If you thought the recent GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini releases were enough to keep OpenAI busy, think again. The release of a new LLM codenamed "Strawberry" might be just around the corner. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a photo of a strawberry garden on X, accompanied by the ...

"A video data factory that can yield a human lifetime visual experience worth of training data per day." Leaked documents obtained by 404 Media reveal that AI-powering chip giant Nvidia has been quietly scraping astronomical numbers of YouTube video data to train its AI models — a legally and ...

Samsung has started mass production of the world's thinnest LPDDR5X DRAM packages featuring 12 GB and 16 GB capacities. These new products feature a thickness of around 0.65 mm, which is 0.06 mm thinner than typical LPDDR5X packages. Samsung has used a new packaging technique, including ...

  Google has already been leading the pack in AI features, introducing its slew of ‘Help me’ tools, such as History Search, Tab Organizer, Tab Compare, and more. It also added these features, plus Gemini AI and AI-generated wallpapers, to its Chromebook Plus line, showing the tech giant’s ...

If you experience low audio volume playback on Windows 11, then you may be affected by the same issue that I ran into over this weekend. When I turned on my HP laptop I realized quickly that something was not right. First, I thought that audio pfayback was muted, as I could not hear ...

Maintaining your privacy and security online is more vital than ever in our increasingly online world. One of the key tools used by internet users to protect their privacy are Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs. They are commonly used by those in the crypto space to enhance their privacy while ...

Samsung has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Galaxy F14, in India. It is a slightly modified version of the Galaxy F14 5G and features a Snapdragon chipset instead of Exynos and a smaller battery than its 5G sibling. The phone was first spotted last year, and Samsung launched it ...

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less ...

Plume-surface interactions (PSI). That's a term you might not have heard much about until now, but when the Artemis missions to the Moon really get going, there's no way around it. And it may prove to be a real obstacle to our plans. Every single inch of the lunar surface is covered by a thick ...

Today's Connections is not too bad, but there are hints below if you need them. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for ...

Ever wondered what kinds of sayings and expressions were used in the Viking Age? The medieval sagas written in Iceland capture a wealth of intriguing phrases that offer a glimpse into Norse culture. Here, we present 50 of our favourite Viking-Age sayings that reveal the wisdom and wit of the ...

Riding dirt bikes is an experience like no other. The freedom of hitting the trail with horsepower on demand is a compelling idea, and manufacturers have been building and distributing machines for many decades to fulfill a demand for ever-more-rugged bikes. Motorcycles modified to use for ...

A bizarre aerial phenomenon captured on video over Curitiba, Brazil is the latest to capture the attention of “ufologists,” people who track sightings of unidentified flying objects as evidence of alien visitors. A pair of videos uploaded to YouTube shows a triangular object hovering in the sky ...

A car company never wants to hear the word "scandal" mentioned in the same sentence as their brand. It usually implies accidents, a massive recall of some sort, and the likelihood that many will stay away from purchasing that vehicle for years. Many massive car scandals occur for valid, ...

Here's another easy-ish Strands puzzle for you. Or is it? It probably depends on a) your knowledge of the specific subject and b) how your brain is working today. It is a weekend, after all. There are hints below if you need them. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT ...

It is easy to imagine the moon as an atmosphere-less hunk of rock orbiting Earth. However, while lacking breathable air, our planet's loyal natural satellite companion does have a thin and wispy atmosphere. Scientists have long puzzled over the existence of this tenuous atmosphere or ...

The rivalry between American V8 engines with unique names isn't anything new, dating back to the 1960s with names like 426 Hemi and 427 SOHC Cammer as at least one example. While those big block engines aren't likely to return to production vehicles anytime soon (at least, for now) we still have ...

Finding your way through the labyrinth of crypto trading apps for long-term investing can be overwhelming. Sifting through the multitude of options to pinpoint those durable gems is no small feat. With a sprawling universe of over 10,000 cryptocurrencies, my adventure led me to unmask ...

Your iPhone isn't just a phone — it is a mini-computer filled with your personal life and financial info. Think about it — all your contacts, photos, emails, passwords, and maybe even bank details — everything is stored inside. That's why protecting it against hackers and snoops isn't ...

Every now and again, our planet ponies up a fossil so spectacular that almost all you can do is gape in wonder. Sometimes those fossils are the magnificent remains that once trod Earth's surface with thunderous feet. Sometimes, they are mere motes, particles at which you may not look twice ...

Exploring the vast ocean of iOS apps for trading cryptocurrencies can be quite the challenge. Understanding the maze of features and fees is no easy feat. With a staggering array of over 300 cryptocurrency exchanges to choose from, pinning down that perfect platform feels like searching for a ...

In 2024, streaming is the new normal. With options for streaming TV, movies, music, books, and more, there are many ways to keep yourself occupied with a few clicks on your device of choice. But streaming services aren't cheap, and are typically offered as recurring monthly fees, which can ...

AI assistants are rapidly being deployed across financial services institutions, including banks, asset managers and the thousands of fintechs that handle compliance. Altogether this is one of the most transformative changes to how people work that we’ve seen in decades. As we move from proof of ...

After completing its journey from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility aboard the Pegasus barge, teams with Exploration Ground Systems transport the agency’s powerful SLS (Space Launch System) core stage to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building on July 23. NASA/Isaac Watson ...

