Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has launched a smartphone that is designed to work with its electric cars. The phone, called the Nio Phone, is the first car-specific phone to be sold by a Chinese firm. The Nio Phone has a number of features that are designed to work with Nio electric vehicles, such as the ability to: Unlock...[ read more ]
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New AI Tool Could Revolutionize the Way We Diagnose and Treat Genetic Diseases
Google DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google focused on artificial intelligence (AI), has developed a new AI tool that can predict whether genetic mutations are harmful. This tool, called AlphaMissense, could revolutionize the way that we diagnose and treat genetic diseases. AlphaMissense works by analyzing the DNA sequence of a mutation and comparing it to a database of known mutations. The...[ read more ]
TikTok fined €345 million over handling of children’s data in Europe
TikTok has been fined €345 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating a number of EU privacy laws related to the handling of children's data. The DPC found that TikTok had failed to obtain parental consent for the processing of children's data, failed to provide adequate transparency about how children's data is used, and failed to take...[ read more ]
Apple iOS 17 to be released on September 18
Apple announced at its WWDC event in June that iOS 17, the latest version of its mobile operating system, will be released on September 18, 2023. The update will be available as a free software update to eligible iPhone users. iOS 17 includes a number of new features and improvements, including: A new lock screen with more customization options, including...[ read more ]
India and Saudi Arabia to link power grids, boosting energy security and reliability
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to link their power grids, a significant development that could help to improve energy security and reliability for both countries. India is facing a growing demand for electricity, while Saudi Arabia has a surplus of energy. By linking their power grids, the two countries could share energy resources and reduce their reliance on imports....[ read more ]
Google’s Monopoly in the Online Search Market:US
Google is the world's most popular search engine, with over 92% of the global market share. This dominance has led to allegations that Google is a monopoly that is stifling competition in the online search market. The US Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google in October 2020, alleging that the company has abused its monopoly power in a...[ read more ]