The world of e-commerce is undergoing significant change. During the pandemic, selling products online was often straightforward, provided the goods were available. However, with the current economic challenges, online retailers face increasing pressure. The German Retail Association has already reported a challenging holiday season, and it’s uncertain if the industry can continue its usual growth … Read more
Google’s virtual AI assistant has received an exciting update: a new screen recognition feature makes Gemini even more helpful. Announced in May at Google’s developer conference, this feature is now available. As reported by sources like Android Police, the latest version of the Files by Google app allows users to ask questions about a PDF … Read more
The potential for misuse of AI-generated media is slowly becoming apparent to the general public. Deepfake videos, electronically mimicked voices, and seemingly authentic photos generated by AI tools provide fertile ground for various types of crime. Anonymous internet distribution channels, such as social media platforms, facilitate this. Germany is currently ill-prepared for the rapid development … Read more
Top 10: The Ten Most Popular Developer Articles in 2024 As the year comes to an end, we take the opportunity to summarize the most-read articles of the year on Heise Developer. This year’s top 10 includes a diverse mix of programming languages like TypeScript, Rust, and Java, as well as tools, artificial intelligence, and … Read more
Google has introduced Veo 2, a new video AI tool to compete with OpenAI’s Sora. This comes shortly after OpenAI made Sora accessible to users. Google’s Deepmind team aims to offer an alternative with Veo 2, which can generate minute-long clips in 4K resolution. This AI is designed to better depict movements, whether of people, … Read more
In the southwest of England, the police are using special AI cameras to detect drunk driving. With upcoming holidays and the approaching New Year, the number of celebrations increases, and so does the number of driving incidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In the UK, a campaign for prevention and education is regularly … Read more
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have demonstrated that living insects can be remotely controlled. They equipped Madagascar hissing cockroaches with a “backpack” connected to the insects’ sensory organs via two electrodes. Using radio signals and a microcontroller, researchers could send electrical impulses to make the giant cockroaches move in different directions, slow down, … Read more
Google has introduced a new AI tool called Whisk, which allows users to generate images without lengthy prompts. Whisk can combine multiple images that you provide, either through prompts or by uploading images, to create a unique AI-generated image. The tool lets you specify three elements: the theme, the scene, and the style of the … Read more
The year 2024 started with promise for gadget enthusiasts. At the CES, the manufacturer Rabbit showcased the R1. This small orange device was meant to serve users as a personal assistant by learning to operate services like Spotify or Photoshop. Equipped with a camera, it was also supposed to recognize food items and suggest recipes … Read more
AI agents from Genfuse AI are designed to assist you at work. When we use generative AI at work, it often happens through a chat interface like ChatGPT. However, for repetitive tasks, this approach is not particularly efficient. In such cases, AI agents are more practical, as they can be given a task once and … Read more
The language of plants has been deciphered by AI. As described by the John Innes Centre and the University of Exeter, the AI model PlantRNA-FM, developed by their plant researchers, is considered “groundbreaking” and “revolutionary.” This model aims to decode the genetic language of plants. PlantRNA-FM: A Technological Breakthrough According to researchers, PlantRNA-FM is the … Read more
FAQ: AI Hardware for Notebooks and PCs AMD, Apple, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm promote special AI features in their chips. Apple and Microsoft also highlight AI features in their operating systems, like Apple Intelligence and Copilot+. This article aims to clarify the often confusing world of AI technology. What Do AI Accelerators Do? Why are … Read more
The German Federal Cartel Office has approved Siemens’ planned acquisition of Altair Engineering, a US-based company specializing in IT solutions for data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI), computer-aided engineering, and high-performance computing (HPC). Siemens announced the acquisition at the end of October. According to the Cartel Office, both companies offer various software solutions in the area … Read more
Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? A good book is always a great choice—especially if you’re unsure, even in electronic form. But what to choose? What one person finds thrilling, another may not. Personal taste plays a huge role, and it’s easy to miss the mark. So, how about something useful? Perhaps something on … Read more
Eric Schmidt, der ehemalige CEO von Google, warnt vor den Gefahren der Künstlichen Intelligenz (KI). In einem Interview mit der ABC-Nachrichtensendung “This Week” betonte Schmidt die Notwendigkeit, die Vorteile der KI zu nutzen, während gleichzeitig die menschliche Würde und Werte bewahrt werden müssen. Er ist besorgt, dass Computer bald in der Lage sein könnten, selbstständig … Read more