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May
02
Power Slap: The Controversial Rise of Dana White's Slap Fighting League
The concept is simple: two competitors take turns delivering open-handed slaps to each other's faces, with most bouts lasting 3-5 rounds.
4 min read
Apr
30
Fueling the Future: NASA's Groundbreaking Strategy for Refueling SpaceX's Starship
Refueling spacecraft in space presents a unique set of challenges. SpaceX is developing advanced in-space refueling technologies.
5 min read
Apr
30
Apple's Secret Swiss Lab: Unveiling the Future of AI Innovation
The lab is reportedly working on new visual capabilities for Siri that could "change how people deal with the world around them."
4 min read
Apr
30
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: How the Life2vec AI Calculator Predicts Your Lifespan
By analyzing patterns & correlations within data, the algorithm identifies complex interplay between various factors & impact on health outcomes.
5 min read
Apr
30
Cheyenne Supercomputer Goes Under the Hammer: A New Lease on Life for a Computing Powerhouse
The Cheyenne supercomputer was inaugurated in late 2016 and quickly became a game-changer in scientific computing.
4 min read
Apr
30
The Quantum Leap: How Nuclear Clocks are Redefining Precision Timekeeping
At its heart lies a simple yet profound idea: measuring time-based on oscillations of atomic nuclei rather than electron transitions.
4 min read
Apr
30
The Perils of AI Voice Cloning: How BBC Presenter Liz Bonnin Fell Victim to Unauthorized Endorsements
Liz Bonnin recently found herself at the center of a controversy involving AI voice cloning by a company's product advertisement.
5 min read
Apr
29
AI Home Security Goes High-Tech with Tear Gas: The Future of Property Protection
AI-powered devices can analyze vast amounts of data from sensors, cameras, & other sources to identify potential threats & respond accordingly.
4 min read
Apr
29
The Blue-Collar Boom: Why Gen Z is Embracing Skilled Trades Over White-Collar Jobs
Many young people value work-life balance and the ability to grow within their chosen field. Blue-collar industries that can offer these benefits are more likely to attract and retain Gen Z talent.
5 min read
Apr
28
The Looming La Niña: Unraveling the Global Impacts of the Shifting ENSO Cycle
During an El Niño phase, the central and eastern Pacific experiences warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures, leading to significant changes in global weather patterns.
6 min read
Apr
27
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Can Tart Cherry Juice and Magnesium Really Improve Your Sleep?
This trendy bedtime beverage combines tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, and prebiotic soda, with proponents claiming it can help you drift off to dreamland more easily.
5 min read
Apr
26
Quantum Memory: The Key to Unlocking the Potential of the Quantum Internet
In a quantum network, quantum memory acts as a buffer, temporarily storing quantum information while awaiting further processing or transmission.
5 min read
Apr
26
Elon Musk's xAI Secures Massive $6 Billion Investment, Valuing the AI Startup at $18 Billion
By creating a networked ecosystem where all his companies contribute to and benefit from the AI technology developed by xAI, Musk is positioning himself to gain a significant competitive advantage over rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
3 min read
Apr
26
The Hunt for Planet 9: Astronomers Close In on Elusive Giant in Outer Solar System
This hypothetical world would be about 10x the mass of Earth & orbit the sun at a distance of 400 to 800 astronomical units (AU), where 1 AU is the distance between Earth and the sun.
5 min read
Apr
25
The Rabbit R1: Hopping into the Future of AI Gadgets
The device employs a Large Action Model (LAM) trained on web interaction habits, allowing it to perform tasks without requiring direct user input for each step.
6 min read
Apr
25
Perplexity AI Joins the Unicorn Club: Revolutionizing Search with Generative AI and Enterprise Solutions
Perplexity's innovative approach to search, powered by generative AI, could offer users a more engaging & efficient search experience.
4 min read
Apr
24
Apple's OpenELM: Revolutionizing On-Device AI for Enhanced Privacy and Performance
OpenELM demonstrates a 2.36% improvement in accuracy compared to its predecessor OLMo, while requiring only half the number of pre-training tokens.
5 min read
Apr
23
Phi-3: Microsoft's Game-Changing Compact AI Model Rivals GPT-3.5
With 3.8 billion parameters, Phi-3 can run efficiently on smartphones, enabling fast, low-latency responses without requiring internet comms.
4 min read
Apr
23
The Dark Side of Connected Cars: How GM's Data Tracking Practices Violate Consumer Privacy
Many consumers do not read the lengthy privacy policies and terms of service agreements that accompany connected car services.
