Computer & Electronics

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,...

Microsoft Introduces its First Quantum Chip Utilizing Topological Qubits

Microsoft says its new chip represents a major breakthrough on the path towards real-world quantum computingMicrosoftMicrosoft claims a significant advancement in quantum computing with the Majorana 1, its first quantum chip and the first to utilize topological qubits.The compact processor features eight qubits at its core, constructed from a novel material class known as...

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....

Laser Watch Lets you Control Devices with Hand Gestures

The CenWatch (which does not project a visible grid of red laser light) is presently on KickstarterCenWatchView 3 ImagesIf you're looking for a more exciting alternative to traditional remotes for controlling devices, the CenWatch might be just what you need. This smartwatch scans the bottom of your hand, enabling you to perform various commands with simple...

Quantum Computers Take a Major Step Forward with Fiber-Optic Innovation

Credit PixabayQuantum computing advances rapidly thanks to qubits—the building blocks of these systems. Among these, superconducting qubits promise scalability but rely on electrical signals, which pose scaling challenges.However, physicists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have now developed a fully optical readout for superconducting qubits, as published in Nature Physics....

Use It or Lose It: AI Could Deteriorate Our Cognitive Abilities

AIs allow us to outsource the act of thinking... That doesn't bode well for the future of the human brain. Credit: PixabayAs technology becomes deeply embedded in our daily routines, it can physically alter our brains. However, each time we delegate a task to technology, we risk allowing our abilities to diminish. What happens...

ChatGPT’s Advanced Research: Can It Replace a Human Expert?

Credit: PixabayOpenAI's "deep research" is the latest AI tool generating buzz, claiming to accomplish in minutes what would take a human expert hours.Integrated into ChatGPT Pro and promoted as a research assistant on par with a trained analyst, it autonomously browses the web, gathers sources, and generates structured reports. Impressively, it scored 26.6% on...

The 4LED Projector Provides Bright, Large-Screen Visuals, Even in Well-Lit Environments

The LH750's 4LED light source puts out 5,000 lumens of peak brightness for daytime or lights-on viewingBenQBenQ has introduced a new conference room projector, the LH750, featuring an LED light source bright enough for use during the day. Designed for ceiling mounts, it offers "exceptional color accuracy and saturation" with Full HD resolution.The LH750...

E Ink Gaming Slate Brings Back 80s Text Adventures

This unique platform lets you play as you read, turning traditional reading into an interactive adventure inspired by classic computer games and choose-your-own-adventure books"Ink Console/Crowd SupplyIn the early days of personal computers, graphics were quite basic, which is why text-based adventure games became so popular. The Ink Console seeks to revive this nostalgic feeling...

Elon Musk Confirms the Launch of Grok 3 as the Most Advanced AI in the World

Credit: Analystics VidhyaAfter weeks of speculation, Elon Musk announced on his profile on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) the release date of Grok 3, the new version of the platform's AI chatbot. According to the post, there will be a live demonstration of Grok 3 this Monday (17) at 8 PM Pacific...