The realm of metamaterials—artificial substances engineered to interact with light, sound, and other waves—has taken a significant leap forward thanks to groundbreaking research from Macquarie University. By developing a new software package called TMATSOLVER, researchers have unveiled a powerful tool that can proficiently model how various types of waves scatter upon interacting with complex particle
Larry Ellison, the renowned tech mogul, celebrated his 80th birthday last month amidst a flurry of success for Oracle. While other tech giants like Intel and Cisco are grappling with the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry dominated by artificial intelligence, Oracle has emerged as a favorite on Wall Street. The recent surge in Oracle’s
X is taking steps to separate direct messages (DMs) from other in-app experiences in an effort to cater to users who prefer to use the platform solely for messaging. This move aligns with Elon Musk’s vision of creating an “everything app,” where users can perform a variety of functions within the same platform. The option
The field of wearable technology is advancing rapidly, with recent research from Peking University bringing us closer to the realization of customizable detection of biomechanical signals through flexible tactile sensors. This groundbreaking study, published in the journal Science Advances, introduces a novel approach using 3D micro strain gauges as sensing units, offering high-density mapping of
Upon delving into the world of Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story, one cannot help but be torn between being deeply annoyed and finding it utterly amusing that the game allows players to poison skeletons. The idea of switching out regular poison for bone-hurting juice when fighting skeletal undead seems both unnecessary and humorous. While it
Adobe recently revealed its latest addition to its suite of creative tools, the Adobe Firefly Video Model. This AI video generation tool is said to be built on the foundation of the Firefly generative AI still image models. Adobe claims that these models are ethically trained and commercially safe because they only use data that
Generative artificial intelligence has been making waves globally, with big U.S. companies like OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google, and Meta leading the pack. However, China’s tech giants, including Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, Huawei, and ByteDance, have also jumped on the bandwagon, launching their own AI models in the past 18 months. This article delves into the Chinese AI
Getting a grasp of how the Threads algorithm functions can be pivotal in enhancing your presence on the platform. Business Insider’s Katie Notopoulos recently delved into the realm of “rage baiting”, where she posted contentious queries on Threads to elicit user reactions. The outcome of her experiment shed light on the significant impact of emotional
Apple’s iOS 18 is set to introduce a range of artificial intelligence features, including the highly anticipated Image Playground. This new feature allows users to generate cartoon-like illustrations based on text prompts, adding a touch of creativity to the iOS experience. Recently, Apple shared the first-ever example of an Image Playground creation outside of its
In a recent letter addressed to the CEOs of major tech companies such as Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft, California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the critical need for these companies to take action in protecting voters from deception, intimidation, and dissuasion. With millions of Californians relying on social media and artificial intelligence services for information