Google, the tech giant, recently provided a rare look inside its exclusive testing facility, which it uses to fine-tune the cameras on its Pixel devices. But this testing facility is not like any other. According to CNET tech experts who visited Google’s Real World Testing Lab, the facility seems more like “a cluster of Ikea […]
A group of AI researchers at Microsoft Research Asia have created an AI application that can animate still photos of people and audio files. With appropriate facial expressions, the persons in the pictures are depicted conversing or singing along with the audio files. A single static image and a voice audio clip may be used […]
Being the first-ever beauty pageant in history dedicated solely to AI-generated female candidates, “Miss AI” is setting new standards. This creative competition has a more comprehensive approach, whereas traditional beauty pageants typically concentrate on physical traits and charm. In addition to their virtual look, contestants are evaluated based on their composure, online influence, and the […]
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the state minister for information technology and telecommunications, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to encouraging investments in ICTs through a number of flagship projects, including the national fiberization plan, Special Technology Zones (STZs), and programs to guarantee that the general public has affordable access to fast broadband internet and smart digital devices. In […]
In the first three months of 2024, global smartphone shipments increased by 7.8%, reaching a total of 289.4 million units compared to the same period last year. This marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for the smartphone market, signaling a recovery after a challenging time, according to a report from the market research firm […]
Google announced on Thursday that it has let go of 28 workers after some of them took part in demonstrations against the Israeli government’s cloud contract. A limited number of protesting employees entered and interfered with work at a few unidentified office sites, according to the Alphabet (GOOGL.O) company. “Physically impeding other employees’ work and […]
According to a statement from the Defense Ministry, India successfully tested a cruise missile using domestic technology on Thursday. According to the ministry, India’s Defence Research and Development Organization successfully tested an indigenous technology cruise missile off the coast of Odisha state from the Chandipur Integrated Test Range. “All of the subsystems operated as expected […]
Since its inception in 2016, China’s Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the biggest single-dish radio telescope in the world, has discovered over 900 new pulsars, according to information released by its operator on Wednesday. Fast-spinning neutron stars called pulsars are created when supernova explosions cause the imploding cores of enormous dead stars to burst. […]
Meta’s recent announcement regarding its approach to deepfakes reflects a significant shift in how social media platforms address the growing concerns surrounding manipulated media. By opting to label and contextualize rather than outright delete AI-generated content, Meta aims to strike a balance between combating misinformation and preserving freedom of speech. The decision comes as governments […]
The Engineering Development Board (EDB) recently took a big step in the shift towards electric vehicles in Pakistan. They granted licenses to 34 manufacturers of electric vehicles under the Electric Vehicles Policy for 2020-2025. This marks a shift from traditional fuel-powered cars to more environmentally friendly electric ones. In a webinar hosted by the Sustainable […]
