The HDMI Forum has just rolled out HDMI 2. 2, the latest update to the HDMI specification. This new version brings some serious upgrades, like support for video resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and a maximum bandwidth of 96Gbps. That's a big jump from the previous version, which maxed out at 48Gbps. Th
California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th
A recent court case has put the spotlight on how tech giants use books to train their AI models. A group of authors, including Sarah Silverman, sued Meta, claiming the company used their books without permission. But a federal judge ruled in Meta's favor, saying the company's use of the books was "f
A lawsuit has been filed against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by a former student and an instructor. They claim the university did not take action against antisemitism on campus after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The instructor, Lior Alon, and the former student,
In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to fac
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a tough season with injuries and struggles on the field. Their bullpen and rotation have taken hits, and the team might need to make some moves before the trade deadline. However, one area they seem confident about is left field, where Michael Conforto is playing.
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series is set to make some notable improvements to its displays. For a long time, Pixel phones have had displays that were not as good as other phones. One big issue was the PWM refresh rate, which is how smoothly the screen updates. This can be a problem for some people,
A recent court case has sparked a big conversation about AI and copyright. A judge said that using books to teach AI is okay under US law. This decision came from a lawsuit against an AI company called Anthropic. Three writers, including a famous mystery writer, said the company used their books wit
Some plants have a superpower: they can survive extreme drought. These are called resurrection plants. They can dry out completely and come back to life when water returns. Scientists have been studying these plants for a long time. They want to understand how these plants do this. This knowledge co
Tesla's robotaxis are now cruising around Austin, but they're not exactly setting a great example. Clips online show these autonomous vehicles doing some pretty questionable things. They've been caught driving on the wrong side of the road, making sudden stops for no apparent reason, and even leavin
