Month: June 2024
Robots could become much better learners thanks to ground-breaking method devised by Dyson-backed research — removing traditional complexities in teaching robots how to perform tasks will make them even more human
One of the biggest hurdles with teaching robots new skills is how to convert complex, high-dimensional data, like images from onboard RGB cameras, into actions that accomplish specific goals. Existing methods typically rely on 3D representations requiring accurate depth information, or using hierarchical predictions working with motion planners or separate…
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Typing to AI assistants might be the way to go
There’s a time and place for everything. In the privacy of my own home, I’ve got no problem saying “hey” to Google, Alexa, Siri, Meta, and on occasion, Bixby. But out in public? Where other people can perceive me? I’d rather crawl under a rock. This has been one of…
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Samsung may have confirmed the Galaxy Watch Ultra name on its own website
There’s been a whole lot of chatter around the potential arrival of a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra this year, and Samsung itself has joined in with the leaks by publishing the name of the new wearable on its own regional websites. The pages have been pulled now, but not before…
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My week so far with Copilot+ PC laptops: they might be the future, but not for the reasons Microsoft wants
This week we saw the launch of Copilot+ PC devices – essentially, Windows 11 laptops that come powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X chips that feature an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that’s specifically designed to handle complex AI (artificial intelligence) tasks. The idea of on-device AI is certainly very interesting…
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Everything new on Netflix in July 2024
Netflix has already revealed all the new movies and shows coming to the service in July 2024, and there are some big hits coming our way. Every month, the streamer shakes up its already packed catalog with new additions, which is why it’s still one of the best streaming services…
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ICYMI: the week’s 7 biggest from potential DJI drone bans to new film cameras
With few events this week, it should have been a quieter one in the tech world. Then, the US government had to start moving towards a DJI drone ban, which could have major consequences for amateur and professional photographers alike. On top of this we saw the launch of CoPilot+…
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