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In a groundbreaking event, artificial intelligence (AI) enabled a slain man, Christopher Pelkey, to address his killer during a sentencing hearing for a road rage incident that occurred four years ago in Chandler, Arizona. The AI technology was used to create a digital version of Pelkey, allowing him to convey his thoughts and emotions to the perpetrator. This innovative use of AI represents a significant milestone in the intersection of technology and justice, showcasing its...

A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that compromised the phones of thousands of users. The verdict, reached on Tuesday, also included $444 million in compensatory damages and is seen as a significant win for privacy advocates who have criticized NSO's practices. WhatsApp's lawsuit, initiated in 2019, highlighted a clickless exploit that targeted around 1,400 mobile phones of various high-profile individuals, allowing NSO...

Minecraft VR Support Removed Minecraft is no longer available on virtual and mixed reality platforms, as confirmed in the latest patch notes for the game's Bedrock edition. This change follows a prior announcement from developer Mojang, indicating the removal would occur in March, giving VR players a few extra weeks to enjoy the game. While the decision to remove support for these platforms may seem significant given Minecraft's large player base, Mojang appears to have...

Last week, a federal judge determined that Apple was in "willful violation" of an injunction against anticompetitive practices in its iOS App Store, part of the Epic Games lawsuit. In response, Apple stated it would comply with the injunction while appealing the decision, subsequently updating its App Review Guidelines to permit developers to use external links and calls to action for purchases. This change is already reflected in updates like the Kindle app, which now...

Recteq has introduced the X-Fire Pro, a pellet grill designed to appeal to gas grill users by combining wood pellet and gas cooking methods with a temperature range of 225 to 1,250 degrees Fahrenheit. Featuring a dual fire pot system and an adjustable damper for direct flame contact, it offers the ability to create varied heat zones similar to gas grills while maintaining the smoking capabilities essential to pellet grilling. The user-friendly design includes familiar...

In April, a US District Court determined that Google monopolized open-web digital ad markets, leading to a conflict with the US Justice Department (DOJ) over potential remedies. The DOJ demands that Google sell its Ad Exchange (AdX) and Google Ad Manager to enhance competition, while Google plans to appeal the ruling and has proposed changes to allow rival ad servers to bid on AdX. Google argues that the DOJ's divestiture request exceeds the court's ruling...