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For two years, Diageo analyzed various Scotch whiskies using machine algorithms. Diageo, an alcohol beverage company, invested $230 million into a portfolio of whisky tourism projects. A portion of this lump sum was dedicated to the exploration of whisky maturation using technology called SmokeDNAi. Using SmokeDNAi, teams tested and analyzed the flavor profiles and mouthfeel of non-identical twin whiskies distilled …

More than ever, our financial identity is as essential as our physical one. Although, alarmingly, a new trend has surfaced, preying on the most vulnerable and unlikely targets: children. It may seem unlikely that identity thieves would focus on young kids, many of whom don’t even have an allowance. However, the truth is very alarming. Crooks are making considerable sums …

Ready for a clever trick that’ll keep you in the know without ever glancing at your Android screen? It lets you know who’s sending you a notification or text alert without ever needing to look at your screen. Android phone  (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) How to change general notification sounds First, let’s change your phone’s general notification sounds. Here’s how to …

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the establishment of a bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force in February. The task force’s members, including Florida Republican Kat Cammack, have already had a few organizational meetings and met with AI leaders to discuss, among other topics, November’s election. “This is a critical issue that is going to …

In the heart of Germany, a groundbreaking project has emerged, marrying the worlds of technology and architecture in a way never seen before. The Wave House, a new data center located in an urban area of Heidelberg, stands as a testament to innovation, being Europe’s largest 3D-printed building to date. The Wave House. (COBOD International) A stylish solution to a …

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Jim Jordan opens investigation into accusations IRS is using AI to spy on taxpayers ‘en masse’- Luke Bryan praises new Tennessee AI legislation protecting musicians: ‘What an amazing precedent to set’- Nvidia announces AI-powered health care ‘agents’ that outperform nurses — and cost $9 an hour Luke Bryan speaks during the signing of the ELVIS Act …

One of the most vulnerable moments in life is feeling like your bank account has been hacked. Then, realizing that it is actually compromised is definitely a heart-sinking moment. Unfortunately, hacking is a harsh reality of our digital age, so know you are not alone. While it can cause you to feel a wave of negative emotions, there are steps …

Soon after Italian watchdog Garante took on ChatGPT with a temporary shutdown locally last year, it tried to strengthen its team by hiring four artificial intelligence (AI) experts. But Italy’s data protection agency could not recruit the people it wanted, with a dozen candidates dropping out over issues including pay, highlighting a growing challenge facing regulators around the world. “The …

Last year, Google developers embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we use Google Maps. With the introduction of Immersive View, they’ve taken a significant leap forward in improving our navigation experience. This feature, along with others like “Glanceable” directions, has solidified Maps as a top contender among navigation apps on Android and iPhone. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE …

Have you ever stopped and thought, “Is my iPhone as secure as it could be?” Maybe your current passcode is a bit too easy to guess. The good news is that changing your iPhone’s passcode to something more robust is not only possible but pretty straightforward. Here are some easy steps to give your iPhone an extra layer of security. …