PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD): A cheap Internet stock to invest in now

We recently compiled a list of 7 cheap internet stocks to invest in now. In this article, we’ll take a look at where PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) compares to other low-cost Internet stocks. What’s happening to the Chinese stock market Recently, the Chinese stock market has seen a strong rally, led by some aggressive government … Read more

Health matters: Studies show that Internet research does not create an expert

Conway McLean, DPM, newspaper columnist These are strange times, a simple statement that most people would agree with. Our coasts creep inland, potentially displacing millions of people, as climate change alters the planet’s surface. Human interaction is a diminishing good. Americans are on their phones 24 hours a day, connected in record numbers to the … Read more

Making the Internet safe

However, with the rapid advancement and adoption of new platforms, new, well-publicized risks to children and society have also emerged. It is important that online platforms prioritize user safety as a key feature of their development, but to date it is clear that there is significant progress to be made. Our research illustrates the scale … Read more

No one is talking about an AI-powered smartphone revolution – Asia Times

As is tradition this time of year, Apple announced a new line of iPhones last week. The promised centerpiece that would make us want to buy these new devices was artificial intelligence – or Apple Intelligence, as they called it. Yet the reaction of the collective world of consumer technology has been limited. The lack … Read more

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review: Specs, Performance, Cost

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review The new Viture glasses offer a broader and better experience for mixed reality entertainment and productivity, at just 15% of the cost of an Apple Vision Pro. After my first review of the One and Lite versions of the XR glasses, the release of the Pro model in early September … Read more

I just tried Apple Intelligence Photo Search in iOS 18 and I’m surprised by the results

Apple Intelligence will introduce many new image-related features, whether it’s generative image editing or creating a movie from photos stored on your iPhone using just a text message. But the most useful change coming via Apple Intelligence may be one that helps you find images you already own. And it has implications that could extend … Read more

Protect AI with confidential computing

Confidential IT is an innovative technology designed to improve the security and privacy of data during processing. By leveraging certified, hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEEs), confidential computing helps ensure that sensitive data remains secure, even when in use. For artificial intelligence (AI), sensitive computing is emerging as a key solution to address growing security and … Read more

History of quantum computing: 12 key moments that shaped the future of computers

Computers that exploit the strange rules of quantum mechanics could soon solve problems that existing technology cannot solve. Today’s machines are still far from achieving this goal, but the field of quantum computing has made tremendous progress since its inception. Quantum computing has gone from an academic curiosity to a multibillion-dollar industry in less than … Read more

Limiting cell phone use in schools can benefit students

ACCREDITED research has documented the numerous disadvantages of unrestricted cell phone use by students in schools for students. We know that excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, depression, and a host of other mental health problems. In addition to these concerns, cell phone use can distract students and hinder their concentration and academic progress. The good … Read more