Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Trina Solar has set a new world record for the conversion efficiency of a certain type of solar module, the company said in a statement on Monday. In laboratory…
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Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they're missing
The Constitution shouldn’t be rewritten for every new communications technology. The Supreme Court reaffirmed this long-standing principle during its most recent term in applying the 1st…
Engineer Bridges Technology and Sustainability in Palm Oil Industry
Addressing environmental sustainability is essential in the fight against the climate crisis. This commitment not only helps restore ecological balance but also sparks innovation,…
GE Vernova to Provide Grid-Stabilizing Technology for German Transmission System Operator
GE Vernova secured a contract with 50Hertz Transmission GmbH to deliver advanced STATCOM technology, supporting Germany's transition to a renewable energy future The 300 Mvar FACTSFLEX GFM…
Huge sports events are coming to streaming. Is the technology ready for prime time?
The much-hyped Mike Tyson fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul showed the potential power of Netflix to create live, global sports events on streaming video. For many people…
Are automated license plate readers in your city? Here's how to find out
Will Freeman wants people to know they’re being tracked. His desire to shed light on the proliferation of license plate readers in his neighborhood in Huntsville, Ala., this year spurred…
Volkswagen boosts bet on Rivian’s EV technology by US$800 Million
VOLKSWAGEN (VW) and Rivian Automotive named leaders for their multi-billion US dollar joint venture (JV) and showcased a prototype electric vehicle (EV), signalling their commitment even…
To keep deepfakes from infiltrating its site, Yahoo News enlists help from McAfee
The 2024 U.S. presidential campaign has featured some notable deepfakes — AI-powered impersonations of candidates that sought to mislead voters or demean the candidates being targeted.…
Apple's next event will likely be all about Mac, following iPad mini launch
Apple MacBook Pro M3, Apple, MacBook Pro 2023, new MacBook Pro 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 16 2024 | 2:41 PM IST Apple launched the iPad mini (seventh generation) late in the evening on…
Meta announces 'Movie Gen' AI model: What is it, how it works, and more: Technology news
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 12:52 PM IST Meta has announced its new artificial intelligence model, Movie Gen, for generating video and audio from text prompts. Competing with…
Careful not to stifle innovation, Newsom hesitates on major tech bills
SAN FRANCISCO — Backstage at one of the largest artificial intelligence conferences in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom listened to two leaders in the field debate opposite views of a…
Column: Desperate for good news about climate change? Consider the pace of clean energy growth
Climate change has been viewed almost universally as a burden, a hot potato to be passed from country to country at annual climate change conferences. Although it’s widely known that…
We went to a gala for AI-produced movies. Here's what we saw
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Film Commission Vice President Jack Song has been to many Hollywood movie premieres before, but this was a first — a gala led by tech enthusiasts that…
Vivo V40e, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300, launched: Check price, specs
3 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 1:52 PM IST Vivo has launched the V40e smartphone in India. The latest addition to the Vivo V40 series is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300…
Lenovo Legion Tab review: A performance powerhouse in a compact design: Technology news
With the "Legion" branding, Lenovo’s Legion Tab is positioned as the go-to mobile gaming device. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, the device…
Vivo V40e launching today at 12:00 pm: Where to watch and what to expect: Technology news
2 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 10:45 AM IST Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is set to launch the Vivo V40e on September 25 at 12:00 pm. The upcoming model in the Vivo V40 series…
Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a handful of artificial intelligence-related bills that would give actors more protection over their digital likenesses and fight…
Opinion: How to avoid AI-enhanced attempts to manipulate the election
The headlines this election cycle have been dominated by unprecedented events, among them Donald Trump’s criminal conviction, the attempt on his life, Joe Biden’s disastrous debate…
A new book chronicles the battle over AI, but fails to question whether AI is worth battling over
Book Reviews Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World By Parmy Olson St. Martin’s Press” 336 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a…
BMW, Toyota To Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Key Takeaways BMW and Toyota are teaming up to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology. The two carmakers will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles that will be used…
This is what's missing in our sex lives in 2024, according to Esther Perel
Esther Perel’s trajectory from private practice psychotherapist to internationally renowned relationship expert is deeply entwined with technology. It was her publisher’s printing presses…
AI safety bill passes California Legislature
A controversial bill that would require developers of advanced AI models to adopt safety measures is one step closer to becoming law. The bill, SB 1047, would require developers of future…
Opinion: How bringing back the woolly mammoth could save species that still walk the Earth
As more species are pushed to the brink of extinction, conservationists are responding to our biodiversity crisis in new and sometimes controversial ways. One such novel approach could be…
This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here’s what changed
A controversial bill that seeks to protect Californians from artificial intelligence-driven catastrophes has caused uproar in the tech industry. This week, the legislation passed a key…