The recent surge in open-source artificial intelligence models marks a significant shift in the tech landscape. With Meta’s Llama 3.1 and Mistral’s Large 2 hitting the scene, the dominance of proprietary systems is being challenged. This newfound accessibility to cutting-edge AI tools has the potential to democratize innovation and level the playing field for developers
As the world of technology advances and 5G technologies continue to evolve, researchers have already set their sights on the future with the development of 6G. However, one of the main challenges that need to be addressed in both 5G and 6G is the negative effects of operating at extremely high frequencies on wireless communications.
Artificial lighting plays a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting our productivity, mood, and overall well-being. In a recent breakthrough study conducted by Professor Daisuke Koyama and his team at Doshisha University, a novel tunable ultrasonic liquid crystal (LC) light diffuser was developed. This innovative device presents a significant advancement in the field of
In 1983, a 28-year-old Steve Jobs stood before a group of designers at the Aspen International Design Conference, visibly nervous but undeniably passionate. As he shed his suit jacket and fiddled with his bow tie, he shared his vision for the future of personal computers. Jobs boldly declared that the upcoming wave of computers would
7 Days To Die, a zombie survival game, has finally reached its fully baked version 1.0 after what seems like an eternity in early access. With its initial appearance dating back to 2013, the journey to this release has been long and arduous. Over the years, developers The Fun Pimps have been tirelessly working to
Memory chip giant SK Hynix recently announced plans to invest a massive 9.4 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) in the construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in South Korea. The fabrication plant, also known as a fab, will be located in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, just south of Seoul, South Korea’s capital. This investment
Microsoft has recently introduced a new feature for Windows 11 that allows users to access their Android phones directly through File Explorer. This integration simplifies the process of managing files between a PC and an Android device, offering a seamless experience for users. Windows Insiders are currently testing this new feature, which enables wireless browsing
In the fiercely competitive Chinese smartphone market, Apple has been pushed out of the top five vendors list in the second quarter. This decline is attributed to the growing dominance of domestic brands like Huawei in the region. Canalys, a market research firm, reported that Apple’s market share in China dropped to 14% in the
The highly anticipated release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed once again, leaving fans eagerly waiting for a few more weeks. Originally scheduled for September 5th, the launch has now been pushed back to November 20th. Despite the disappointment, the delay seems to be a relatively good-spirited one, with an in-universe announcement
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in surveillance has become a hot topic of discussion, especially with the upcoming Olympics in France. Companies like Wintics are at the forefront of this technological revolution by transforming CCTV cameras into powerful monitoring tools. Matthias Houllier, the cofounder of Wintics, emphasizes the need for such technology, stating that