This guide will show you how to speed up your iPhone or iPad. As you enjoy the seamless experience of your iPad or iPhone, it’s not uncommon for the device to begin to lag as time progresses. This gradual decrease in performance may stem from a myriad of causes that can dampen the sleek efficiency […]
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The Lumicard is a new phone light that takes its power wirelessly from your phone. The compact size, similar to a credit card, enable it to easily fit into a wallet or pocket, making it an ultra-portable light source for any situation. Its unique feature of drawing power wirelessly from mobile devices eliminates the need […]
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Omegle, a chat service that pairs users with a random person so they can talk via text or video, is shutting down. Leif K-Brooks, who launched the service when he was 18 years old, announced its closure and talked about its humble beginnings, as well as how it grew organically because "meeting new people [is] a basic human need." While he didn't delve into the specific reasons for Omegle's shutdown, he admitted that "some people misused [the service], including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes."
Critics have raised concerns about the website's safety over the past years, with some even calling it a "magnet for pedophiles." In 2021, an American woman sued the website for pairing her with a person who coerced her into sending explicit images for three years, starting when she was just 11 years old. Her legal team said that the way the platform works allows it to become a "hunting ground for predators." Last year, two men in the US were sentenced to federal prison for exploiting children they met on apps, including Omegle, forcing them to perform sexual acts and to send them explicit photos and videos. A BBC investigation also revealed a rise in cases of users exposing themselves on Omegle chat. These users included minors, because while the website is technically meant for use by people 18 and older, it has no age verification in place.
In his farewell note, K-Brooks said he worked with law enforcement agencies, as well as "the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, to help put evildoers in prison where they belong." His website, he said proactively collected evidence against these people and tipped authorities to put them in jail. However, he said the fight against crime is "a never-ending battle" and that the "world has become more ornery" in recent years. He also said that there's been "a constant barrage of attacks on communication services... based on the behavior of a malicious subset of users."
In the end, he found the "existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse" to no longer be sustainable, both financially and psychologically. "Frankly, I don’t want to have a heart attack in my 30s," he added.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/omegle-shuts-down-after-14-years-of-random-chats-125007355.html?src=rss
In the cinematic landscape, few franchises stir the nostalgia and excitement quite like “Ghostbusters.” Its return to the big screen with “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is not just a revival; it’s an evolution, blending the charm of the original with a fresh, frost-bitten twist. The Spengler family, alongside the beloved original Ghostbusters, embarks on a chilling […]
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We often underestimate the importance of a great sofa. When in reality, we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on sofas, whether we’re watching some TV, enjoying a meal, or simply sitting and reading a book for leisure! Hence, this piece of furniture needs to be not only comfortable but ergonomic and aesthetic as well. And we’ve curated a collection of chair designs that meet all these criteria! An excellent sofa should not only be super comfy to sink into, but should also perfectly match the interiors of your modern homes, and one such sofa design is the Valencia Modular Sofa.
Designer: Morgan Furniture
The Valencia modular sofa is designed by the British brand Morgan, and is intended to be a light and aesthetically pleasing design. It is designed to be an alternative to typical modular sofas. It is a classic of the brand’s catalogue and made up of individual seating units that are meant to be placed together. You can pick from the option of a full, three-quarter or half backrest.
“The combined backrest outlines create a rhythmic sequence of rise and fall, with sofas coming together to form distinctive ‘V’-shaped silhouettes,” said Morgan. The backrests of the Valencia modular sofa are tapered at each end to reduce some of the weight from the volumes, providing the sofa with a clean and flowing form that brings to mind the image of rolling hills in a landscape.
The tapered timber legs add an impressive effect to which echo the gentle angles at the top of the sofa, providing the seating with a look of lightness. The Valencia collection has won the Design Guild Mark award in 2017, which recognizes excellence in British design. The collection will include a daybed, as well as a side and coffee tables, which would make for an excellent addition to your modern living spaces.
