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Discord creator credits Final Fantasy XI with popular chat service's birth
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
In an interview with Famitsu at a Tokyo Game Show 2024 exhibit, Stanislav Vishnevsky explained the initial inspirations behind the ubiquitous Discord chat app. Unsurprisingly, it started with his desire to improve communication in an online game.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Florida hospital deploys $860K air-to-water generator in wake of Hurricane Milton
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
However, thanks to some innovative technology and quick action by state officials, at least one hospital avoided relocating patients. That technology was the WaterCube 1000 – an atmospheric water generator capable of literally spawning water from air.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
EV battery prices set to plummet, dramatic 50% drop predicted by 2026
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
Goldman Sachs is highly optimistic about the future of electric vehicle batteries. The financial giant recently released new research focused on EV batteries, predicting that battery prices will drop by nearly 50 percent within the next few years. The technology is advancing much faster than initially anticipated.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Elon Musk's xAI built a 100,000-GPU supercluster in just 19 days - normally takes years
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
Elon Musk and his xAI team have seemingly done the impossible. The company built a supercluster of 100,000 Nvidia H200 Blackwell GPUs in only 19 days. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called the feat "superhuman." Huang shared the incredible story in an interview with the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley group on X.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia's Studio Driver adds support for Adobe Creative Cloud AI features
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
The latest GeForce Studio drivers are aimed at creative professionals using GeForce GPUs at work. This October update adds new AI support for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Substance 3D.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple introduces updated iPad mini with A17 Pro and Apple Intelligence, starting at $499
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
The new Apple iPad mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display – an LED backlit multi-touch screen with IPS technology that operates at a resolution of 2,266 x 1,488 (326 PPI). It boasts 500 nits of brightness and supports Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil Pro.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich gets blasted over landing a new job at automotive AI company
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
It all started with an official Cerence statement last week, proudly touting Krzanich's appointment as CEO and board member, highlighting his success and 36-year tenure at Intel. The company noted that Intel's annual revenue saw notable improvement under Krzanich's leadership from 2013-2018.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung brings One UI to smart TVs with major software update
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
Samsung users first got wind of this change from an announcement the company made at the Samsung Developer Conference earlier this month. The company said it would unify all of its products under the One UI brand, including the software for its TVs and home appliances. It took a surprisingly...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Boeing 777X delayed again, and airlines are not pleased
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
"On the 777X program, the challenges we have faced in development, as well as from the flight test pause and ongoing work stoppage, will delay our program timeline. We have notified customers that we now expect first delivery in 2026," noted the company in a statement.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Most Americans support banning phones in schools, but only during classes
Posted on Tuesday October 15, 2024
The findings come from the Pew Research Center, which surveyed 5,110 US adults. The results show that 68% of respondents supported a ban on middle and high school students using phones in the classroom, while 24% opposed the idea and 8% were unsure.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »