Google is testing an AI chatbot that can answer medical questions: Report
At I/O 2023, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced PaLM 2 large language model (LLM) with improved multilingual, reasoning and coding capabilities. The company says that the model is trained on 100 languages and performs a broad range of tasks. At that time, Pichai highlighted that the AI model will be available in Workspace apps, Med-PaLM for medical uses and Sec-PaLM for security. A report has now said that Google has been testing an AI chatbot to expertly answer medical questions. According to a report by The Verge (via The Wall Street Journal), Med-PaLM 2 has been in testing at the…
AI-powered toys may soon entertain your kids. How to keep them safe.
In the not-so-distant future, you could walk in on a teddy bear reading a bedtime story to your child. And it wouldn’t be just any story – it’d be a saga tailored to everything the toy knows about your child, including likes, dislikes and even their deepest secrets. In the 1980s and ’90s, Teddy Ruxpin and Furbys were creepy, but they have nothing on the fast-growing world of artificial intelligence-powered smart toys coming soon. We’re bound to see a slew of AI ChatGPT-powered toys hitting the scene this holiday season. When the kids start asking for them, you’ll already know…
Xiaomi Pad 6 goes global with a big spec-sheet and small price
Created with GIMP SL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Pad 6 tablet in Europe after previously launching it in China. The 11-inch slate features a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 platform. Xiaomi hasn’t launched the Pro version of the Pad 6 in Europe just yet. Update: July 9, 2023 (11:35PM ET): Xiaomi has launched the Pad 6 tablet in Europe at a very attractive price. The tablet is now available in the region in three color options: Gravity Gray, Gold and Mist Blue. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version starts from €399 (~$437), the 8GB+128GB…
EA Sports UFC 5 Announced, Full reveal in September
Electronic Arts has announced EA UFC 5, the next installment in the MMA game series. The release date and platforms were not announced, but the game’s full reveal will be in September. A website where fans can register to learn more details about the game when it’s available was also launched. EA Sports UFC 4 features UFC middleweight champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and UFC welterweight contender Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal as the game’s official cover athlete duo. The next game in the popular UFC franchise brings a new experience that puts the player and their created fighter at the…
Smart Jewellery: The Future of Health Monitoring Enhanced by Lab Grown Diamond
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the development of wearable technology, particularly in the form of smart jewellery. This innovative fusion of fashion and technology has opened up new possibilities, transforming jewellery from mere adornment to functional accessories that offer valuable health monitoring capabilities. With the advent of lab grown diamond, smart jewellery has found a perfect companion that combines elegance with technological advancements. Smart jewellery integrates various sensors and miniaturized electronic components within the design, allowing wearers to track and monitor their health in real-time. These pieces of jewellery can capture vital data such …
Sega are still investing in NFTs, but will keep their biggest series away from the blockchain
Over the past two years, a slew of game publishers have announced plans to integrate the blockchain and NFTs into future projects. Sega were among them, registering a trademark last year for Sega NFTs. Now Sega co-chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi says they’ll keep their biggest series away from the blockchain, and called play-to-earn games “boring.” …
Can a MacBook Air fit into an Android addict’s lifestyle?
Ryan Haines / Android Authority It’s easy to find yourself drawn into a mobile ecosystem without thinking about it. Samsung users are pretty content with their expansive Galaxy, Pixel users are closer to a complete setup than ever, and Apple users, well, we all know how Apple’s walled garden locks you in as much as it locks others out. What happens when you dabble in different ecosystems to get the best of multiple worlds? What happens when you introduce the newest 15-inch version of the M2-powered MacBook Air into a staunch Android user’s personal and work life? I upgraded my…
Korg Gadget VR: Your immersive music production studio
Korg Gadget VR · Source: Korg Korg Gadget VR · Source: Korg Korg Gadget VR · Source: Korg Korg Gadget VR · Source: Korg Grab your helmet as things are about to get real; virtually. Korg Gadget VR brings all the synths from the iPad app into a fully immersive virtual space. Korg Gadget VR I’ve played with a few music apps on the Meta Quest 2. But I’ve not seen an adventure playground of interconnection synths and drum machines mapped out in VR space quite like this. It’s stunning, and you don’t need Apple Vision to enjoy it; it…