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Developed by Samsung Research, Gauss (named after mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss) powers several on-device AI technologies across Samsung products. It will have a few different facets but will do a lot of the same stuff we’ve seen from other generative AI (GAI) models.
Gauss Language will handle tasks like translations and summarizing documents, while Gauss Code is a coding assistant. There’s also Samsung Gauss Image for all your image-generating needs. The latter can create images based on prompts and handle edits like style changes and additions. It will be able to upscale low-resolution images too.
Gauss, the human, in the 1800s, formed the normal distribution theory, a major component of what grew into machine learning and AI. Generating a picture of a cat writing at a desk is what he would have wanted, I’m sure.
It’s easy to be cynical about Samsung’s efforts here, as the company tends to forge its own path for innovation’s sake. It made its own voice assistant, Bixby. It hovered around its devices for a few years as a flagship feature, with the company even dedicating hardware buttons on some of its Galaxy S phones to launch the voice assistant. (There were only four buttons on the Galaxy S9, Samsung, and one was for Bixby?!)
But there’s some reasoning: Running generative AI features on-device could give Samsung an advantage over ChatGPT, which, for now, requires cloud connectivity. Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset supports on-device GAI operations and will likely be part of next year’s Galaxy S24 phones.
Samsung is already teasing Galaxy AI in its incoming translation feature, pictured here.
— Mat Smith
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Amazon Prime subscribers can now access a deeply discounted One Medical membership for primary care services. Prime members can sign up for just $99 a year (typically $199) or $9 per month. Prime members who sign up can add up to five other people for $6 each. It offers all the basic health services, from annual physicals and maintenance for chronic conditions to same-day sick visits. One Medical also offers round-the-clock virtual care, or telehealth visits, and drop-in lab services. The membership doesn’t cover the cost of visits, though.
The Overwatch League (OWL) appears to be no more after six seasons. A Blizzard spokesperson told Engadget “We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction.” That’s not to say the publisher is pulling out of Overwatch esports altogether. The future of the professional Overwatch scene is unclear, but reports suggest that a return to a more open format could be next.
The writing has been on the wall for OWL for some time. The first two seasons of OWL matches happened almost exclusively in a California studio. Weeks after Blizzard started on its grand plan to run matches in each team’s city every week, but COVID-19 lockdowns forced it to shift to an online-only format.
Sometimes, a company creates a truly cutting-edge device, even if its books take a hit. The latest example: HP’s Spectre Fold. HP’s take on a flexible-screen laptop is thinner, lighter and more polished than before. The Spectre Fold represents a true leap forward for next-gen hybrid design to the point where you might even want to buy one — until you see that $5,000 price tag. Engadget’s Sam Rutherford breaks it down.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-samsung-made-its-own-generative-ai-model-121535086.html?src=rss
Samsung has announced a range of Black Friday Deals for its various devices and it will be offering discounts on smartphones, tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Watch, Monitors, Samsung Home devices, and much more Some of the deals include $50 off the Galaxy Buds 2, $100 off the Galaxy Tab A8, $80 off the Galaxy Watch5 […]
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If you are interested in learning more about the new Style features added to the Midjourney AI art generator this month. This guide will take you through the basics of creating a workflow to start using the new Style Tuning in Midjourney in your AI art creation. The first step in this process is to […]
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The Minisforum UM690S, a compact computer from the well-known Venus series, is a prime example of the ongoing advancement of mini PCs. Powered by the Ryzen 9 6900HX alongside the Radeon 680M integrated graphics, marks an impressive step in desktop computing. This system doesn’t just pack high performance into its compact frame—it also introduces an […]
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If you are interested in chess or perhaps coding and programming your very own chess engine. You are sure to enjoy this quick guide and overview provided by Bartek Spitza. Programming a chess engine or chess computer is a complex task that necessitates a profound understanding of both chess and computer science. This process involves […]
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