OpenAI training its next major AI model, forms new safety committee
GPT-5 might be farther off than we thought, but OpenAI wants to make sure it is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI announced the formation of a new "Safety and Security Committee" to oversee risk mana.....»»
Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launch
Apple announced Friday that three major features for its upcoming operating systems will not be available in the European Union, when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia ship later this year in the fall. Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to macOS Sequoia.....»»
Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year
iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing will also skip the EU for now. Enlarge / Features like Image Playground won't arrive in Europe at the same time as other regions. (credit: Apple) Three major features in iOS.....»»
The "15-minute city" might not be realistic for North America, researchers find
In the "15-minute city," a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at McGill University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may no.....»»
Alexa to get supercharged with AI
Amazon is reportedly preparing a major AI update to Alexa that would implement a two-tier subscription plan......»»
Apple Intelligence & iPhone mirroring aren"t coming to EU because of the DMA
Apple isn't releasing Apple Intelligence and other major operating system changes in the EU, because of Digital Markets Act interoperability mandates.European flagsThe biggest changes in Apple's fall operating system updates include the machine learn.....»»
This app is like Screen Time on steroids, making you actually follow your iPhone limits
Apple’s Screen Time tools need some work. Not counting serious bugs that go unfixed far too long, one of Screen Time’s major drawbacks is that any limits you set can be easily bypassed. Ultimately, your desire to make healthier technology choices.....»»
Mac App Store"s new game sale has big discounts on major titles
A bunch of big Mac games like "Death Stranding" and "Resident Evil Village" are discounted in the Mac App Store, with some being offered at well below half price.Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding is among the discounted titles in the Mac App StoreWWDC h.....»»
Deep inside iOS 18"s best new features and improvements on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say about Apple's latest iPhone operating system.Some of iOS 18's finest features are major.....»»
Study shows rising temperatures affect air quality over Los Angeles
Particulate matter and ozone are a major problem for people and the environment. Dr. Eva Pfannerstill, young investigator group leader at Jülich's Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK 8), is investigating where the volatile organic compound.....»»
Scientists use heart and lung model to calculate potential health threats facing future space tourists in microgravity
Space exploration has always captivated our imagination, offering the promise of discovering new worlds and pushing the boundaries of human capability. As commercial space travel becomes more accessible, individuals with various underlying health con.....»»
GPT-5 will have ‘Ph.D.-level’ intelligence
In a new interview, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati describes how intelligent the next generation of AI will be, and when we can expect it......»»
Chevrolet to unveil next-gen Corvette ZR1 in July
Chevrolet has called the ZR1 "the unthinkable" in teaser videos. The top-performance production model of the midengine Corvette will join the Corvette Stingray, Z06 and hybrid E-Ray versions......»»
Anthropic introduces Claude 3.5 Sonnet, matching GPT-4o on benchmarks
Claude 3.5 Sonnet is a speedy mid-sized entry in a new family of AI models. Enlarge (credit: Anthropic / Benj Edwards) On Thursday, Anthropic announced Claude 3.5 Sonnet, its latest AI language model and the first in a n.....»»
Gala apples: Cold-induced ethylene impacted by harvest maturity, AVG treatment
Gala is a major apple cultivar grown worldwide that is mostly planted as red sports (genetic mutation), such as Royal, Brookfield, Fulford, and Galaxy. The red sports tend to have similar maturation profiles, but they allow earlier harvests and strip.....»»
Sunlight and plastic: A risky combination for bottled water safety
Plastic water bottles are ubiquitous due to their convenience, yet they harbor potential risks. Sunlight exposure can lead these containers to degrade and emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are potentially detrimental to human health. The.....»»
Despite chicken tax, Quartermaster pickup is worth importing for Ineos
Ineos Automotive's second model in the U.S. is the Grenadier Quartermaster pickup. It won't be cheap......»»
Insecticides contribute to drop in butterfly species across US MidWest: Study
Insecticide use is a major factor causing a decrease in the size and diversity of butterfly populations across the US Midwest, reports Braeden Van Deynze of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and colleagues in a study published June 20 in.....»»
Apple’s MLS Season Pass adds Catch Up feature for key plays
Apple now lets you catch up on major plays in MLS matches on MLS Season Pass with the aptly named Catch Up feature......»»
GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro just got beat in the AI race
Anthropic's new Claude 3.5 Sonnet model is a little better than ChatGPT-4o and a huge improvement over Claude Opus 3.0......»»
Community-led disaster resilience model benefiting those that need it most
A new report from Monash University's Fire to Flourish program has identified how a community-led approach to disaster resilience is delivering positive impacts for affected communities......»»