A new phone app has been shown to increase the frequency of lucid dreams, allowing users to become aware of their dreams and potentially gain insight into the nature of consciousness. Researchers at Northwestern University tested the app and found that it was effective in inducing lucid dreams in users. The app uses sound cues…
SpaceX is set to attempt a historic transfer of propellant from one orbiting Starship to another, paving the way for an uncrewed landing demonstration of a Starship on the moon. NASA is also counting on the Starship program to return humans to the moon under the Artemis program. Forecast for 6 months: SpaceX is expected…
Perplexity, a search engine, has launched a dedicated hub for U.S. general election information, leveraging data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works. This move is notable, as other companies like OpenAI and Google have been cautious about using AI for election-related information due to concerns about accuracy and misinformation. Perplexity’s election hub will likely…
Teenagers are increasingly becoming a significant threat to cybersecurity, with skilled hackers using tactics like phishing and social engineering to breach corporate networks and steal sensitive information. Experts warn that this trend may continue, and companies need to adapt to this new threat. Forecast for 6 months: We expect to see a significant increase in…
Decart, an Israeli AI company, has emerged from stealth with a $21 million funding and released the first playable “open-world” AI model, Oasis. This model can simulate games like Minecraft in real-time, generating frames, physics, and graphics. While the current demo has limitations, Decart believes future versions could generate up to 4K gameplay and potentially…
ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has evolved from a tool for writing essays and code to a behemoth used by over 92% of Fortune 500 companies. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has seen significant growth and has partnered with Apple for…
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, a new search engine that uses AI to provide timely answers to questions, drawing from a range of online sources. The platform is designed to give users a more personalized and accurate search experience, with a focus on providing relevant information and photos from the web. The launch of ChatGPT…
Apple has confirmed the general availability of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which include the first batch of Apple Intelligence features. These features, such as integrated writing tools, image cleanup, and article summaries, are available on select Apple devices and will be expanded in future updates. In the next 6 months, we…
Apple has kicked off “Mac week” by unveiling a refreshed iMac, featuring the new M4 chip, which promises to be 2x more powerful than its predecessor. The new desktop also arrives alongside the general availability of Apple Intelligence, part of the macOS Sequoia 15.2 update. The iMac is now available for preorder, starting at $1,299,…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at an improved, “agentic” version of the company’s Alexa assistant, which could take actions on a user’s behalf. The new Alexa, code-named “Remarkable Alexa,” is expected to be released in 2025 and will reportedly cost $5 to $10 per month. The assistant will be powered by Anthropic’s generative AI…
