From crash detection to crisis alerts, your phone can help keep you safe. Google‘s diverse range of technological offerings — from the upcoming AI-enhanced homepage and Maps tools to its range of tablets, computers, and phones — is a constantly evolving competitor amid a vast tech market, with companies pitching new devices, tools, and software…
Sam Bankman-Fried attends court this summer in a federal case that accused him of fraud, conspiracy and other charges. | Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images The criminal conviction of the once-lionized cryptocurrency billionaire will have ripple effects on the entire industry. After just a few hours of deliberation, a New York jury on Thursday…
In the past few years, Airbnb prices — and guest complaints — have sharply risen. | Getty Images/iStockphoto Financially, the sharing economy darling is thriving, but guests, hosts, and cities have had enough. Airbnb knows people are unhappy. Its CEO, Brian Chesky, has acknowledged the “tens of thousands” of complaints across social media about the…
Teens shouldn’t get repetitive recommendations for certain types of content. In a move designed to prevent teenagers from repetitively watching potentially harmful videos on YouTube, the streaming platform announced Thursday that it will limit repeated recommendations of videos featuring certain themes to U.S. teens. Currently, YouTube is limiting repetitive exposure to videos that compare physical…
Telegram has released an update in celebration of Halloween, featuring a range of fresh functionalities including Replies 2.0, Adjustable Link Previews, and Name Colors, among other additions.
The AI chatbot will talk to you about things like breastfeeding, discipline, and divorce. When a parent turns to the internet or social media for guidance about their child’s experiences or behavior, they often reach a delicate tipping point. With the right amount of actionable, useful advice, that parent can feel relieved and less alone….
AI-assisted characters, like those coming to PBS’ ‘Lyla in the Loop,’ are a new kind of virtual teacher. From the personalized compassion shown in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, to the direct-to-camera problem-solving found in millennial favorites like Dora the Explorer and Blue’s Clues, children’s educational television presents the young viewer and the main…