US antitrust enforcer says ‘urgent’ investigation is needed into Big Tech’s control over AI

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The top US antitrust enforcer will look at the artificial intelligence sector “with urgency” after concerns that power over the transformative technology is being concentrated among a few deep-pocketed players. Jonathan Kanter said in an … Read more

Gurman: iOS 18 gets ‘updates’ for the Control Center

The upcoming iOS 18 update for the iPhone will include unspecified “updates” to the Control Center, according to Apple Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Control Center was rumored to have been updated on both iOS 15 and iOS 17, but neither update ultimately introduced significant changes to the feature, which provides … Read more

Inside easyJet’s control centre, which operates 1,950 flights a day

By Sophie Foster, deputy travel editor for Mailonline 10:17 May 24, 2024, updated 10:35 May 24, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Budget airline easyJet, which operates 1,950 flights daily during the high season, opened its brand new Integrated Control Center (ICC) this week – and we got a sneak peek behind the doors. … Read more

MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with light

For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite years of research, this type of prosthesis is not widely used because it leads to rapid muscle fatigue and poor control. MIT researchers have developed a new approach that they hope … Read more