Google, the search engine giant, is taking cues from Bing by incorporating a controversial new feature. In response to Microsoft’s recent inclusion of DALL-E 3, an AI image generator, in its rival search engine, Google is launching a similar function of its own. This move aims to expand access to AI-generated images for users. Here…
Ubuntu 23.10 Released with New Features and Improvements
Canonical has released Ubuntu 23.10, codenamed Mantic Minotaur, to the public. The new release of the Linux distribution introduces a large number of changes, including: Other notable changes in Ubuntu 23.10 include: Upgrading to Ubuntu 23.10 Existing Ubuntu desktop users may receive prompts when the upgrade is available. These prompts should be displayed a few…
Asus Chromebox 5 Mini PC: A Sleek and Functional Desktop Solution
The Asus Chromebox 5 represents the company’s fifth iteration of its desktop ChromeOS solution. It’s a significant step forward, bridging the gap between contemporary computing technology and the components you might have encountered in desktops or laptops from several years ago. Performance and Model Options In contrast to its predecessor, the Asus Chromebox 4, which offered 10th generation…
Lenovo Legion 5 Slim 14: A Solid Budget Gaming Laptop
Design and Aesthetics The Lenovo Legion 5 Slim 14 stands out with its sleek, stainless steel-looking finish. The logo is machine-carved into the lid, creating a distinctive aesthetic that sets it apart from the traditional black-colored crowd. It’s a simple yet eye-catching design. Portability and Display While it’s slimmer than some other gaming[u1] laptops, it’s not quite…
Ferrari joins crypto craze, accepts bitcoin and ether for its luxury cars
Ferrari, the Italian maker of luxury sports cars, has announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments for its vehicles in the U.S. and soon in Europe, following requests from its wealthy customers. The company said that it has partnered with BitPay, one of the largest cryptocurrency payment processors, to enable transactions in bitcoin, ether and…
Bowman Consulting acquires South Carolina engineering firm
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm, has announced the acquisition of Dennis Corporation, a civil engineering, surveying and construction management firm based in Columbia, SC. Dennis Corporation provides a range of services for public and private sector clients, including transportation, aviation, water resources and public facilities. The acquisition will add 40 technical…
Sigma Additive Solutions to acquire NextTrip and sell its quality assurance assets to Divergent
FLORIDA: Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASI), a 3D printing software company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire NextTrip Holdings, Inc., a travel technology company, in exchange for shares of Sigma common stock. Sigma will also sell its quality assurance technology suite of assets to Divergent Technologies, Inc., a company that develops adaptive production systems…
Ennis Inc. acquires Eagle Graphics and Diamond Graphics
TEXAS: Ennis Inc. (NYSE: EBF) announced its acquisition of Eagle Graphics Inc. from Annville, PA and Diamond Graphics Inc. from Bensalem, PA. Since 1976, Eagle Graphics has specialized in fulfilling the commercial printing needs of its customers. Some of Eagle Graphics capabilities include 8-color UV web printing, digital printing, security printing, jumbo rolls, traditional forms…
HARMAN launches AI-powered healthcare language model
HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has launched HealthGPT, a private language model (LLM) that uses generative AI to provide healthcare solutions. HealthGPT can help healthcare professionals, researchers, and institutions with advanced patient care, medical research, and decision-making. HealthGPT is based on a variety of healthcare data sets and has been tested for accuracy and…
Amazon opens two new delivery stations in Connecticut
Amazon has announced the opening of two new delivery stations in Glastonbury and South Windsor, Connecticut, ahead of the holiday season. The facilities will create more than 250 jobs and expand Amazon’s logistics network in the state. The Glastonbury site, which launched on August 30, 2023, is 105,000 square feet and located on National Drive….
SES appoints Adel Al-Saleh as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer
LUXEMBOURG: SES, a leading provider of global content connectivity solutions, has appointed Adel Al-Saleh as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2024. Since January 2018, Al-Saleh has been CEO at T-Systems International GmbH, the integrated IT services provider and subsidiary of telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), and he has served as a member…
iPhone battery life: From degradation to overheating to RCC – What’s next for Apple?
If you are looking for a new iPhone or any smartphone, you probably care about the battery life and health of your device. After all, no one wants to be stuck with a dead phone or a degraded battery. That’s why it’s interesting to see what Apple is doing to improve the battery performance of…