Bringing verbs into the language of economics
In the last 50 years, economic theory has come to be based almost solely on mathematics. This brings logical precision, but according to a new paper by SFI economist Brian Arthur, it restricts what economics can easily talk about......»»
Decoding the plant world"s complex biochemical communication networks
A Purdue University-led research team has begun translating the complex molecular language of petunias. Their grammar and vocabulary are well hidden, however, within the countless proteins and other compounds that fill floral cells......»»
Apple releases updates for iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, visionOS 1.1.1
Apple has released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to the public, at the same time as bringing visionOS up to 1.1.1 while also slipping out iOS 16.7.7.iPadOS on an iPadA granular update for all three operating systems, iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, and vis.....»»
Apple Vision Pro natural input support comes to WebXR with Safari
Apple recently released visionOS 1.1, bringing higher quality Persona avatars and enterprise support to Apple Vision Pro. The software update also introduces support for a significant advancement in immersive web experiences. more….....»»
Samsung expands Gaming Hub to its Galaxy phones
Samsung has announced that they are bringing Gaming Hub to its mobile devices, allowing users to stream games on their phones. The post Samsung expands Gaming Hub to its Galaxy phones appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung launched its Gamin.....»»
Researcher investigates the impact of local climate change beliefs and policy
In two newly published papers, Tom Lyon, professor of business economics and public policy, explores the effect of sentiment and policy on greenhouse gas emissions. Lyon and his collaborators found that community concerns and policy actions can signi.....»»
Fingers crossed! Galaxy AI could make its way onto the Galaxy S22
According to Samsung’s mobile chief, it seems that the company is considering bringing Galaxy AI to the Galaxy S22. The post Fingers crossed! Galaxy AI could make its way onto the Galaxy S22 appeared first on Phandroid. One of the key fe.....»»
Lunar Lander Beyond makes a classic Atari game even more stressful
Atari classic Lunar Lander is making a comeback, and it’s bringing a stress system that calls back to GameCube cult hit Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem......»»
Bringing an Animatronic Thing to Life for Netflix
Building the “impossible” robot hand. The post Bringing an Animatronic Thing to Life for Netflix appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Nvidia and Apple are collaborating on the Vision Pro in the most unlikely way
Nvidia and Apple are coming together in an unexpected fashion, bringing support for a major 3D application on the Apple Vision Pro......»»
Apple researchers reveal new AI breakthrough for training LLMs on images and text
In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of.....»»
If polyamory is on the rise, there may be good economic reasons. But economist says arrangements are "tricky"
Social attitudes toward dating may be a factor driving interest in polyamory, but economic forces could also be playing a role, says Mindy Marks, associate professor of economics at Northeastern University......»»
Apple gearing up for fall launch of new two new AirPods models
Apple's next AirPods launch is set to be its biggest yet, with a report claiming that up to 25 million units will be entering mass production in the summer for a fall release.AirPods 3 on a notebookApple has been rumored to be bringing out various up.....»»
New Apple AI training method retains privacy, and could make a future Siri more flexible
Apple researchers have hit on a new multi-modal method of quickly training large language models (LLMs) that can enable more flexible and powerful machine-learning and "AI" type systems.A research paper posted by the company to research site arxiv.or.....»»
Apple prepares massive AirPods production for fall launch
Apple's next AirPods launch is set to be its biggest yet, with a report claiming that up to 25 million units will be entering mass production in the summer for a fall release.AirPods 3 on a notebookApple has been rumored to be bringing out various up.....»»
Once “too scary” to release, GPT-2 gets squeezed into an Excel spreadsheet
OpenAI's GPT-2 running locally in Microsoft Excel teaches the basics of how LLMs work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) It seems like AI large language models (LLMs) are everywhere these days due to the rise of ChatGPT. No.....»»
Online gaming is bringing RAF families closer
Modern methods of internet-based communication such as online gaming and video calls are helping RAF servicepeople stay connected to their families when serving away from home—but challenges still remain, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin.....»»
iOS 17.4 lets Siri read messages in additional languages, not just the primary language
iOS 17.4 introduces the ability to assign languages to Siri specifically for when it reads your messages to you. Languages can be different than the assigned language used for Siri for all other tasks. This is useful for when you primarily use Siri i.....»»
Spotify brings real-time listening parties feature ‘Jam’ to its desktop app
Spotify on Thursday announced that it is bringing its “Jam” real-time listening party feature to its desktop users. The feature was introduced last year on Spotify’s iOS and Android app and lets users create real-time listening sessions that ot.....»»
A new starring role for video captions: Language learning
Want to learn a new language? Try watching videos in that language with the captions turned on—and slow down the speed......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Lexus, Buick top J.D. Power service satisfaction survey
Lexus squeaked out a victory over Porsche in J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Customer Service Index Study released Thursday, bringing the luxury brand to its third consecutive win. Buick took home the best mass-market brand, rising from No. 3 in last year's c.....»»