Nov 30, 2022 07:22 am UTC| Technology
Earlier this month, Meta announced new AI software called Galactica: a large language model that can store, combine and reason about scientific knowledge. Launched with a public online demo, Galactica lasted only three...
Nov 30, 2022 07:12 am UTC| Technology Business
Microsoft is still facing immense scrutiny from regulators in most countries where it needs to gain approval for its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion. But the company has reportedly gained...
NEC to build ¥33 billion global innovation hub near Tokyo
Nov 30, 2022 05:09 am UTC| Business Economy Life Technology
NEC Corporation will be constructing a 12-story global base for innovation with a floor area of roughly 50,000 square meters near Tokyo in March 2023 at around 33 billion. The provisionally named NEC Innovation...
Twitter is rolling out Blue, Gold, and Grey verification plans after suspending Twitter Blue
Nov 29, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Business Technology
Twitter announced it may debut its new verification plans soon. Based on the account type, Elon Musk said they would roll out the blue, gold, and gray badges for platform users. The Twitter chief executive officer said...
CD Projekt considers more TV series adaptations following ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ success
Nov 29, 2022 10:06 am UTC| Technology Business
Many video game fans might agree that Cyberpunk 2077 has already had its redemption, especially after its latest major update that coincided with the release of the Netflix anime adaptation Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Now,...
Xiaomi 13 release date: Company confirms launch event this week for the flagship series and MIUI 14
Nov 29, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Technology
Smartphone makers are in a race to unveil new flagship devices powered by a next-generation chip from Qualcomm. And Xiaomi confirmed that its Xiaomi 13 lineup, likely to include Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, will be launched this...
‘Gran Turismo’ PC port is possible but not without some compromises, series creator confirms
Nov 28, 2022 10:56 am UTC| Technology
Sony has made it clear that more of its first-party games for PlayStation will be released to PC, and that could include Gran Turismo. Kazunori Yamauchi, the creator of the racing sim series, confirmed the possibility of...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects