Recent research conducted by scientists from the Universities of Manchester and Cambridge has shed light on the potential of single atomic defects in advancing quantum technologies. In their study, they discovered that a “single atomic defect” in a layered 2D material, specifically hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), has the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds
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The British government has taken a significant step in expanding its AI safety initiatives to the United States. This move is aimed at solidifying its position as a key player in addressing the risks associated with advanced AI technologies. By establishing a U.S. counterpart to its AI Safety Institute, the UK government is not only
The news of LG pausing its partnership with Meta to develop an extended reality (XR) device that would compete with Apple’s Vision Pro headset comes as a surprise to many. The joint venture, announced just three months ago, was expected to create innovative products that combined Meta’s Horizon Worlds mixed reality platform with LG’s TV
The field of electronics engineering has been witnessing a significant shift towards the development of ultra-small transistors in recent years. With the conventional silicon-based field effect transistors reaching their limitations in terms of scalability, researchers have turned their attention to alternative materials with higher electron mobility. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as a promising
One of the most memorable aspects of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was its intense and action-packed ending. However, recently a data-diving enthusiast unearthed a cut ending from the game’s files. This mysterious finale features a shadowy figure whose identity remains a secret, adding an air of intrigue and suspense to the story. In
In the scorching heat of an April afternoon in Ajmer, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, local politician Shakti Singh Rathore experienced the complexities of deepfake technology first-hand. In a bid to connect with voters, Rathore sat down for a video shoot where he was cloned using artificial intelligence. This marked a turning
In a recent Q and A session on Instagram, IG chief Adam Mosseri shed light on the factors that play a crucial role in expanding reach on the app. According to Mosseri, the key metric that influences overall reach is the number of sends per reach, as opposed to traditional engagement metrics like likes and
A recent security lapse has been discovered that could potentially allow millions of college students to do their laundry for free. This vulnerability was found by two University of California, Santa Cruz students, Alexander Sherbrooke and Iakov Taranenko. They exploited an API for internet-connected washing machines owned by CSC ServiceWorks, a company with over a
Sonos, a leading brand in the tech industry, is building anticipation with the announcement of their “most requested product ever” set to be unveiled on May 21st. Speculation points towards the release of the Sonos Ace, their first foray into wireless headphones. The timing of this launch has surprised many, as initial expectations had pointed
The recent launch of GPT-4o by OpenAI has sparked discussions about the advancement of artificial intelligence systems, particularly in the realm of chatbot technology. This new version of the ChatGPT chatbot is touted as a significant step towards creating more natural and engaging interactions with AI. The emphasis on personality and human-like behavior in GPT-4o’s