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http.james Dec 13, 2023

Ars Technica Dec 13, 2023

Tesla’s latest humanoid robot—Optimus Gen 2—can handle eggs without cracking them

Tesla says its new prototype is 30% faster, 10 kg lighter, and has sensors on all fingers.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/12/teslas-latest-humanoid-robot-optimus-gen-2-can-handle-eggs-without-cracking-them/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Tesla unveils its latest humanoid robot, Optimus Gen 2, in demo video

Tesla says its new prototype is 30% faster, 10 kg lighter, and has sensors on all fingers.

Ars Technica

http.james Dec 13, 2023

ds Dec 13, 2023

We might be reaching the edge of perfection with Super Mario bros speedrunning but remaking Crank Dat by Soulja Boy still has limitless potential

http.james Dec 12, 2023

9to5Google.com Dec 12, 2023

YouTube Music rolling out Now Playing gradient redesign [U] https://9to5google.com/2023/12/12/youtube-music-now-playing-gradient/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

YouTube Music rolling out Now Playing gradient redesign [U]

YouTube Music rolled out a Now Playing redesign in September and is now testing a gradient background that...

9to5Google

http.james Dec 12, 2023

Ars Technica Dec 12, 2023

New French AI model makes waves by matching GPT-3.5 on benchmarks

"Mixture of experts" Mixtral 8x7B helps open-weights AI punch above its weight class.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/12/new-french-ai-model-makes-waves-by-matching-gpt-3-5-on-benchmarks/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Everybody’s talking about Mistral, an upstart French challenger to OpenAI

"Mixture of experts" Mixtral 8x7B helps open-weights AI punch above its weight class.

Ars Technica

http.james Dec 12, 2023

9to5Google.com Dec 12, 2023

Pixel Launcher may soon let you relocate At a Glance widget as well as remove it https://9to5google.com/2023/12/12/pixel-launcher-at-a-glance-remove-relocate/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Pixel Launcher may soon let you relocate At a Glance widget as well as remove it

Google may soon finally let users remove the At a Glance widget on Pixel devices, as well as letting you relocate its position.

9to5Google

http.james Dec 12, 2023

Spaceflight 🚀Dec 12, 2023

“#SpaceWeather is able to flip a signal 🚦 in either direction, turning a red signal green or a green signal red. This is obviously very significant from a safety perspective. High-impact, low-frequency events are hard to plan for, but ignoring 🙈 them is rarely the best way forward" https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/solar-storm-accident-danger-train-rail-b2462141.html

Solar storms could cause train accidents, scientists warn

Space weather could cause rail signals to ‘flip’, potentially sending trains into each other

The Independent

http.james Dec 11, 2023

9to5Mac Dec 11, 2023

Apple faces antitrust criticism for blocking Beeper Mini: ‘Protecting profits by squashing competitors’ https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/apple-imessage-on-android-beeper-mini-pushback/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Apple criticized for blocking Beeper Mini iMessage on Android app - 9to5Mac

Last week, Beeper Mini debuted as a way to bring iMessage to Android, without having to hand over your Apple...

9to5Mac

http.james Dec 11, 2023

9to5Google.com Dec 11, 2023

Google rolling out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel https://9to5google.com/2023/12/11/google-rolling-out-android-14-qpr2-beta-2-for-pixel/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Google rolling out Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel

In November, Google started the Android 14 QPR2 preview earlier than expected, and Beta 2 is now rolling out for...

9to5Google

http.james Dec 11, 2023

Riley Testut

Dec 11, 2023

Purgeable APFS is great because now apps can tell you you're out of space when you actually have 300GB free

http.james Dec 11, 2023

#Beeper Mini is back! This time you need an Apple ID, but it stays local as always. #android #imessage

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