Author - Jorge Paka

Anthropic Introduces a New AI Model Capable of Extended Reasoning for as Long as Needed

Image Credits:AnthropicAnthropic is introducing Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a next-generation AI model designed to “think” about questions for as long as users prefer.Described as the industry’s first “hybrid AI reasoning model,” Claude 3.7 Sonnet can provide both instant responses and more in-depth, deliberative answers. Users have the option to enable its reasoning mode, allowing the...

Phil Schiller Raises Concerns Over App Store Commissions on External Sales

Image Credits:CHRIS DELMAS/AFP / Getty ImagesApple Fellow Phil Schiller, who oversees the App Store, testified in court on Monday that he had initially raised concerns about Apple's plan to charge app developers a 27% commission on purchases made outside the App Store. He argued that the fee posed a compliance risk, could foster an...

Perplexity Hints at the Launch of a New Web Browser, Comet

Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesAI-driven search engine Perplexity has announced plans to develop its own web browser. On Monday, the company shared a signup list for the upcoming browser in a post on X, though it has yet to be released. Details on its launch timeline and design remain unknown, but its...

Meta AI Expands to the Middle East and Africa with Arabic Language Support

Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesMeta has officially launched Meta AI in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), making its AI-powered chatbot accessible to millions more users.Following its October announcement of expansion into six additional markets, including Brazil and the U.K., Meta had hinted at a gradual rollout to other regions, including MENA.Now,...

Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself With a Shimmy-Like Motion

The robot is ideal for use in environments such as ponds, where it won't hurt animals or get tangled in debrisEPFLRobots collecting data in delicate aquatic environments should avoid whirring propellers that could injure wildlife or tangle in weeds. A new bot solves this problem by mimicking the swimming motion of flatworms.While marine flatworms...

Watch: 1X’s Neo Gamma Robot Handles Household Chores for You

Don't be sad, Neo Gamma, I'm sure all your hard work is appreciated1X1X has just released a video showcasing its latest home robot, the Neo Gamma. Designed to clean, serve, and function as a voice companion, this humanoid robot has never looked more endearing—or more in need of a little companionship.The video begins with...

Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils its Newest Flagship Model, Grok 3

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 Plans to Develop a High-Speed Intercity Rail Network Capable of Reaching 185 mph

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...

Review: T2 Max Thermal Camera Captures Intense Heat

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....

Why do Men Experience More Severe Heart Attacks than Women?

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...