Just 120 light-years from Earth, astronomers have identified a truly astonishing and one-of-a-kind system in the known universe. Two Brown Dwarfs and a Planet With a Perpendicular Orbit It consists of two brown dwarfs orbiting each other in an eclipsing binary configuration, along with an exoplanet that orbits both bodies — but with a fascinating […]
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Tiny water droplets may not seem like powerful energy generators, but a new approach developed by researchers at the National University of Singapore shows how simple tubes can turn falling rain into a source of electricity. In lab tests, the technique was able to light up 12 LED bulbs. Limitations of Traditional Water-Based Sources When
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A pseudonymous developer has launched a tool called “SpeechMap,” described as a “free speech eval,” to examine how AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and X’s Grok respond to sensitive and controversial topics. The aim, according to the developer in a statement to TechCrunch, is to compare how different models handle issues such as political dissent,
Opera, the Norway-based browser company, announced that its AI assistant, Aria, is now available to Opera Mini users on Android. This update aims to provide enhanced AI features for users with low-end devices and limited data access. Aria AI can assist users in accessing the latest news, exploring various topics, and generating images. Opera leverages
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The race to release the first 13.3-inch color ePaper monitor is heating up. Dasung is preparing a campaign on Indiegogo, but it looks like Bigme is pulling ahead, already accepting pre-orders for its B13 model. The Challenge of Mobile Productivity and Limited Screen Space While laptops are excellent tools for productivity on the go, their
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Digital notebooks featuring E Ink screens offer users a nostalgic, paper-like experience while integrating modern technology. The latest addition to this trend is the Bigme B7, a color E Ink tablet that blends creativity with cutting-edge features. First teased on Chinese social media last month, the Bigme B7 has now made its way to Bigme’s
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Following criticism of its AI tools—particularly for weak notification summaries—Apple on Monday outlined efforts to enhance its AI models by privately analyzing user data, supplemented with synthetic data. Apple to Boost AI Performance with Differential Privacy, Using Synthetic Data While Safeguarding User Privacy Apple explained that it will use a technique called “differential privacy,” which
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Anyone who has read about life aboard spacecraft knows that astronauts live with very limited resources, including meals that are mostly rehydrated. Even though NASA and other space agencies work hard to provide a variety of dishes, astronauts still have few food choices. On top of that, nasal congestion caused by microgravity dulls their sense
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The idea of harvesting solar power in space and beaming it down to Earth — something that could be described as a “Starlink for electricity” — might sound ambitious, maybe even a bit utopian. But that hasn’t stopped Baiju Bhatt from betting on it. Bhatt, the billionaire and co-founder of the financial app Robinhood, has
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In March, ChatGPT became the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for the first time, surpassing longtime leaders Instagram and TikTok. According to Appfigures, the app saw a 28% increase in downloads from February, reaching 46 million new installs—marking its biggest month yet. Instagram slipped to second place, with TikTok landing in third. ChatGPT Downloads Spike
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