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Immortality may be as far as just seven years away. According to former Google scientist Ray Kurzweil , humans will attain immortality with the help of nanorobots in just seven years. Kurzweil has made the claim in a YouTube video posted by tech vlogger Adagio where he discussed expansion in genetics, nanotechnology, robotics and more. In the two-part video interview, the scientist emphasised his claim made in the 2005 book 'The Singularity Is Near' where he predicted that technology will allow humans to enjoy an everlasting life by 2030. “2029 is the consistent date I have predicted for when an AI will pass a valid [Alan] Turing test,” Kurzweil reportedly told Futurism in 2017 — referring to experiments that challenge computers to think like us — “and therefore achieve human levels of intelligence.” According to a report in NewYork Post , he further said, “I have set the date 2045 for the ‘Singularity’ which is when we will multiply our effective intelligence a … [Read more...] about Nanobots to help humans attain immortality by 2030, claims Google scientist

A long while back, Toyota told me it didn't want to give up interior real estate to Apple’s CarPlay. The automaker felt that losing that space to the tech company would be a huge mistake. Fast forward a few years, and after what I assume were some internal struggles, it caved and now you can get CarPlay and Android Auto on your fancy new Highlander, Prius, Tacoma, or Camry. It seemed like a silly decision had been reversed. Now it’s GM’s turn to go down the same path. Today, news dropped that GM would be phasing out CarPlay support in future EVs . In its partnership with Google, it hopes that all the features you get from mirroring your iPhone can be replaced with an Android Automotive feature . GM, like Toyota before it, wants to control the digital real estate in its vehicles. It’s a revenue-based and walled-garden (ironically against Apple) decision that will cost them. Software-driven vehicles should be about choice. Instead, GM is making a short-sighted decision based on a … [Read more...] about GM kills more than CarPlay support, it kills choice

Microsoft brought the AI-powered Copilot for Teams earlier this month to assist users in running more effective meetings. To further enhance the user experience while using the app, the company has now announced a new Teams app for Windows. It said that the new Microsoft Teams is faster, simpler, more flexible and smarter. “The new app is built on a foundation of speed, performance, flexibility, and intelligence — delivering up to two times faster performance while using 50% less memory so you can save time and collaborate more efficiently,” the company said in a blog post. It added that the streamlined app will be simpler to use and these enhancements will also provide the foundation for AI-powered experiences. Microsoft Teams availability Microsoft said that it is targeting the general availability of new Teams later this year in 2023. “We intend to extend the preview release to a broader set of customers, including those using Macs later this … [Read more...] about teams: Microsoft Teams Windows app gets an overhaul: What is changing, benefits and more

As soon as Lars Ruiter steps out of his car, he is confronted by a Microsoft security guard, who is already seething with anger. Ruiter, a local councillor, has parked in the rain outside a half-finished Microsoft data center that rises out of the flat North Holland farmland. He wants to see the construction site. The guard, who recognizes Ruiter from a previous visit when he brought a TV crew here, says that’s not allowed. Within minutes, the argument has escalated, and the guard has his hand around Ruiter’s throat. The security guard lets go of Ruiter within a few seconds, and the councillor escapes with a red mark across his neck. Back in his car, Ruiter insists he’s fine. But his hands shake when he tries to change gears. He says the altercation—which he will later report to the police—shows the fog of secrecy that surrounds the Netherlands’ expanding data center business. The heated exchange between Ruiter and Microsoft’s security guard shows how contentious Big Tech’s … [Read more...] about These angry Dutch farmers really hate Microsoft

Microsoft has spent a lot of time and energy over the last few months adding generative AI features to all its products, particularly its long-standing, long-struggling Bing search engine. And now the company is working on fusing this fast-moving, sometimes unsettling new technology with some old headaches: ads. Further Reading The newest feature in the Microsoft Store is more ads In a blog post earlier this week , Microsoft VP Yusuf Mehdi said the company was "exploring placing ads in the chat experience," one of several things the company is doing "to share the ad revenue with partners whose content contributed to the chat response." The company is also looking into ways to let Bing Chat show sources for its work, sort of like the ways Google, Bing, and other search engines display a source link below snippets of information they think might answer the question you asked. Sharing ad revenue with partners is an attempt to address a looming supply-and-demand problem … [Read more...] about Ads are coming for the Bing AI chatbot, as they come for all Microsoft products

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is making plans to visit China as early as April and is seeking a meeting with China's Premier Li Qiang, two people with knowledge of planning for the trip told Reuters. The exact timing of the visit is subject to Li Qiang's availability, one of the sources said. Tesla and China's State Council Information Office did not immediately reply to requests for comment on Friday. China is Tesla's second-largest market after the United States and its Shanghai plant is the electric carmaker's largest production hub. A visit by Musk would mark his first visit to China since the COVID-19 pandemic and since Xi Jinping secured a third term as China's president. Before Li became premier in March, he served as Shanghai's party secretary where he oversaw the construction and opening of the Tesla factory. Musk last visited China in early 2020, when he set the internet abuzz by dancing on stage during an event at the Shanghai factory. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk plans China visit, seeks meeting with premier, claim sources

TV maker Hisense held an event in NYC this week to announce its new partnership with the National Basketball Association. Along with the NBA sponsorship news, the event gave the company a chance to announce that they are now the number two TV brand in North America based on unit share according to data supplied by the Circana retail tracking service. Hisense has made great strides in the North American TV market over the past few years, heightening its visibility with a lineup of affordable QLED sets. Last year’s U8H series , the first model with mini-LED backlighting to arrive from the company, impressed us with its high brightness and rich contrast, earning a spot on our list of the best 4K TVs and best 120 Hz TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S . Mini-LED in general has given QLED tech a shot in the arm, with top new Mini-LED backlit TVs like the Samsung QN95C starting to rival the best OLED TVs when it comes to performance aspects like shadow detail and black … [Read more...] about Hisense’s super-bright 85-inch QLED TV is ready to take on OLED TVs

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest Nord series smartphones in India next month. Now the smartphone maker has slashed the price of its last year launched OnePlus 10R smartphone. This is the second price cut witnessed by the smartphone. Last year OnePlus 10R received a price cut of Rs 4,000 and now again it has received a price drop of Rs 3,000. OnePlus 10R new price OnePlus launched the OnePlus 10R in three variants -- 8GB+128GB (80W), 12GB+256GB (80W) and 12GB+256GB (150W) priced at Rs 38,999, Rs 42,999 and Rs 43,999 respectively. After the first price cut, the 8GB+128GB (80W), 12GB+256GB (80W) and 12GB+256GB (150W) were available at Rs 34,999, Rs 38,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively. Now after the second price cut, customers can purchase the 8GB+128GB (80W), and 12GB+256GB (80W) variants at Rs 31,999 and Rs 35,999 respectively. On the other hand, the 12GB+256GB (150W) variant can be purchased at Rs 36,999. The smartphone can be purchased in Sierra Black and Forest … [Read more...] about This OnePlus smartphone with 150W charging support is now more affordable