Speaker verification (SV) systems are usually heavy on storage and computing power, making them tough to use on mobile devices. This is where adaptive neural network quantization comes in. Imagine a novel method that allows each layer of the network to have its own unique quantization centroids, gen
Imagine trying to figure out how many babies might pass away. This is crucial for planning healthcare services. The number can change based on things like the baby's gender, where they live, or their parents' background. Sometimes, local predictions don't match national ones, which can cause problem
Get ready for November, because Wale is bringing his "Gifted Week" back to the DMV! This yearly shindig is all about celebrating the amazing talent, music, and culture that makes D. C. , Maryland, and Virginia so special. From November 10 to November 17, 2024, Wale and his team at EQT are putting on
Laura Helmuth, the top editor at Scientific American, found herself in hot water after some heated posts on election night. Taken aback by the election results, she let loose on social media, targeting Trump supporters with some strong language. Her posts didn't go unnoticed, sparking a wave of crit
Imagine you're in a world where math and geometry dance together, creating intricate patterns we call weighted spherical means. These means are like invisible orbs that exist in a multidimensional space, and they're created using something called a generalized translation. What's that, you ask? Thi
The new M4 Mac mini starts at a reasonable price of $599, but it comes with a storage problem. It only has 256GB, which isn't enough for many users. Apple makes upgrading tough by soldering the storage directly onto the logic board. This means you need special skills to upgrade it. YouTuber dosdude
Ever wondered why John Dutton isn't in the second part of Yellowstone Season 5? It's a story of schedules, disputes, and passion projects. Taylor Sheridan, the show's writer, is juggling multiple series. Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton, says he changed his schedule to film the first half of Sea
Apple has just launched an update for its experimental browser, Safari Technology Preview. This isn't your average web browser; it's designed for developers and curious users who want to test out new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 207 brings a bunch of fixes and improvements across
Scientists are diving into the world of data assimilation to boost weather and hydrological forecasts. They've combined a land data assimilation component with a global atmospheric model called NICAM-LETKF. This mix allows them to conduct two types of experiments: strongly and weakly coupled land-at
Let's talk about an interesting mix: weather forecasting and financial tools. You might be wondering why these two seemingly different worlds would ever meet. Well, there's a connection that's not just fascinating but also a bit complex. First, let's chat about weather derivatives. These are like i
