AI to be new growth driver for PCs, says Acer chairman
The recent surge in generative AI will drive the rigid demand for PCs, a positive development for the PC industry, according to Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen......»»
Trump’s 60% tariffs could push China to hobble tech industry growth
Tech industry urges more diplomacy as it faces Trump’s proposed sweeping tariffs. Now that the US presidential election has been called for Donald Trump, the sweeping tariffs re.....»»
AI-driven mobile robots team up to tackle chemical synthesis
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed AI-driven mobile robots that can carry out chemical synthesis research with extraordinary efficiency......»»
PlayStation 5 Pro review: PS5 upgrade delivers few compromises at a cost
The PS5 Pro's AI-upscaling makes a big difference in supported games, but otherwise subtle upgrades make for a niche tech upgrade......»»
Bixby just got a whole lot smarter thanks to AI
Samsung has announced a new and upgraded version of its Bixby digital assistant, where thanks to AI, it has gotten smarter. The post Bixby just got a whole lot smarter thanks to AI appeared first on Phandroid. Digital assistants, when they.....»»
iOS 18.2’s Notes app gets three powerful Apple Intelligence upgrades
The second wave of Apple Intelligence features is coming soon, and it’s a huge upgrade—including for Apple Notes users. iOS 18 already packed a strong Notes update, but next month iOS 18.2 will bring three key AI improvements to Notes. Here’s w.....»»
Anthropic’s Haiku 3.5 surprises experts with an “intelligence” price increase
Anthropic’s smallest AI model now beats its older largest LLM, Opus, at some tasks. On Monday, Anthropic launched the latest version of its smallest AI model, Claude 3.5 Haiku,.....»»
OpenAI’s robotics plans aim to ‘bring AI into the physical world’
OpenAI has made no secret of its hardware ambitions. Those plans came a step closer to fruition on Tuesday with the hiring of Caitlin Kalinowski, the now-former head of hardware at Oculus VR......»»
Flow of the future: AI models tackle complex particle drag coefficients
Accurately modeling particle movement through fluids is crucial in fields ranging from chemical engineering to aerospace. The drag coefficient, which influences how particles settle and move in fluid environments, is a core factor in these calculatio.....»»
Africa"s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there"s still time to get things right, say experts
Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions......»»
Ensuring a bright future for diamond electronics and sensors by perfecting the growth process
Researchers are developing new ideas about the best ways to make lab-grown diamonds while minimizing other forms of carbon, such as soot. These diamonds aren't destined for rings and necklaces, though. These are the kinds that are needed for the comp.....»»
Researchers uncover focal adhesions as subcellular signaling hubs in PI3K-AKT pathway
The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT signaling pathway is one of the most critical and extensively investigated signaling pathways. It is the central regulator of various cellular processes including cell growth, proliferation, metabolism, an.....»»
Study finds 30% of regions worldwide achieve economic growth while reducing carbon emissions
More and more regions around the globe combine economic growth with reducing carbon emissions, researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the University of Potsdam found......»»
Amazon’s Prime Video is getting an AI recaps feature
It seems that Amazon is introducing a new feature to Prime Video that will use AI to power recaps about videos you’ve watched. The post Amazon’s Prime Video is getting an AI recaps feature appeared first on Phandroid. When you watch vi.....»»
AI learning mechanisms may lead to increase in codebase leaks
The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures has created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT deci.....»»
Review: Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera/Smartphone Gimbal Kit
If you've ever used a smartphone gimbal before, the Hohem iSteady MT2 is a more solid — and professional-grade — handheld gimbal camera mount that enables smooth motion, AI tracking, and digital control for your iPhone, DSLR, or other cameras.The.....»»
New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright
Time-hopping film Here used AI trained on every Tom Hanks movie to make him appear young again. On Friday, TriStar Pictures released Here, a $50 million Robert Zemeckis-directed f.....»»
Perplexity unveils an AI-powered ‘election information hub’
Perplexity has launched an "information hub" atop its AI chatbot platform that will provide voters with timely (and hopefully accurate) election updates......»»
Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit
Similar feeding events could explain the rapid growth of supermassive black holes. How did supermassive black holes end up at the center of every galaxy? A while back, it wasn't t.....»»
Artificial intelligence: A double-edged sword for the environment?
As AI technology progresses, the energy demands of training complex AI models have surged, raising widespread concerns about associated carbon emissions. This rapid growth is fueled by global demand across industries and academia, leading to exponent.....»»
Study reveals effect of slope position on nonstructural carbohydrates in biological soil crusts
Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) provide energy for metabolic processes in plants and play a key role in plant growth, defense and osmoregulation. However, the regulation of NSC in biological soil crusts across different slope positions remains unc.....»»