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Apple U.S. lawsuit: the saga continues
On Wednesday, 10 April, the case accusing Apple of monopolising the smartphone market was reassigned to District Judge Julien Neals in New Jersey after another judge said “he could not hear it due to a potential conflict of interest.”
By Susan Fourtané3 months ago in Futurism
Comparison Between Dark and 3 Body Problem: Who Wins?
Guys, believe me, today's topic will prove to be an enjoyable ride for all of you because today I have decided to do a comparison between Dark and 3 Body Problem because the genres of both series are the same.
By Ayush Verma3 months ago in Futurism
Apple U.S. lawsuit: Apple and Apple users under attack
The United States of America has filed an antitrust lawsuit against one of its most prodigious children: Apple. The U.S. is accusing the tech company of monopolising the smartphone market and thus crushing competition. I just can’t get my head around this utterly ridiculous statement. But then again, that’s the Biden administration for you all, right?
By Susan Fourtané3 months ago in Futurism
Navigating the AI Content Revolution: A Balanced Perspective
There is a good amount of talk surrounding AI-generated content. The conversation intrigues me, though I am against the use of AI to write stories, poems, and other literature. I have been playing the devil's advocate on this topic to fire up conversation and get people to look at different angles.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 months ago in Futurism
The Benevolent AI Paradox: Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence's portrayal in popular movies and theoretical fiction often oscillates between two extreme narratives: one that puts AI as humanity's savior, leading to a golden age of prosperity and creativity, and a second narrative that makes it the source of dystopian situations where machines rise against man. The latter version is particularly characterized by fear and suspicion that are brought by the concerns of surpassing human intellect and autonomy for artificial intelligence. Nevertheless, amidst these divergent viewpoints lies an internal contradiction: if we treat AI nicely, can't it kill us?
By Kageno Hoshino3 months ago in Futurism
NeuraLink: An issue of agency
When Elon Musk announced that his new company Neuralink, was going to be working on a implantable device that would aim to provide an Neuro-interface that could possibly help those with severe Neurological damage or conditions like Paraplegia regain movement in their arms and legs, there was a lot of positive response from the wider community, but for disabled people ourselves, the response was far more complicated.
By Quaker-nomics4 months ago in Futurism
Voices of Change: Inspiring Acts of Kindness in Turbulent Times
In an era marked by unprecedented challenges and societal upheaval, the human spirit's resilience and capacity for compassion shine as beacons of hope. The acts of kindness that have emerged from these turbulent times serve as powerful reminders of our shared humanity and the profound impact we can have on each other's lives. This blog post delves into several inspiring examples of generosity and empathy, illustrating how even the smallest gestures can create waves of positive change.
By YathirajaSampathKumar K R4 months ago in Futurism
From Revenue-Driven to Customer-Centric real quick- The future of branding lies in these trends- Current Branding Trends 2023
Digitalisation and personification of companies to create their identity has been a long-adopted practice. The art of creating a unique entity for a company that signifies its values, culture, and USP is called branding. Branding and managing its communications has been a long form of marketing a company and creating an impression in the minds of the consumers. While physical branding is still prevalent, the evolution of technology and personal preferences has transformed the central crux of branding activities undertaken by entities. The shift of the world towards social media and digital marketing has made branding more customer-centric and value-driven, giving brands a personalized and humanized touch that caters to their recall and brand value.
By Hridya Sharma4 months ago in Futurism
Wearable tech: Samsung is too late to the smart ring party
I am laughing at how late Samsung decided to enter the smart ring party, almost 10 years late. It’s been so long since the introduction of the world’s first smart ring, the first generation of the Ōura Ring, almost a decade ago, that I find it funny that a leading company such as Samsung is entering the smart ring party so late.
By Susan Fourtané4 months ago in Futurism