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Elon Musk just dropped some news that could make some Tesla owners scratch their heads. During a recent chat about Tesla's financial results, he admitted that older Tesla cars might not be able to drive themselves without someone watching over. This could be a bummer for those who bought the Full Se

Denmark's AI Pioneer Unveils Multilingual Models

This week, Cohere For AI, the research branch of the Danish AI platform Cohere, has some exciting news. They just launched their brand-new family of multilingual models called Aya Expanse. These models aren't just good; they're super impressive, performing across 23 different languages. They're avai

Discover Big Savings on OnePlus Buds 3 with Amazon's Latest Deal

Hey, tech lovers! Ever thought you could snag a decent pair of wireless earbuds under $70? Well, the OnePlus Buds 3 are here to prove you right! Right now, Amazon has a sweet deal that'll save you 31% on these bad boys. That's a whopping $31 off their usual price, bringing them down to under $70. Pr

Grab the Galaxy Watch 6 at a Fraction of the Price

Ever thought about upgrading your wrist game with a smartwatch? Now’s your chance to get the Galaxy Watch 6 for way less than usual. We’re talking about a massive $130 discount, making the price tag just under $170. This isn’t just a quick flash sale; it’s been going strong since Prime Day in Octobe

Google's New AI, Jarvis, to Help with Chrome Tasks

Google is working on an AI agent called Jarvis, named after Tony Stark's AI in Iron Man. This AI will operate within Google Chrome to assist users with web-based tasks like research, shopping, and booking trips. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, describes AI agents as intelligent systems that can plan, r

China's Smartphone Market: Who’s on Top and What’s Next?

In the third quarter of 2024, China's smartphone market saw a slight bump, with around 69 million phones shipped—a 3. 2% increase from last year. This marks the fourth straight quarter of growth, mostly thanks to local brands. Vivo, for instance, boosted its sales by 21. 5%, staying at the top spot

China's Latest Spy Satellites: What's the Deal?

Three new spy satellites have been launched by China, joining a series known as Yaogan. These satellites were launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China on October 22, 2024. The launch took place at 9:09 p. m. EDT, which translates to 9:09 a. m. Beijing time on October 2

Why Microsoft’s CEO Cut His Pay After Major Hacks

Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, took a significant step last year. He decided to reduce his pay despite the company’s fantastic financial performance. This bold move came after a series of serious cyberattacks hit Microsoft. It’s like he said, “Hey, I’m the boss, and it’s my responsibility to make s

AI Searches Stumble into Old Race Debates

You might think that searching for IQ scores of different countries would bring up a mix of results. But recently, AI-powered search engines from Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity have been throwing up some troubling findings. These searches have been dishing out deeply racist and long-debunked rese

Expanding Gaming Horizons: Microsoft's New Strategy