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US Government Sues Apple for Antitrust Violations
In a lawsuit brought forth by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Apple is being accused of allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market by imposing restrictions on developers and making it difficult to switch out of the Apple ecosystem.
How DALL-E is Shaping the Future of A.I.
With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms such as OpenAI, a new world has been opened up for AI artistic exploration. OpenAI is a San Francisco-based company that has launched AI programs that can write content and produce artistic visuals.
REVIEW | Five Laptop Options for High School Students
With the holiday season approaching soon, students may be considering the purchase of a new device in the new year. However, prices for these devices are usually overly expensive. Here are some laptops that are affordable, reliable, and highly productive for school purposes.
India's Journey to the Moon
On Aug. 23, 2023, India became the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon. Chandrayaan-3 — meaning “moon craft” in Sanskrit — took off from a launchpad on July 14, 2023 in Sriharikota, an island in southern India.
Unity: A Divisive Decision
“I am sorry” is how Unity Create President Marc Whitten began an apology letter, just over a week after the company introduced their controversial payment structure update. Unity, the largest game development engine in the world, walked back much of their decision following immense outrage from the game development community.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 15
On Sept. 12, Apple announced the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max at an event. These new phone models were officially launched to the public on Sept. 22.
ANALYSIS | The Promises and Risks of Self-Driving Cars
In recent years, self-driving cars have been turned from a sci-fi fantasy into a reality. These vehicles have promised to revolutionize the way we travel and reshape the many industries associated with transportation.
Never Before Seen Images and 3D Model of the Titanic
The deep sea mapping company Magellan Ltd. has created the first ever full sized 3-D digital model of the Titanic, revealing never before seen details of the famous shipwreck.
Tech Leaders Warn Against Unregulated AI in Open Letter, Citing “Profound Risks to Humanity”
An open letter published on Mar. 2 by the Future of Life Institute signed by tech leaders like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls on “all AI [developers] to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”
Tech Sector Lays Off Over 200,000 Workers
Exponential growth and capitalization on the latest demands have been the norm in the tech sector for the past decade. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and substantially increased the amount of people working from home, major tech companies like Amazon and Meta all launched extensive hiring campaigns, doubling their employees in a matter of months to keep up with the new demand. However, following late 2022, the tech sector announced mass layoffs, with more than 200,000 tech jobs lost over the past year.
The European Union is Forcing Apple to Change their Charging Ports by 2024
Apple Inc. is being mandated by the European Union to change the lighting port charger connectors on their iPhones to the USB-C type, by Dec. 28, 2024. This USB-C charging port is already used by Android, in addition to Apple’s laptops and their iPads.
NASA and Boeing’s Greener Aircraft
NASA has collaborated with Boeing to build the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD), a single-aisle aircraft designed to fly commercially in the early 2030s. NASA claims that the SFD will use 30 per cent less carbon fuel than other aircraft.
Opinion | The Electric Car Fallacy
It is important to remember that electric cars are not fundamentally bad, however it is how they are sold that has the greatest harm on society.
Welcome to the “Metaverse”
Following Facebook’s recent name change to “Meta,” the metaverse has become a hot topic in regards to the future of the internet.
ANALYSIS: The Impact of the Theranos ruling on tech startups of the future
Even the cautionary tale of Theranos will not dampen the entrepreneurial spirit of the tech industry for long. Much of the tech sector thrives on exciting ideas and overselling in hope of investment.
Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal
After years of heavy criticism and what experts say may have been the tech giant’s biggest scandal yet, Facebook began a rebranding process to earn back consumer trust, starting with its name.