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Segway Navimow i series launch to deliver next-gen, AI-enhanced robotic lawn maintenance

Segway asserts that its latest line of robotic mowers is rated for the "flawless" maintenance of lawns of up to 1/4 acres thanks to new AI navigation technology for boundary wire-free operation. The Navimow i105N and i110N also bo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Mar 2024 17:03

AI-centric devices and smartphones want to kill Apple's iPhone app-centric smartphone paradigm. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Does the rise of AI-centric smartphones threaten the iPhone app-centric paradigm?

With AI-centric devices already here, and the first AI-centric smartphone concepts already being promoted at CES 2024 this past week, how long will Apple be able to maintain its iPhone status-quo?

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Mar 2024 09:09

Meizu 21 Pro lands as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Android smartphone, 2K+ near-bezel-free display and up to 1TB of storage

Meizu's last major announcement involved its intention to ditch "conventional" smartphones in favor of AI - however, its next serves to introduce a Pro version of its current Android flagship. It sports a clean, modern, IP68-rated...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2024 22:16

Klarna's new ChatGPT-inspired AI is said to be better than human employees (image: Klarna)

Klarna freezes hiring: AI chatbot to provide better experience than human employees

Klarna's AI chatbot takes over more than 700 jobs from full-time employees. The company is hoping a ChatGPT-inspired bot will generate $40 million in profits this year - in return, the buy-now-pay-later pioneer is foregoing new hi...

Nicole Dominikowski, 29 Feb 2024 12:40

The more, the better is not always right - even in agriculture. (Image: pixabay/ybernardi)

Enormous potential for savings: How AI is optimizing agriculture

Fertilization is usually essential, but it causes damage, can contaminate groundwater and drive climate change. Researchers have used AI to reduce harmful emissions and save significantly on nitrogen fertilizer while maintaining t...

Mario Petzold, 28 Feb 2024 21:28

Groq presents specialized language processing unit significantly faster than Nvidia's AI accelerators

The LPU Inference Engine from Groq is designed to be considerably faster than GPGPUs when processing LLM data. To achieve this, the LPU makes better use of sequential processing and is paired with SRAM instead of DRAM or HBM.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2024 17:38

The Oppo Air Glass 3 features a full-colour projected display (Image Source: Oppo)

MWC 2024 | Oppo unveils Air Glass 3 assisted reality glasses prototype with AI voice-assistant and lightweight design

OPPO has launched the third iteration of its prototype assisted reality (aR) glasses, the Air Glass 3, sporting a lightweight and unassuming design. The device features an AI voice assistant, powered by Oppo’s LLM AndesGPT, as the...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 28 Feb 2024 16:51

Content published on WordPress and Tumblr may soon be used to train AI models. (Image: DALL-E-3 generated image)

Owner of WordPress and Tumblr reportedly in talks to sell user content to train AI

The company that owns WordPress and Tumblr is allegedly working out a deal to sell content created on those sites to AI companies for training AI bots. While users will reportedly be given the option to opt out of this program, it...

Sam Medley, 28 Feb 2024 16:33

MWC 2024 | Intel previews Sierra Forest Xeon CPUs with up to 288 cores, announces Granite Rapids-D Xeons launching in 2025

Intel's upcoming Sierra Forest Xeon CPUs will sport up to 288 E-cores, the company announced this week. Additionally, Intel confirmed that Granite Rapids-D is set to launch in 2025 for vRAN, AI, and edge computing applications.

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2024 22:13

Rayneo X2 True AR glasses with GPT assistant go global via crowdfunding

The RayNeo X2 glasses are now available to international augmented reality fans - albeit not as a retail product. The "AI + AR" spectacles' crowdfunding campaign has kicked off to bring their full-color microLED tech to the global...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2024 19:15

A render of the Natural AI user interface running on a T Phone. (Image: Deutsche Telekom)

T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom previews smartphone that ditches apps for an AI-centric UI

Deutsche Telekom is working with AI pioneer Brain AI to develop a smartphone with an AI-first user interface. The device runs Brain AI’s Natural AI interface and pushes smartphone apps to the periphery of the smartphone experience...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Feb 2024 11:43

The AI-powered Latitude laptops aim to ease workflow (Image Source: Dell)

Dell Technologies unveil new Latitude AI PC lineup

The new AI-enhanced Latitude range is aimed at making workflow easier for business collaborations and productivity. According to Dell’s official press release, the new computers will be available later this year.

Nitisha Upadhye, 27 Feb 2024 09:28

Nvidia's GPUs will primarily be used in light workstations (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia unveils RTX 500 and 1000 laptop GPUs for AI-enhanced workflow

Nvidia has introduced two new GPUs - RTX 500 and RTX 1000 - which are specially designed for lightweight and portable workstations. The new GPUs will be available later this year.

Nitisha Upadhye, 27 Feb 2024 06:18

MWC 2024 | Orbic 5G eBike touted as Android-powered two-wheeler of the future with AI safety features

The "world-first's" e-bike with 5G has been unveiled at MWC 2024. Its ability to support "high-speed" mobile data will enable it to connect "seamlessly" to other Orbis bikes for advanced features such as real-time navigation, live...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2024 22:39

Plasma can be kept permanently stable using AI. (Image: US ITER)

Nuclear fusion meets AI: stable plasma through machine learning

150 million degrees, plasma offers ideal conditions for nuclear fusion. Incorrect containment can also cause major damage. A new AI-supported approach should pave the way for continuous operation.

Mario Petzold, 26 Feb 2024 21:08

1X NEO humanoid robot can learn how to complete tasks by observing humans. (Source: 1X Technologies)

1X Technologies unveils NEO humanoid robot that learns to tidy rooms and help around the house by watching you

1X Technologies has unveiled the NEO humanoid robot powered by AI technologies. Designed as a life assistance robot, the NEO can learn tasks and actions such as tidying up a room by observing humans. The android is currently under...

David Chien, 26 Feb 2024 07:49

Infinix teases new mobile gaming technology. (Source: Infinix)

MWC 2024 | Infinix teases upcoming gaming smartphone with fastest-ever Dimensity 9300 SoC

Infinix has come to Barcelona with claims that it can achieve an "unprecedented" benchmarking score with its latest mobile gaming optimizations. It is rated to combine a new CoolMax system based on thermoelectric technology with A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2024 23:02

Is the Apple Ring on the way? (Source: Notebookcheck via DALL·E 3)

Apple Ring tipped to eventually follow MWC-bound Samsung Galaxy Ring onto the health tech market

Apple is reportedly mulling the expansion of its wearables range with rivals for devices such as the Oura Ring - not to mention the Meta/Ray-Ban glasses - then again, they may be a long way off compared to others such as next-gen ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2024 19:22

AI DRIVR on YouTube demonstrates his Tesla running on FSD v12 navigating a Costo parking lot with remarkable ease. (Image source: AI DRIVR on YouTube)

Tesla FSD v12 feels more human — for better or worse — as 'end-to-end AI' autonomous driving matures

Reports indicate that FSD beta v12 is more organic in its driving and behaviour. It stops and accelerates more smoothly, navigates puddles and parking lots with ease, and parks the car itself — across two parking spaces. To its cr...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Feb 2024 20:08

Human-like robots seem to be the next big thing in high-tech. (Image source: DallE 3)

Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, invest millions in human-like robot startup

Major players in the IT industry, including Jeff Bezos and Nvidia Corp., have reportedly invested in Figure AI Inc., a startup creating human-like robots. The company is seeking to raise approximately $675 million in a funding rou...

Robert Gelo, 24 Feb 2024 08:49

Wandercraft Personal Exoskeleton enables the paralyzed to independently walk, sit, and stand. (Source: Wandercraft)

Groundbreaking Wandercraft Personal Exoskeleton enables wheelchair-bound, paralyzed people to walk again

Wandercraft has unveiled the Personal Exoskeleton enabling wheelchair-bound people with lower-body paralysis to walk again. The battery-powered exoskeleton utilizes real-time, 3D environmental mapping and adaptive AI gait to allow...

David Chien, 24 Feb 2024 07:20

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.61 downloading in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.61 arrives as the end of GeForce Experience and Control Panel approaches

Launched alongside the beta for the Nvidia app, which will replace both GeForce Experience and Control Panel, as well as the more recent and less popular RTX Experience app, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver brings AI optimizat...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Feb 2024 01:48

Simple technology, amazing effect: transferring movement sequences thanks to machine learning. (Image: Alex Shipps/MIT CSAIL)

Smart glove plays the piano and computer games

You can now also learn movement sequences from the best. That sounds like a quick shortcut to the laborious process of learning an instrument. But with the intelligent glove presented by researchers at MIT, even more is possible.

