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'Society cannot function if no one is accountable for AI' - Jaron Lanier, the godfather of virtual reality, discusses how far our empathy should extend to AI in episode two of new podcast, The Ten Reckonings
Whether we like it or not, we can't ignore AI. What started as a fun, gimmicky chatbot on our desktops, albeit one that could talk a bit like a human, is already taking jobs, accessing medical records, and reshaping workplaces. We are rapidly…
Apple Picks Gemini For Siri, More Meta VR Cuts, Higgsfield AI Snares $130 Million, Xreal Grabs $100 Million
Google's Gemini Wins Apple AI Partnership. Google is also going to be on your iPhone, and on TV. Voice is the new operating system. Geolocation, outward facing cameras, AI with a semantic understanding of the world and a continuous connection to…
AI-related layoffs keep coming. But there's more to the story
In 2025, employers cited artificial intelligence as the rationale for nearly 55,000 layoffs at companies like Amazon and Microsoft. And with the new year barely underway, we're already seeing a new crop of AI -related job cuts. Citigroup is cutting…
Meta ditches multi-billion dollar VR future for AI instead
In 2021, Facebook, Inc. changed its name to Meta. The rebrand was a strategic move by the company as it attempted to shift away from social media and focus on building the metaverse, which it envisioned as a digital world with the potential to be…
ALSTOM S.A: Alstom to provide New Subway Train (NST) fleet for Toronto's subway
Alstom will manufacture 70 state-of-the-art, six-car Metropolis metro trains for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) The agreement, valued at 2.3 billion CAD (approx. 1.4 billion euros), includes New Subway Trains to replace the fleet on Toronto's…
iGaming Trends Reshaping the Global Online Gambling Industry in 2026
The global iGaming industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by shifting consumer expectations, regulatory changes, and ongoing technological innovation. What was once a niche digital entertainment sector has matured into a highly…
Meta lays off staff at Batman: Arkham Shadow dev Camouflaj
Camouflaj, the virtual reality developer best known for Batman: Arkham Shadow, is the latest studio to be affected by this week's round of layoffs issued by Meta, its parent company. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the news with Kotaku yesterday…
Alongside rumors of mystery 'sonic weapon' these are the new technologies which will shape US warfare
Among the most worrying developments and major mysteries in war and espionage over the last decade is a condition known as Havana Syndrome. Availing itself in 2016, impacting Americans first in the Cuban capital, thus resulting in its name, and…
How Atlas learns lifelike movements by copying humans
As TechRadar's Senior Health and Fitness Editor, I've used a lot of movement-tracking tools, from the best smartwatches to gait analysis and even AI tools to calculate movement efficiency. I've also spoken to people responsible for making some of…
ESPN star begs for NFL reprieve with Lions as colleague roasts him over request
The Detroit Lions are on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator. After failing to reach the NFL playoffs in 2025, and finishing last in the NFC North despite having a 9-8 winning record, the Lions parted ways with OC John Morton. Morton assumed…
6 maxims for today's digital leader playbook
Modern CIOs and tech leaders carry responsibility not only for an organization's technology but, as key partners, for its entire business success. So having access to readily transferable lessons is critical in order to solve real business…
Free admission: Make the most of Chicago museums' free days for residents
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sure, Chicago has world-class museums and institutions. You're always meaning to go. But admission fees rack up quickly — especially for families. One of the perks of living in Illinois is free days…
Rep. Rick Larsen Buys Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Shares
Representative Rick Larsen (D-Washington) recently bought shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. NASDAQ: META. In a filing disclosed on January 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Meta Platforms stock on…
Metaverse Stocks To Watch Now - January 15th
Robot Consulting, Everbright Digital, and Global Mofy AI are the three Metaverse stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Metaverse stocks are shares of companies whose businesses are focused on creating, enabling, or…
A constant challenge for Team Banque Populaire
by Voile Banque Populaire 15 Jan 01:44 PST Banque Populaire 14 design to be built in 2026 © Team Banque Populaire Team Banque Populaire is preparing for a particularly busy season. Aboard the Maxi Banque Populaire XI, an ambitious solo and…
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