Is distributed computing dying, or just fading into the background?
There seems to be much less excitement about distributed computing these days. Enlarge / This image has a warm, nostalgic feel for many of us. (credit: SETI Institute) Distributed computing erupted onto the scene in 199.....»»
Long-range-interacting topological photonic lattices breaking channel-bandwidth limit
Topological physics, which focuses on physical quantities that remain invariant under deformations, has garnered widespread interest in different areas of physics—photonics, quantum computing, solid-state physics, acoustics, and electronic circuits.....»»
How to change the background in Powerpoint
Changing the background in a Powerpoint presentation can be a great way to make it more dynamic and engaging. Here's how to do it......»»
Bugs, performance issues hinder Huawei’s AI chips
Export controls bar import of Nvidia chips, but homegrown alternative is struggling. Enlarge (credit: Barcroft Media | Getty Images) China’s efforts to match US computing power in artificial intelligence are being hamp.....»»
Scientists demonstrate giant THz Kerr effect via stimulated phonon polaritons
Terahertz (THz) waves and THz technologies have gradually opened a new style for communications, cloud-based storage/computing, information contest, and medical tools. With the advancement of THz technologies, studies on THz nonlinear optics have eme.....»»
China is spending billions on eight national datacenter hubs
China's east to west computing project is gaining ground as large investment is pumped into national datacenters......»»
iOS 18.1 beta 3 lets you remove distractions from pictures with new ‘Clean Up’ feature
With the launch of iOS 18.1 beta 3 for developers today, Apple Intelligence is adding a new Clean Up feature to the Photos app. This feature, as announced at WWDC, can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo. more….....»»
Generalized splitting-ring number theoretic transform
Number theoretic transform (NTT) is widely recognized as the most efficient method for computing polynomial multiplication with high dimension and integral coefficients, due to its quasilinear complexity......»»
GenAI buzz fading among senior executives
GenAI adoption has reached a critical phase, with 67% of respondents reporting their organization is increasing its investment in GenAI due to strong value to date, according to Deloitte. “The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now decid.....»»
New varactor enhances quantum dot device measurements at millikelvin temperatures
The development of quantum computing systems relies on the ability to rapidly and precisely measure these systems' electrical properties, such as their underlying charge and spin states. These measurements are typically collected using radio-frequenc.....»»
Unconventional interface superconductor could benefit quantum computing
A multi-institutional team of scientists in the United States, led by physicist Peng Wei at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new superconductor material that could potentially be used in quantum computing and be a candidate "t.....»»
Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Pitchford's prediction that Steam could be "a dying store" have not come to pass. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after Borderlands 3's exclusive launch there. (cred.....»»
The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper—and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed It
With the possible exception of gold, no other metal has caused as much destruction as copper. In the coming years, we’ll need more of it than ever......»»
For first time, DNA tech offers both data storage and computing functions
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated a technology capable of a suite of data storage and computing functions—repeatedly storing, retrieving, computing, erasing or rewriting data—that uses.....»»
“We run a business”—why Microsoft’s Indiana Jones will be on PS5
Spencer: "There's going to be more change in how... games are built and distributed." Enlarge / So I'm not stuck on Xbox, eh? (credit: Bethesda) Bethesda's Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is the latest game from a Mic.....»»
Pixel 9 family: The “just hardware” review (no AI)
Google's AI says you can use Pixel 9 without AI. Is that a reason to upgrade? Enlarge / For this "neutral," hardware-focused review of the Pixel 9 phones, I asked the Pixel to "reimagine" a "neutral white background." (credit: Ke.....»»
Pixel 9 phones: The Gemini AI stuff, reviewed
A newcomer dives into AI with the Pixel 9 Pro. Enlarge / I asked Gemini to "reimagine" the background of this Pixel 9 group shot (originally on beige paper) as "science fiction moonscape," and then used "Auto frame" to expand the.....»»
Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified
Billions of our cells die every day to make way for the growth of new ones. Most of these goners are cleaned up by phagocytes—mobile immune cells that migrate where needed to engulf problematic substances. But some dying or dead cells are consumed.....»»
Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill
Yesterday’s technology is a playground for enthusiastic new communities. The post Retro Computing: Old Tech, New Thrill appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Dying Light: The Beast brings back Kyle Crane in a new open-world title
A brand new dyling light game was revealed at Opening Night Live called Dying Light: The Beast. It currently has no release date......»»
Dying Light: The Beast debuts at Gamescom 2024"s Opening Night Live show
A brand new Dying Light spin-off is coming soon......»»