The recent announcement by Threads chief Adam Mosseeri confirming that Threads has reached 200 million monthly active users is indeed an impressive feat. The fact that the app has achieved this milestone in just over a year is noteworthy, regardless of any perceived piggybacking off Instagram. One cannot deny the significance of having 200 million
The world of 3D image generation has experienced a groundbreaking shift with the introduction of Stability AI’s Stable Fast 3D technology. Gone are the days of complex wireframes, intricate software, and bulky hardware requirements. Now, with Stable Fast 3D, users can generate high-quality 3D images from a single image in a mere half a second.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has raised concerns about its impact on the environment, particularly in terms of energy consumption. To run AI at scale, significant amounts of data centers are required, packed with power-hungry GPUs. This massive energy demand has led to questions about the sustainability of AI technology and its
Telegram has recently launched a new in-app browser with support for multiple tabs, adding more functionality to the popular messaging platform. This feature allows users to navigate between different tabs seamlessly, making it easier to multitask while using the app. With the ability to switch between collapsed and reopened windows, users can now browse the
The detection of gravitational waves, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein in 1916, opened up a new era in the field of astrophysics. The ability to observe these waves, which are created when two black holes collide, has provided researchers with valuable insights into the nature of the universe. However, the detection of gravitational waves is
In a surprising turn of events, Meta shares surged by 6% following the announcement of their second-quarter earnings report. The company revealed that their revenue for the quarter had increased by 22% to $39.07 billion, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. This significant growth was attributed to a substantial increase from the $32 billion reported the previous
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has seen rapid advancement in recent years, especially with the rise of generative AI applications. However, the scalability of existing digital hardware, such as CPUs, GPUs, and ASICs, has been pushed to its limits. This has led to active research into analog hardware specialized for AI computation. The Potential of Analog
As I delved into the world of the massive Fallout 4 mod, Fallout London, I was immediately captivated by the quirky details and British humor woven throughout the game. However, my enthusiasm quickly waned as I encountered numerous technical issues that hindered my overall experience. From frequent crashes to the dreaded desktop transportations, I found
The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI has taken a complicated turn, with Microsoft now listing the artificial intelligence startup as a competitor in its latest annual report. Despite years of partnership and significant investment from Microsoft, the inclusion of OpenAI on the list of competitors suggests a shift in dynamics. While Microsoft has been the
Optical phenomena have always fascinated scientists across the globe, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in various fields. A recent study conducted by physicists at the University of Bath has unveiled a new optical phenomenon known as hyper-Raman optical activity. This phenomenon has the potential to revolutionize fields such as pharmaceutical science, security, forensics, environmental science, art