33 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale (2024)
Amazon’s five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers.
Top computer scientists say the future of artificial intelligence is similar to that of Star Trek
Leading computer scientists from around the world have shared their vision for the future of artificial intelligence—and it resembles the capabilities of Star Trek character “The Borg.”
Apple’s iMessage Encryption Puts Its Security Practices in the DOJ’s Crosshairs
Privacy and security are an Apple selling point. But the DOJ’s new antitrust lawsuit argues that Apple selectively embraces privacy and security features in ways that hurt competition—and users.
AI generates high-quality images 30 times faster in a single step
In our current age of artificial intelligence, computers can generate their own “art” by way of diffusion models, iteratively adding structure to a noisy initial state until a clear image or video emerges.
The Swatch x Omega Snoopy MoonSwatch Has Landed
The absolute must-have MoonSwatch has arrived, complete with a moon-phase function. Its all-white look is spot-on for NASA fans.
AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
Artificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research shows. The findings boost AI-driven medical diagnostics and bring health care professionals closer to being able to quickly diagnose patients with COVID-19 and other pulmonary diseases with algorithms that comb through ultrasound …
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Universal controller could push robotic prostheses, exoskeletons into real-world use
Robotic exoskeletons designed to help humans with walking or physically demanding work have been the stuff of sci-fi lore for decades. Remember Ellen Ripley in that Power Loader in “Alien”? Or the crazy mobile platform George McFly wore in 2015 in “Back to the Future, Part II” because he threw his back out?
Apple’s MM1 AI Model Shows a Sleeping Giant Is Waking Up
A research paper quietly released by Apple describes an AI model called MM1 that can answer questions and analyze images. It’s the biggest sign yet that Apple is developing generative AI capabilities.
Researchers reveal roadmap for AI innovation in brain and language learning
One of the hallmarks of humanity is language, but now, powerful new artificial intelligence tools also compose poetry, write songs, and have extensive conversations with human users. Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are widely available at the tap of a button—but just how smart are these AIs?
Stability AI brings a new dimension to video with Stable Video 3D
In a paper, Stability AI researchers detail some of the techniques used to enable 3D from a single image using latent video diffusion.Read More