Recently, it came to light that Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been violating environmental regulations by releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation focused on SpaceX’s water deluge system at its Starbase launch facility. This notice was preceded by the Environmental
Push puppet toys have long fascinated children and adults alike with their ability to move and collapse with the push of a button. Now, a team of UCLA engineers has taken inspiration from these toys to create a new class of tunable dynamic materials with a wide range of applications, from soft robotics to space
Laser spectroscopy has come a long way since its inception in the 1960s, evolving into an indispensable tool for studying the intricate structures and dynamics of atoms and molecules. With advancements in laser technology, the capabilities of laser spectroscopy have been greatly enhanced, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and applications in various scientific disciplines.
TikTok has recently upped its direct messaging game by introducing stickers as a new feature. These stickers include video stickers made up of TikTok clips, as well as user-generated sticker sets that can be shared within the app. The addition of a sticker management platform allows users to upload their own creations and track their
Recently, Patreon announced that memberships sold on their iOS app will soon be subject to Apple’s 30 percent commission on in-app purchases. This means that creators will be receiving less money for their work, as Apple’s commission will apply when a new membership is initially purchased, as well as each time it’s renewed. The change
Recently, the European Commission issued a warning to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino regarding the spread of illegal content on its social media platform. The warning highlighted the dissemination of content that incites violence, hate, and racism, especially in connection with major political or societal events worldwide. In response to the
Apple researchers have recently introduced ToolSandbox, a groundbreaking benchmark aimed at evaluating the real-world capabilities of AI assistants. This innovative benchmark addresses key limitations in existing evaluation methods for large language models (LLMs) by incorporating stateful interactions, conversational abilities, and dynamic evaluation. The study conducted by Apple researchers using ToolSandbox revealed a significant performance gap
Conan Throwbrien sets a chilling tone from the moment the host appears on stage. The discordant jazz and uncanny colour bar glitches create an eerie and desperate atmosphere, setting up a sense of crushing inevitability. The audience is met with four joke topics, each more ridiculous than the last, adding to the discomfort of the
In a fascinating display of modern technology, software engineer Sophia Tung has been livestreaming a San Francisco parking lot that Waymo is renting to give its robotaxis a place to rest during their downtime. This unique peek behind the scenes offers viewers a glimpse into the world of self-driving cars when the rest of the
Apple’s iPhone SE has long been known as the budget-friendly option in the iPhone lineup. However, recent rumors suggest that the next iteration of the iPhone SE may be a game-changer in terms of design and performance. Apple Intelligence Features The highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features have been limited to the iPhone 15 Pro so
