Technology News for Tuesday 5th November 2024

1. Apple releases iOS 18.2 dev beta 2 with more Intelligence: Check what's new

Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, bringing new Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhones. These updates include options for ChatGPT within the Settings app and enhanced integration of the Image Playground tool in ...

2. Apple and Google agree to change sat-nav directions after two killed in head-on crash

An inquest heard Amal Mohamed Ahmed, 35, died after she drove the wrong way down a slip road on the A5 near Milton Keynes, and hit the other car head-on at speed. The crash on the southbound A5 at Little Brickhill also killed Tracy Haybittle, 58, who was ...

3. Advancements in Nanowire-Based Devices for Neuromorphic Computing: A Review

Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the highly interconnected and energy-efficient way the human brain processes information, has emerged as a promising technology for post-Moore's law era. This emerging technology can emulate the structures and ...

4. Why forgetting things is actually good for you

Analysis: Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? By Sven Vanneste and Elva Arulchelvan, Trinity College Dublin. Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you ...

5. Toyota 'Suprabird' Pays Tribute to Richard Petty at the 2024 SEMA Show

The Suprabird was thought up by former Top Gear USA host Rutledge Wood; it's a Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium wearing a body kit inspired by the Plymouth Superbird. The paint scheme is a tribute to NASCAR racer Richard Petty, in honor of a partnership ...

6. How ChatGPT search paves the way for AI agents

OpenAI's Olivier Godement, head of product for its platform, and Romain Huet, head of developer experience, are on a whistle-stop tour around the world. Last week, I sat down with the pair in London before DevDay, the company's annual developer conference.

7. New Updates Coming with Apex Legends™: From The Rift

Relive the rush of that first drop in Launch Royale then get reacquainted with Lifeline, revived with new abilities to take the frontlines, glide to reposition, and more. Tear through the Outlands with Rift Relics, offering cosmic abilities and weapons ...