Siri Could Become More Like Chat-GPT This Year: Here’s How
Apple was the first major tech company to launch a voice assistant back in 2011. But a common criticism of Siri is that it’s struggled to compete with Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant and, more recently, ChatGPT-powered assistants. If rumors are right, however, Siri is expected to receive a big brain power boost this year, thanks […]
Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy
Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian’s fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released Thursday, noted that 9.4% of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric. Gen X […]
All Metal Hotends – Out with the Old, In with the New
Desktop 3D printing has come a long way in the past few years. It wasn’t long ago that PLA and ABS were pretty much the only filament options. PEEK-based hot ends – once the industry norm – aren’t able to print all the material options available now. Unleash the potential of your printer by upgrading […]
Security alert — Chromium vulnerability affecting Mist Browser Beta
Due to a Chromium vulnerability affecting all released versions of the Mist Browser Beta v0.9.3 and below, we are issuing this alert warning users not to browse untrusted websites with Mist Browser Beta at this time. Users of “Ethereum Wallet” desktop app are not affected. Affected configurations: Mist Browser Beta v0.9.3 and below Likelihood: Medium […]
Supreme Court Sets Rules for Blocking Citizens From Officials’ Accounts
The Supreme Court, in a pair of unanimous decisions on Friday, added some clarity to a vexing constitutional puzzle: how to decide when elected officials violate the First Amendment by blocking people from their social media accounts. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the court in the lead case, said two things are required before […]
2024 Honda HR-V facelift gets Modulo parts – grille, bodykits showcased; preview for Malaysian model?
Together with the reveal of the facelifted HR-V, Honda’s accessories arm Honda Access has previewed its Modulo catalogue of parts for the revised B-segment SUV in Japan, where the car is being sold as the Vezel. For 2024, the company has presented four looks, these being Sports Style, Urban Style, Casual Style and Active Style. […]
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“A cross between Santa’s workshop and Frankenstein’s laboratory” – Jason Lopes talks about his work at Gentle Giant Studios
On day three of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) 2024, Jason Lopes, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Gentle Giant Studios begins his keynote presentation by displaying a quote from seven-time Academy Award-winning special make-up effects creator Rick Baker: “Visiting Gentle Giant Studios is like a cross between Santa’s workshop and Frankenstein’s laboratory.” Lopes has […]