Computer & Electronics

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...

Torque Clustering: Autonomous AI is Approaching

Torque Clustering may – or may not – constitute a revolution in the field of artificial intelligenceImage generated by DALL-EEvery ten minutes or so, another article about a "groundbreaking" AI breakthrough pops up on my screen. A new method, a new capability, billions invested here, AI agents there. The cycle has been relentless for...

As its Megacities Expand, Saudi Arabia Invests Heavily in AI

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...

AI Model Enhances Low-Quality Videos Into High Resolution in Real time

Topaz Labs claims its diffusion model for enhancing footage delivers "the highest visual quality difference ever achievable in video"Topaz LabsTopaz Labs, known for its advanced photo and video enhancement software, has unveiled a new AI model that automatically restores old footage, whether from personal home videos or aging archival content stored on traditional media.In...

A Feature-Rich E Ink Smartphone is Here, Designed as a More Eye-Friendly Option for Avid Doomscrollers

The HiBreak Pro sports a 6-inch ePaper display with fast refresh tech, low-power processing, GPT assistance and dual camerasBigmeThese days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now,...