Generative AI is coming to Google Maps, Google Earth, Waze

Google revealed today how it plans to use generative AI to enhance its mapping activities. It’s the latest application of Gemini, the company’s in-house rival to GPT-4, which the company wants to use to improve the experience when searching for something.…

Scientists discover a curious effect of stress on men’s sperm

A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that stress may boost sperm respiration (energy production) and motility (movement) in both mice and men, with effects emerging several months after a stressful event. This finding points to a possible link…

Why are scientists suddenly interested in UFOs?

In 2015, U.S. Navy pilots were flying training missions off the U.S. East Coast when they spied something highly unusual. An oval-shaped object appeared to skim across the top of the water. It moved at incredibly high speed and seemed…

Microsoft reports big profits amid massive AI investments

Microsoft reported quarterly earnings that impressed investors and showed how resilient the company is even as it spends heavily on AI. Some investors have been uneasy about the company’s aggressive spending on AI, while others have demanded it. During this…

Why do people enjoy horror movies? New study sheds light

For many, horror movies are more than just scary—they’re an exciting escape that combines fear and thrill. But what drives people to watch films filled with fright? A recent study found that a person’s enjoyment of horror is linked to…

Google CEO says over 25% of new Google code is generated by AI

On Tuesday, Google’s CEO revealed that AI systems now generate more than a quarter of new code for its products, with human programmers overseeing the computer-generated contributions. The statement, made during Google’s Q3 2024 earnings call, shows how AI tools…

Hyundai teases a three-row Ioniq 9 electric SUV

In November, Hyundai will formally unveil its next electric vehicle. It’s the new Ioniq 9, a three-row SUV that uses Hyundai Motor Group’s highly competent E-GMP platform seen in the Ioniq 5 and 6. Ahead of that reveal, the automaker…

AI, cloud boost Alphabet profits by 34 percent

Alphabet’s profit jumped 34 percent in the third quarter as the parent company of search giant Google reported strong growth in its cloud business amid robust demand for computing and data services used to train and run generative artificial intelligence…