AI now beats humans at basic tasks — new benchmarks are needed, says major report

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the chatbot ChatGPT, have become so advanced that they now very nearly match or exceed human performance in tasks including reading comprehension, image classification and competition-level mathematics, according to a new report (see ‘Speedy advances’). Rapid progress in the development of these systems also means that many common … Read more

Save on Anker’s Best Portable Batteries and USB-C Accessories, Plus Jackery’s Power Stations

[ad_1] Today we’re tracking a few deals offered by Anker and Jackery, including a wide array of wall chargers and other USB-C accessories. All of the products in this sale can be found on Amazon, and some will require you to clip an on-page coupon then head to the checkout screen before you see the … Read more

Apple could finally fix iPhone’s longstanding camera flare issue

[ad_1] Could Apple finally solve the flaring issue on iPhone photos and videos? Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac Lens flare has been a longtime issue with the iPhone’s camera. Apple could finally solve this issue on the iPhone 16 Pro with a new lens coating technology. It’s common for flares to show up in photos … Read more

5 ways Premiere Pro’s new Firefly AI tools could change your editing workflow

[ad_1] We were promised more AI video updates at Adobe Summit 2024 – and here’s the first. Adobe has offered a sneak peak at generative AI video tools coming to Premiere Pro.  Powered by Adobe Firefly, the new AI tools are set to give professional video editors new ways to add post-production polish. Early comments … Read more

Anker power banks and chargers are up to 57 percent off right now

[ad_1] Amazon has deals running right now on some of Anker’s best power banks and chargers. The sale includes our favorite MagSafe-compatible power bank for 2024: Anker’s 10,000mAh Qi2 MagGo Power Bank. The device is down to $67.50 from $90 — a 25 percent discount. The only catch is that the deal is just available … Read more

Samsung gets $6.4 billion in incentives for its semiconductor chip plant in USA

[ad_1] Last month, it was reported that Samsung could get a $6 billion grant from the US government to build advanced chip factories in the US. The US government has now officially announced that it is offering $6.4 billion in grants to Samsung Electronics for its chipmaking investments in Texas. Samsung will invest $44 billion … Read more

Paramount Plus renews two hit Star Trek series but cancels Lower Decks, the best of them all

[ad_1] Star Trek: Lower Decks – arguably the best Star Trek series, if its flawless ratings from critics are anything to go by – will make its final voyage later this year. The show will come to a close after its next season, its fifth, which is expected to air later in 2024.  But there’s … Read more

A milestone map of mouse-brain connectivity reveals challenging new terrain for scientists

[ad_1] A cubic millimetre is a tiny volume — less than a teardrop. But a cubic millimetre of mouse brain is densely packed with tens of thousands of neurons and other cells in a staggeringly complex architectural weave. Reconstructing such elaborate arrangements requires monumental effort, but the researchers affiliated with the Machine Intelligence from Cortical … Read more