Computers Ace IQ Tests But Still Make Dumb Mistakes. Can Different Tests Help?
"AI benchmarks have lots of problems," writes Slashdot reader silverjacket. "Models might achieve superhuman scores, then fail in the real world. Or benchmarks might miss biases or blindspots. A feature in Science Magazine reports that researchers ar.....»»
China tests building moon base with lunar soil bricks
China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the moon's own soil......»»
NASA tests new AI chatbot to make sense of complex data
NASA has partnered with Microsoft to develop an AI-powered chatbot aimed at making sense of vast amounts of Earth-related science data......»»
Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic
Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back......»»
Socioeconomic status explains most of the racial and ethnic achievement gaps in elementary school
For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggle.....»»
Ariane 6 upper stage visits ESA"s temple of boom
The upper stage for Europe's newest rocket Ariane 6 passed its final tests at ESA's facilities in the Netherlands last week, qualifying the upper stage for a launch on the most powerful, four-booster, variant of the Ariane 6 rocket......»»
Smaller than an Escalade IQ, bigger than a Lyriq: The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq
After small, midsize, and XL electric SUVs, Cadillac fills in the gap. Cadillac has another new electric vehicle on the way. It's the 2026 Vistiq, a three-row SUV that fills the g.....»»
Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11
Microsoft's is beta testing a Share button that will make it easier to send content between contacts in the Windows user interface......»»
The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory
Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems......»»
Am I Isolated: Open-source container security benchmark
Am I Isolated is an open-source container security benchmark that probes users’ runtime environments and tests for container isolation. The Rust-based container runtime scanner runs as a container, detecting gaps in users’ container runtime i.....»»
Apple rumored to upgrade its AI cloud computers with the M4 chip starting next year
Apple has developed special computers to process certain Apple Intelligence requests privately in the cloud, and these computers currently run on the M2 Ultra chip. However, it seems that the company already has plans to upgrade its cloud computers w.....»»
Sling TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: which live TV streamer should you choose?
Sling TV and Hulu Plus Live TV do things a little differently but are strong competitors for live streaming video. But one has a pretty huge ace up its sleeve......»»
First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax, thanks to a recent study showing an immune response in white-tailed deer......»»
Next-generation space materials blast off for tests on ISS
A new generation of space materials left Earth on November 5 as they head to the International Space Station (ISS) to undergo testing in the brutal conditions of low Earth orbit......»»
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite seems to run pretty hot
According to recent tests, it seems that the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset runs hot and could cause overheating issues. The post Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite seems to run pretty hot appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, Qual.....»»
The MacBook Air line-up just got an unexpected RAM upgrade — shop now
During Mac Week, Apple gave their computers some major upgrades, the MacBook Air included. Now, M2 and M3 models all start with 16GB of RAM. Shop the new devices now. Shop new MacBook Air laptops with 16GB RAM.....»»
Why Election Polling Has Become Less Reliable
Election polls are increasingly vulnerable to huge mistakes.....»»
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum computers have their own version of the bit:.....»»
Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics
Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead to the discovery or design of better semiconductors,.....»»
Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home
So many people out there spend thousands of dollars to get the best laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones money can buy. Then they spend … The post Best WiFi routers for blazing-fast internet anywhere in your home appeared first.....»»
Stochastic thermodynamics may be key to understanding energy costs of computation
Two systems exist in thermal equilibrium if no heat passes between them. Computers, which consume energy and give off heat as they process information, operate far from thermal equilibrium. Were they to stop consuming energy—say you let your laptop.....»»