Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its first tri-fold smartphone in 2025, adopting a different design approach from Huawei’s Mate XT, according to a report by ET News. Unlike Huawei’s outward-folding mechanism, Samsung’s tri-fold device will feature an inward-folding design, where the two side screens fold inward to protect the main display. This design aligns with Samsung’s strategy seen in its Galaxy Z Fold series, which uses a separate external... Read more ›
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The Grid Pro is a sophisticated, customizable editing controller developed by Invaiz to cater to the needs of creative users, especially those involved in video editing. This compact device has 32 keys and multiple dials, all connected to the computer via a USB-C port. The Grid Pro has backlit keys, which enhance usability in different lighting conditions, making it a versatile tool for various work environments.The central philosophy behind Grid... Read more ›
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Generative AI, including systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, can be manipulated to produce malicious outputs, as demonstrated by scholars at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Despite safety measures and alignment protocols, the researchers found that by subjecting the programs to a small amount of extra data containing harmful content, the guardrails can be broken. They used OpenAI’s GPT-3 as an example, reversing its alignment work to produce outputs advising illegal activities,... Read more ›
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After four years since its debut, Tesla has delivered the Cybertruck to its first customers, marking a significant milestone. The electric truck was handed over to around a dozen people during an event at Tesla’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. The company also provided updated details about the pricing, range, and features of the Cybertruck.The rear-wheel-drive version, scheduled for 2025, will start at $60,990, with a range of 250 miles on... Read more ›
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Google has introduced Graph Networks for Materials Exploration (GNoME), an AI tool that discovered 2.2 million new crystals, offering a wealth of potential materials for future technologies. In a Nature paper, Google outlined GNoME’s capabilities and the promising applications of these crystals, including superconductors for powering supercomputers, next-gen batteries for electric vehicles, and more.GNoME’s predictions have been shared with the research community, and Google is contributing 380,000 predicte Read more ›
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DIGISEQ Ltd, a pioneer in wearable payment technology, has obtained Mastercard certification for an innovative concentric ring inlay, marking a significant development for the wearable market. This pre-certified ring inlay incorporates a secured NFC chip that is world-first. This innovation unlocks opportunities for small independent brands and large corporations to introduce payment rings into their product lines efficiently.Beyond facilitating payments, the inlay offers multiple services, such as loyalty. Read more ›
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Hyundai and Kia have unveiled an innovative EV drivetrain design called the Uni Wheel during their “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event in Seoul. This new Universal Wheel Drive system relocates primary components to the wheel hub, creating extra interior space within the vehicle.While electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized design, the traditional drivetrain has persisted. EVs typically maintain the power transmission method found in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, despite replacing... Read more ›
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In northern Nevada, an innovative geothermal operation called Project Red, developed by Fervo, is supplying clean energy to data centers, including those operated by Google. This small-scale pilot plant produces 2 to 3 megawatts of power, demonstrating a novel geothermal approach that could potentially tap into Earth’s natural heat globally.Unlike traditional geothermal plants relying on naturally heated water sources, Project Red utilizes an “enhanced” geothermal system (EGS), involving drilling into... Read more ›
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At the recent Redmi event, the company unveiled the K70e, K70, and K70 Pro smartphones, with the K70 Pro receiving a special edition in collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse, called the Redmi K70 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Edition — This special edition commemorates Redmi’s 10 years in the smartphone industry and features distinct design elements.The key differences in the Lamborghini Squadra Corse Edition include a unique camera island... Read more ›
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Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first-ever views of Mars from a perspective replicating what an astronaut would see from the International Space Station (ISS).NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, tasked with preparing for future human missions to Mars, took a series of panoramic images in May from an altitude of approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) – matching the ISS’s orbit around Earth.The stitched-together images reveal the Martian landscape... Read more ›
