Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Google DeepMind) On Wednesday, researchers at Google DeepMind revealed the first AI-powered robotic table tennis player capable of competing at an amateur human level. The system combines an industrial robot arm called the ABB IRB 1100 and custom AI software from DeepMind. While an expert human player can still defeat…
Enlarge / The Humane AI Pin. Humane Humane AI Pins were returned at faster rate than they were sold between May and August, according to a report from The Verge on Wednesday. The AI gadget released in April to abysmal reviews, and Humane is now reportedly dealing with over $1,000,000 worth of returned product. The…
Enlarge / For a true representation of the people-search industry, a couple of these folks should have lanyards that connect them by the pockets. Getty Images If you’ve searched your name online in the last few years, you know what’s out there, and it’s bad. Alternately, you’ve seen the lowest-common-denominator ads begging you to search…
As the August 15 release of the 1.2 update for Wuthering Waves approaches, excitement among players has long been building. In conjunction, there have been rumors about whether the PS5 version of the game might launch alongside the nearing update, thanks to its official announcement. Will Version 1.2 bring Wuthering Waves to PS5? While the…
Like me, analysts expect Apple to eventually charge for access to some Apple Intelligence features, which is why I think the biggest opportunity for the company involves AI-augmented fitness and healthcare. First, the thesis: Analysts Neil Shah (Counterpoint Research) and Ben Wood (CCS Insight) both told CNBC they believe Apple will eventually attempt to monetize Apple…
Kuro Game’s generosity towards players in Wuthering Waves continues, as the company is set to give away another free five-star character in the upcoming 1.2 update. This follows their previous acts of kindness, proving that their rewards aren’t just a one-time occurrence. How to get Xiangli Yao free in Wuthering Waves 1.2 In the recent…
Last year, the release of Counter-Strike 2 led to a resurgence in popularity for Valve’s tactical first-person shooter franchise. A change of engine and a fresh coat of paint led to many of the game’s maps looking fresher than ever. In Counter-Strike 2, the Active Duty map pool determines the maps used in esports tournaments,…
Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. System76 System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environment for Linux and Unix-like systems. The Linux hardware firm isn’t targeting only its customers with its GNOME replacement; it also hopes to get distro maintainers and app makers on board with its Rust-built, UX-focused…
If you thinking of jumping back into Diablo 4 for the release of Season 5, then it’s always a good idea to know what you’re getting into. Here’s a quick overview of all the new features added in the seasonal update. Everything new in Diablo 4 Season 5 Diablo 4 Season 5 is much smaller…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has released a new version of its GPT-4o large language model (LLM), designed to simplify the process of generating “well-defined” and “structured” outputs from AI models. “This feature is particularly valuable for developers who need to validate and format AI outputs into structures like JSON schemas. Developers often face challenges validating and formatting…