DuckDuckGo leans further into GenAI as its AI chat interface exits beta

DuckDuckGo leans further into GenAI as its AI chat interface exits beta

Private search engine DuckDuckGo is leaning further into the generative AI opportunity. The non-tracking search engine has been dabbling with expanding the role of AI assistance in its product for the past year, including launching a chatbot-style interface last fall — available at Duck.ai. In a blog post Thursday, the company said the service is … Read more

How to Offset IT Equipment Costs with Reselling of Units

How to Offset IT Equipment Costs with Reselling of Units

In the current context of rapid technological development, companies are pressured to equip their employees with up-to-date IT equipment. The cost of frequently upgrading IT equipment is very high and burdensome for small and medium-scale enterprises. Reselling used IT equipment, such as laptops and PCs, is a practical solution to offset these costs while contributing … Read more

On a quest to revive the woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has created a woolly mouse

On a quest to revive the woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has created a woolly mouse

Colossal Biosciences, known for its outlandish goal to resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2028, is claiming steady progress. It’s evidence: Genetically engineering mice to have mammoth-like fur. To engineer the woolly mouse, the company’s scientists found mouse versions of mammoth genes and then used CRISPR to edit mice embryos, Dr. Beth Shapiro, chief science officer … Read more

US said to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia 

US said to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia 

The United States has suspended its offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to reports, amid efforts by the Trump administration to grant Moscow concessions to end the war in Ukraine. The reported order to halt U.S.-launched hacking operations against Russia was authorized by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to The Record. The new guidance … Read more

Aviron’s $2,499 gamified treadmill will keep you on your toes

Aviron’s ,499 gamified treadmill will keep you on your toes

Aviron’s home fitness equipment operates on a simple principle: People hate working out. But many of those same people love playing video games. Perhaps the only thing standing between them and a more active lifestyle is some health competition and well-timed distraction. It’s the same gamification concept that made Nintendo’s Wii and VR games like … Read more