technology

[ad_1] The world’s governments have taken note of generative AI’s potential for massive disruption and are acting accordingly. European Commission (EC) industry chief Thierry Breton said Wednesday that it would work with Alphabet on a voluntary pact to establish artificial intelligence ground rules, according to Reuters. Breton met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Brussels …

Google and the European Commission will collaborate on AI ground rules | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] New York generated roughly 20% of its electricity from solar power for a brief period last week, a record for the state. According to the New York Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s electrical grid, a combination of residential and commercial installations generated 3,330 megawatts of electricity between noon and 1 p.m. on May 18. …

New York Breaks Record for Electricity Generated by Solar Power Read More »

[ad_1] It’s almost time for Sony’s PlayStation Showcase, in which the company will provide a look at a bunch of games that are coming to PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. It’s likely to be a meatier affair than the State of Play streams Sony occasionally runs. The showcase will last for just over an hour …

Watch the PlayStation Showcase here at 4PM ET | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] The tech industry is reeling from the combination of a rough economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and some obvious business missteps. And while that led to job cuts in 2022, the headcount reductions have unfortunately ramped up in 2023. It can be tough to keep track of these moves, so we’ve compiled all the major …

All the big tech layoffs of 2023 | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] Adobe has bulit generative AI abilities into its flagship image-editing software, releasing a Photoshop beta version Tuesday that dramatically expands what artists and photo editors can do. The move promises to release a new torrent of creativity even as it gives us all a new reason to pause and wonder if that sensational, scary …

Here’s What I Learned Testing Photoshop’s New Generative AI Tool Read More »

[ad_1] Meta has another round of layoffs amid the company’s “year of efficiency.” The latest job cuts are the third round of a series of cuts first announced . The company said it expected to shed a total of 10,000 jobs over the course of three rounds. It’s unclear exactly how many workers are impacted …

Meta is laying off employees for the third time in less than three months | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] Google‘s latest update for Chrome makes it simpler to change your default desktop design from the standard white and gray color scheme. A new side panel enables you to access customization features and preview your browser design in real time, the company said Tuesday.  You can now switch colors, background themes or other settings …

Google Chrome Now Makes It Easier to Personalize Your Desktop. Here’s How Read More »

[ad_1] Your iPhone might soon display more than a handful of tiny widgets when it’s locked. Bloomberg sources claim Apple’s iOS 17 update will introduce a lock screen that effectively turns an iPhone into a smart display when sitting on its side. You’ll reportedly see calendar items, notifications and other details in a high-contrast layout …

iOS 17 will reportedly turn your locked iPhone into a smart display | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] TikTok is striking back against Montana’s recently passed ban on the popular video app. On Monday, TikTok filed to legally challenge the ban in US district court. “We are challenging Montana’s unconstitutional TikTok ban to protect our business and the hundreds of thousands of TikTok users in Montana,” a representative for TikTok said in a …

TikTok Is Suing Montana Over App Ban: What It Means For You Read More »

[ad_1] If you’re looking for productivity tools, it’s difficult to match the Microsoft Office suite of apps. Office is the industry standard when it comes to word processing, spreadsheets, mail and more — and it’s used by businesses, schools and individuals around the world, making it an essential part of most people’s lives at one …

Microsoft Office 2021 License Drops to $30 for a Limited Time Read More »