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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Vis Goes with Heat: A New Way to Combine Day and Night Images

Imagine you're trying to see a hidden path, but it's either too bright or too dark. This is where combining visible (vis) and infrared (IR) images comes in. Visible light helps us see details in daylight, while infrared lets us spot heat even in darkness. The trouble? These images are like two diffe

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Tech for LEO Satellites: A Balancing Act

Imagine you're planning a big party in space, using a bunch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You want to save energy and keep things moving efficiently, right? This study comes up with a smart way to do just that. They combined something called a Markov Decision Process with a Double Deep Q-Netw

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhones' AI is Mixing Up News

Imagine this: you're scrolling through your iPhone notifications, and suddenly, you see a headline that makes you do a double-take. "Luke Littler Wins Darts Championship! " it says, but the final hasn't even happened yet. This isn't some sci-fi story—it's what happened last week when Apple's new AI

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Computers: Are We There Yet?

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, had some not-so-cheerful news for quantum computing enthusiasts. He thinks it'll be quite a while before we see truly useful quantum computers. This announcement didn't go down well with investors. Stocks for quantum computing companies like IonQ and Rigetti Computin

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Smart Summon Faces Scrutiny by Federal Investigators

Tesla is under federal investigation for the Actually Smart Summon (A. S. S. ) feature of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This technology allows Tesla owners to command their vehicles to move from one location to another using the Tesla app. The federal agency, the National Highway Transportat

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Would You Spend $100, 000 on a Smart Mini Home? Let's Explore AC Future and Pininfarina's Latest at CES 2025

You've heard of futuristic homes, but what about mini smart homes? AC Future and Italian design firm Pininfarina brought just that to CES 2025. These aren't just tiny houses; they come packed with features that make them sustainable and high-tech. The flagship model, AI-THu, starts at $98, 000 and i

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Opinion Rewards Goes Dark: What's the Big Deal?

Have you ever wished you could use your Google Opinion Rewards app in the dark without straining your eyes? Well, your wish has come true! Google has finally rolled out a dark theme for its Opinion Rewards app. This server-side update doesn't come with many bells and whistles, but it does give you t

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Job Rules in the Virtual World: What's the Deal?

Imagine working in a digital universe where your job is just as real as in the physical world. Welcome to the metaverse, where traditional labour laws might not apply. With virtual work on the rise, it's time to ask: Is meta-work a real job? The gig economy is already changing things, but the metav

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Satechi's New Travel Chargers: Power on the Go in 2025

Ever had trouble keeping your devices charged while traveling? Satechi's new OntheGo collection is here to fix that. Launched at this year's Pepcom event, these chargers are designed with travelers in mind. They offer both wireless and wired charging, making it easy to stay powered up no matter wher

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New Note-Taking Approach Sparks Excitement

When asked about Meta’s choice to adopt a community notes model instead of relying on staff fact-checkers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino was thrilled. “That’s awesome! ” she exclaimed. The model, similar to X’s approach, lets users flag topics like immigration and gender identity, sparking broader discussio

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