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Month: January 2025

Internet

European watchdog takes aim at online gambling, gaming among youths

January 28, 2025 Tech Xplore

Online gambling and gaming can cause depression and other mental health issues in young people, which the Council of Europe rights watchdog is trying to counter with a new project encouraging good policy and awareness […]

Internet

Google Maps to show ‘Gulf of America’ to US users

January 28, 2025 Tech Xplore

Google has said it will restore the name Mount McKinley to North America’s highest peak and rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” on its Maps app, complying with executive orders by […]

Computers

Humanoid robots join human musicians for synchronized musical performances

January 28, 2025 Tech Xplore

In a fascinating blend of technology and artistry, researchers present a study in PeerJ Computer Science, showcasing how humanoid robots can collaborate seamlessly with human musicians during live musical performances. This innovative work highlights the […]

Computers

AI revolutionizes training for sensorimotor skills from surgery to tennis

January 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

The new wave of powerful generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT and DALL-E has introduced powerful capabilities such as writing and image generation. In recent studies, researchers have developed new AI technologies that […]

Internet

Meta profits from known pro-Russian disinfo network: researchers

January 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Social media giant Meta made hundreds of thousands of dollars last year from content posted by a well-known pro-Russian disinformation network, researchers have claimed.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

January 24, 2025 Tech Xplore

Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday following an investigation.This article was originally published on […]

Computers

Chatbot offers empathetic, multilingual crime reporting to ease dispatcher workload

January 23, 2025 Tech Xplore

Across the nation, 911 dispatch centers are facing a worker shortage. Unfortunately, this understaffing, plus the nature of the job itself, leads to dispatchers who are often overworked and stressed. Meanwhile, when community members need […]

Computers

Scalable optical memory unit poised to improve processing speed and efficiency

January 23, 2025 Tech Xplore

Researchers have developed a new type of optical memory called a programmable photonic latch that is fast and scalable. This fundamental memory unit enables temporary data storage in optical processing systems, offering a high-speed solution […]

Math

Simple mathematical model predicts development of cultural structures observed in human societies

January 23, 2025 Phys Org

How clans form and evolve within human societies has been modeled using a simple computer model developed by a RIKEN researcher and a collaborator. This demonstration opens the way to modeling complex human social phenomena […]

Internet

Fake podcast clips are misleading millions of people on social media. Here’s how to spot them

January 21, 2025 Tech Xplore

Podcasting is the medium of choice for millions of listeners looking for the latest commentary on almost any topic. In Australia, it’s estimated about 48% of people tune in to a podcast each month.This article […]

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