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For Dillavou, one fascinating aspect of the circuit is what he calls its “emergent learning.” In a human, “every neuron is doing its own thing,” he says. “And then as an emergent phenomenon, you learn. You have behaviors. You ride a bike.” It’s similar in the circuit. Each resistor adjusts itself according to a simple rule, but collectively they “find” the answer to a more complicated question without any explicit instructions. A potential energy advantage Dillavou’s prototype qualifies as a type of analog computer—one that encodes information along a continuum of values instead of the discrete 1s and 0s used…
Google Lens is a cool tool that lets you use your phone’s camera to search the world around you. Just point your camera at something, and Google Lens will try to identify it using image recognition technology. Once it recognizes the object, it gives you relevant info about it. But sometimes, an image search could use a little extra context. That’s why Google might improve Google Lens to accept more context.Google Lens might soon make it easier to add context to your searchesA recent teardown of the Google app revealed some upcoming changes. It looks like Google is working on…
The latest beta update to Google Maps is causing some Android Auto users to experience issues with the navigation app. These things are always possible, that’s why it’s a beta version, but this issue seems to be making the entire app crash instead of just glitching. Several forum reports indicate about Google Maps crashing in Android Auto. Luckily, the rest of the Android Auto experience works. Launching Google Maps is what seems to be an issue right now. However, the app on phones is fully functional. It seems that Google Maps for Android beta version 11.132.0100 is the culprit. This…
How would you like your AirPods to come with a touch screen on the charging case?Apple has now made full circle and it’s going back to one of the most beloved gadgets in the last 25 years – the iPod. Nope, the now discontinued standalone music player is not getting resurrected, but it’s going to get reincarnated in a future AirPods case.If everything goes to plan, the upcoming earbuds could pack a screen that will allow users to play, pause, and skip music directly from the case without the need to reach for their phone.This isn’t a new idea for…
Samsung has ended support for three Galaxy handsets. No longer will the Galaxy A 51 5G, the Galaxy A41, and the Galaxy M01 receive updates of any kind. For example, not only will this trio not receive any more Android updates but starting this month none of these phones will be receiving security updates as well. However, if a very critical vulnerability is discovered, we can’t rule out Sammy taking extraordinary measures by pushing out an update to models that have lost support. It has been done before.The Galaxy A51 5G was released at the end of April 2020 running…
Are you looking for a large-sized Android tablet with all its compatible accessories for less than $1,000? In such a case, you should steer clear of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (and don’t even get us started on the M4 iPad Pro 13-inch!) What you could get, however, is the Lenovo Tab Extreme. This slate is again enjoying an exciting $150 discount on Best Buy, landing it at just about $950. This bad boy is back in the spotlight after some absence in the deals world. In fact, we last saw it at lower prices almost two months ago. Similarly…
We now have a better idea about what caused Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, Cricket Wireless, and Consumer Cellular to be listed on DownDetector as having problems based on the number of complaints that the site received from subscribers to those wireless providers. According to CNN, the whole problem revolved around a “nationwide issue” that prevented AT&T customers from calling non-AT&T users and vice versa.The problem was resolved at 8:30 pm EDT, about seven hours after complaints started to be submitted to DownDetector from AT&T subscribers. An AT&T spokesman said, “The interoperability issue between carriers has been resolved. We collaborated with…
I’ll admit it, I’m getting very excited about the WWDC 2024 Keynote which will take place Monday, June 10th starting at 10 am PDT/1 pm EDT. The entire AI infusion for iOS 18 is one thing to be looking forward to but more specifically it is the upgrading of Siri through new AI features that has me the most excited. Siri has never lived up to the potential expected when the virtual digital assistant first debuted in 2011’s iPhone 4s.Siri is great when you need a timer or an alarm set on your iPhone. However, when it comes to getting…
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Google has started testing a reminder feature within its Play Store app that will gently nudge you to open apps that you have downloaded but never opened. This convenient feature is especially useful for those who tend to download apps and then forget about them.Android users often download apps only to forget to open them, and Google aims to solve this issue with a new feature that reminds users to open apps they have downloaded but not yet used. This feature, discovered during a deep dive of the app’s code, was found in the Google Play Store v41.2.21 and is…
Google has begun the wide rollout of its Google Home 3.18 update, bringing a highly anticipated feature to Android users: the “Favorites” widget. First announced last week, this update is now available via the Play Store, although you may need to restart your device before it shows up. If you’re enrolled in the Preview Program, you’ll get a first look at this new tool for managing your smart home.The Favorites widget offers two customization options: syncing with your favorites from the Home app or choosing specific controls unique to the widget. Syncing with the app mirrors the grid layout of…
If you have a serious back condition like me, or you have an issue with your prostate (if male), or some other condition that has you looking for a bathroom every five minutes, a trip to New York City can be daunting. The last time I was in the Big Apple, even McDonald’s limited the use of the lone bathroom inside the fast food restaurant. Some places restrict the use of their bathroom to customers and some won’t let anyone outside of their employees use their toilet.The city has started a new program called “Ur in Luck” that includes a…
It’s a rough afternoon for many as DownDetector is showing that many wireless providers, including Verizon, the nation’s largest, are down. Other wireless firms such as AT&T, Cricket, and Consumer Cellular (the latter two use AT&T’s network) are also having issues. The number of complaints being submitted from Verizon customers to DownDetector has been growing steadily throughout the day. Starting with 13 complaints at 5:57 am EDT, the number ballooned to 1,813 by 4:27 pm EDT.78% of the complaints about Verizon had to do with subscribers unable to use their mobile phones, 16% reported problems with their 5G home internet…
Three years ago, police investigated Tyler Cestia for negligent homicide after he left his 2-and-a-half-year-old son, Thomas, in his truck at work on a hot summer day. “In my mind, I remember thinking, ‘well, I don’t remember walking in the sitter’s house to drop Thomas off; I don’t remember that,'” said Cestia. “I just said to myself, ‘it can’t be. There’s no way.'”Cestia said a confluence of circumstances created the perfect storm that June morning. He wasn’t originally supposed to drop off Thomas, and the toddler sat in his brother’s car seat behind the driver — out of sight. Cestia…
OnePlus 12 | Image credit: PhoneArenaThe OnePlus 12, a strong contender for the best smartphone of 2024, has barely had time to settle in, and we’re already getting a glimpse of what its successor might offer. A recent leak suggests the OnePlus 13 could bring some exciting changes, but it might not be all good news for everyone.One of the most notable changes could be the switch to a flat display. Unlike the curved screens of the OnePlus 12 and 12R, the OnePlus 13 is rumored to have a “straight screen.” While some may miss the aesthetics of a curved display,…
Do you consider YouTube to be a social media platform? Lifesight.io, a marketing research company, puts YouTube in that category and calls it the top social media platform based on the number of visits. Last year, the streaming video provider hosted 1.35 trillion visits, up 80.49% from the 263.3 billion that came to the platform in 2019. At 67%, the majority of YouTube visitors are male and nearly 70% are viewing YouTube videos on their mobile devices.One of the now iconic ads that Apple released for the original iPhone in 2007 was all about the YouTube app that was pre-installed…