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President Donald Trump announced the establishment of the US Tech Force, a new initiative aimed at modernizing the federal government by recruiting workers from leading technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The program plans to hire around 1,000 technology specialists for a temporary period of up to two years across various federal agencies. […]

General Motors (GM) has announced the integration of native Apple Music into the infotainment systems of select 2025 model year Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles. This initiative aims to enhance the in-car user experience amidst the lack of popular mobile phone mirroring services like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their vehicles. Apple Music will be

In the music industry, there has been a notable rise in the use of AI-generated clones of songs and artists. This phenomenon, which is not entirely new, has become a source of concern as instances of impersonation have increased. In 2023, there were multiple AI-generated tracks attributed to rapper Drake, highlighting the growing issue. Artists

Amazon has introduced a new feature in the Kindle app called “Ask this Book,” designed to provide spoiler-free answers to reader questions about the text. This feature allows users to inquire about plot details, character relationships, and thematic elements based on the content they have already read. The company describes Ask this Book as an

The quest for a room-temperature superconductor remains a significant challenge in materials science, with potential implications for computing and energy efficiency. Superconductors enable electricity to flow without resistance, producing no heat, making them ideal candidates for applications a range of technologies, including more efficient power grids and advanced quantum computers. However, current superconductors operate only

A potential collision in space was narrowly avoided last week involving a newly deployed Chinese satellite and one of SpaceX’s approximately 9,000 Starlink satellites operating in low Earth orbit. SpaceX attributed the near miss to the satellite operator’s failure to share location data. According to Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, “When satellite operators

iRobot’s Roomba models have evolved significantly over time, diverging from the original designs that initially defined the product. The latest generations, which include models like the 505 and 205, have been described as resembling the competition more than their predecessors, featuring Lidar-based technology and design modifications. Reports from testing these models indicate some challenges and

iRobot, known for its Roomba robotic vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday night after 35 years in operation. The company had previously warned of its financial struggles and is planning to be acquired by Picea Robotics, a Chinese contract manufacturer. Despite the bankruptcy, iRobot has stated it will continue its operations without

Sudan Archives, an artist known for her innovative use of the violin, first gained attention with the 2018 EP Sink featuring the track “Nont for Sale.” Her subsequent works have explored various sonic landscapes, maintaining a distinct yet evolving sound. Her 2020 album Athena presented a blend of experimental pop and ambient music, while the

Recent advancements in AI image generation technology have significantly improved the realism of artificial images. Tools like OpenAI’s DALL-E, introduced around five years ago, have evolved from producing small, low-resolution images to much more detailed graphics. While early iterations were identifiable by strange features, contemporary models have made strides in mimicking lifelike details. DALL-E 2,