The Pitch for AI Might be Worse Than the Pitch for 5G
Google spent the majority of its Pixel 8 launch event talking about AI, just like they did at Google I/O a few months earlier. Qualcomm couldn’t stop talking about all of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s on-device AI a couple of weeks ago either......»»
Conflict between humans and wildlife in Tanzania is being poorly managed—and climate change is making things worse
Human-wildlife conflicts are a challenge for authorities in African countries where people live near protected areas. Programs for communities to participate in wildlife tourism and share its benefits have been put forward as one solution......»»
Eight Colorado lakes suspected of toxic algae blooms: Why it is becoming worse
Colorado's lakes serve as a needed respite during sweltering summer days, but as climate warms, the state's lakes are becoming more susceptible to toxic blooms of algae......»»
Yes, AI Models Can Get Worse over Time
More training and more data can have unintended consequences for machine-learning models such as GPT-4.....»»
Thermal imaging innovation allows AI to see through pitch darkness like broad daylight
Researchers at Purdue University are advancing the world of robotics and autonomy with their patent-pending method that improves on traditional machine vision and perception......»»
TV model numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse
TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading......»»
TV models numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse
TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading......»»
Increasing levels of humidity are here to make heat waves even worse
This summer's heat is only a preview of what's in store for our future. Enlarge / A tourist refreshes at a vapor barrier in Budapest, Hungary, on July 16, 2023. (credit: Arpad Kurucz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Be.....»»
Five mosquito myths and one truth that really bite
Nothing kills a hammock hangout, Sunday hike or backyard barbecue faster than the stealthy blitz of the mosquito, those vampires of the insect world that strike fast and leave red, itchy bumps—or worse—in their wake......»»
Opinion: Instagram is making you a worse tourist—here"s how to travel respectfully
Travel is back in full swing this summer, and so is bad behavior by tourists......»»
7 obscure sci-fi movies from the 2000s you need to watch now
From two forgotten Christian Bale movies to the first Pitch Black, these are the most obscure sci-fi movies from the 2000s that are worth checking out......»»
Why Maternal Mortality Rates Are Getting Worse Across the U.S.
A new study shows U.S. maternal mortality rates are increasing, and health care providers and advocacy groups are racing to build better care for new parents.....»»
Apple TV+ bid for UK soccer streaming rights unlikely to proceed
Apple is no longer planning to take on the broadcast rights to the English Premier League, Eddy Cue has signaled, with a deal to bring the soccer league to its streaming service seemingly no longer on the pitch.A Soccer BallThere has been speculation.....»»
Is ChatGPT getting worse over time? Study claims yes, but others aren’t sure
Either way, experts think OpenAI should be less opaque about its AI model architecture. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) On Tuesday, researchers from Stanford University and University of California, Berkele.....»»
Forest fires in British Columbia are 30 times worse than average, say researchers
This summer has seen a violent outbreak of forest fires across Canada and North America. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC), there were 911 active fires across the country on July 13, nearly 600 of which were characteriz.....»»
Droughts in Western states drive up emissions and threaten human health
When drought-stricken rivers and reservoirs run low across the American West, hydropower dries up and utilities fire up hundreds of power plants that burn coal, oil, or natural gas to keep up with demand for electricity. The timing couldn't be worse,.....»»
"Humanity"s signature": study finds plastic pollution in the world"s lakes can be worse than in oceans
A world-first study has found concentrations of plastics in some lakes are higher than in the most contaminated parts of oceans, demonstrating the extent to which plastics have invaded Earth's ecosystems......»»
The Heat Wave Scorching the US Is a Self-Perpetuating Monster
The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse through the weekend......»»
Weird Weather Is Making Air Travel Even Worse
Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change......»»
Apple News renews "After the Whistle" podcast for a second season
Apple News has returned its soccer podcast "After the Whistle" to the pitch, with a second season set to cover the 2023 Women's World Cup tournament.Originally launched in November 2022, the "After the Whistle" podcast provided soccer fans with cover.....»»
The Microplastic Crisis Is Getting Exponentially Worse
Plastic production is skyrocketing, pushing microplastic pollution to dangerous new levels. Now research shows even the Arctic is increasingly contaminated......»»