A recent update on X has introduced a new feature that allows users to customize the quality of video playback in-stream. This update provides more options for individuals to tailor their video viewing experience according to their preferences. Now, users can easily select the video playback quality by tapping on the gear icon located along
In a groundbreaking development, a research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has successfully created a microwave photonic chip capable of ultrafast analog electronic signal processing and computation using optics. This chip surpasses traditional electronic processors in speed and energy efficiency,
The screenwriter of the 1989 action film Road House, R. Lance Hill, is taking legal action against MGM Studios and Amazon Studios for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Central District Court in Los Angeles, claims that Amazon Studios used generative AI to clone actors’ voices in order to complete the Road
The CEO of Honor recently revealed to CNBC that the Chinese technology company is planning to launch a vertical-folding flip phone later this year, entering the market of smartphones with displays that bend. This move marks Honor’s first foray into the vertical-folding style that has gained popularity among brands like Samsung and Motorola. While Honor
Artificial intelligence bots have become a prevalent presence on social media platforms, raising concerns about the ability of users to differentiate between real humans and AI entities. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Notre Dame delved into this issue by employing AI bots based on large language models (LLMs) to engage
Topological wave structures have been a topic of interest within the physics research community, with physicists conducting extensive studies on various wave systems. While there has been significant attention on structures such as vortices and skyrmions, the most classical example of water waves has surprisingly remained largely unexplored. Researchers at RIKEN recently sought to address
Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone recently announced the upcoming release of update 1.6 for Stardew Valley, marking the game’s 8th birthday. While details about the actual content of the update remain mostly under wraps, Barone has dropped a few hints about what players can expect. He mentioned that the update will bring new game content, although he
Samsung Electronics recently announced the development of a revolutionary high-bandwidth memory chip, the HBM3E 12H, which boasts the highest capacity in the industry to date. This cutting-edge chip promises to elevate both performance and capacity by over 50%, setting a new standard in the semiconductor industry. With the growing demand for high-capacity memory solutions in
Unity Software, a leading gaming software company, saw its shares drop a staggering 17% in extended trading after issuing guidance for the current quarter that fell short of expectations. Despite the company reporting earnings per share of a loss of 66 cents, which did not match the 46 cent loss predicted by analysts, revenue came
Netflix has made the decision to boot longtime subscribers off their Apple iTunes billing plans, requiring them to pay Netflix directly using a credit card or debit card instead. This move is significant for those who have been enjoying the convenience of having their Netflix subscription billed through iTunes. The change affects all members on