The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. A team of computer scientists has created a nimbler, more flexible type of machine learning model. The trick: It must periodically forget what it knows. And while this new approach won’t displace the huge models that undergird the biggest apps, it could reveal more about […]
Read MoreAlongside iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and tvOS 17.4, Apple plans to release a HomePod 17.4 software update that adds a small but meaningful change to Siri. Siri will be able to learn what a user’s preferred media service is, which means that there won’t be a need to include an app name when asking Siri […]
Read MoreApple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset launched amid much fanfare a few weeks ago. The company had unveiled this device last year. At $3,499, this is one of the more expensive headsets on the market, one that you’d only find the very enthusiastic of Apple fans forking up money for. Even many of those fans […]
Read MoreThe larger variant of the upcoming Galaxy Book 4 laptop has leaked in renders, and it seems that Samsung has failed to learn the basics from the Apple MacBook Pro once again. Samsung’s Galaxy Book laptops are impressive as far as Windows laptops go — credit where credit is due. But as powerful as they […]
Read MoreAmazon is the largest online marketplace in the world. The name itself has become synonymous with ordering products online, just like Google has become synonymous for looking up something on the internet. It goes without saying that brands not selling on Amazon are missing out on a significant revenue stream. Customers prefer buying from Amazon […]
Read MoreI finally subscribed to Ubisoft+ this week. I’ve enjoyed a lot of the company’s games over the years, not least The Division 2, but there’s hardly a catalog I’m dying to play. The game that changed all that is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which is due to drop in just over a month as I […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know In an interview this week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that empathy is the hardest skill to learn, contrary to belief. He further stated that it was a driving force for workplace career development and an essential element that helps boost the employee performance index. The CEO added that empathy […]
Read MoreSamsung’s first foldable laptop, likely a long ways away from its market debut, might borrow a design element from the latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. A new report says Samsung is considering reusing the waterdrop hinge design for the so-called Flex Note. In theory, using a waterdrop hinge reduces a […]
Read MoreSamsung’s first foldable laptop, likely a long ways away from its market debut, might borrow a design element from the latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. A new report says Samsung is considering reusing the waterdrop hinge design for the so-called Flex Note. In theory, using a waterdrop hinge reduces a […]
Read MoreHuawei has been on a roll lately after all of its troubles. The US led the way in ensuring that Huawei’s access to advanced technologies was cut. It also leaned on its allies to similarly restrict the company’s access to semiconductor technologies. However, the company has come out swinging in the face of adversity. The […]
Read MoreSamsung PENUP has a relatively unusual combination of features, from social media-like tools to coloring books. But PENUP is also supposed to be a platform where aspiring artists can learn how to draw by watching others do it. Meet the Live Drawing feature in Samsung PENUP. It combines the social aspect of the app with […]
Read MoreThe Logitech Zone Learn is interesting. It’s designed to be durable, with replaceable cables and ear pads, and a fit that works for kids and adults. It’s aimed pretty squarely at the education market—for students of all ages in remote or hybrid learning environments—but it’s a compelling choice for someone on a budget, even outside […]
Read MoreSpotify on a Wear OS smartwatch is now a much more complete experience than it used to be, with users finally able to enjoy offline listening, LTE streaming and more. What was a fairly tepid app on older versions of Wear has been reborn for Wear OS 3, with the likes of the Google Pixel […]
Read MoreInvesting can be a difficult concept to grasp, as there are so many different assets you can invest in, all requiring special knowledge or analysis in order for you to feel comfortable putting your money into. With technology, it’s easier than ever to start investing any amount of money, even if it’s only a few […]
Read MoreYour Garmin watch may be a very reliable companion, but there’s still a small chance you’ll need to perform a reset of some kind every now and again. As with all connected gadgets, however, there are different kinds of reset at your disposal – and we’ll cover them all below in this guide. They include […]
Read MoreSteven Novella cohosts the popular podcast The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe together with his brothers Jay and Bob. As children growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, the brothers were obsessed with science fiction and futurism. “Our younger selves definitely imagined that by now it would be like 2001: A Space Odyssey,” Novella says […]
Read MoreBut this chemical defense creates a big problem for sea cucumbers: They need to avoid killing themselves with their own toxins. And that means their own cells can’t contain cholesterol, the target that the saponins bind to and pierce. Instead, they have evolved two kinds of cholesterol alternatives: lathosterol and 9(11) sterols, which probably fulfill […]
Read MoreSource: Square Enix To say that Final Fantasy XIV is a massive game would be an understatement. The vast lands of Eorzea and beyond are filled with breathtaking locales, compelling characters, and dangerous monsters. However, the journey to visit these exciting vistas and people can be very time-consuming when traveling on foot. Thankfully, Final Fantasy […]
Read MoreSource: Matt Brown | Windows Central Xbox Series X and Series S introduce significant changes to system storage, adopting custom solid-state drives (SSDs) under the hood. Microsoft has positioned this high-speed storage as fundamental to next-generation gaming, helping deliver shorter load times with support for complex game worlds. This SSD requirement guarantees the best from […]
Read MoreSource: Windows Central For what feels like years at this point, many AAA developers and publishers have been tripping over themselves trying to figure out where they want to be in the modern gaming industry. We’ve seen Ubisoft soullessly ship service game after service game, only for them to die quietly in obscurity afterward. We’ve […]
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