Grok 2.0 takes the guardrails off AI image generation
Elon Musk's xAI released its updated Grok-2 AI, which features image generation without content guardrails......»»
AI image-generation company Midjourney says it’s “getting into hardware”
It hired a hardware chief who previously worked on Apple Vision Pro. Responding to this meme image of a wizard with an orb from the I.C.E. book Middle-earth: Valar and Maiar, Midjourney's founder joked that the new hardware form.....»»
Chevrolet sees opportunity in industry"s biggest segment with redesigned Equinox
The compact crossover's fourth generation packs more technology into a truck-like profile, with an entry model that starts below $30,000 with shipping......»»
There’s more good news about the upcoming M4 MacBook Pros
Apple has reportedly begun mass production of new-generation MacBook Pros, giving us yet more reason to expect a launch before the end of the year......»»
Hubble traces star formation in nearby nebula NGC 261
NGC 261 blooms a brilliant ruby red against a myriad of stars in this new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on Sept. 5, 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, this nebula is located in one of the Milky Way's closest galactic com.....»»
This jaw-dropping phone looks like the future of foldables
The Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 takes the folding smartphone design we know, then adds another hinge to make a trifold phone -- and it looks incredible......»»
Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech
Samsung also announced that it is working on its next-generation automotive LPDDR5. The post Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced that it will be tea.....»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»
X’s Grok will direct users to Vote.gov after bungling basic ballot question
After falsely stating that ballot deadlines passed, Grok sends users to Vote.gov. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk's X platform made a change to its AI assistant, Grok, that may prevent it from giving.....»»
Dark matter could have helped make supermassive black holes in the early universe
It takes a long time for supermassive black holes, like the one at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, to form. Typically, the birth of a black hole requires a giant star with the mass of at least 50 of our suns to burn out—a process that can take.....»»
Event Horizon Telescope can now take images of black holes that are 50% sharper
The Event Horizon Telescope, which took the first ever image of a black hole, has made the highest ever resolution observations taken from the Earth's surface......»»
The Dell XPS 15 laptop is $400 off during the Dell Labor Day sale
The Dell XPS 15 laptop with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM is $400 off in an early offer from Dell for this year's Labor Day sale......»»
AirPods Pro rumored to get better Digital ANC in next update
Apple's next generation of AirPods Pro is rumored to get a big boost with a new digital active noise cancellation system, which may improve on the existing offering.AirPods Pro 2Apple's special event on September 9 is likely to have a number of launc.....»»
Ikea takes on Craigslist with classifieds site for its used furniture
Ikea takes on Craigslist with classifieds site for its used furniture.....»»
Nest Smart Learning Thermostat, Sonos app issues, & Wi-Fi issues on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we review the brand-new Nest Learning Thermostat fourth-generation as well as answer a few listener questions.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week in the news the Sonos CEO said while they were hopeful they.....»»
The moon looks majestic in ISS astronaut’s stunning photo
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a stunning image that he took recently aboard the International Space Station......»»
Is Grok really better than Midjourney? Here’s how the two compare
We look at two of today's premiere AI image generators......»»
Where is the next-generation iPhone SE?
We've not heard much about the rumored iPhone SE 4, but there's still scope and hope for a new affordable Apple phone......»»
Apple-1 owned by Apple"s first applications engineer sells for over $300,000
An Apple-1 computer owned by Apple's first applications engineer, Dana Redington, has commanded quite the price on the auction block, along with a panoply of other Apple-related items.Image Credit: RR AuctionsIn 1978, a pile of soon-to-be-discarded h.....»»
Scientists call for an update in environmental decision making that takes human rights into account
Human well-being is connected to nature for food, climate regulation and culture, making the protection of nature a human rights matter......»»
Journalists and social media users are key drivers behind product recall decisions, says researcher
Canada saw a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023—more than six per day and the highest since the federal government started releasing the data in 2011. A product recall occurs when a manufacturer takes action to remove consumer goods with safety d.....»»