AI & RoboticsNews

Former Google trio is building an interactive AI-powered learning app for kids

Big Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Three former Google employees want to get over that hurdle with their generative AI-powered interactive app, Sparkli. Sparkli was founded last year by Lax Poojary, Lucie Marchand, and Myn Kang.
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the best bang for your buck for an EV?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most popular EVs for its affordable price, long range capabilities, and modern tech. Is it the best bang for your buck when it comes to an EV? Hyundai IONIQ 5 voted best-of-the-best EV After going on sale in the US in late 2021, Hyundai’s electric crossover SUV quickly began winning over buyers with a bold new design, fast charging, long driving range, and…
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DefenseNews

Qatar-gifted Air Force One plane delivery expected this summer

The Air Force expects to have a Boeing 747 gifted from Qatar ready to serve as an interim Air Force One presidential transport plane by this summer. In a statement to Defense News, an Air Force spokesperson said the service “remains committed to expediting delivery of the…
DefenseNews

‘A soap opera’: How Ukraine’s frontline soldiers view peace talks

ZHYTOMYR, Ukraine — “These peace talks feel like cognitive dissonance to me,” “Primo” wrote in a message to Military Times while deployed in southern Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, home to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which has been under Russian occupation since the early weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The 42-year-old air reconnaissance squad commander…
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ComputersNews

Your monitor tech is ancient. Get an OLED now!

Guys, I’ve done it. I’ve drunk the kool aid and joined the pantheon of super gamers that will tell you without doubt, that if you aren’t gaming on an OLED monitor, you’re missing out. That’s what I wish I’d been able to tell myself earlier, at least. This upgrade…
ComputersNews

Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer

If you want to avoid cable-like prices for streaming TV, the best way is to aggressively cycle through different subscriptions. A new app called StreamWolf makes that process simpler. StreamWolf provides an overview of all your streaming subscriptions, shows you the total cost, and lets you cancel (or reactivate) individual services with just a button tap. It also offers some watchlist features so…
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