First “Miss AI” contest sparks ire for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
Influencer platform's controversial contest awarded prizes to three nonexistent people. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "Miss AI" award winner "Kenza Layli" (left) and an unidentified AI-generated woman beside her. (credit: Ke.....»»
In 2024, there’s no contest between DLSS and FSR
Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR are the two most prominent upscaling tools you'll find in games, but which is better? We put them head-to-head......»»
High stakes: The Arctic test of sustainable development
EU researchers are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty and tradition......»»
A balanced quantum Hall resistor provides a new measurement method
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed a method that can improve the performance of quantum resistance standards. It's based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect......»»
Evolution"s recipe book: How "copy paste" errors led to insect flight, octopus camouflage and human cognition
Seven hundred million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom. This was a groundbreaking adaptation at the ti.....»»
Galaxy One UI 6.1 Update: 3 Reasons to Install & 3 Not To
Samsung has started pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features to select Galaxy models. And while many users will want to install it right away, others may want to hold off for the time being. The One UI 6.1 update is moving out to the Gal.....»»
Genetic underpinnings of environmental stress identified in model plant
Plants can be temperamental. Even weeds along the side of highways or pushing their way up in the cracks of concrete sidewalks can get stressed out by dehydration, cold, excess salt and more. Researchers at Hiroshima University have identified 14 gen.....»»
The Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $85 off thanks to this Sephora promo code
The Shark FlexStyle normally retails for $299.99, but as of April 10, Sephora Beauty Insider members can snag it on sale for just $215.10 using the promo code YAYSAVE. SAVE $84.59: The Shark FlexStyle normally retails for $299.99, but as of Apr.....»»
Samsung Bringing New Languages to Galaxy AI
Samsung’s announced plans to bring new languages and dialects to its Galaxy AI software in 2024. Earlier this year, Samsung started pushing its One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI software update to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Ga.....»»
US announces tough tap water standards for "forever chemicals"
US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced the first nationwide tap water standards to protect the public from toxic "forever chemicals" linked to serious health harms ranging from cancers to developmental damage in children......»»
Superfund plan for Columbia River sparks debate in Northwest
It would create one of the largest Superfund sites in America and the first in which most of the toxic pollution comes from another country. But those are not the only unique aspects of an EPA proposal to add the upper reaches of the Columbia River i.....»»
Planned EV battery plant in Detroit sparks concern from residents
The problem is that the first the public heard about the project was after government incentives were approved, a community organizer says......»»
Apple Vision Pro is already making the Meta Quest 3 better
You don’t need to own an Apple Vision Pro to appreciate it. Just having competition from the high end is pushing Meta to improve its mainstream mixed reality headset. Meta Quest 3 hit the market last year for $499. That’s $3000 shy of Vision P.....»»
"I cried a little": from Texas to Canada, the awe and beauty of solar eclipse
The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness......»»
Tesla reaches settlement in autopilot death case of Apple engineer
Tesla was prepared to contest claims of wrongful death related to its Autopilot system in court but has chosen to settle the case instead.Tesla agrees to pay settlement in tragic autopilot crashIn a surprising turn, Tesla has opted for a settlement w.....»»
After pushing cloud storage, TV provider to auto-delete 61-day-old DVR recordings
Customers originally had 365 days to enjoy the recordings. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Canadian telecom Bell Canada has been pushing its cloud-based DVR service to its Fibe TV subscribers for years. While it has given custom.....»»
Amazon wants everyone to ‘Prepare for Fallout’ on Prime Video in April
Someone at Amazon really gets the sense of humor behind Fallout, as the new contest video really captures the spirit of the video games......»»
Warriors vs Rockets live stream: Can you watch for free?
The Warriors take on the Rockets in an important NBA contest tonight, and we have a bunch of different ways you can watch a free live stream of the game......»»
NIST awards $3.6 million to address the cybersecurity workforce gap
The US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded cooperative agreements totaling nearly $3.6 million aimed at building the workforce needed to safeguard enterprises from cybersecurity risks. The gran.....»»
Two new iPad models spotted in regulatory database
Two unannounced iPads have now been listed on a regulatory database, which are expected to be the long-rumored new iPad Pro or iPad Air.Using iPad Pro and Apple PencilAs happened with the iPhone 15 in August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).....»»
May Mobility CEO sees more prosperous path ahead for self-driving tech
Removing human safety drivers can transform the economics of self-driving businesses, pushing profit margins from "low single digits" to upward of 60 percent, May Mobility CEO Ed Olson said Wednesday......»»