Software engineers, developers and academic researchers have serious concerns about OpenAI’s Whisper transcripts, according to a report from the Associated Press. Although there is no shortage of discussion about the tendency of generative AI to hallucinate – basically, to invent things – it is a bit surprising that this is a problem of transcription, where … Read more
OnePlus revealed the phone’s camera specifications There are some key improvements over the OnePlus 12 Some camera samples have also been released In the past, OnePlus has revealed details of its handsets little by little as launch day approaches, and the same goes for the OnePlus 13: the official unveiling will take place on Thursday, … Read more
McDonald’s ice cream machines have gained a bad reputation for being broken when you visit the restaurant, largely due to strict copyright laws that only allow specially licensed technicians to legally repair them. Manufacturers must authorize each technician and lock McFlurry machines to prevent others from repairing them. However, 404 Media spotted a new federal … Read more
May 15, 2023 Posted in: Gardening Know-how Boxwood moth caterpillars – also called boxwood moth caterpillars – can strip the leaves of your boxwood plant or hedge. In my neighborhood there are rows of dead boxwood hedges in many front yards. All the leaves are brown and if you look closely you can often still … Read more
Lyft agreed to a $2.1 million settlement offered by the FTC over the company’s “misleading revenue claims about how much drivers could expect to earn.” As detailed in the FTC’s complaint document, Lyft systematically inflated the earnings advertised to drivers it was trying to recruit in 2021 and 2022. For example, in Los Angeles, it … Read more
Generative AI is completely transforming the way we build, use, and even think about technology. Recent progress has sparked a new era of innovation, one that McKinsey estimates could deliver a $4.4 trillion boost to the global economy. The next big AI product could come from anyone, anywhere, and change everyone’s lives. Yet a handful … Read more
May 20, 2023 Posted in: Gardening Know-how Here are 5 top insider tips Choose the best plants for your garden. I visited multi-award-winning nursery Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants to ask Rosy Hardy what the experts look for when buying plants. Rosy also has a YouTube channel all about plants, Rosy Hardy Gardening. Award-winning plant breeder … Read more
The war in Ukraine has shown that war evolves day by day. It is also clear that the technology used to wage war today is expensive: while large countries can afford legions of tanks, helicopters and precision strike systems, small countries find themselves searching less expensive means of defending oneself. Origin, a new Latvian defense … Read more
Gardening beautifully combines art and science. Even the most experienced gardeners are constantly looking for innovative tips to beautify their garden. We have 15 top gardening hacks to help your garden thrive, whether you maintain a small plot or a sprawling backyard oasis. These simple but effective techniques can transform your gardening experience. Learn how … Read more
The web version of Google Calendar has been given an official dark mode The feature is rolling out globally this week to all Calendar users. Google also gave Calendar a “refreshed user interface.” If you’ve been waiting patiently for years for Google Calendar to offer an official dark mode, today is your day: the web … Read more