He flew all the way to Chicago to buy a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance, which he plans to road-trip back home. Will he make it? He's got more than 1,000 miles to drive. Anthony dragged his father on the trip to make sure that he does. He has been negotiating the price of the car ...

In big news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headset. This means that people with limited physical movement can now control the headset using only their thoughts. Synchron conducted the initial test on a ...

"Aliens could learn one of our languages, ask the LLM questions about us and receive replies that are representative of humanity." Speaker of the House Artificial intelligence is being heralded as the future here on Earth, and according to a pair of scientists invested in the search for ...

Cigarette butts pose a huge risk to the world’s oceans and can be a pain to clean up by hand especially on public spaces like beaches. A group of Italian scientists have built a quadruped robot that can identify litter and pick up the smaller bits with its leg mounted vacuums. VERO, the ...

Installing an SSD is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can do to your PC — the only one with fewer steps is installing new memory. That makes it a great way to try out upgrading your PC by yourself, and we're here to help. Just follow the steps below, and you'll have a new SSD in your PC ...

Though Yamaha was founded more than a century ago as a maker of meticulously engineered upright pianos, the company is, perhaps, better known these days as one of the world's premiere makers of high performance motorcycles. The Japanese company's pivot to motorbikes began in 1955, with the ...

The Mandrake Android spyware campaign, which was first discovered in 2020, has seemingly made an unwelcome return. In a blog post this week, Kaspersky researchers reported that they found a suspicious sample in the Google Play store this April that appeared to be a new version of the malware. ...

Today's NYT Strands puzzle might prove difficult to solve if, like me, you know very little about the theme. There are hints below if you need them. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. ...

The AI race is on, and Google Gemini is one of the frontrunners. Gemini was first introduced as Google's newest AI model in December 2023, replaced Bard in February 2024, and has since gone on to become one of the best AI models we have access to today. That's not to say Gemini doesn't ...

  Ranked as the 33rd largest supercomputer in the world at the time, the "Condor Cluster" was built by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) using 1,760 PlayStation 3 consoles. Situated in Rome, New York, the system was constructed for radar enhancement, processing satellite ...

What does it mean to have a strong online presence and what does it look like? In this video Ade helps us to answer these ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTfltT9dLU source

Although not officially a coastal-inspired dwelling, this French tiny home is very reminiscent of a classic beach house with beautiful shiplap walls, a color palette inspired by the sea and the sand, and a warm ambiance for instant relaxation. Apart from its timeless aesthetic, the Excentrique ...

When weighing up an expensive new purchase, it's important to consider every facet of the issue. With vehicles, for instance, it's not just about the heavy initial outlay, but running and maintenance costs too. For instance, a model with a heftier sticker price may cost you less overtime if ...

The first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle sold in the United States was the 2000 Honda Insight, followed a year later by the Toyota Prius. Some manufacturers were quicker to develop (or license) hybrid technology than others, and BMW first got into that game here with a ...

Where did the water on Earth come from? About 71% of Earth's surface area is oceans, which contain 97% of Earth’s water. Human bodies are 55-60% water. Its origin is a missing link in scientists' understanding of our planet's history and life upon it. A new paper published earlier this ...

Mazda may be known today for cars, roadsters, and SUVs, but its humble origins were in motorcycle and 3-wheel truck manufacturing way back in the 1930s. It wasn't until 1960 that Mazda introduced its first 2-door passenger car, the R360 Coupe. The cartoon-like, bubble-top 4-seater was ...

Here's another mightily tough Connections puzzle for you. I solved it, but it took me a while. If you need some help, read on… What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle ...

Ever taken what you thought was the perfect picture, only to later notice a random photo bomber or a rogue tree branch ruining the shot? We've all been there. Whether it's a nosy stranger in the background or a trash can stealing the spotlight, these frame crashers can turn a cool picture ...

Ford began selling the Escape Hybrid in the United States four years after the introduction of the Toyota Prius here, with production continuing through 2012. To replace it, a Focus-derived MPV that had proven itself in Europe was given a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain and introduced as ...

  Look at any image of Jupiter and one feature is hard to ignore—its “Great Red Spot,” a massive storm raging close to its equator. It’s so iconic that it’s unusual to see an image of Jupiter without it, despite the fact that Jupiter rotates once in just under 10 hours. That spot, ...

In Gaza, the Israeli military continues on the offensive, and in the United States, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the past week courting more support for Israel’s assault on the Palestinian enclave. But that apparently shared purpose does not reflect the reality: a growing ...

Whenever one of the common dashboard warning lights on your vehicle illuminate, like many drivers, you probably release an audible sigh. It's not that these warnings aren't helpful, but often they can result in an expensive trip to the mechanic. One of the less common indicators on select ...

Here's your daily Quordle hints page for Saturday. You may need some today; but then again, they're almost always useful. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER ...

Car makers, like any manufacturer, want their products to be distinctive and follow their brands. It helps build customer loyalty to a level other industries can only dream about. Despite their competitive sales tactics, however, auto manufacturers do work cooperatively from time to time. ...

The Linux Mint team has just released Linux Mint 22, a new major version of the free Linux distribution. With Windows 10's end of support coming up quickly next year, at least some users may consider making the switch to Linux. While there are other options, paying Microsoft for extended ...

Today the name James Dobson is familiar to many Americans of all stripes because of his influence over the Christian Right and his role in building the evangelical political infrastructure that helped elect Donald Trump to the Presidency and engineer the overturning of Roe v. Wade. But what is ...