GPT-3 aces tests of reasoning by analogy
Undergrads get beaten on questions like those that helped get them into college. Enlarge (credit: zoom) Large language models are a class of AI algorithm that relies on a high number computational nodes and an equally la.....»»
Reviewer tests $3 SATA SSD, gets exactly what they paid for
120GB "Goldenfir" SSD put through wringer by StorageReview. Enlarge / The 120GB SSD in question. (credit: AliExpress) As we've detailed here at Ars before, there are some sketchy SSDs sold online. They tempt the unsusp.....»»
Liquid reagent can rapidly inactivate coronavirus for faster, safer and potentially life-saving testing
A Queensland research collaboration has identified a simple, quick way to safely kill coronavirus in patient diagnostic samples and speed up processing for PCR tests—by using a unique sample preparation liquid......»»
Instagram is testing curated group lists for Stories
Instagram tests targeted audience lists for Stories, so now you'll have more options outside of Close Friends. Ever wanted to post an Instagram Story for a curated group of people that isn't your Close Friends list? You might be in luck.In an I.....»»
Our latest VPN tests are over and the rankings have changed
ExpressVPN's claim to the throne is being challenged by NordVPN. Will it continue to hold out? Our latest analysis tells all......»»
Early iPhone 15 tests after overheat-fixing patch don"t show any performance losses
While the patch that addressed overheating issues on the iPhone 15 has only been out about an hour and a half, initial testing shows that there does not appear to be any impact to performance.iPhone 15 Pro Max Geekbench benchmarks after the iOS 17.0......»»
Emergency alert test to hit all cell phones, TVs, and radios at 2:20 pm ET today
Nationwide test today, October 4, starting around 2:20 pm ET. Enlarge / Message sent during a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System on Oct. 3, 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Nationwide tests of t.....»»
How Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden......»»
It’s crunch time for companies building NASA’s commercial lunar landers
Big tests loom in the months ahead for NASA's lander fleet. Enlarge / Astrobotic's first lunar lander, named Peregrine, is complete and ready for shipment to the launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida. (credit: Astrobotic).....»»
Q&A: Teaching in the age of artificial intelligence and content-generation software
In late August, KPMG published a survey of 5,141 Canadian adult students, just over half of whom (52%) admitted to using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, even when taking tests......»»
Powerful new EV charger starts field tests in Arizona this weekend
From Thursday until Sunday, charges will cost just one dollar. Enlarge / This cube is Nxu's new charging system, designed to handle up to 4.5 MW of bidirectional power. You can test it out in Mesa, Arizona, between September 28 a.....»»
What’s new on Tubi in October 2023
What's new on Tubi in October include all the Twilight movies, most of the Saw films, horror films like The Nun, and action movies Troy and Smokin' Aces......»»
New spin-squeezing techniques let atoms work together for better quantum measurements
Opening new possibilities for quantum sensors, atomic clocks and tests of fundamental physics, JILA researchers have developed new ways of "entangling" or interlinking the properties of large numbers of particles. In the process they have devised way.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max durability test ends with big surprise
Zack Nelson's smartphone durability tests are legendary. And this one on the new iPhone 15 Pro Max ends in an unexpected way......»»
First iPhone 15 Pro drop test suggests new rounded edge titanium design is less durable
By flying to Australia, AppleTrack’s Sam Kohl brings us the first iPhone 15 drop tests available on YouTube. Based on his video, it seems the new rounded titanium edges are not better for drop test durability than the remarkably enduring iPhone 14.....»»
YouTube drop tests are a terrible indication of iPhone durability
YouTubers have already flocked to Australia and other territories to perform drop tests on the new iPhone 15 — but given that there is usually zero scientific rigor in the testing, they're just done for entertainment.When dropped from a height, an.....»»
Researchers ready NASA"s SPHEREX space telescope for 2025 launch
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has been tucked inside a custom-built chamber on and off for the past two months undergoing tests to prepare it for its two-year mission in space. SPHEREx, which stands for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the univ.....»»
US to again offer free COVID tests ahead of respiratory virus season
On Monday, households can order 4 free tests with shipments expected to start Oct. 2. Enlarge (credit: Getty | picture alliance) Americans will again have an opportunity to receive free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests from.....»»
NASA"s Atmospheric Waves Experiment completes space environment tests
NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) has successfully completed critical space environment tests. Planned for launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, AWE will study atmospheric gravity waves in Earth's atmosphere to help us b.....»»
Apple officially launches Tap to Pay in Brazil as international expansion continues
Back in July, we reported that Apple had been running tests with Tap to Pay in Brazil, following a recent expansion to users in the Netherlands. The company confirmed on Tuesday that Tap to Pay is now officially available in Brazil, allowing vendors.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro has faster 5G downloads -- assuming you"ve got good coverage
Data gleaned from iPhone 15 Pro 5G speed tests suggest that users will see a notable download boost, but that's still assuming that you've got good network coverage.iPhone 15 Pro color optionsApple's iPhone 15 line features the Qualcomm Snapdragon X7.....»»