Credit: DepositphotosEngineers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a novel chip that utilizes light waves instead of electricity to conduct the intricate calculations required for training AI. This innovation holds the promise of significantly boosting the processing speed of computers while simultaneously decreasing their energy usage.The novel silicon-photonic (SiPh) chip marks a significant...
Wake up, human, the world has changed againOpenAI SoraLess than a year ago, AI-generated video was considered a joke; now, look at the advancements. OpenAI's latest model, Sora, transforms descriptive text into video, marking a significant leap forward that is nothing short of astonishing.Sora generates "realistic and creative scenes" from textual prompts. Users can...
Credit: CanvasThis week, Apple is officially releasing its Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices apps for Windows. These apps were first introduced in a preview version last year, but now Apple has removed the preview label after collaborating with Microsoft to launch them.The three apps, along with a revamped iCloud for Windows app,...
Credit: CanvasSamsung, the largest maker of memory chips worldwide, is facing tough competition in the chip industry. During the seven-year legal struggles involving its top leader, Lee Jae-yong, other global chipmakers have been investing more and increasing production, strengthening their market presence. TSMC from Taiwan, the largest contract chipmaker globally, has solidified its leading...
Credit: Unsplash / Tianyi Ma.In the realm of tech habits, one question frequently arises: should you shut down your computer before calling it a night, or is it okay to close the laptop lid and let it slip into sleep mode? Like many problems in life, there's no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are key...
A study is predicting that malicious AI activity will be daily by mid-2024DepositphotosA recent study forecasts that the deliberate use of AI by 'bad actors' to propagate online harm, particularly through disinformation, will occur on a daily basis by mid-2024. The results raise concerns, especially with over 50 countries, including the US, scheduled to...
A once great phone now relegated to life as a burner. Credit: Unsplash.Whether from binge-watching The Wire or Breaking Bad or encounters with intriguing individuals, the term "burner phones" often evokes associations with secrecy and clandestine activities. However, unraveling the truth behind these devices reveals a history rooted in simplicity and anonymity.Burner Phones: A...
Credit: PexelsIn 80 hours, Microsoft's AI tool narrowed 32 million theoretical materials to 18, leading scientists to synthesize one that can decrease lithium usage in batteries by 70%.An AI program has pinpointed a synthetic material, absent in nature, that can potentially decrease lithium usage in batteries by as much as 70%.Out of 32 million...
Credit: Unsplash.In increasingly mobile-dependent lives, people entrust their smartphones with various sensitive tasks, from financial transactions to work-related activities and even documenting personal musings through apps like Notes. However, a recent study conducted by MIT researchers sheds light on a potential privacy threat associated with the unassuming ambient light sensor in most phones.The Vulnerability...
The Skyted mask has been specifically crafted to safeguard the confidentiality of calls, ensuring a secure environment for private conversations. For those engaging in frequent confidential phone conversations, resorting to covering your mouth and speaking softly is a less than optimal method for preserving privacy. This is precisely where the Skyted Silent Mask...
