WhatsApp for Android is working on a new privacy-related feature that will allow users to manage the synchronization of their address book contacts. This feature, spotted by a feature tracker, will give users the ability to choose how they want to sync their contacts, especially when using WhatsApp on different devices. This development adds new
AI researchers have recently discovered a troubling issue within popular language models (LLMs) – covert racism. This covert form of bias manifests itself in negative stereotypes and assumptions about individuals who speak African American English (AAE). Despite efforts to combat overt racism within LLMs, covert racism continues to persist and influence the way these models
Genki’s TurboCharger is a new gallium nitride (GaN) accessory that boasts being the “flattest” 100W wall charger on the market. Designed with portability in mind, this charger can fold to a thickness of 18 millimeters (0.7 inches), making it easy to pack and carry with you on the go. With its compatibility with Power Delivery
In a groundbreaking research study, a collaborative team of scientists has uncovered the presence of multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) within a single vortex of the superconducting topological crystalline insulator SnTe. Led by Prof. Junwei Liu from HKUST and Prof. Jinfeng Jia and Prof. Yaoyi Li from SJTU, this discovery, recently published in Nature, holds
Jack King-Spooner’s latest creation, Judero, is a game that defies traditional gaming norms with its hand-animated stop-motion visuals. Unlike mainstream games that rely on advanced rendering techniques, Judero features handcrafted objects and bespoke figurines that are animated in the stop-motion tradition. This unique art style invokes a sense of nostalgia while also adding a hint
Instagram recently unveiled its Creator Lab in India, showcasing a new educational resource aimed at empowering content creators in the region. The platform will feature popular Instagram users from India, providing valuable insights and strategies for aspiring creators. The Creator Lab will offer resources in both English and Hindi, with captions available in five additional
The use of AI-specific bots for web crawling by news websites has become a contentious issue. Data journalist Ben Welsh conducted an analysis and discovered that a significant number of news websites are blocking these bots. Welsh found that just over a quarter of the news websites in his sample are blocking Applebot-Extended, while 53
The impact of Nvidia’s second-quarter results was felt in Asia on Thursday, with tech and chip-related stocks experiencing a drop in value. Companies with direct ties to Nvidia, such as South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, were hit particularly hard. SK Hynix, a manufacturer of high bandwidth memory chips used in AI applications
Static compression experiments are crucial in understanding the behavior of materials at extreme pressures. A recent paper published in the Journal of Applied Physics by an international team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Argonne National Laboratory, and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron has introduced a new sample configuration that enhances the reliability of equation of
As the average age of gamers continues to rise, many individuals find themselves navigating the world of parenthood while still enjoying their favorite pastime. The concept of generating smaller versions of oneself may seem a bit perplexing to some, but the appeal of same-screen co-op games for parents and kids is undeniable. Gone are the