Mario Petzold, 22 Feb 2024 21:25

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (Image source: Nvidia Corp.)

Nvidia surfs the AI wave to $2 trillion market value

The heavyweight chipmaker Nvidia saw a spectacular boost in its stock market valuation on Thursday, setting a record for a single day's surge. Expectations were exceeded by the company's quarterly report, which sparked a rally fue...

Robert Gelo, 22 Feb 2024 20:47

The new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED 2024 has one major flaw

Asus' new Zenbook 14 OLED is a good subnotebook that boasts a lightweight case and beautiful OLED screen in particular. During our test, however, its cooler proved to cause the biggest issues, as the single fan is often active and...

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Feb 2024 16:54

Samsung The Frame smart TV (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's domination of the TV market reaches adulthood

Although brands like Sony and LG are not easy prey, Samsung made it look so by achieving a 30.1% share in the global TV market last year. Since 2006, Samsung managed to sell enough TV sets to get the golden crown every time. In 20...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2024 00:36

A lot of effort for a sometimes very manageable return: artificial intelligence. (Image: pixabay/viarami)

AI and its power consumption: one problem among others

It's certainly no secret that ChatGPT and other AI systems are power guzzlers. And when Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, admits that this could become a problem, it's certainly worth doing the math and looking to the future.

Mario Petzold, 21 Feb 2024 21:22

Samsung wants a piece of the next-gen AGI market. (Image Source: IEEE Spectrum)

Samsung establishes Artificial General Intelligence Computing Lab led by former Google TPU developer in Silicon Valley

While Samsung mostly missed out on all the genAI developments, the company now plains to emerge as a cutting-edge processor maker in the Artificial General Intelligence era. The new AGI Computing Lab opened in Silicon Valley is st...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2024 19:49

Complex AI comuptations at the speed of light (Image Source: SDXL)

Scientists develop AI chip operating on light waves

Silicon-photonics appears to be a viable solution for the 1 nm transistor threshold and engineers from the University of Pennsylvania have successfully integrated this technology in an AI processor that performs even more computat...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2024 19:13

Nokia cybersecurity: now with AI. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia unveils generative AI assistant for enhanced telecommunications security

Nokia has announced that its extended detection response (XDR) software for telecomms service provider and/or enterprise customers is to be augmented by generative AI. It will come in the form of an "assistant" based on Microsoft ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2024 18:16

Meizu ultimately exits conventional smartphone industry, enters new All in AI age

Once among the best-known mobile device names in its native China, Meizu has now decided that it is time to "go All in" on AI, thereby finally leaving "traditional" smartphones behind. The OEM has unveiled plans for projects such ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2024 17:38

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is said to offer significantly better zoom quality thanks to "Xiaomi AISP" and "Ultra Zoom". (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra with AI power: Xiaomi AISP to enable "Ultra Zoom" with significantly better quality

(Update2: Leaker predicts Zoom revolution, hints at dedicated AI chip) After the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S24, Xiaomi is now also explicitly advertising the power of artificial intelligence. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is said to...

Alexander Fagot, 21 Feb 2024 12:27

HP's new Spectre x360 14 convertible impresses with a great OLED panel and quiet cooling

With the Spectre x360 series, HP has been offering high-quality convertibles for private customers for years. With the new Spectre x360 14, you'll get a new 120-Hz OLED panel in a new case that is convincing particularly with its ...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Feb 2024 16:52

Open AI seems to think it can patent general technical terminology. (Source: Unsplash/Mojahid Mottakin)

GPT is not a trademark: Open AI denied again from registering 'GPT' as a trade name

For the second time, Open AI has been reminded of its poor choice of name for its chatbot. Despite the argument that the general meaning of ‘GPT’ was too esoteric for the general public, the US PTO was quick to deny Open AI's trad...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 20 Feb 2024 04:55

The NBA has unveiled the NB-AI voice assistant to answer questions, stylize games, and entertain viewers. (Source: NBA)

NBA unveils NB-AI chatbot to combat declining viewership of basketball games especially among Gen Z and younger

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has unveiled the NB-AI chatbot at the 2024 NBA All-Star Tech Summit. Demonstrated by Spurs No. 1 Wembanyama, the AI can create stylized game clips, answer questions, and more. The NBA is facing declini...

