Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup

On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the “vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today,” without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age so they can use the platform without restrictions. Discord states in the post that “age prediction” using information Discord already … Read more

FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam

More than a week after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the FBI has released footage from a Nest camera by Guthrie’s front door. FBI director Kash Patel says on X that law enforcement has been working with “private sector partners” and that the video was “recovered from residual data located in backend systems.” Google spokesperson Patrick Seybold … Read more

Sharge’s new power bank can charge two laptops while putting on a light show

The power bank’s aluminum shell features two cutaway sections revealing its electronics, batteries, and a screen. | Image: Sharge Sharge has made a name for itself amongst the tech-obsessed with chargers and power banks featuring eye-catching designs and extra functionality. Power bank feature creep is more often than not a bad thing, but Sharge is … Read more

How Amazon uses Amazon Nova models to automate operational readiness testing for new fulfillment centers

Amazon is a global ecommerce and technology company that operates a vast network of fulfillment centers to store, process, and ship products to customers worldwide. The Amazon Global Engineering Services (GES) team is responsible for facilitating operational readiness across the company’s rapidly expanding network of fulfillment centers. When launching new fulfillment centers, Amazon must verify … Read more

Iberdrola enhances IT operations using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore

Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest utility companies, has embraced cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize its IT operations in ServiceNow. By using different agentic architectures, Iberdrola has transformed the way thousands of change requests and incident tickets are managed, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity across departments. Through its partnership with AWS, Iberdrola implemented those agents … Read more

Building real-time voice assistants with Amazon Nova Sonic compared to cascading architectures

Voice AI agents are reshaping how we interact with technology. From customer service and healthcare assistance to home automation and personal productivity, these intelligent virtual assistants are rapidly gaining popularity across industries. Their natural language capabilities, constant availability, and increasing sophistication make them valuable tools for businesses seeking efficiency and individuals desiring seamless digital experiences. … Read more

Facebook can animate your profile pic with AI

Facebook is rolling out new AI features that let you animate your profile picture and restyle Stories and Memories. You’ll also be able to add animated backgrounds to text posts to make them pop in the feed. With the animated profile pictures, you’ll be able to give a still photo motion with some preset types … Read more