AI Pulse

Deep-sea mining is emerging as a significant topic, particularly with actions taken by the Trump administration aiming to open international waters for commercial mining. This initiative could challenge existing international regulations concerning the rights to ocean resources, something designated as a “common heritage of humankind.” Concerns arise regarding the impact of potentially rushing to mine […]

In the latest edition of the Installer newsletter, readers can find an overview of new tech products, including Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 FE. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold boasts an IP68 rating for dust resistance and features a new hinge design, priced at nearly $2,000. The Pixel Watch 4

The Framework Desktop, a compact PC aimed at gamers, presents a potential solution for those seeking to centralize their gaming on a single, upgradeable platform. This device, smaller than a typical gaming console, operates well in both living room and office settings. Users can play games in 4K at 60fps, utilizing a Linux-based operating system

Early tests of Surya, an AI model developed by IBM, demonstrated the ability to predict solar flares up to two hours in advance. According to Juan Bernabe-Moreno, the project lead, Surya can assess not only the intensity and shape of the solar flares but also their location on the sun. While a two-hour warning might

Nokia’s “network in a box” (NIB) was successfully delivered to the Moon’s surface in March 2023 as part of the Intuitive Machines’ Athena lunar lander mission. Once operational, the system, roughly the size of a small pizza box, functioned for 25 minutes in the lunar highlands region known as Mons Mouton. During this time, it

Supported by the technical skills of Kutkov and the organizational abilities of Stepanets, Kovalskyy has established a prominent warehouse repair hub for Starlink terminals in Ukraine. Kovalskyy, a former co-owner of a regional internet service provider, and his team have tailored Starlink terminals for battlefield needs, enabling them to charge directly from vehicles before a

Future projections indicate that emissions from plastics are expected to rise significantly. According to estimates from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), emissions from plastics could increase from approximately 2 billion metric tons to around 4 billion metric tons by the year 2060. Efforts in recycling are ongoing, with new methods being developed

A recent report highlights the varying energy usage of the Gemini AI model, as illustrated by Dean, who notes that complex tasks, such as generating detailed synopses from multiple books, demand significantly more energy than typical prompts. In particular, reasoning tasks may also have a higher energy requirement due to their multi-step process. This report

Starlink has become an important communication tool for Ukraine, facilitating connectivity for troops in battle zones, enabling drone operations, and allowing soldiers to maintain contact with their families. The future of Starlink’s availability in Ukraine has raised concerns, particularly due to potential policy shifts from former President Donald Trump and reports that Elon Musk might

Forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) has emerged as a significant tool in solving various violent crimes, including murders and sexual assaults. This investigative method utilizes data from a combination of private laboratories and unregulated websites like FamilyTree, which allow users to opt into or out of police searches. Currently, around 1.5 million DNA profiles are