David Chien, 20 Feb 2024 03:43

Air Canada has to pay compensation. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck.com/Picture: Air Canada)

Air Canada chatbot promises discount that the airline is forced to uphold

In Canada, an airline chatbot offered a customer a discount on its 'bereavement travel' fare, a special fare offered to "customers who need to travel because of the imminent death or death of an immediate family member". But when ...

Andreas Sebayang, 18 Feb 2024 01:09

OpenAI reaches $80b valuation while CEO Altman preps for AI chip manufacturing

OpenAI has inked a deal with venture capital firm Thrive Capital that has boosted its valuation to $80 billion or more, marking a nearly threefold increase in value from just nine months ago. The agreement allows employees to cash...

Robert Gelo, 17 Feb 2024 09:07

The new aibo Espresso Edition. (Source: Sony)

Sony aibo Espresso debuts as new limited edition of AI-powered robot dog

Sony has announced that the latest version of its aibo new fourth colorway has been made available as a limited drop in the United States. The robot dog's Espresso Edition comes with an exclusive Odd Eyes mode as well as three yea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2024 19:15

Apple working on integrating AI with Xcode allowing code generation and completion (Image generated by DALL-E)

Apple's upcoming Xcode update set to revolutionize developer workflow with AI integration

Apple is reportedly developing an Xcode update inspired by GitHub's CoPilot - using AI to generate code from natural language prompts, potentially expediting app development. This aligns with Apple's broader effort to integrate AI...

Sambit Saha, 16 Feb 2024 18:05

OpenAI introduces Sora, offering photorealistic text to video generation (Source: OpenAI)

OpenAI reveals Sora, an AI model that can generate photorealistic videos from textual prompts

OpenAI's latest venture, Sora, breaks new ground in AI innovation by seamlessly translating textual prompts into lifelike videos. Despite some minor imperfections, Sora's ability to generate compelling scenes, from vintage SUVs ra...

Sambit Saha, 15 Feb 2024 21:46

Apple looks to be continuing its neural processing gains with hardware changes in the next-generation iPhone. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 16 rumour promises powerful on-device generative AI thanks to massive NPU boost on A18 SoC

The iPhone's neural engine looks to be getting a substantial boost to keep up with a host of new generative AI features exclusive to the iPhone 16. For the first time since the iPhone 12, the Neural Engine will get a core-count bu...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Feb 2024 19:54

Samsung lands 2 nm AI chip production contract, as Japanese company PFN ditches TSMC for the South Korean giant

PFN has been collaborating with TSMC since 2016, yet it decided to produce its next gen AI chips on Samsung's 2 nm nodes. While TSMC currently has more 2 nm clients, PFN's switch could signal a reversal in Samsung's favor, since ...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Feb 2024 19:33

Researchers tested AI chat models as they played virtual games of world-building. (Source: AI image Dall-E 3)

Researchers discover some AI hallucinate thoughts of the "Death Star" and "The Matrix" negotiating peace while others start wars in virtual games of "Risk"

Researchers have discovered differences in AI when presented with virtual nation-building scenarios. Some AI like Claude-2.0 are biased towards non-violent solutions while others like GPT-3.5 are biased towards violent solutions i...

David Chien, 13 Feb 2024 23:40

Audacity with Intel's free AI plugins allow music editors and podcasters to do more. (Source: Intel at Github)

Audacity adds AI audio editing capabilities thanks to free Intel OpenVINO plugins

Audacity has added AI audio editing capabilities thanks to Intel’s free OpenVINO plugins. These plugins add AI-powered noise suppression, speech transcription, music generation and remixing, and music separation to the freeware so...

David Chien, 13 Feb 2024 02:29

Microsoft hopes to improve the gaming performance of Windows PCs using AI. (Image: Microsoft)

Better gaming performance in Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft AI Super Resolution competes with DLSS and FSR

Microsoft may soon make choosing the right graphics card easier, as Windows 11 24H2, an AI-based alternative to Nvidia Deep Learning Super Sampling that is said to flexible in utilizing the hardware of various GPU manufacturers, w...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Feb 2024 00:03