Google’s Chess Experiments Reveal How to Boost the Power of AI
By rewarding computers that combined different approaches to solve chess puzzles, Google created an enhanced AI that could defeat its existing champion, AlphaZero......»»
Researchers report new solid contact, ion-selective electrodes
A research team led by Prof. Huang Xingjiu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences constructed a highly stable solid contact calcium ion-selective electrode. They used synchrotron radiation technique to reveal.....»»
25 years ago, Apple introduced a Mac that changed everything
Apple’s Power Mac G3 Blue and White edition is 25 years old today. Here’s how it changed Apple -- and the entire computing world -- in a truly big way......»»
This HP laptop deal cuts the price from $1,500 to $629
This laptop has a big discount and excellent power. If you can handle storing big files on the cloud, it's a steal......»»
Google Adds Edit Function for RCS Messages
The new feature was announced alongside a number of other Android updates. The post Google Adds Edit Function for RCS Messages appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s continued rollout of new features for RCS has proven to be quite pop.....»»
Google Chrome’s plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week
Chrome's Manifest V3 transition is here. First up are warnings for any V2 extensions. Enlarge / Someone really likes Google Chrome. (credit: Isaac Bowen / Flickr) Google Chrome will be shutting down its older, more capab.....»»
Google’s AI Overview is flawed by design, and a new company blog post hints at why
Google: "There are bound to be some oddities and errors" in system that told people to eat rocks. Enlarge / The Google "G" logo surrounded by whimsical characters, all of which look stunned and surprised. (credit: Google).....»»
How to watch the Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang live stream: 5v5 PPV
This weekend's massive '5v5' PPV event is headlined by two power-punching heavyweights. Here's how to stream the fight live......»»
Google Pixel 8a Review: Almost There!
Is the Pixel 8a the must-have midrange phone of 2024? The post Google Pixel 8a Review: Almost There! appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been half a decade now since the launch of Google’s first-ever A-series phone, the Pixel 3a......»»
Best Pixel 8a power banks you can buy in 2024
Charge your Pixel 8a anywhere and anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Pixel 8a power banks you can buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Google launched Pixel 8a earlier this month as its latest affordable Pixel offering......»»
MediaTek launches new Kompanio 838 chipset for Chromebooks
MediaTek has announced its latest chipset, the Kompanio 838. This will be used to power what the company calls “premium Chromebooks”. The post MediaTek launches new Kompanio 838 chipset for Chromebooks appeared first on Phandroid. Ever.....»»
Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions given major boost
Amazon has been given a boost by the Federal Aviation Administration as it seeks to expand its drone delivery program......»»
Until Dawn remake’s flashy new trailer shows its Unreal Engine 5 upgrade
PlayStation's Until Dawn remake just got a fall release window and a bloody new trailer showing off the power of Unreal Engine 5......»»
Astro Bot is already looking like a PS5 classic in delightful first trailer
Team Asobi During Sony’s , Sony revealed a new Astro Bot game — simply titled . It’s the third game in the platformer series, and it’s due out for on September 6. The game’s reveal trailer shows our hero Astro waking up.....»»
Report: Apple and OpenAI have signed a deal to partner on AI
The deal has parallels to Apple's infamous search deal with Google. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (credit: JASON REDMOND / Contributor | AFP) Apple and OpenAI have successfully made a deal to include OpenAI's generati.....»»
Maybe Google hasn’t given up on Google Glass after all
Google just partnered with a leading AR glasses manufacturer, signaling that Google Glass could return with the most advanced technology available......»»
Tech giants form AI group to counter Nvidia with new interconnect standard
"Ultra Accelerator Link" aims to connect high-performance GPUs and servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, several major tech companies, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterpr.....»»
"Sour" grapes: Berry damage, fruit flies worsen wine
Damaged grape berries combined with vinegar flies are a recipe for promoting sour rot, a disease that lowers vineyard yields and wine quality, according to a Cornell study reporting on field experiments in New York state......»»
If you’ve ever wanted the Google Pixel Watch, this deal is your excuse
The Google Pixel Watch is still a worthwhile purchase even with the launch of its successor, especially now that you can get it from Crutchfield at $100 off......»»
Threads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates
Two weeks after launching a test for a new, TweetDeck-style interface for Threads on the web, today the new Threads for desktop has received the green light to begin a global rollout. more….....»»
Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains
A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»