Technology News for Thursday 19th December 2024

1. Two Tencent-Appointed Epic Games Board Members Resign Amid DOJ Antitrust Inquiry

Epic Games, which also counts Disney among its investors, is the owner of popular online gaming platform Fortnite and the creator of Unreal Engine, the industry's top tech used to build video games. According to ...

2. The AI Search Race Heats Up With Perplexity's Latest Acquisition

Perplexity, the rapidly growing AI search company, has made a strategic move by acquiring Carbon, a Seattle-based startup specializing in retrieval-augmented generation technology. This acquisition, announced in December 2024, represents a pivotal ...

3. What the Tech: Desktop gadgets

Yeah, it's time to ditch those relics. A sleek, wireless Bluetooth mouse is a game-changer. Not only does it declutter their workspace, but it also gives them the freedom to move around without being tethered to their computer. Plus, with ergonomic designs ...

4. Miniature VR headsets unlock insights into spatial memory and brain disorders

In recent years, mice have entered a new arena – virtual reality – and now Cornell University researchers have built mini VR headsets to more fully immerse them. The team's MouseGoggles were created using low-cost, off-the-shelf components, ...

5. Social dynamics of luxury customization: The unique impact of name personalization

People are less likely to cooperate with others who signal status compared to those who are modest. ?. Furthermore, people also refrain from signalling status themselves if it is strategically beneficial to appear cooperative. ?. People who display ...

6. Providers Must Consider Security, Efficiency and Transparency When Using LLMs

However, a recent McKinsey study revealed that many healthcare providers are worried about generative AI risks. For example, there are concerns about exposing patients' data and creating possible HIPAA violations, and there are questions about the sources ...

7. Reducing Risk: Why Real Estate Brokerages are Especially Vulnerable to Fraudsters

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