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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather Swap: Changing Image Conditions with AI

Ever wanted to transform the weather in a picture from sunny to snowy? That's what a new method called Weather GAN does. It uses something called generative adversarial networks, or GANs for short. GANs are like two teams playing a game. One team creates fake images, and the other team tries to spot

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is a Tiny Powerhouse

Ever thought a 13-inch laptop could pack a punch? The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 does exactly that. Unveiled at CES 2024, this compact machine isn't just about size, it's about performance. It’s got an Intel Core Ultra processor that can be supercharged to compete with bigger laptops. Plus, it's ver

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Code LLMs: Evolution, Scorecard, and What’s Next

Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Wait Before You Upgrade! Office Crashes on Windows 11

Hey, tech fans! If you use CrowdStrike's security software and your company's asking you to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, hold off for a bit. Microsoft's found a glitch that makes Microsoft Office apps crash after the upgrade. The problem's linked to a recent CrowdStrike update that triggers when its

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI Plan: Say Goodbye to Copilot, Hello to Windows Intelligence

Microsoft is cooking up a big change for its AI features in Windows. Instead of calling them Copilot, Windows Recall, and other names, the company might roll them all into one: Windows Intelligence. This isn't just a new name; it's a way to group all the AI tools in Windows under one brand. Some peo

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Price of a Simple Chat

In a surprise move, OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, may have spent a whopping $15. 5 million on a web address. The domain in question? Chat. com. This simple URL was originally bought by Dharmesh Shah, the founder of HubSpot, for $10 million in early 2023. Just a few months l

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Will the US Ever Elect a Female President?

Precious Brady-Davis, a Black transgender woman, just won a local election but felt disappointed that the US didn't elect a female president. Many women voters also shared this sentiment. Despite Kamala Harris' historic run, she didn't secure enough votes to win. Some women supported Trump for his v

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Patriotism Through Media: A New Path for Teens

Are you curious about how teens can learn to love their country? A recent study has explored ways to fuel patriotism in teens and young adults, often referred to as “Generation Z. ” They found that involving young people in media production can be a game-changer. The research delved into the nuts a

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Nov 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Podcast Pals: Two Gen X Moms Share Life's Ups and Downs

Every Thursday morning, Sarah from San Antonio and Lisa from Birmingham hop on a call. They chat about everything under the sun, from their favorite shows to their thoughts on menopause. This isn't just a casual call between friends; it's a podcast called the Big Boo Cast, which has been running for

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: How Gender, Birth Order, and Parents' Education Matter in Benin

In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents did

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