In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for those who rely on AI to power their operations. One of the most effective ways to do this is by enhancing the capabilities of your AI models, such as Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). These advanced AI systems are designed […]
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SpaceX sent and received its first text messages sent via T-Mobile using its D2D (direct-to-device) Starlink satellites launched just over a week ago, the company announced. First revealed in August 2022, the project aims to provide satellite internet connectivity to regular cell phones so that T-Mobile customers can stay online even when they're in a terrestrial dead zone.
T-Mobile said that it aims to publicly launch text services with T-Mobile in 2024, with voice, data and IoT (internet of things) plans coming in 2025. Globally, SpaceX has partnered with Rogers in Canada, Australia's Optus, KDDI in Japan and others.
The scheme requires larger, special versions of the Starlink satellites with D2D capability. SpaceX launched the first six of those on January 2, completing early tests with no issues. "On Monday, January 8, less than 6 days after launch, we sent and received our first text messages to and from unmodified cell phones on the ground to our new satellites in space using TMobile network spectrum... [indicating that] the system works," SpaceX wrote in a blog post.
When the plan was announced, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the technology is like putting a cellular tower in the sky. He added that it could one day eliminate dead zones, allowing people to easily get in touch with loved ones even if they're in the middle of the ocean.
SpaceX said that the system, which uses LTE/4G (not 5G protocols) is a bit more complicated than cell towers in the sky, though. Since the satellites move at tens of thousands of miles per hour relative to the Earth, data must be handed off seamlessly between them. Doppler shift, timing delays and the relatively low transmission power of smartphones must also be accounted for.
The two companies aren't the first to test such a system. Working with communications specialist AST SpaceMobile, AT&T successfully conducted the first two-way satellite audio call on its network in April, calling a number in Japan with a stock Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone. AT&T also complained to the FCC that SpaceX and T-Mobile's plan was "woefully insufficient" regarding the risk of harmful interference to ground-based networks.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, and researchers are always on the lookout for ways to improve how these systems learn. A recent breakthrough in the field has been the development of a new technique that helps AI remember old information while learning new things. This problem, known as catastrophic forgetting, has been a significant […]
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OpenAI has recently unveiled a new subscription service that is poised to significantly enhance the way teams work together. This service, known as the ChatGPT Team subscription, is priced at $25 per user per month when billed annually, or $30 on a month-to-month basis. It incorporates cutting-edge artificial intelligence to improve team productivity and redefine […]
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This guide is designed to show you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard for creative writing. For centuries, writers have wrestled with the blank page, seeking to breathe life into characters and worlds through the alchemy of words. Today, two powerful tools – ChatGPT and Google Bard – have emerged, offering […]
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When Mark Zuckerberg announced last year that Meta was laying off 10,000 workers, he described 2023 as a "year of efficiency" defined by removing layers of middle management to create a "leaner org." Turns out the company still isn't done restructuring its organization. According to Business Insider, Meta recently told at least 60 of its employees at Instagram that it's eliminating their position altogether. The affected employees are technical program managers, the people who go in between Meta's tech workers, including its engineers, and the higher level product managers.
Based on posts on Blind, an app for tech employees, and on LinkedIn seen by the publication, the workers losing their jobs are given the chance to be interviewed to be considered for a position as product manager. By March, those who chose to leave or weren't given a new role will no longer have a job with Meta. The company slashed 11,000 jobs in the fall of 2022 in addition to the 10,000 workers it laid off last year in an effort to cut costs. It also issued a hiring freeze and closed thousands of open roles it was originally hiring for.
"A leaner org will execute its highest priorities faster. People will be more productive, and their work will be more fun and fulfilling," Zuckerberg said last year. It's unclear if Meta has already lifted its hiring freeze, but it's expected to do so only after it's done with restructuring.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/meta-reportedly-laid-off-60-technical-program-managers-at-instagram-095558424.html?src=rssCats are notorious for many things, with curiosity at the top of that list. They can and will pounce on small critters, sometimes with undesirable consequences. If that wasn’t bad enough, cats that have owners have a tendency to bring home the spoils of war, whether for themselves or as a gift to their humans. Either way, those unwanted and unmoving critters are sure to create unhealthy and unsavory circumstances at home, often discovered only after the fact. At CES 2024, a rather curious solution is being presented, utilizing those hot AI powers to stop your cat from entering your abode until they finally let go of their lifeless package.
Designer: Flappie
Flappie wouldn’t be the first smart pet door to grace the market, but it is probably the first to be so laser-focused on a very specific use case. The fact that it needs to only pay attention to cats and a very specific scenario means its designers and developers can also pour resources only into things that matter. In this case, that means it’s only concerned about recognizing cats and whether they have prey in their mouths before entering your house.
Like other smart doors, Flappie has sensors, specifically a camera, facing the outside world. When your cat approaches, it uses AI to identify whether it’s bringing home prey or just some other inanimate object. If it indeed carrying some previously living thing, the smart door will won’t open up and prevent your cat from entering. Only when the cat has figured out that it can’t go in without dropping its payload first will the AI door finally let it have access and resume living in the safety and comfort of its indoor abode.
The idea for this kind of specialized security system is to hopefully train the cat to not bring in dead things (or other things) and drop them off at the door before coming in. It’s not a foolproof method, but one that the designers believe is more effective than manually monitoring the cat. They are confident that the AI has a 90% accuracy in identifying dead prey like mice, birds, and even snakes, and it will only get better as it learns over time.
Flappie also has other functions besides training your cat to be respectful when coming back home. Those same cameras can be used to capture your feline’s precious moments and even share them on social media. You could control it remotely via an app, but there are also manual controls in case things get a little out of hand. The smart door can also be connected to your cat’s chip, presuming it has one, so that it will only let your own cat in and keep curious strangers out.
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Porsche is going to be launching a new electric vehicle, the new Porsche Macan EV, the car is being tested as a prototype and now Porsche has revealed more information about this new electric SUV and a new video. The video below shows us the new Macan prototype in action, this new electric SUV looks […]
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The highly anticipated launch of the new OpenAI ChatGPT Store has finally happened. Providing an innovative marketplace that is reshaping the way artificial intelligence (AI) can be used and monetized. This new platform is currently exclusively available to ChatGPT Plus, Team and Enterprise subscribers and offers an extensive selection of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) that […]
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Samsung has unveiled two new rugged Galaxy devices at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 tablet. The Galaxy XCover 7 and Galaxy Tab Active 5, designed for challenging work environments, offer reliable performance for professionals. Both devices, including the Tab Active5’s […]
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