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AI better than humans at spotting romantic sparks, researchers find
Researchers have fed speed-dating conversations into ChatGPT and discovered that large language models can detect who “clicked.” Can AI predict speed-dating success?
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New quantum computer outperforms Google’s previous record by 100-fold
Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup backed by JP Morgan Chase, has claimed the crown of quantum supremacy from Google’s Sycamore machine, which was introduced five years ago. The new system, with 56 trapped-ion qubits, demonstrated a 100-fold better score.
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AI PCs: do you need one and what to know before buying
We examine what to consider before determining if an AI PC is the right buy.
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Boston Dynamics’ robot Atlas is a master manipulator
Boston Dynamics is testing the boundaries of what its robot, Atlas, can achieve, with the humanoid robot already mastering the art of manipulating its surroundings.
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Samsung announces release date of Galaxy Buds3 and Pro versions
Samsung’s all-new device series also includes a pair of new earbuds, which will be available to the public at the end of July.
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Chinese desert 1 Cybertruck 0: “apocalypse proof” Cybertruck destroyed beyond repair
Many have dubbed the Cybertruck “indestructible,” and Elon Musk himself has called the electric vehicle (EV) “apocalypse proof,” but it’s seemingly no match for the Mongolian desert.
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Samsung's Mobile AI event overshadowed by worker strikes despite a 1,400% profit jump
As the world prepares for a Samsung-sponsored Summer Olympics in Paris, the City is also hosting the Samsung Unpacked 2024 event. Predictably, everything is geared towards a new era of mobile AI. New devices include the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy Watch 7. The stage is also set for the health-orientated Galaxy Ring, which is expected to be a big hit as audiences worldwide soak up a summer of sport.
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These weird-looking VR shoes aim to change how we walk in virtual reality
The startup Freeaim is now offering a $5000 VR shoe developer version for corporate, and a consumer version is on the way.
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iPhone users can now check their speedometer and speed limits on Google Maps
iPhone and CarPlay users can now see their speedometer and speed limits while using Google Maps.
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Spotify introduces comments on podcasts
Users can now leave comments under podcasts on Spotify in what the streaming platform says will help creators build a stronger relationship with their listeners.
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Giant robot sprucing up railways in Japan
A Japanese railway company is deploying a giant robot to carry out maintenance works in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area.
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Open AI’s crawler is the most blocked AI bot
Websites tend to block Open AI’s web crawler via robots.txt the most, but it isn’t the most active.
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This AI vending machine spits out bullets
Six vending machines dispensing ammunition have popped up in grocery stores across the US.
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Huawei vs Samsung: who wins the race for the first tri-fold phone?
Samsung may not be the first to launch a three-fold smartphone.
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Cybertruck user tests out ‘Wade Mode,’ gets stuck in lake
Elon Musk has made various claims about the Tesla Cybertruck, including that it’ll one day function as a boat. One Cybertruck user in Slovakia instantly proved him wrong.
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Animeflix unexpectedly announced it’s shutting down
The popular pirate site for anime content, Animeflix, announced it’s going offline after “careful consideration.”
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Figure 01 robot trains for its job at BMW plant
Robotics startup Figure has released a video clip showcasing its namesake humanoid robot getting ready for a job assembling cars at BMW’s plant in South Carolina.
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Best smart rings of 2024: features, trends, and buying advice
Is a smart ring the new smartwatch?
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Japanese scientists achieve fastest ever internet speed
It is around 1,6 million times faster than that of the average download in the US.
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Meta told it can’t train AI with Brazilian data
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta will face daily fines if it uses Brazilian citizens’ data to train its AI model.
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