5 min read
Apr
23
Mistral AI's Meteoric Rise: Securing a $5 Billion Valuation in the Race for Language Model Supremacy
This latest round of funding could value the company at $5 billion, a testament to the immense potential and growth of Mistral AI in the competitive landscape of LLMs.
4 min read
Apr
22
Dial D for Dalí: Surreal AI Conversations with the Lobster Telephone at the Dalí Museum
Since its launch on April 11, 2024, the "Ask Dalí" installation has fielded over 3,000 questions from curious visitors.
4 min read
Apr
22
Apple's AI Ambitions Soar with Datakalab Acquisition: Unveiling the Future of On-Device AI
By focusing on on-device AI processing, Apple aims to differentiate itself from competitors like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
4 min read
Apr
22
The Invisible Hands: Uncovering North Korea's Hidden Role in Western Animation Production
In the case of North Korean animators, it appears that they may have misrepresented their location and identity to secure remote contract work.
4 min read
Apr
22
Meta's Game-Changing Move: Unlocking the Potential of Virtual Reality with Horizon OS
By opening the doors to third-party developers, Meta aims to create a thriving ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
7 min read
Apr
21
The Sodium-Ion Battery Revolution: Rapid Charging for a Sustainable Future
The KAIST researchers have reported that their hybrid sodium-ion battery can achieve an impressive energy density of 247 Wh/kg and a power density of 34,748 W/kg.
5 min read
Apr
21
Amazon's Robotic Revolution: How 750,000 Robots are Transforming the Future of E-Commerce
One of the most recent additions to Amazon's robotic arsenal is Digit, a humanoid robot capable of handling and moving items within the warehouse. Digit represents a significant leap forward in the field of warehouse automation.
5 min read
Apr
21
Tesla's Cybertruck Recall: Unraveling the Accelerator Pedal Defect Affecting All Units
The Cybertruck recall serves as a reminder that even the most innovative and forward-thinking companies are not immune to the challenges and risks associated with mass production.
6 min read
Apr
21
The Future of Fame: How CAA's AI-Powered Digital Doubles are Revolutionizing the Entertainment Industry
The implications of this technology are far-reaching, as it could potentially reshape the way movies, television shows, and other forms of entertainment are produced.
4 min read
Apr
21
Drake Ignites Hip-Hop Feud with AI-Generated Tupac and Snoop Dogg Verses in "Taylor Made Freestyle"
By employing cutting-edge AI technology, Drake has managed to resurrect the voices of two hip-hop legends, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, to aid him in his lyrical assault against Kendrick Lamar.
5 min read
Apr
21
TikTok's Ticking Clock: U.S. House Moves to Ban App, Sparking Debate and Controversy
If the ban is enacted, TikTok will face a critical decision: sell its U.S. operations to an American company or risk being removed from U.S. app stores.
5 min read
Apr
20
The Bitcoin Halving Phenomenon: Unlocking the Secrets of the Crypto King's Deflationary Mechanism
Think of it like a treasure hunt where the treasure chest gets smaller with each clue solved. As the supply of new Bitcoins dwindles, the laws of supply and demand kick in.
7 min read
Apr
19
Amazon's Covert Operation "Big River": Uncovering the Secrets of Corporate Espionage in E-commerce
The scope of Big River's operations extended beyond merely gathering intelligence through sales. Amazon employees were tasked with taking detailed notes on competitors' logistics and payment services, which were subsequently used to refine Amazon's own strategies.
6 min read
Apr
18
The Electric Evolution: Boston Dynamics Unveils the Future of Humanoid Robotics
The all-electric Atlas represents a significant step forward in the development of humanoid robots that are not only technologically advanced but also practical and accessible.
10 min read
Apr
17
Meta's Llama 3: The Game-Changing Open-Source AI Set to Revolutionize the Industry
The integration of multimodal capabilities in Llama 3 opens up a world of possibilities for more versatile applications. For example, chatbots and virtual assistants powered by Llama 3 could understand and generate responses based on images or videos, in addition to text.
6 min read
Apr
17
Microsoft Bets Big on Middle East AI with $1.5B Investment in G42
G42 will leverage Microsoft's cutting-edge cloud services and Azure infrastructure to develop sophisticated AI solutions tailored for key industries in the UAE, including healthcare, energy, finance, and the public sector.
5 min read
Apr
17
The Hidden Art of Microchips: Exploring the Fascinating World of Silicon Graffiti
As engineers and designers worked on the complex layouts of integrated circuits, they began to incorporate small doodles, initials, and intricate drawings into the unused spaces of chip designs.
6 min read
Apr
17
The Limitless AI Pendant: Redefining Wearable AI for Enhanced Productivity and Communication
Designed to be a versatile and user-friendly device that enhances personal productivity and communication
6 min read