Technology

Lockheed Martin Reveals X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft

NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound. “This is a major accomplishment made possible only through ...

Troy Oakes

Lockheed Martin's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility at dawn in Palmdale, California.

Is It OK to Let My Kids Watch the Same Show Over and Over Again?

Do you find your children asking to watch the same TV shows and movies, or play the same video games over and over (and over again)? Perhaps you also think it would be better if they had a more varied screen-time diet. “Are you sure you want Frozen again? You’ve already seen it 20 times!” ...

Troy Oakes

Children watching a video in bed.

2023 Was the Year of Generative AI. What Can We Expect in 2024?

In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) truly entered our daily lives. The latest data shows four in five teenagers in the United Kingdom are using generative AI tools. About two-thirds of Australian employees report using generative AI for work. At first, many people used these tools because they were curious about generative AI or wanted to ...

Troy Oakes

Artificial intelligence.

7 Ways to Reuse Your Old Cell Phones

Many people replace their cell phones every 2 to 3 years. The old cell phones are put away somewhere, and when it’s time to declutter, they’re just thrown away as scrap, but there are many ways to reuse your old cell phones. The growing number of apps makes it easier to repurpose them without keeping ...

David Jirard

A pile of old cell phones.

Safeguarding Your Digital Life: How to Prevent Hacker Intrusions

Cyber threats loom more significant than ever in an era where our personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology. Millennials, in particular, are a target for cybercriminal hackers due to their high engagement with technology. Understanding how to protect yourself from hacker attacks is not just advisable; it’s essential. Let’s dive into ...

Max Lu

Cybersecurity.

An AI-driven Influence Operation Is Spreading Pro-China Propaganda Across YouTube

A recent investigation from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has revealed an extensive network of YouTube channels promoting pro-Chinese and anti-U.S. public opinion in the English-speaking world using generative AI to rapidly produce and publish content, while deftly exploiting YouTube’s algorithmic recommendation system. How big is the network? Operation “Shadow Play” involves a network ...

Troy Oakes

YouTube app on a smartphone.

LinkedIn Marketing for Real Estate: Embracing Quality Over Quantity

The real estate sector, characterized by its dynamic nature and competitive landscape, has always been reliant on effective marketing strategies. LinkedIn marketing for real estate is one of the most highly searched keywords; however, there is a new trend that businesses need to be aware of when it comes to past practices and the standards ...

Hermann Rohr

The LinkedIn app on a smartphone.

How Artists Are Sabotaging AI to Take Revenge on Image Generators

Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to a text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create something suitable. You enter the prompt: “red balloon against a blue sky,” but the generator returns an image of an egg instead. You try again, but this time, the generator ...

Troy Oakes

Data poisoning.

An Expert Explains ‘Mind Uploading’

Imagine that brain scanning technology improves greatly in the coming decades, to the point that we can observe how each neuron talks to other neurons. Then, imagine we can record all this information to create a simulation of someone’s mind on a computer. This is the concept behind mind uploading — the idea that we ...

Troy Oakes

View of a young woman with an abstract digital brain superimposed.