Wealthier individuals more prone to theft at self-checkouts, survey reveals
A survey indicates that individuals with an income over $100,000 are more likely to steal at self-checkout kiosks. The study found that about 6.7% of orders had unscanned items, significantly…
Burger King’s Brazilian branch uses facial recognition for hangover discounts
Burger King in Brazil has launched a marketing campaign called the ‘Hangover Whopper’, using facial recognition to judge customers’ hangover levels and offer corresponding discounts. The discounts apply to delivery…
Japan plans to enforce sideloading regulation on Apple
Japan’s regulator is drafting antitrust legislation to compel tech giants like Apple and Google to permit third-party app stores and alternative payment methods. The legislation, similar to the EU’s Digital…
PC sales expected to bounce back in 2024 due to AI integration and device upgrades
Analysts predict an end to the slump in PC sales in 2024, driven by consumer demand for newer, AI-equipped devices. Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 in 2025…
Microsoft introduces standalone Copilot AI chatbot app for Android
Microsoft has launched a standalone Copilot AI chatbot app for Android, offering features like chatbot interactions, creating images with DALL-E 3, and assistance in writing emails and documents. The app,…
Swedish scientists develop ‘electronic soil’ to boost crop growth by 50%
Linkoping University researchers have developed an electrically conductive ‘soil’ that can enhance crop growth, especially barley seedlings, by 50% in 15 days. The soilless cultivation method, known as hydroponics, uses…
Apple executive Tan Tang joins Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI project
Tan Tang, Appleās outgoing vice president of iPhone and watch product design, is joining a new AI hardware project led by Jony Ive and Sam Altman. The project, still in…
Meta’s AI chief dismisses fears of terrorists exploiting open-source AI
Yann LeCun, Meta’s AI chief, believes it’s unlikely for terrorists or rogue states to exploit open-source AI due to the extensive resources required. He cited the US chip export ban…
Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads from January 29, offers ad-free option for additional fee
Amazon Prime Video will start showing ‘limited advertisements’ from January 29, unless subscribers pay an extra $3 per month. The ad rollout will initially affect the US, UK, Germany, and…
Delhi High Court dismisses interim plea against Yash Raj Films’ ‘Shamshera’
The Delhi High Court rejected an application seeking interim relief against Yash Raj Films for alleged copyright infringement in the film ‘Shamshera’. Justice Jyoti Singh ruled that the film’s storyline…