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How Will AR HUD Assist Drivers in Adjusting to Autonomous Vehicle Technology?
AR HUD allows vehicles to convey more data than a traditional dashboard. For example, the system could show how the car perceives the surroundings, detects hazards, plans routes, interacts with other technologies, and activates ADAS. There are three kinds of HUDs. The existing standard models can display dashboard information on the windshield or in the…
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The integration of AI into Apple devices could dramatically reshape the role of generative AI in everyday life
The last few months have seen Apple’s latest venture, Apple Intelligence, which represents the company’s effort to compete with other major corporations in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Unveiled at Apple Park in Cupertino on June 10, 2024 at the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple Intelligence is what the company is calling “AI for…
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Electric vehicle prices are dropping as car dealerships have more models in stock while consumer interest declines
Electric vehicle prices are dropping as car dealerships have more models in stock while consumer interest declines. This results in some EV prices coming close to those of gas-powered cars after factoring in federal tax credits. In May, the average price of a new EV was $56,648, which is about 15% lower than two years…
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AI has already had a widespread influence on our lives
In the early 1970s, programming computers began of punching holes in cards and then feeding them to room-sized machines that would generate results through a line printer, often after several hours or even days. This was the familiar approach to computing for a long time, and it was against this backdrop that a team of…
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iOS 18 Is Out Now. Here Are the Best New Features
Apple’s top executives always talk about new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the actual delivery often falls short of the hype (as seen with the recent iPads). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might actually live up to some of those descriptions. The new operating systems, which are currently available,…
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Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?
Fresh research shows a strong preference for human doctors, particularly in the field of psychiatry. Recent studies indicate that, at present, individuals favor human doctors over AI alternatives, especially in the realm of mental health and psychiatry. A study 1,183 participants from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland sought to gauge people’s assessments involving 12 hypothetical patient-doctor…
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AI vs. Human Empathy: Machine Learning More Empathetic
A recent study discovered that individuals find it harder to empathize with robot facial expressions of pain compared to humans in pain. Robots and AI agents can imitate human pain but do not have a subjective experience of it. By using electrophysiology and functional brain imaging, scientists observed that people showed more empathy for human…
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Google has started to roll out the final beta version of Android 15
Google launches a major update to Android annually, the operating system that powers the world’s most popular smartphones from the largest brands. In 2024, the search engine giant is expected to unveil Android 15 alongside new hardware at Google I/O on May 14. Based on the current pattern, Android 15 will bring numerous new features,…
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Starlink is on track to generate a staggering $6.6 billion in revenue for 2024
After purchasing a satellite dish and subscribing to a $120-per-month plan, my acquaintance, a retired veteran residing in an area where cable or fiber connections are not available, now enjoys a 115-Mbps connection. Located about 45 minutes north of downtown Tucson, Catalina, Arizona is far removed from the densely populated Bronx neighborhood where I spent…
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The potential for artificial intelligence in healthcare
Roughly eight years ago, there was a strong belief that artificial intelligence would completely transform the healthcare industry. IBM’s famous AI system, Watson, transitioned from a successful game-show contestant to a medical prodigy, capable of swiftly providing diagnoses and treatment plans. During the same period, Geoffrey Hinton, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto,…
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How AI Can Help Humans Become More Human
In 2016, AlphaGo, an AI program, gained attention when it defeated Lee Sedol, one of the top Go players in the world, in four out of five games. AlphaGo learned the strategy game by studying human players’ techniques and playing against its own versions. While AI systems have traditionally learned from humans, researchers are now…
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design smartphone debuted on September 10, 2024. The device features a 6.40-inch primary display with a 60 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1008×2232 pixels. It also includes a secondary 7.90-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 2048×2232 pixels Additionally, it has a 10.20-inch third display with a resolution of 3184×2232…
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Malvertising, or malicious advertising, is a relatively new cyberattack technique
Cyber criminals are increasingly utilizing online advertisements for malicious purposes, often targeting individuals through regular Google searches. These fraudulent activities, known as malvertising, are occurring more frequently with greater sophistication. In the autumn of 2023, Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity software firm, reported a 42% month-over-month increase in malvertising incidents in the United States. According to Jérôme…
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Investors have injected $330 billion into approximately 26,000 AI and machine-learning startups over the past three years
Consider it the conclusion of the initial phase of the AI Boom. Since the middle of March, several prominent artificial intelligence startups have been under financial strain. Inflection AI, which secured $1.5 billion in funding but generated minimal revenue, has shut down its original operations. Stability AI has laid off staff and parted ways with…
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The hardware and build quality of the Apple Vision Pro are undeniably impressive
I attempted to rely solely on the Vision Pro for my work for a week, and it surpassed my expectations once I connected it to my laptop. The Apple Vision Pro is the most remarkable mixed reality headset I have ever utilized. It is enjoyable for gaming and watching movies, and it has impressive eye…
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Huawei provides smart components and systems for autonomous vehicles
Huawei is distributing samples of its Ascend 910C processor to conduct tests, aiming to address the gap left by Nvidia. Under US sanctions, Huawei Technologies has initiated the testing of a new AI chip with potential customers in China, as they seek alternatives to high-end Nvidia chips, moving closer to bolstering China’s self-sufficiency in semiconductors…
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What’s Next for EV Battery Technology?
Electric vehicles are less complex than gasoline-powered ones. They lack gas tanks, pistons, spark plugs, and tailpipes. Assembly specialist Chris Rehrig explains that the concept involves fewer parts, amidst the plant’s noise. Offline, they are equipped with large batteries. At Volkswagen, battery packs weighing over 1,000 pounds will be assembled across the street and transport…
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The advantages of AI for mineral exploration have become gradually apparent
The transition to sustainable energy requires a large amount of essential minerals, and this demand is only expected to increase. By 2050, the demand for minerals such as graphite and cobalt is projected to rise by over 200%, while the demand for lithium is expected to increase by 910% and rare earths by 943%. Despite…
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AI Allows Examination of More Than 31 Million New Materials
It is now feasible to significantly expand the exploration of new materials. It can require extended periods of meticulous effort — consulting information, conducting calculations, and performing precise laboratory tests — before scientists can introduce a new material with specific properties, whether it is for constructing an improved device or an enhanced battery. However, this…
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Malicious mobile applications pose a danger to both a user’s device and the network
Over the past few months, researchers at Zscaler have found that more than 90 harmful mobile apps have been downloaded over 5.5 million times from the Google Play store. These apps are distributing various types of malware, including the Anatsa banking Trojan. Zscaler’s blog post from yesterday revealed that the apps, which act as decoys…