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Credit: Forest Fire Management Victoria In the four years since the Black Summer bushfires, Australia has become more focused on how best to prepare for, fight and recover from these traumatic events. But one issue has largely flown under the radar: how the emissions produced by bushfires are measured and reported. Fires comprised 4.8% of total global…

In a year when several countries, including India and the US will have elections, addressing artificial intelligence-generated misinformation that could deceive voters is an urgent global threat that requires various stakeholders such as the governments and the technology industry to come together, said Dana Rao, executive vice president and chief trust officer at software major Adobe. Rao, however, cautioned that regulations should not stifle innovation."Government and industry have to work together in order to have a…

Meta is partnering with LG Electronics to “expedite” the social media company’s plans for extended reality (XR) and to promote other artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions. LG announced its top management met with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, where they discussed the next generation of XR “device developments.” The electronics company, headquartered in South Korea, said the partnership aims to “combine the strengths of both companies across products, content, services and…

Meta Platforms decided against a partnership with Alphabet to use Google's Android XR platform for its virtual and mixed-reality Quest headsets, The Information reported on Friday.Google had suggested that Meta partnered with its new software platform that is being developed for virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed-reality headsets, the report said, citing a source involved in the talks.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM KozhikodeIIMK Advanced Data Science For…

Climate scientists suggest the introduction of a Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale due to a trend towards more intense hurricanes in a warming climate. Their research highlights the need for better risk communication regarding the increased potential for devastating hurricanes, with findings pointing to a significant rise in the likelihood of such extreme storms in the future. Credit: SciTechDaily.comFor over half a century, the National Hurricane Center has employed the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to convey the…

Meta and LG to “expedite” the former company’s extended reality (XR) business. What does that mean exactly? We don’t know, but Meta’s current VR/XR business is fairly robust, with the LG says the ultimate goal of the partnership is “to combine the strengths of both companies across products, content, services and platforms to drive innovation in customer experiences within the burgeoning virtual space.”Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to LG’s headquarters in Seoul to announce the collaboration. During this visit, LG CEO…

UNI-ONE features a seat that can be raised and lowered, making mobility more fun when interacting with people at the same eye level.Honda will hold the global debut of a first-of-its-kind extended reality (XR) experience at SXSW 2024, merging the joy of mobility with virtual reality (VR) adventures. The all-new Honda XR Mobility Experience integrates digital environments with the real-world experience of riding the Honda UNI-ONE, a hands-free, personal mobility device.…

Wanna see something scary?A post on X has been wandering the internetscapes recently, showcasing the power of AI on social media. Specifically how the older generations while scrolling on Facebook are met with AI-generated images, but don’t seem to notice that it’s actually AI. Actually, they don’t seem to notice even if it’s blatantly marked as such.More Info: XThe rise of AI tech has definitely brought up some challenges for regular internet users due to its power of being so darned believableImage credits: Pavel…

Sun and Saturn are set for a deep conjunction on February 29, 2024. It is believed that whenever the Sun and Saturn are so close to each other, they bring about profound shifts and transformations in various…

Recent reports indicate a wave of returns for Apple's Vision Pro headsets with users citing discomfort, headaches and eye strain as primary concerns. This uptick in returns aligns with the closing of Apple's 14-day return window, suggesting initial excitement for the $3,500 device may be waning.The clunky design of the headset has been a critical factor for users. The front-heavy weight distribution has been linked to physical discomfort, with some users experiencing headaches and motion sickness.  While dry eyes and…