Instagram’s new test lets you choose if you want to hide ‘Likes,’ Facebook test to follow
Instagram today will begin a new test around hiding Like counts on users’ posts, following its experiments in this area which first began in 2019. This time, however, Instagram is not enabling or disabling the feature for more users. Instead, i.....»»
Exploration-focused training lets robotics AI immediately handle new tasks
Maximum Diffusion Reinforcement Learning focuses training on end states, not process. Enlarge (credit: boonchai wedmakawand) Reinforcement-learning algorithms in systems like ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini can work wonders.....»»
First Dream Chaser spaceplane needs more work when it gets to launch site
The rest of Dream Chaser's heat shield tiles will be installed at Kennedy Space Center. Enlarge / Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane inside a NASA test chamber in Ohio. (credit: Sierra Space) There is still some work.....»»
How to play left-handed in Counter-Strike 2
Southpaws, your cries have been heard! Counter-Strike 2 now lets you play as a leftie, and all it takes is a few small steps in the settings menu to set it up......»»
iPad Pro (2024) vs. iPad Air (2024): the difference is clear
Apple's new iPad Pro and iPad Air series have never been more different. For the best experience, it's the iPad Pro. To save some money, choose the iPad Air......»»
Apple Confirms macOS Ventura 13.6.7 Update
Apple today confirmed a new version of macOS Ventura for Mac and macOS Ventura 13.6.7 will roll out alongside macOS Sonoma 14.5. The company today released the macOS Ventura 13.6.7 Release Candidate, or RC, and the software is available to test ahead.....»»
Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads
It seems that Meta is testing the ability for Instagram users to cross-post onto its Threads platform, which shouldn’t be surprising. The post Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads appeared first on Phandroid. If you make a post.....»»
Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook
Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: themotioncloud/Getty Images) Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears in the.....»»
Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes Wear OS one step Further
Mobvoi recently announced the launch of a newer, more souped-up wearable. The post Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes Wear OS one step Further appeared first on Phandroid. As a follow-up to its TicWatch Pro 5 flagship wearable from.....»»
Pixel 8a Find My Device works even if your battery is dead
It seems that Google has included a feature in the Pixel 8a that lets it work with Find My Device even when it’s out of battery. The post Pixel 8a Find My Device works even if your battery is dead appeared first on Phandroid. Google rece.....»»
How to update AMD drivers to keep your PC running well
Updating your AMD GPU and chipset drivers is simple. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it done in no time......»»
Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage options
Amidst plateauing iPhone sales, Apple's enhanced storage upgrade options have emerged as a significant profit driver.Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage optionsApple has long leveraged the strategy of encouraging iPhone use.....»»
Does the Google Pixel 8a have wireless charging?
The all-new Google Pixel 8a has a lot of great features for a budget phone. But does it support wireless charging like its predecessor? Lets find out......»»
TikTok is suing the US government, arguing that banning it is unconstitutional
Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing the US government, arguing that the threatened ban is unconstitutional. The company had previously said it would do so, though it had been unclear whether it would follow through. The company is fi.....»»
You may soon be able to cross-post from Instagram to Threads
Meta is testing a new option which allows users to cross-post from Instagram to Threads. The move is likely intended to boost engagement on the company’s newest social network … more….....»»
Dish lets you watch cable, Netflix, YouTube, and more in one place
Bundle all of your favorite services together with Dish. Here's what they have and how it works......»»
Red Hat launches RHEL AI for streamlined GenAI model testing and deployment
Red Hat has launched Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy generative AI (GenAI) models. RHEL AI brings together the open source-licensed Granite large langua.....»»
Google effectively brings Android’s Circle to Search to any iPhone with new Lens shortcut
Earlier this year, Google launched a Circle to Search feature for Android that takes a screenshot and lets you select what to look up. Thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts, the underlying Circle to Search capability can now be replicated on any iP.....»»
OpenAI’s flawed plan to flag deepfakes ahead of 2024 elections
OpenAI is recruiting researchers to test its new deepfake detector. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) As the US moves toward criminalizing deepfakes—deceptive AI-generated audio, images, and videos that are incr.....»»
Hands-on with the new John Wick pinball
Stern Pinball brings the legendary assassin to the world of mechanical gaming. Enlarge / John? Is that you, John? John? Can't we discuss this like civilized men? (credit: Stern Pinball) If you don’t follow the ins and.....»»
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed until at least Friday
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship will have to wait until at least Friday to give ground teams time to analyze a malfunctioning rocket valve, pushing back a high-stakes test trip to the International Space Station......»»