises questions about user experience amidst its evolving features. Once primarily a photo-sharing platform, Instagram has integrated numerous functionalities, including Stories, Reels, and advanced editing options. This transformation has created a complexity that some users may find overwhelming, as they navigate choices such as adding music, captions, polls, or fundraising efforts to

Amazon’s upcoming Prime Big Deal Days are anticipated to offer significant discounts on various products, including Kindle devices. Currently, the Kindle Kids and Kindle Colorsoft Kids models are available at their lowest prices. For instance, the Kindle Paperwhite Kids, normally priced at $179.99, is currently on sale for $134.99, reflecting a $45 discount. The Kindle

Spotify has faced criticism from artists over issues such as audio quality and low payouts. Recently, the company has come under fire for CEO Daniel Ek’s financial support of a German defense company, which has led some musicians, including Hotline TNT and Massive Attack, to remove their music from the platform. On a recent Tuesday,

Several robot vacuums with mopping capabilities, known for being on the pricy side, are currently available at reduced prices in anticipation of Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event. Specifically, the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni and the Deebot X9 Pro Omni are both on sale for Prime members at $799.99 (a $300 discount) and $899.99 (a

During the recent Zurich Film Festival, Eline Van der Velden, the CEO of AI production company Particle6 and its subsidiary talent studio Xicoia, noted interest from several talent agents in Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated avatar presented as an “actress.” While Van der Velden did not disclose specific agencies, her comments sparked discussions within the entertainment

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 has been reviewed following the release of its final version. This convertible Chromebook offers notable features such as robust performance and extended battery life, accompanied by a touchscreen that supports stylus input. However, some shortcomings, like subpar speakers and the absence of a fingerprint sensor, raise questions about its

Microsoft researchers have reported the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify a “zero day” vulnerability within biosecurity systems that protect against the misuse of DNA. These systems are intended to prevent the acquisition of genetic sequences that could potentially lead to the creation of dangerous toxins or pathogens. The team claims to have developed

In late July, John P. Coale, one of Donald Trump’s attorneys in a personal capacity, held discussions with executives and lawyers from Alphabet at Mar-a-Lago. During the meeting, which included a lunch provided by Trump, Coale refrained from discussing ongoing antitrust cases involving Google, indicating concerns about the potential implications of such topics. By the