Members of the xAI team, including Musk (far right), during Grok 3’s livestreamed unveiling. Image Credits:xAIElon Musk’s AI company, xAI, unveiled its latest flagship model, Grok 3, late Monday, along with new features for the Grok iOS and web apps.Designed to compete with models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, Grok can analyze images,...
Canada's 185-mph Alto rail service will cover more than 600 miles, and travel between Toronto and Montreal in 3 hoursAltoCanada is set to launch its largest infrastructure project ever: a high-speed intercity rail network spanning 621 miles (1,000 km). The system will connect Toronto and Montréal—Canada’s two largest cities—in just three hours, cutting travel...
The T2 Max thermal camera systemThermal MasterTracking wildlife—whether for hunting or observation—starts with one crucial step: locating your target. The new Thermal Master T2 Max thermal scope simplifies this task with its high-resolution imaging system. Let’s take a closer look.Both hunting and wildlife photography demand skill, whether you're capturing an animal or avoiding one....
New research has identified why heart attacks cause more damage in malesDepositphotosA recent study has identified testosterone as the reason men suffer greater heart muscle damage after a heart attack than women. Researchers have also found a potential solution using an existing drug.The World Heart Federation's World Heart Report 2023 highlighted that heart disease...
Credit: PixabayIn the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character reflects on how, whenever he feels down about the world, he thinks of Heathrow Airport’s arrivals gate.The reason unfolds on screen—couples kissing, old friends embracing, children laughing as they leap into their parents’ arms.Airports offer a clear glimpse into the significance of physical...
The 1.5-gigawatt AI data center is planned for Neom's Oxagon district, pictured, and will be completed in 2028NeomSaudi Arabia is certainly not short on ambition. Amid its numerous ongoing projects, the kingdom has signed an agreement with data center company DataVolt to establish what it claims to be the region's first "truly sustainable" AI...
Lyft is keen on partnering with Japan's Marubeni to bring a fleet of self-driving cabs on to its platform next yearLyftLyft plans to introduce robotaxis equipped with Mobileye technology as early as 2026, beginning in Dallas, Texas. According to CEO David Risher, the service will later expand to additional cities with thousands of autonomous...
Plasma sparks naturally (left) and ultrasound-guided (right)Josu IrisarriElectricity is naturally unpredictable, typically requiring wires and circuits for control. However, researchers in Europe and Canada have successfully directed sparks through open air and around obstacles using ultrasound waves.In open air, electricity naturally spreads in unpredictable directions—much like a lightning bolt. Its path is influenced by...
Apple's lamp-bot can depict joy and sadness, and even do a little danceAppleLuxo Jr. has been a charming presence in every Pixar film since 1995, when the animated desk lamp first hopped onto the screen, playfully stomping on the studio's logo in the opening credits. This iconic character has now inspired Apple researchers to...
First look at Volkswagen's €20,000 electric car; the concept will officially debut in MarchVolkswagenVolkswagen has been teasing its €20,000 electric car for over four years, so it’s understandable if you’ve written it off as just a concept. Initially planned for release in 2025, the affordable EV has faced some delays, but it’s still on...
