Gunshot detection systems have been touted as a groundbreaking technology that can help law enforcement agencies respond more effectively to gun violence incidents. However, recent audits in cities like New York City and Champaign have revealed concerning results. In New York City, only 13 percent of the alerts generated by the ShotSpotter system could be
YouTube recently announced that it is testing a new feature called ‘Hype’ as a way to provide more community support to small content creators. This feature is currently available to viewers in select regions, including Brazil, Turkey, and Taiwan. Creators who meet certain criteria will be eligible to participate in this program, which aims to
The release of the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 marks a significant milestone in the world of portable solar generators. This innovative device not only offers a solution for powering your entire home during a blackout but also extends its utility to van or RV electrical systems and even outdoor events like beach parties. With the
Amazon Prime Day 2024, the annual sales event exclusive to Prime subscribers, is set to take place over two days starting at 12:01AM PT on Tuesday, July 16th, and running through Wednesday, July 17th. This shopping extravaganza is often likened to Black Friday, offering some of the best prices of the year on sought-after goods.
Reddit has recently revealed some interesting insights into how Redditors are utilizing the platform for holiday shopping research. One fascinating trend is that many users are already on the lookout for great deals up to six months before the holiday season kicks off. Reddit has emerged as a crucial discovery and validation tool for these
Apple’s recent decision to reject the submissions of iDOS 3 and UTM SE, two popular retro video game emulators, has caused quite a stir in the developer community. The rejection was based on guideline 4.7 of the App Review Guidelines, which allows for retro game emulators on the App Store. However, Apple found both iDOS
Artificial intelligence has made significant strides in recent years, particularly in the realm of generative models. These machine-learning algorithms have revolutionized the way we approach data generation, utilizing patterns learned from existing datasets to create new, similar data sets. Generative models are versatile tools widely used in image generation, natural language processing, and even music
In a groundbreaking move, Apple has become the first major tech company to be charged with violating the European Union’s new digital markets rules. The charges come just three days after Apple announced that it would not be releasing artificial intelligence features in the EU due to regulatory concerns. The European Commission alleges that Apple’s
WhatsApp is introducing a new era of stickers with enhanced interactivity and dynamic animations, thanks to the integration of the Lottie framework support. Initially spotted in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app back in February, this feature is now being widely rolled out with the latest stable update for both Android and
Astrophysicists have long been fascinated by the concept of “kugelblitze,” theorized to be black holes caused by extremely high concentrations of light. These special black holes were believed to have connections to dark matter and even posited as potential power sources for futuristic spaceship engines. However, recent research from the University of Waterloo and Universidad