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Artificial intelligence aims to mimic how the human brain works, or at least its logic, when it comes to making decisions. GPT-3, An artificial intelligence managed to write a scientific article… about itself! The author of the manual then tried to get it published, not without raising questions.   Should we expect to see more… Read More →

The current cryptocurrency crash had a significant positive impact on the environment. According to Digiconomist data, the crash reduced CO2 emissions by a significant amount. 150,000 tons of CO2 per day are avoided by reducing cryptomining. As stated by Digiconomist, the total reductions in the last few weeks already amount to a quarter of the… Read More →

Project Cambria VR headset is one of Meta’s top investment opportunities right now. As the high-end successor to the hugely popular Meta Quest 2 (formerly called Oculus Quest 2), Cambria will come with all-new AR and face-tracking capabilities. While it’s likely still being used for gaming, Meta seems to be targeting it towards more business… Read More →

Artificial intelligence has enabled advances in health, research and industry. But in the wrong hands, they can also be used for criminal purposes or disinformation. Artificial Intelligence: serious threats Fake videos: impersonate someone by making them say or do things they have never said or done, with the aim of requesting access to secure data,… Read More →

Researchers develop an optical microphone that uses cameras to record the vibrations of objects. This system makes it possible to isolate the sound of a single instrument in an orchestra, eliminating any effect of the venue’s acoustics – an extremely complicated task, even with the best microphones. To solve this problem, researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University… Read More →

DiskDrive, the amazing box that turns your bike into an electric bike To turn a classic bike into an electric model, DiskDrive replaces the rear wheel brake disc with a notched counterpart. The motor and its battery are attached to this system to assist pedaling. Smart! Converting a classic bike into an electric model has… Read More →

A robotic arm for astronauts The robotic arm developed by DLR will be able to perform complex tasks on earth or in space with its many movement options. It is controlled by programming or, as we see here, by imitating the movements of a human. Will we one day be able to build robots that… Read More →

The Texas aerospace company has just unveiled its Stargazer hypersonic aircraft concept that would take passengers more than 50 kilometers high. With a cruising speed of Mach 9, the manufacturer claims it could reach anywhere on earth in an hour. Will the future of commercial aviation be hypersonic? At least that’s what Venus Aerospace, a… Read More →

A new banking malware on Android attacks customers of 56 banks in Europe. Discovered by cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric,  Xenomorph hides behind seemingly innocuous applications and attempts to steal passwords and even one-time codes. It would be inspired by a previous banking malware known as Alien.  Xenomorph is a Trojan distributed in the Google Play Store.… Read More →

A modern, electric version of the Isetta, the mythical micro-city car that caused a sensation almost everywhere in Europe in the 1950s, the Microlino stands out with its ultra-compact dimensions and its neo-retro style. One of a kind, it is finally available for pre-order after years of waiting. . Microlino, with its 2.5 meters in… Read More →

Developers have imagined an augmented reality application that allows you to know your chances of winning at poker with your current hand. More than just a futuristic concept, this kind of system could be all the rage when augmented reality glasses have conquered the general public.   A video of a poker game is currently… Read More →

The company behind the famous video application is stepping up its diversification efforts. After showing its interest in video games in May 2022, especially by offering mobile games, ByteDance wants to turn to VR. A goal that she wants to achieve with the acquisition of Pico. This start-up, the third largest manufacturer of VR headsets,… Read More →

How many satellites revolve around the Earth? 2,787 satellites were operational as of December 31, 2020 according to the UCS (Union of Concerned Scientists) association, more than half of which were launched by the United States. Three quarters of the satellites in operation rotate in low orbit (between 500 and 2,000 km altitude), and are… Read More →

After the Venue 2 Plus presented a few days ago at the Consumer Electronics Show, Garmin is coming back to the fore with new connected watches dedicated to athletes: the Fénix 7S, 7 and 7X and the Garmin Epix. High-end models, equipped with GPS and even more advanced features.   Let’s start with the seventh… Read More →

First Solar Panel that can Generate Electricity at night   Researchers have managed to modify solar panels to generate electricity at night. Although production is lower, it would allow isolated sites to use low-power devices without relying on batteries. Solar panels are one of the main sources of renewable energy. Their biggest flaw is that… Read More →

Google has an AI that creates stunning images of what you write! Google Brain researchers have just published a demonstration of Imagen, an artificial Intelligence capable of generating images from a simple description with unprecedented photorealism. DeepMind isn’t the only team at Google working on artificial intelligence. There’s also Google Brain, which is part of… Read More →

As Electronic devices become more powerful and smaller, they generate more heat, which can reduce their safety and lead to breakage. In recent years, engineers have therefore tried to develop strategies that could prevent the electronics from overheating. One proposed solution involves the use of heat spreaders, layers that promote the spread and dissipation of… Read More →

A new method that could automatically detect and block cyberattacks on our laptops, computers and smart devices in less than a second has been developed by researchers at Cardiff University. It has been shown that this method successfully protects up to 92 percent of files on a computer from corruption, taking an average of just… Read More →

Israeli Company develops AI that will help detect Drowning    Lifeguards in the city of Ashdod on Israel’s Mediterranean coast are testing an AI  program that will help reduce drowning deaths. An Israeli city is testing whether an artificial intelligence program that detects drowning threats can help save lives on its beaches. Developed by a… Read More →

MIT researchers have developed a trajectory planning system for autonomous vehicles that allows them to travel from a starting point to a destination location even when there are many different uncertainties in the environment.  The vehicle and the researchers who programmed it don’t know much about this environment. MIT researchers have developed a technique that… Read More →