Some Like It Bot: Realistic AI image of Marilyn Monroe debuts at tech conference

Are you a fan of Marilyn Monroe and want to talk to a very realistic digital version of her? This is now possible. More than 60 years after her death, a digital Marilyn Monroe created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) made its debut on Friday at the South by Southwest tech conference in … Read more

Exclusive: Fashion tech expert explains Indian astronaut uniform design

The astronaut emblem includes wings, Ashok Chakra and ISRO logo. The Indian Space Agency has commissioned the country’s top fashion institute to design ground uniforms for the four astronauts selected for the first space mission ‘Gaganyaan’. The names of the four astronauts were announced last month and extensive preparations are underway at various centers of … Read more

China-U.S. tech agreement renewed for another six months

State Council—— The United States and China have agreed to extend a science and technology agreement for another six months, the State Department said on Thursday. “The State Department, on behalf of the U.S. government, is negotiating to modify, expand, and strengthen protections within the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA). In February 2024, the … Read more

European Digital Markets Act forces tech giants to make changes

london – This week, Europeans on their phones and computers will get new choices about their default browser and search engine, where they download iPhone apps, and how their personal online data is used. They are part of changes needed under the Digital Markets Act, a set of EU regulations that lists six tech companies … Read more

Tech layoffs continue: Cisco could lay off thousands

Last updated: February 13, 2024 10:30 U.S. Standard Time Cisco is reportedly preparing to lay off “thousands” of employees next week as the company shifts its focus to “high-growth areas.” According to Reuters, Cisco is expected to announce its second quarter 2024 financial report on February 14, and layoff announcements are likely to be made … Read more

Google will make Search Circle AI tech available to other Android users, but they’ll have to wait

Last updated: February 6, 2024 08:30 US Standard Time Google’s big push for artificial intelligence for smartphone users is heavily limited to high-end consumers, and that’s likely to remain the case at least until later this year. The company’s Circle to Search AI feature first debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and was subsequently … Read more

Tech layoffs continue to disrupt industry, with 32,000 job losses

There have been two main waves of layoffs in recent years. In 2024, the technology industry is facing another wave of layoffs, which follows last year’s widespread layoffs. About 32,000 tech workers have lost their jobs so far in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi. The company has been tracking layoffs in the industry since the pandemic … Read more

Zoom lays off 150 employees as tech companies continue to cut costs

Last updated: February 4, 2024 15:00 US Standard Time Zoom will lay off nearly 150 employees, accounting for less than 2% of the company’s total workforce. Zoom said the layoffs are not company-wide and that it will continue to hire for positions in artificial intelligence, sales, product and across operations through 2024. “We regularly evaluate … Read more