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Japan’s Sony reports surge in profit on strong sales of movies, games and music
Sony has reported that its profit surged 34% in the last quarter from a year earlier on strong sales of its video games, music and movies. A weak yen also boosted the value of Sony's overseas earnings. The Japanese electronics and…
OpenAI launches GPTo, improving ChatGPT’s text, visual and audio capabilities
OpenAI has introduced a new artificial intelligence model. It says it works faster than previous versions and can reason across text, audio and video in real time. GPTo, short for “omni,” will power the company’s popular ChatGPT chatbot and…
Book Review: ‘Challenger’ is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy
When the Challenger space shuttle exploded a little over a minute after its launch in 1986, it pierced the dreams of millions about who watched the tragedy unfold live on television. It also eventually exposed the weaknesses of a space…
Intel exec on bringing artificial intelligence into the workplace
Artificial intelligence is just about everywhere you look these days — including the workplace. That means training staff on the technology and using it responsibly is critical. It’s a tall order, especially as the commercialization of…
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees. The games Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima were recognized Thursday for their impacts on the video game industry and popular culture. This year's…
A scorching, rocky planet twice Earth’s size has a thick atmosphere, scientists say
A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that's twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system. Researchers reported Wednesday that the rocky planet 55 Cancri e is wrapped in a blanket of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide,…
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Even people who know that looking at their smartphone in bed isn’t good for them do it anyway. If you’d like to stop, consider this. A smartphone’s artificial light suppresses the melatonin that helps you fall asleep. Experts recommend…
Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
Boeing has called off its first astronaut launch because of a fluttering rocket valve. The two NASA test pilots had just strapped into Boeing's Starliner capsule when the countdown was halted Monday night, two hours before the planned…
Lawsuit alleges negligence in hiring of maintenance man accused of torturing resident
A lawsuit has been filed accusing a property owner and management company of negligent hiring practices after a maintenance worker for a Baltimore apartment building allegedly raped and tortured one of the residents. Plaintiff April Hurley…
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is here. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak this weekend, it might be tough to see. The Lyrids occur every year in April. This year’s peak activity could see 10 to 20 meteors per hour. Viewing…
Nokia sees double-digit fall in January-March sales as weak market for 5G technology prevails
Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia has reported a smaller-than-expected profit and a substantial double-digit fall in sales in the first quarter due to a market weakened by a lack of investment by clients in 5G technology. The…