The Graz University of Technology has led a project team to develop a flywheel storage system prototype, FlyGrid, that can store electricity and deliver it quickly using innovative charging and storage solutions. The prototype has been integrated into a fully automated fast charging station, designed to store power generation surpluses for times when renewables are
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will begin a test program in the United States for ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI and powered by Microsoft’s cloud. The program will launch on June 16 and last for three months, during which Mercedes will study how drivers use the technology. How ChatGPT Works Once drivers opt in
JustCall, a contact center software provider backed by Sequoia Capital, has recently introduced JustCall iQ, an AI-driven conversational intelligence platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This solution is designed to enhance the performance of call center sales teams, operations, and customer support. Features and Benefits JustCall iQ uses AI to provide real-time coaching and
Twitter has suspended the accounts of Plainsite and its founder Aaron Greenspan, who is known for being a prolific critic of Tesla and Elon Musk. Plainsite is an online database that provides access to state and federal court filings as well as other public records to its users for free. In addition, the site offers
A recent study conducted by Abnormal Security, an email security platform, has revealed the increasing use of generative AI in creating authentic and persuasive email attacks. The study analyzed the probability of AI-generated novel email attacks intercepted by the platform and found that cybercriminals are utilizing GenAI tools to craft email attacks that are becoming
French video game company Ubisoft is looking to incorporate virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) into its games, according to its CEO Yves Guillemot. Ahead of the release of Apple’s mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, next year, Guillemot believes VR is on the horizon and is likely to be the next major disruptor in
Popular chat messaging app WhatsApp has recently started testing a new feature on its latest beta versions for iOS and Android which allows users to send video messages in a chat window. The feature works similarly to voice messages, allowing users to quickly record and send a video to other users that can be viewed
Disney has once again shaken up its release calendar by delaying several upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar movies. According to Deadline, this shift is mainly due to the ongoing writers’ strike in Hollywood, which has caused screenplays to not be ready, leading to a pause in production. The release dates for the three upcoming
A federal judge in the US has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The judge has scheduled a two-day evidentiary hearing on the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction for June 22-23 in San Francisco. Without a court order, Microsoft could have closed
According to a report by the Reuters Institute, TikTok influencers and celebrities are increasingly becoming the primary source of news for young people, replacing journalists. The report stated that 55 percent of TikTok and Snapchat users and 52 percent of Instagram users get their news from “personalities,” while only 33-42 percent get it from mainstream