I Am Still Not Convinced That We Need Androids
Nikola is an android under development at Riken, a scientific research institute in Japan. Nikola’s job is to help researchers validate the accuracy of facial expressions, which it does by doing its best to make a bunch of facial expressions that,.....»»
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions. Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages).....»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses convinced me to believe in smart glasses
Smart glasses aren’t a new thing, in fact, they’ve been around for a long time. But over the years, companies have been working on improving them, or at least trying to make them mainstream. Meta is one of the companies trying to do this, and I d.....»»
Not everyone is convinced that the Apple Watch ban will only have a small financial impact
While a more common belief is that the Apple Watch sales ban will have minimal financial repercussions in the short term, there are outlying opinions about the extent of its economic impact.Apple Watch UltraThe latest report from Consumer Intelligenc.....»»
Why the Ramcharger was developed with a series hybrid powertrain
Stellantis engineers were convinced that a series hybrid powertrain would enable a Ram truck to deliver the towing and hauling capability as well as the driving range that many buyers expect in a pickup......»»
Why the Ramcharger was developed with a series hybrid powertrain, a pickup first
Stellantis engineers were convinced that a series hybrid powertrain would enable a Ram truck to deliver the towing and hauling capability as well as the driving range that many buyers expect in a pickup......»»
Green growth or degrowth: What is the right way to tackle climate change?
Nearly all the world's governments and vast numbers of its people are convinced that addressing human-induced climate change is essential if healthy societies are to survive. The two solutions most often proposed go by various names but are widely kn.....»»
Qi2 wireless charging spec is here, offering speed boosts and magnets
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Qi2’s wireless charging brings magnets—and slightly faster speeds
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Hear me out — Windows on ARM could actually work this time
A few important announcements this week have convinced me that Windows on ARM might finally happen......»»
Why I gave up selling tech on Facebook Marketplace
A nightmarish week of trying to sell a MacBook and a gaming PC convinced me that Facebook Marketplace isn't worth your time for tech......»»
Does a ‘just right" scenario for an EV transition exist?
The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said moving too fast or too slow on electrification risks handing China an advantage. Other EV stakeholders and climate advocates aren't so convinced......»»
Study claims ChatGPT is losing capability, but some experts aren’t convinced
Either way, experts think OpenAI should be less opaque about its AI model architecture. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) On Tuesday, researchers from Stanford University and University of California, Berkele.....»»
Relax, says Apple ad, you’ve just been in a car crash
“Relax, it’s iPhone” might apply to a bunch of things, but I’m not entirely convinced it’s the best slogan when your car has just rolled over… But that is indeed the tagline for one of two new iPhone 14 ads to land on the company’s You.....»»
Researchers develop open-source software to speed up quantum research
Quantum technology is expected to fundamentally change many key areas of society. Researchers are convinced that there are many more useful quantum properties and applications to explore than those we know today. A team of researchers at Chalmers Uni.....»»
This is HP’s best printer for families and photos
HP is convinced it's made the best printer for families and it's called the HP Envy Inspire 7955e. Here's what you need to know......»»
I thought I would hate Apple’s VR headset, but I was wrong
I went into Apple's WWDC 2023 being skeptical of any kind of mixed reality headset. But I think Apple convinced me that I was wrong......»»
Google finally convinced me to customize Chrome with this new feature
Google Chrome has been my default browser for well over a decade now. There have been a few worthy challengers over the years, but every … The post Google finally convinced me to customize Chrome with this new feature appeared first on BGR......»»
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning. Enlarge (credit: Columbia University ROAM Lab) From bionic limbs to sentient androids, robotic entities in science fiction blur the boundaries b.....»»
Redfall convinced me that always-online for single-player is just stupid
One more way Redfall is not the same as Arkane's previous greats. Enlarge / The author, awakening to a horrific era in which he finds himself eternally lusting after games you can play without a connection, driven mad by his impu.....»»
Origin EON16-S review — Great power for less than $2,000
The Origin EON16-S convinced me that quality gaming laptops can still be inexpensive, as this beast boasts a model packed with powerful RTX 4070-series graphics and phenomenal Intel 13th Gen i9 processing power bolstered.....»»