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Puma has taken a significant step toward launching a fully biodegradable shoe with the RE:SUEDE experiment. In this trial, 500 specially designed Suede sneakers were sent to testers for six months of wear, and 412 of them were later sent to an industrial composting facility in the Netherlands.The shoes, made with Zeology suede, hemp padding and laces, and a hemp-cotton blend lining, were designed to decompose under strict conditions. After... Read more ›
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Lotus, now part of the Chinese-owned automotive multinational Geely, is venturing into the electric vehicle (EV) charging market to compete with Tesla’s Supercharger technology. Geely’s latest development is ultra-fast charging stations capable of delivering 450kW, surpassing some of the fastest chargers currently in use.The technology is featured in the Geely-influenced Lotus Eletre R, which claims to add approximately 88.5 miles (142 km) of range in just five minutes, making it... Read more ›
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New research by an international team of scientists adds weight to the idea that the mass extinction event leading to the demise of non-avian dinosaurs was not solely caused by an asteroid impact but was influenced by pre-existing environmental challenges — The study focuses on sulfur levels in the atmosphere, presenting evidence that before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago, the Earth was experiencing significant volcanic activity.The researchers, led... Read more ›
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Yi Design, a Chinese materials company established by curator and artist Caroline Cheng and designer Karl Yin, has introduced an innovative solution to address the issue of ceramic waste by creating water-permeable bricks named Permeable YiBrick.These bricks are composed of 90% recycled ceramic waste sourced from industrial porcelain manufacturers in Jingdezhen, known as the ceramics capital of China — Yi Design aims to tackle the substantial amount of waste generated... Read more ›
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Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch its RTX 40-series SUPER graphics cards in early 2024, and to make room for them, the company is halting the production of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 models.According to a Chinese site that tracks the inventory and orders of Nvidia’s board partners, Nvidia has shipped its last orders of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 GPUs for Q4-2023, and the board... Read more ›
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Google Drive users are expressing frustration as recent files stored in the cloud have seemingly vanished, with the service reverting to a storage snapshot from around April-May 2023. Google Drive, a widely utilized cloud-based storage service, enables users to store and retrieve files across various devices through their Google accounts.Complaints emerged on Google’s support forums last week, detailing the loss of recent data and alterations to folder structures. Users emphasized... Read more ›
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With the latest iOS 17 update, Apple has introduced the NameDrop feature on iPhones, automatically enabling it for users; Despite concerns raised by some law enforcement entities, there’s no need to worry about this feature — which by the way, is not exclusive to iPhones, being also available on newer Apple Watches.For Apple Watch users, initiating a watch-to-watch transfer via NameDrop involves opening Contacts, tapping on your image, selecting Share,... Read more ›
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Google has initiated the deployment of its inaugural AI Core update for Pixel 8 Pro users, introducing a new application aptly named AI Core. This app, as described on the Google Play Store, serves as the powerhouse behind various Android features, supplying apps with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.It is worth mentioning that AI-driven functionalities operate directly on the user’s device, utilizing cutting-edge foundational models, and, to ensure the... Read more ›
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Samsung quietly introduced its latest budget-friendly Android smartphone, the Galaxy A15, with an attractive price. The Galaxy A series has gained recognition for offering excellent value in the realm of Android smartphones, particularly with Samsung’s commitment to enhancing update policies for its more affordable devices. Earlier in the year, the company launched the Galaxy A14 with an impressive four years of Android support for just $199.The Galaxy A15 (although not... Read more ›
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The Clueless, a Spanish influencer agency, has ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence to create its own virtual influencer, Aitana, who is now recognized as the first Spanish AI model. Frustrated by the challenges posed by human models and influencers, such as egos and high costs, the agency sought to establish a more reliable and cost-effective alternative.Diana Núñez, co-founder of The Clueless, said that the inspiration to create Aitana... Read more ›
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Nuvilab, established in 2018, is an award-winning “Food Vision AI” startup. It specializes in developing a unique combination of hardware, software, and cloud services aimed at accurately measuring food servings and waste in environments such as cafeterias, restaurants, buffets, and hospitals. Over the years, Nuvilab has amassed substantial data, enabling the sophisticated training of its AI software, leading to the latest AI Food Scanner 3.0.Nuvilabs service relies on several scanning... Read more ›
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