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AI Without Rules: How Businesses Navigate the Wild West

November 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa

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A Smart Way to Rate Compressed Point Clouds

November 27, 2024

Ever seen those cool 3D cloud points in movies? Yeah, those are point clouds. Compressing them is a big deal, and MPEG has a special way to do it called V-PCC. This method can squeeze point clouds into tiny sizes, but sometimes, the original ones go missing. That's where no-reference or reduced-refe

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Tech and Women's Perspectives on Abuse

November 27, 2024

Imagine this: a woman in Bangladesh who watches TV or uses a computer weekly might have a different view on whether it's okay for a husband to hit his wife. Sounds surprising, right? A recent study found that tech access can indeed change women's minds about intimate partner violence (IPV). Over 20

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How Robots Can Adapt Like Humans in Uncertain Environments

November 27, 2024

Did you know that humans are pretty good at making decisions in complex situations? We don't always aim for the best solution; sometimes, we just look for something good enough, especially when we're short on time or resources. This is called satisficing. Robots, on the other hand, often struggle wi

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Aurora Plans for Green Future with EV Charging Stations

November 27, 2024

Aurora is taking steps to embrace electric vehicles by planning to install 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its new Public Works building. This move was recently discussed at the Infrastructure and Technology Committee meeting. The city is looking to partner with Blink Network, LLC, a M

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New Wear OS Update May Bring Music to Android Watch Speakers

November 27, 2024

Google is experimenting with a new feature in Wear OS 5. 1 that could allow users to play music directly from their Android smartwatch's built-in speakers. This update is based on Android 15, unlike the previous Wear OS 5, which was based on Android 14. The feature, spotted in the developer release

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Grab an iPad Pro M4 on Amazon's Black Friday Sale

November 27, 2024

Ever thought about getting a powerful tablet? Now's the time! Amazon's Black Friday sale has the new iPad Pro M4 at never-before-seen prices. The 11-inch model, usually $999, is now just $849 with an extra $50 coupon. The 13-inch version is also discounted, from $1, 299 to $1, 099. This is huge, as

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Huawei's New Phones: A Mix of Android and HarmonyOS

November 27, 2024

Huawei has just revealed its latest smartphones, the Mate 70 series and the Mate X6, with a twist. Despite the move to HarmonyOS Next, these new devices are still using Android, at least for now. The Mate 70 Pro comes with a spectral imaging sensor for better photo colors and shadows. Meanwhile, the

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Artists Expose OpenAI's Sora: A Call for Fairness

November 27, 2024

Imagine this: artists are given special access to a new AI tool called Sora by OpenAI. This tool can turn text into videos, which is super exciting. But here’s the twist. The artists feel like they’re just being used for free labor. They believe OpenAI wants to promote its product using their work,

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Upgrade Your TV Sound: Best Black Friday Soundbar Deals

November 27, 2024

Soundbars can greatly enhance your movie or gaming experience. Modern TVs are slim, so their speakers aren't top-notch. A soundbar can fix that. During Black Friday, you can find amazing deals on brands like Samsung, Vizio, and Yamaha. For example, the Yamaha YAS-209 is now $200, offering Amazon Ale