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Tuesday February 11, 2025. 03:00 PM
Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver faster-than-expected data transfer speeds can be a welcome surprise. Alas,...
A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted.
So now everyone's happy Updated Google has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps to comply with a Donald Trump whim – but only for American users.…
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: In a new study, researchers from China showed that two popular large language models (LLMs) could clone themselves. For the study, researchers used Meta's Llama31-70B-Instruct model and Alibaba's Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct...
It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help.
But will it set a real standard for MongoDB alternatives? Analysis When Microsoft rolled out an open source extension stack for PostgreSQL to handle document-style data, it wasn't just taking aim at MongoDB – the dominant NoSQL player – but also blurring the lines...
Grindr CEO George Arison is going all-in on artificial intelligence. I tested the beta version of the queer app’s AI wingman, letting it guide my interactions and offer advice.
Alternate process could be a game changer if they can make it practicable Is distributed training the future of AI? As the shock of the DeepSeek release fades, its legacy may be an awareness that alternative approaches to model training are worth exploring, and DeepMind...
In a few months, Windows 10 will take its final bow. That means folks will have to start paying for security updates, which has many people thinking about buying a new computer. One alternative to Windows 11 computers are Chromebooks, a laptop that exclusively runs...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a force for good in our future, that much is obvious from the fact that it’s being utilized to advance things like medical research. But what about it being a force for bad? The thought that somewhere out there, there’s a James...
In a few months, Windows 10 will take its final bow. That means folks will have to start paying for security updates, which has many people thinking about buying a new computer. One alternative to Windows 11 computers are Chromebooks, a laptop that exclusively runs...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a force for good in our future, that much is obvious from the fact that it’s being utilized to advance things like medical research. But what about it being a force for bad? The thought that somewhere out there, there’s a James...
Project to swap out Oracle E-Business Suite gets another red rating from projects watchdog The UK's largest NHS management body has postponed the replacement of its aging Oracle finance system again following more than three years of delays.…
Fandom revolutionized sex work and remapped the parameters of connection across social media. The question now is, how real are you willing to get?
Do people really fall in love with AI? I dated bots from four different companies for a week—and found out it was easier than I thought.
Overseas pals urge US tech giant to 'rapidly' work on Azure Local project to make things right – sans licenses Microsoft is not on track to meet technical commitments that form the basis of a settlement agreement intended to resolve a legal dispute over software licensing...
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that Earth's inner core has changed shape over the past 20 years, possibly deforming at its edges due to interactions with the liquid outer core and gravitational forces. The BBC reports: The inner core is usually thought to be...
Who tests the testers? The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has produced a list showing how the country uses AI technologies to perform tasks ranging from speeding up the planning process to prioritizing the inspection of MOT testing centers.…
NASA’s Martian probes have captured photos of the Red Planet’s “extremely active” spring.
Engineer was behind the HEC series and more Obit Raymond Bird, who developed the UK's first mass-produced business computer, the Hollerith Electronic Computer (HEC), has died at the digitally apropos age of 101.…
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