There is nothing like a good view to soothe your mind and calm your soul. A good sunset, a green forest, or a look at snowy mountains doesn’t have to be a long trip away, though. You can find small pieces of heaven every time you check your smartphone. We’ve put together a collection of
Read MoreThe COVID pandemic was a struggle for everyone—some more than others—but a major factor in making it through was the ability to work from home. Many companies were able to continue only because their workforce could work productively remotely. Some companies, notably tech companies, even thrived. One could argue that Zoom itself kept us from
Read MoreFederated learning marks a milestone in enhancing collaborative model AI training. It is shifting the main approach to machine learning, moving away from the traditional centralized training methods towards more decentralized ones. Data is scattered, and we need to leverage it as training data where it exists. This paradigm is nothing new. I was playing
Read MoreThe IQAir report claims only seven countries out of 134 met WHO standards for certain air pollutants and that there are still significant gaps in air quality monitoring. Read more: Air pollution hit troubling levels in 2023, report warns
Read More[Ted Fried] recently found a beautiful HP 1600A/1607A logic analyzer set. State of the art in 1975, it looks like glorious Space Age equipment today. He decided to hook it up some modern gear to put it through its paces. Wanting to give the equipment a proper shakedown, he enlisted a Teensy 4.1 to spit
Read MoreYour iPhone is smarter than you think; it has certain features that will not only make you productive but also help save battery life. One of an iPhone’s most useful features is adjusting the screen brightness based on the environment or battery levels. The iPhone display keeps dimming automatically, which is actually a feature, but
Read MoreNvidia is releasing the B200 GPU and the GB200 ‘superchip’ later this year, as it focuses on retaining its dominance in the AI chips market. Read more: Nvidia unveils powerful new chips to support the AI sector
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung has an incredible lineup of phones spread across the entire price spectrum. Fans instantly recognize flagships like the Galaxy S24 series, but plenty of good options in the mid-range and budget segments end up capturing prime spots across markets. Needless to say, a lot of us use Samsung
Read MoreBased in London, the AI start-up detailed the new 3D model in a paper and said that is now available for commercial use through a Stability AI membership. Read more: Stability AI unveils new model that can turn images into 3D objects
Read MoreLarge language models (LLMs) seem ideal for creating natural language interfaces, but the rise of ChatGPT and other similar tools has raised a question: Are LLMs right for optimizing business processes? In short, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Of course, the longer answer is more nuanced than that. The stand-alone utility or prowess of
Read MoreAccording to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the world’s oceans have hit a new temperature record every day since mid-March last year, fueling concerns for marine life and extreme weather across the planet. From a report: Global average ocean temperatures in 2023 were 0.25 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous
Read MoreAs our population ages, the already heavy burden of cancer continues to increase. We hear from a cancer researcher on how her work tackles this issue. Read more: Cancer researcher on developing treatments for aging population
Read MoreCredit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Chrome for Android now offers the ability to use third-party password managers and autofill solutions. The app has long restricted you to using Google’s password manager and Chrome Autofill. This new feature requires you to enable a flag and isn’t 100% reliable just yet. Android has pretty robust support
Read MoreCredit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority A report claims a cheaper Galaxy foldable is on the way and could cost less than $800. The cameras are reported to have similar specifications “to the existing model,” but may have a dual camera setup. The report doesn’t specify whether this is a cheaper Flip or Fold device,
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has removed the “Nearby Places” feature from its Phone app. The feature lets users search for local businesses directly within the Phone app. Google has officially removed the “Nearby Places” feature from its Phone app. The company announced its intention to do so back in February, citing low
Read More[Minikk], aka [Athul] is about to enter 10th grade and reports that they and their contemporaries are eschewing boring mobile games for 90s stuff and old games like PONG. Well, we already knew the 90s were back, but it’s nice to see that even older stuff is coming along with it. The kids are alright.
Read MoreCredit: Motorola/Flipkart Motorola will launch the Edge 50 Pro on April 3. The phone features a 144Hz display, a 50MP primary camera, and several new AI features. The device could be called the Motorola Edge Plus (2024) in the US and is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Motorola is getting ready
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products. The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA
Read MoreSean Hollister reports via The Verge: Nvidia’s must-have H100 AI chip made it a multitrillion-dollar company, one that may be worth more than Alphabet and Amazon, and competitors have been fighting to catch up. But perhaps Nvidia is about to extend its lead — with the new Blackwell B200 GPU and GB200 “superchip.” Nvidia says
Read MoreA promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here’s how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn’t actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to
Read MoreLongtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: Last October, tech-backed nonprofit Code.org publicly called out Indiana in its 2023 State of Computer Science Education report, advising the Hoosier state it needed to heed Code.org’s new policy recommendation and “adopt a graduation requirement for all high school students in computer science.” Having already joined 49 other Governors who
Read MorePress2ToContinue quotes a report from the Gateway Pundit: Stephen Scherr, chief executive officer of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. and a member of its board of directors, will step down on March 31, following the car rental company’s largest quarterly loss since 2020 after a risky bet on electric vehicles. According to Fox Business, Scherr is
Read MoreWhile we’ve been known to use and abuse spreadsheets in the past, we haven’t taken it to the level of [Spreadsheets Are All You Need]. The site provides a spreadsheet version of an “AI” system much like ChatGPT 2. Sure, that’s old tech, but the fundamentals are the same as the current crop of AI
Read MoreThe Verified Product Security Mark is a new labeling program from the CSA designed to help users easily identify what cybersecurity protections an IoT device has in place. | Image: CSA As useful as connected devices like video doorbells and smart lights are, it’s wise to exercise caution when using connected tech in your home,
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Back in 2004, in the pre-Web 2.0 era, research indicated that BitTorrent was responsible for an impressive 35% of all Internet traffic. At the time, file-sharing via peer-to-peer networks was the main traffic driver as no other services consumed large amounts of bandwidth. Fast-forward two decades and
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