Technology News for Friday 17th January 2025

13 new stories

Jan 17th 2025

1. Brain stimulation aids walking after spinal injury

Domain: nature.com | Companies: Target

The researchers identified glutamatergic neurons in the lateral hypothalamus as a therapeutic target from a brain atlas of neurons involved in recovery of walking. Stimulation of these neurons in mice and rats with SCI improved walking and led to a durable ...

2. Apple disables AI notifications for news in its beta iPhone software

Domain: cnbc.com | Companies: Apple

Apple has disabled Apple Intelligence summaries for news apps for users of its beta iPhone, iPad and Mac software. The move comes after the BBC highlighted that Apple's AI system had twisted its news notifications to display inaccurate facts.

3. Galaxy Unpacked 2025

Domain: news.samsung.com | Companies: Samsung

On January 22, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in San Jose. Join us as we unveil a new chapter in mobile AI — premium Galaxy innovations that bring seamless convenience into every moment of your life. The event will be streamed live on Samsung ...

4. Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight

Domain: bbc.com

According to SpaceX, the Starship experienced "a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn" after it launched from Boca Chica, Texas. Despite the failure, SpaceX managed to successfully catch the rocket booster at ...

5. [U]Tech announces availability of NotebookLM

Domain: thedaily.case.edu | Companies: Google

University Technology ([U]Tech) has announced that NotebookLM, a new artificial intelligence-powered note-taking tool from Google, is now available to all students, faculty and staff. NotebookLM combines traditional note-taking with advanced AI ...

6. Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts

Domain: bbc.com | Companies: Apple

Apple has suspended a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that drew criticism and complaints for making repeated mistakes in its summaries of news headlines. The tech giant had been facing mounting pressure to withdraw the service, ...

7. Watch the opening cinematic of SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, available in early access now

Domain: en.bandainamcoent.eu

Description: The brand-new Sci-Fi universe from Bandai Namco group. Platforms: PS5. -. Xbox Series X|S.

8. Nintendo's new Switch 2 console to be released in 2025

Domain: cnn.com | Companies: Nintendo

(AP) — Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly anticipated announcement gamers had been waiting for since rumors of its release first spread years ago. The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, ...

9. Live Updates: Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned

Domain: nytimes.com

The decision came a week after the justices heard a First Amendment challenge to a law aimed at the wildly popular short-form video platform used by 170 million Americans that the government fears could be influenced by China. Share full article.

10. Supreme Court says TikTok can be banned in the US, leaving its future in limbo

Domain: cnn.com

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago ... Rudy Giuliani speaks after leaving federal court in Washington, DC, on January 10,.

11. Parkinson's Symptoms Improved by Novel Neural Stimulation Method

Domain: technologynetworks.com

Researchers developed a wireless photothermal nanosystem using gold nanoshells to stimulate thermosensitive TRPV1 receptors and clear ?-synuclein aggregates in Parkinson's disease (PD) mice. This non-invasive method restored dopaminergic neuron ...

12. SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch

Domain: cbsnews.com

"The FAA is aware an anomaly occurred during the SpaceX Starship Flight 7 mission that launched from Boca Chica, Texas, on Jan. 16," the agency said in a follow-up statement, adding that it is "assessing the operation.".

13. The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Playing It Safe. That's the Smart Choice

Domain: wired.com | Companies: Nintendo

Why mess with what works? A black Nintendo Switch 2 a handheld video game console with a small screen detached from.