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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Double Launch Day: SpaceX Readies for Florida Takeoff

Today, the Space Coast is buzzing with anticipation as SpaceX prepares for a double launch event. The first rocket, a Falcon 9, successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, carrying the Ksat-6 satellite. This mission involves a complex series of maneuvers, including a grav

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Unintended Rise of Deep Learning

In 2008, a fresh computer science grad student at Princeton sat in on a lecture about neural networks. The topic seemed outdated, like something from the '80s and '90s that had lost its spark. Researchers were more interested in sleek algorithms like support vector machines. Unbeknownst to this stud

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Mystery of Skynet-1A: A Satellite on the Move

Fifty-five years ago, the UK launched Skynet-1A, a military communications satellite. It stopped working after a year and a half, but it's still up there, the oldest UK spacecraft in orbit. Recently, someone moved it from its original orbit above Africa to a new spot above the Americas. No one knows

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Honor's New Smartwatch: A Slim and Sporty 15-Day Battery Powerhouse!

Meet the Honor Watch 5 – a sleek smartwatch that's just 11 mm thick and weighs 35 grams, perfect for all-day wear. It comes with a vibrant 1. 85-inch AMOLED screen, making it easy to read in any light. Health tracking is a big deal with this watch. It monitors your heart rate 24/7, checks your blood

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

F-35's TR-3 Update: A Game Changer?

The F-35 fighter jet has been getting a makeover with the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade. This isn't just a facelift; it's like adding a supercharged brain to an already impressive machine. The idea behind TR-3 is to make the F-35 even more powerful and ready for the future battles it might fac

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Falcon 7X: The First Business Jet with Digital Flight Controls

Ever wondered how the first business jet with digital flight controls got its wings? Let's take a closer look at the Dassault Falcon 7X, which made history in 2007 by introducing fly-by-wire technology to business aviation. Unlike traditional mechanical systems that rely on cables and levers, fly-by

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Building Smart World Models for Text-Based Games

Imagine playing a text-based game where you have to figure out puzzles and interact with characters just by typing commands. These games are like virtual worlds where everything happens through text. Scientists are working on creating "world models" for these games, which help learning agents (like

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Guardians: Uncovering Security Flaws in Real-Time

Cryptographic algorithms are the backbone of secure systems, ensuring integrity and confidentiality. However, developers often misuse these algorithms by using weak passwords and constant keys. Enter CRYLOGGER, an open-source tool designed to detect these misuses dynamically. It logs the parameters

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steel Surface Defect Detection: A New Approach with MSFT-YOLO

Ever wondered how we can quickly and accurately spot problems on steel surfaces? Enter MSFT-YOLO, a smart detector that's been tweaked for this exact job. It's based on a model called YOLOv5, but with some neat tricks up its sleeve. One of these is a module called TRANS, which is inspired by Transfo

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus 12's OxygenOS 15: A Game-Changer for Android Enthusiasts

The OnePlus 12 just got a significant upgrade with the release of OxygenOS 15. This update, based on Android 15, is a testament to the company's efforts to learn from past mistakes and improve. The speed of the update is notable, as it's available only a month after Google's release, unlike competit

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