As a fitness tech reviewer, I recently stumbled upon an iOS app called Stompers that offers a unique take on fitness tracking and competition. Developed by designer Soren Iverson, Stompers is not your typical step-counting app. It encourages users to engage in playful competition with friends and colleagues by messing with each other’s step counts
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Shanghai University has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence framework that aims to revolutionize the way robots interpret and execute tasks. The “Correction and Planning with Memory Integration” (CPMI) framework utilizes large language models (LLMs) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of robots when performing complex, instruction-based tasks. Traditionally,
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, marking a significant advancement in the field. This innovative device has the capability to capture both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for
When unusual and misleading responses to search queries produced by Google’s innovative AI Overview feature gained traction on social media, the company was quick to respond. Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, acknowledged that there were areas that required improvement, stating, “We wanted to explain what happened and the steps we’ve taken.” Reid specifically referenced
Recent reports have revealed that Meta has discovered “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content includes comments applauding Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, strategically placed below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as Jewish students, African
PDD’s strategic value-for-money positioning has propelled its rapid growth in China’s competitive e-commerce market. The success of its Temu marketplace has solidified the company’s position as the most valuable player in the segment. With a market-cap surpassing that of industry giant Alibaba Group, PDD has demonstrated significant market dominance and investor confidence. Following the release
One of the remarkable features available on ChromeOS is Help Me Write, an AI tool that can assist users in editing text within text boxes. By simply selecting text in any text box and right-clicking, a box will appear next to the standard right-click context menu offering a variety of options. Users can request Google’s
When Palmer Luckey established Anduril in 2017, he was met with skepticism. Coming from the tech industry and challenging established defense contractors seemed like a daunting task for a young entrepreneur. However, fast forward seven years, Anduril has proven that it not only can compete with industry giants but also emerge victorious. Luckey’s vision and
The upcoming Doom game is rumored to be taking a unique approach with its setting and storyline. Rather than continuing the modern demon-slaying adventures of the Doom Slayer, this new instalment is said to be sending the protagonist back in time to a medieval world. This shift in setting is a bold move for the
WhatsApp has recently rolled out a new feature that enables users to share longer voice messages as status updates. This update is available on both iPhone and Android versions of the app, with many users already receiving it on their devices. This move by the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is part of their ongoing efforts