Major shifts at OpenAI spark skepticism about impending AGI timelines
De Kraker: "If OpenAI is right on the verge of AGI, why do prominent people keep leaving?" Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) Over the past week, OpenAI experienced a significant leadership shake-up as three k.....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future. Apple’s suppliers have.....»»
Intel and Samsung plan to join foundry forces to combat TSMC says a major Korean newspaper
Intel and Samsung plan to join foundry forces to combat TSMC says a major Korean newspaper.....»»
A 2nd major recall for Honda in October, this time for pumps that can crack, leak fuel
A 2nd major recall for Honda in October, this time for pumps that can crack, leak fuel.....»»
New AirPods Pro hearing health features launching next week, here’s a first look
In September, Apple announced major new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2 focused on providing an end-to-end experience for prevention, awareness, and assistance. The new hearing test, hearing aid, and upgraded hearing protection features.....»»
Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is launching next week
Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 18.1 will launch to the public next week, alongside a major new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 users. iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, notification s.....»»
iPhone roadmap is ‘most ambitious in the product’s history,’ per John Ternus
Innovation on the iPhone looks different than it used to. The product line is coming up on two decades of change, so understandably updates these days are more evolutionary than revolutionary. However, we could be on the cusp of a major wave of iPhon.....»»
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. mor.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues to kick it with Nike almost 20 years later
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been on Nike's board for almost 20 years, and now he has to help guide the major sports brand through some stormy weather.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers from May's iPad Pro launch - Image source: Apple via HypebeastLike Apple,.....»»
Review of global conservation policies reveals equity key to combating biodiversity loss
New research reveals major global conservation policies lack clarity and thoroughness in how they deal with equity......»»
Steven Spielberg’s son made a robot-fighting game, and you can play it now
Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an enjoyable new early access action game from Max Spielberg, and you can try it today......»»
Optimism meets skepticism at Quantum Summit in Chicago
Pioneers of quantum computing have shared their dreams and skepticism about the fledgling industry, while Gov. JB Pritzker said he thinks it's already attracting companies to Illinois......»»
Unexpected beauty and major antimicrobial power boost as phages form into surprising flower shapes
A group of McMaster researchers who routinely work with bacteriophages—viruses that eat bacteria—had a pleasant and potentially very important surprise while preparing slides to view under a powerful microscope......»»
Amazon’s God of War show is going back to the drawing board
Amazon's God of War TV show has been hit by a major setback......»»
OpenAI releases ChatGPT app for Windows
New Alt+Space shortcut puts OpenAI's assistant a key press away at all times. On Thursday, OpenAI released an early Windows version of its first ChatGPT app for Windows, following.....»»
Apple axes Powerbeats Pro ahead of major refresh coming next year
Apple has just discontinued its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones. They are no longer available from the Apple Store and have been removed altogether from Beats’ own website. But it’s not all bad news: a major refresh is still coming soon. m.....»»
Nonnative plants are a major force behind global insect invasions, study finds
In an article in the journal BioScience, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Cleo Bertelsmeier from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, argues that the global spread of nonnative plants is a key factor driving the growing number of i.....»»
ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats
OpenAI unveiled the first ChatGPT desktop app back in May when it unveiled GPT-4o and Advanced Voice Mode. However, the app was limited to Macs … The post ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats appeared first on BGR......»»
The new Samsung Galaxy A16 will come with six major Android updates
Samsung has unveiled its latest budget handset, the Galaxy A16, which could be great value with its six promised major Android updates. The post The new Samsung Galaxy A16 will come with six major Android updates appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane s.....»»