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Tessan Steals the Show at CES with Smart Designs

January 15, 2025

At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), innovation was the name of the game. While some companies went overboard with impractical gadgets, others just repackaged familiar items. Among them, Tessan stood out, winning a SlashGear Innovation Award for their smart designs. Tessan’s debut at CES was

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Small MicroLEDs: Challenges and Solutions in AR/VR Device Advanced Technology

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered why the future of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) devices depends on tiny micro-light-emitting diodes (μLEDs) smaller than a speck of dust? Despite their promise of high brightness and low power consumption, these ultra-small μLEDs encounter a significant hurdle: their efficiency

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Meta's New AI: Bridging Language Barriers

January 15, 2025

In 2023, Meta's AI researchers faced a challenge: understanding what non-English speakers in the US really needed from AI translators. After speaking with Spanish and Mandarin speakers, they found that people wanted a Star Trek-like universal translator that could preserve voice, tone, and emotions

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Building a Voice Database for Hindko Digits

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered why Hindko, a language spoken by nearly eight million people in Pakistan, doesn't have a voice recognition system? Well, that's about to change thanks to a new public voice dataset. Hindko, mainly spoken in the Northwestern parts of Pakistan, is the seventh largest language in the coun

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Robots and Bias: A Feminist View

January 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about how robots learn? Well, they use models that humans create, and these models can be biased. This means the robots might copy the unfairness we see in society. For example, they might treat some people worse than others based on things like race or gender. This is a big pr

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Solving Problems: A Smart Way with Neural Networks

January 15, 2025

Imagine you're trying to solve a bunch of math problems where you need to find the best solutions. A clever way to do this is by using something called a neural network. This isn't just any old math trick; it's like having a smart assistant that learns from your past mistakes. By giving the network

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Supercharged Heat Predictions: A Game-Changer for Engineers

January 15, 2025

Ever thought about predicting heat movement quickly and accurately? Well, researchers have cooked up a clever way called the closed-box kernel function. This method isn't picky about materials or industries, making it super versatile. What's more, unlike old techniques, it only needs to do the math

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Unlock Hardware Savings: CMF Watch Pro 2 at a Steal

January 15, 2025

Ever wished for a smartwatch that won’t break the bank and lasts longer than a week? Meet the CMF Watch Pro 2—currently discounted on Amazon! This device isn’t from a big-name brand like Samsung or Apple, but it offers impressive battery life and a price tag under $60 during the sale. Wondering why

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Why Comma. ai Loves Tesla FSD and Prefers NVIDIA GPUs

January 15, 2025

George Hotz, the head honcho at Comma. ai, recently gave a big thumbs up to Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, version 13. He took it for a spin and was impressed, calling it "really good. " This is a notable nod from a competitor in the self-driving tech space. Experts from RBC also

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Tesla’s Updated Model Y Hits Asia-Pacific Roads: What’s New?

January 15, 2025

Tesla has recently rolled out its refreshed 2025 Model Y in the Asia-Pacific region. This updated model, codenamed "Juniper, " comes with revamped styling to stay competitive with brands like Kia and Volvo. While it keeps the same chunky frame as previous models, the new Model Y boasts a slicker loo