Many companies would like the opportunity to buy Chrome, but Google claims no other firm could operate the web browser with the same level of features users currently enjoy. Chrome General Manager Parisa Tabriz says Chrome and Google have too many "interdependencies." She argues that dismantling the current structure would......
“Godfather of AI” warns there’s a 10 to 20% chance AI could seize control
Speaking during an interview earlier this month that was aired on CBS Saturday morning, Hinton, who jointly won the Nobel Prize in physics last year, issued a warning about the direction that AI development is heading. Read Entire Article
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it. Read Entire Article
Horizon Forbidden West runs at 8K 120Hz on Samsung TV via HDMI 2.1 in world-first demo
Samsung showed off the demo at NAB earlier this month in partnership with Maingear and AMD, reports FlatPanelsHD. Read Entire Article
Meta accused of allowing its chatbots to engage in sexually explicit chats
A Wall Street Journal investigation, based on months of testing and interviews with people familiar with Meta's internal operations, revealed that Meta's AI personas are unique among major tech companies in offering users a broad spectrum of social interactions, including "romantic role-play." Read Entire Article
Robots use Cornell’s RHyME AI to learn new skills by watching just one video
Researchers at Cornell University are now charting a new course with RHyME, an artificial intelligence framework that dramatically streamlines robot learning. An acronym for Retrieval for Hybrid Imitation under Mismatched Execution, RHyME enables robots to pick up new skills by watching a single demonstration video. This is a sharp departure......
Slate Auto reveals a no-frills electric truck for under $20,000, made in the US
The Slate Truck stands out for its simplicity and affordability, aiming to deliver a no-frills driving experience at a price point well below the market average for electric vehicles. With a target price under $20,000 after federal incentives, the two-seater is positioned as an alternative to the current crop of......
World’s largest zipper maker YKK shows off self-fastening zippers powered by motors and remote controls
Japanese manufacturer YKK recently announced successful testing results for a prototype automatic zipper. The company suggests that it could help people fasten objects in difficult-to-reach areas. Read Entire Article
TSMC unveils plans for giant AI chips to meet surging compute demands
Today's high-end processors, especially those powering data centers and AI workloads, already rely on multi-chiplet designs to meet soaring demands for performance and memory bandwidth. TSMC's current CoWoS solutions can accommodate interposers up to 2,831 mm², more than three times the size of a standard photomask reticle, which is limited......
Apple races to shift iPhone production for the US to India by 2026
For nearly two decades, Apple has relied on China as the backbone of its iPhone production, leveraging the country's vast manufacturing infrastructure and skilled workforce to meet global demand. About 80 percent of the more than 60 million iPhones sold annually in the US are assembled in China, primarily through......