Advent of new AI era can"t be taken lightly
Microsoft invited 12 global media outlets to its headquarters in May 2023 for a two-day visit, with the itinerary focusing on topics related to artificial intelligence (AI), from various services integrating GPT-4 models to AI applications and regula.....»»
Actions You Can Take to Tackle Climate Change
These apps and resources can help you manage your eco-anxiety—and take steps to tread more lightly on the planet......»»
Further testing shows new PS5’s smaller, lighter heatsink keeps console cooler
New testing refutes assertions that a smaller heatsink means a hotter console. Enlarge / Old PS5 heatsink on the left, new "11-series" PS5 heatsink on the right. (credit: Austin Evans) Last month, Sony began shipping a lightly revised version.....»»
COVID-19 and the return to school for K-12 students
To put it lightly, going back to school is looking complicated for K-12 students in the U.S. As they prepare to enter their third consecutive school year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some schools in the south starting classes this week, th.....»»
Daily Deals: FF7 Advent Children 4K Launches at 26% Off
Daily Deals: Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children 4K Complete Launches at 26% Off at AmazonIf you're a fan of Final Fantasy and have had your eye on the Advent Children 4K release, it's your lucky day. It's now available and has launched with.....»»
HP Envy 14 (2021) review: Great laptop, but tread lightly
The HP Envy 14 is a great laptop for productivity users, but its display holds it back for creative types......»»
Advent of gillnets has led to significant numbers of coelacanth captures
A trio of researchers with Resolve sarl, Ivandry Business Center, The Honorary Research Associate, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and Makhanda, and Resolve sarl, Ivandry Business Center, Antananarivo has found that due to the advent.....»»
Researchers force two mice to hang out and induce FOMO in a third
Synchronized activity between brains seems to be the key to socializing. Enlarge (credit: David Aubrey) Since its advent in 2005, a technique called optogenetics has made it vastly easier to link neural activity with behavior and to understand.....»»
Non-linear optics meets X-rays
The recent advent of femtosecond X-ray sources offers unprecedented opportunities for structural and dynamical studies. It requires, however, manipulating spectral properties, as commonly done by non-linear optics at visible/infrared wavelengths. Her.....»»
Small sensors, big goals: Q&A with ForceN CEO Robert Brooks and VP of engineering Albert Chen
The advent of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 has increased the demands for robots and edge computing, and the tasks are becoming more and more complex. Force sensors are critical to preventing the machines from breaking. Toronto-based star.....»»
First 3D-printed proton-conductive membrane paves way for tailored energy storage devices
The advent and increased availability of 3D printing is leading to more customizable parts at lower costs across a spectrum of applications, from wearable smart devices to autonomous vehicles. Now, a research team based at Tohoku University has 3D pr.....»»
Samsung thinks its new app will make you want to ditch your iPhone
Switching from one smartphone platform to another is not a decision that anyone takes lightly, which explains why the top vendors go to such lengths to convince consumers to at least consider making a change. The latest attempt from Samsung is admitt.....»»
What are the best ways to search for technosignatures?
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has long roots in human history. With the advent of modern technologies, scientists were finally able to start scanning the skies for any sign of life. When the search first started back in the 19.....»»
Will the pandemic spur a smart rebirth for cities?
With the advent of the pandemic, there’s a historic opportunity to bring the smart city community together and revitalize these urban centers to make them more livable, sustainable and inclusive. Michael Proman Contrib.....»»
Maple launches with $3.5 million in funding to become the SaaS backoffice for the family
Much of our daily lives have been transformed in one way or another by technology – and often through intentional efforts to innovate thanks to the advent of new technology. Now more than ever, we rely on shared collaboration platforms and digital.....»»
Is multi-cloud infrastructure the right fit for me? Should I switch to it?
Digital transformation was on the agenda of organizations since the advent of the cloud, but this pandemic pushed that agenda to the forefront very aggressively. Now is the crucial time when leaders across all industry verticals are adopting cloud co.....»»
Brand benefits
Consumer behaviour and the corporate response to a changing marketing landscape have been driven by the advent of social media over the last 15 years or so. There are pros and cons, but companies that manage their social media outlets and engage with.....»»
Healthy oceans need healthy soundscapes
Rain falls lightly on the ocean's surface. Marine mammals chirp and squeal as they swim along. The pounding of surf along a distant shoreline heaves and thumps with metronomic regularity. These are the sounds that most of us associate with the marine.....»»
SpaceX vs NASA: Who will get us to the moon first? Here"s how their latest rockets compare
No one has visited the moon since 1972. But with the advent of commercial human spaceflight, the urge to return is resurgent and generating a new space race. NASA has selected the private company SpaceX to be part of its commercial spaceflight operat.....»»
BMW made this really weird short film to celebrate 20 years of iDrive
The 2002 7 Series is now a graybeard arguing with a whippersnapper 2022 iX. In 2001, BMW put a digital display in the dash of its newest 7 Series, heralding the advent of the iDrive infotainmen.....»»