The open-source alternatives to GPT-4 Vision are coming
LLaVA 1.5 combines several generative AI components and has been fine-tuned to create a compute-efficient model that performs various tasks with high accuracy. LLaVA 1.5 combines several generative AI components and has been fine-tuned to create.....»»
Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source
To reduce CO2 emissions, the energy transition from a carbon-based energy system to a more sustainable system based on hydrogen energy is urgently needed. However, the nature of hydrogen (such as low volumetric density, flammability, and embrittlemen.....»»
Virtua Fighter 5 is returning for the first time in 18 years, sort of
Virtua Fighter fans still don't have a new game to look forward to, but VIrtua Fighter 5 is coming to Steam for the first time this winter......»»
New emoji, app store banning drama, and a new Mac mini hub, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming next — and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.When it's released, the new Satechi Mac mini hub will let you sto.....»»
Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?
I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you......»»
ChatGPT’s latest model may be a regression in performance
OpenAI's latest flagship model, GPT-4o, might actually be regressing, diminishing its performance to that of its smaller variant GPT-40-mini......»»
Siri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19
A new rumor suggests Apple wants to make Siri more conversational by making it use a large language model backend similar to ChatGPT and AI rivals, but it won't be ready until 2026.Siri could get an LLM backend in 2026When Apple was first rumored to.....»»
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic will bring PC nostalgia to Nintendo Switch
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic first came out in 2016, and it's finally coming to Switch for its 25th anniversary......»»
A vision-driven approach: Researchers advocate use of imagination in tackling climate crisis
In a new npj Ocean Sustainability article, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanizing river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to.....»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications for October 2024
Take a look at open source certifications for the month of October. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications for October 2024 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Greenland"s meltwater will slow Atlantic circulation, climate model suggests
A team of climate scientists in Germany and China has found evidence, using a climate model, that in the coming years, freshwater inputs to the Irminger Sea Basin will have the biggest impact on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)......»»
Roborock Black Friday deals: Part 1 (yes there’s a sequel coming)
These Roborock Black Friday deals are two of the best you can get your hands on right now especially if you're tired of cleaning your home yourself......»»
Zitadel raises $9 million to accelerate product development
Zitadel announced its $9 million Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Floodgate. Both firms represent the world’s best experts in open source, developer tools, and identity infrastructure. Zitadel’.....»»
AxoSyslog: Open-source scalable security data processor
AxoSyslog is a syslog-ng fork, created and maintained by the original creator of syslog-ng, Balazs Scheidler, and his team. “We first started by making syslog-ng more cloud-ready: we packaged syslog-ng in a container, added helm charts, and made it.....»»
ChatGPT just improved its creative writing chops
OpenAI's latest GPT-4o model is getting a handful of upgrades, including "more natural, engaging, and tailored writing to improve relevance & readability.".....»»
Kevin Feige talks MCU’s future with Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Avengers: Secret Wars
Big things are coming to the MCU. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased several upcoming projects, including The Fantastic Four and X-Men......»»
Final Fantasy XIV is coming to iPhone in new mobile app
iPhone games continue to get more powerful and higher profile than ever. Today, Square Enix announced that its famed Final Fantasy XIV is coming to mobile soon via a new adaptation. more….....»»
Light-activated, drug-carrying liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatments
More than 4 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide and there's currently no cure, but there's a way to help preve.....»»
Uber app for iOS gets a new Home Screen widget for quickly requesting a ride
Uber on Wednesday announced some updates coming to its app this holiday season. In addition to a new category called UberXXL, the company also revealed a new Home Screen widget for and iPad users. more….....»»
Study shows friendly social behaviors are contagious for chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are more likely to engage in play or groom each other if they see others performing these social behaviors first, Georgia Sandars and colleagues at Durham University, U.K. report in a study published November 20, 2024 in the open-access j.....»»
Neighborly networking may motivate local climate action, survey suggests
Individual motivation to act against climate change outweighs the impact of hyperlocal collective intentions, though both approaches are worth strengthening, according to a survey of nine European neighborhoods published Nov. 20, 2024 in the open-acc.....»»