Researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with colleagues from the Universities of Münster, Heidelberg, and Ghent, have made a surprising discovery: using less complex light sources can actually improve the performance of some optical applications, particularly light-driven AI technologies. This finding, published in the journal *Nature*, could…
The LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B is a 32-inch, 4K OLED monitor boasting a 240Hz refresh rate and a unique dual-mode feature that sets it apart from other displays. This dual-mode capability allows it to switch to a 1080p, 480Hz mode, enhancing motion clarity for competitive gaming. While not exclusive to LG,…
The "Pirates of the Caribbeans" event in Fortnite is drawing to a close, meaning players must complete the remaining quests with haste to earn enough Cursed Gold and unlock all the rewards in the Cursed Sails Pass. The final set of quests, known as the Pirate Code Eight…
Do you remember a time before bows were everywhere? It feels like everything from champagne flutes to sports socks now comes adorned with a ribbon. In 2024, bows are everywhere, even at the Paris Olympics. Athletes from all sports are incorporating bows into their hairstyles, matching their country's…
Astronomers have discovered hundreds of "polluted" white dwarf stars in our Milky Way galaxy, actively consuming planets in their orbits. These stars provide invaluable insights into the composition of these distant, destroyed planets. However, finding them is a challenging task. Traditionally, astronomers have relied on manually examining vast…
Meta's groundbreaking Segment Anything Model (SAM) has revolutionized image segmentation, enabling powerful applications in fields ranging from science and medicine to creative photo editing. Now, with the release of Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2), the technology takes a leap forward, extending its capabilities to video. SAM 2…
Wix, the popular website builder, is making waves in the world of content creation with its new suite of AI-powered blogging tools. These tools, now available to English-speaking Wix users, promise to revolutionize the way businesses create blog posts. But, are these tools a blessing or a curse for the…
California's Padaro Beach has become a hot spot for both surfers and juvenile great white sharks. This unusual mix led to the creation of SharkEye, a research project at the University of California Santa Barbara's Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL). SharkEye employs drones to monitor the…