Wall Street Journal

Even if You’re Not Driving, You’re Probably Using Oil

Oil does a lot more than fill gas tanks. Petroleum is used to make thousands of products, from golf balls to children’s toys and shampoo. The amount varies widely—goods with lots of plastic might have ...
CNBC

Google brings more AI to navigation with 'Ask Maps' feature that lets users ask complex questions

Google is launching a new chatbot feature called "Ask Maps" inside its popular maps app. The company is tapping its Gemini AI technology to answer complex navigation questions. Google is adding more ...
ZDNet

Google Maps vs. Waze: I compared the two best navigation apps, and this one's better

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Bleeping Computer

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI assistant and access private data. Researchers found nearly 3,000 such ...
Science Daily

AI uncovers the hidden genetic control centers driving Alzheimer’s

Scientists have created the most detailed maps yet of how genes control one another inside the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Using a powerful new AI-based system called SIGNET, the team ...
NBC DFW

‘You can't keep kids offline': Expert shares tools for safer internet use

Safer Internet Day is observed every February, and throughout the month, experts share resources to help children and families navigate an ever-evolving digital world more safely and responsibly. The ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Waymo Says Genie 3 Simulations Can Help Boost Robotaxi Rollout

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo said it is using DeepMind’s Genie 3 AI model to create realistic, digital worlds for its autonomous driving technology to train on edge-case scenarios. The self-driving tech ...
Just Auto

TomTom maps to support Cariad automated driving systems

The Orbis Maps are generated through TomTom’s AI-native, real-time mapmaking platform. Credit: Ina Meer Summer / Shutterstock.com Cariad, the Volkswagen Group’s automotive software subsidiary, plans ...
Gizmodo

Qualcomm Shows Off AI-Powered Maps, a New Feature to Level Up Self-Driving Cars

HERE maps give Qualcomm’s self-driving car demos an AI edge with predictions on road condition beyond the car’s line of sight. Reading time 2 minutes A car with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Pilot, the ...
USA Today

Business Owners Can Now Calculate Estimated Tax Savings in Seconds Using Gelt’s AI-Powered Calculator

For profitable business owners, the biggest tax risks are mis-timing and misfit. Strategies like S Corps and PTET aren’t hard to find; what’s hard is knowing, early enough, whether they actually apply ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Aren’t We Using Tech That Could Reduce Drunken Driving?

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Belle Lin: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Tuesday, December 23rd. I'm Belle ...