Mandrake with GPT-4o: blogger talks to the plant with a Raspberry Pi
Keeping plants is a business that requires care, knowledge, and patience. Plants can’t tell you if something is wrong with them, and when it becomes noticeable, it’s often too late to do anything about it. Blogger Matt Reed has made it possible to literally talk to a plant with a GPT-4o and a Raspberry Pi and ask if it’s okay.
Apple iPod Classic with SSD, USB-C and Bluetooth in 2024 — the hardest part was opening the case
Brady Snyder of XDA likes to use his Apple iPod Classic music player in 2024, but is hampered by problems with the device, which is more than 20 years old. So he added an SSD, a USB-C port, and Bluetooth to the 2008 iPod Classic.
Hawaiians protest the construction of seven US Space Force telescopes — «negatively affect mental, emotional and spiritual health»
Many Hawaii residents oppose plans by the U.S. Space Force to build new telescopes designed to track satellites and prevent them from colliding in orbit. The US Air Force Department has proposed building up to seven new telescopes and an optical laboratory atop Haleakala on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Researchers have identified all Starlink on the Russian-Ukrainian front due to Apple’s Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) vulnerability
A key element of Apple’s location services contains a serious privacy vulnerability that allows Starlink to track the movements of a war zone. The vulnerability also allows an attacker to determine the location of anyone with a mobile Wi-Fi router.
New Asus ROG Ally X — 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 console, twice the battery, USB4 for external graphics cards
VideoCardz website shared leaked the updated Asus ROG Ally X portable console and claims that these are the official specifications New console will have the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 8 Zen4 cores and 12 RDNA3 compute units. The console will retain the same 7″ Full-HD screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and 500 nits of…
AI slaves: African workers accuse OpenAI, Meta, and others of inhumane working conditions — open letter to Biden
AI language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT are partially powered by low-wage workers. Contractors in poor countries pay small amounts of money to correct chatbot data, label images, etc. On May 22, 97 African workers who train artificial intelligence or moderate content for companies such as Meta and OpenAI published an open letter to President…
MSI announces the world’s first CAMM2 memory motherboard for desktop PCs
In cooperation with Kingston MSI announced the world’s first desktop motherboard to support CAMM2 memory. The new memory form factor was previously reported only as format for laptops. Although the new memory is best suited for them, JEDEC’s CAMM2 standard also supports desktop PCs. The new board will be unveiled at Computex 2024 in…
SpaceX’s Starship Raptor rocket engine explodes during testing
As SpaceX was preparing for the fourth Starship flight at its facilities in Boca Chica, Texas, a Starship Raptor engine appears to have burned up at SpaceX’s rocket engine test site in McGregor, also in Texas.
Google is building an Internet cable that will cross Africa and connect it to Australia
Google is building the first undersea fiber optic cable that will directly connect Africa to Australia, helping to strengthen Internet access in one of the world’s least connected parts. The cable, called Umoja, follows the Google Equiano cable that connects Africa to Europe.
Super Mario 64 was completed without pressing the A button to jump — this was considered absolutely impossible
For the first time, Super Mario 64 was completed without ever pressing the A button. This is a new world record that was previously considered impossible.
«Will be deployed on a military base»: former Google CEO Eric Schmidt foresees state control over artificial intelligence
Former Google CEO and Chairman of the Board Eric Schmidt believes that extremely powerful artificial intelligence systems will be strictly protected by governments in the future. He spoke about this in an interview with Noema.
Electronics for Venus exploration: Gallium nitride semiconductors tested at 500℃
Gallium nitride is touted as the next-generation semiconductor that could one day replace silicon, but research into this material is still in its infancy. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other US institutes decided to take the technology to the next level and tested the material at temperatures above 500℃.
Directed by «Furiosa: Mad Max. Saga» would love a Mad Max game by Hideo Kojima, but wouldn’t dare ask the master
Directed by «Furiosa: Mad Max. Saga» George Miller would love to have Hideo Kojima create a game based on the franchise, but he «would never ask him» to do so. In a conversation with GamingBible, Miller was asked if he wanted a new «Mad Max» video game.
Space telescope «Euclid» takes new photos in search of dark matter 2.7 billion light-years away
The «Euclid» telescope team has released five new images of the cosmos that showcase a multitude of celestial objects in unprecedented detail. The «Euclid» is called the «Dark Universe Detector» because its primary mission is to explore two of the most mysterious elements of space: dark energy and dark matter.
«Star Wars: Acolytes» inspired by KOTOR games — showrunner Leslie Hadland is a fan
The showrunner of «Star Wars: Acolyte» Leslie Hadland says that she was inspired by the 2003 and 2004 Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) games. In the interview Den of Geek Headland explained how KOTOR games have influenced «Acolytes».
NASA switches on futuristic Hall engines at Psyche station — now the spacecraft is moving at 133.2 thousand km/h
NASA has turned on the electric Hall thrusters on Psyche, the spacecraft now moving smoothly toward the metal-rich celestial body of the same name in the asteroid belt beyond Mars. The agency reports that Psyche is now in «full cruise» mode, six months after its launch on October 13, 2023 on a SpaceX rocket.
New NVIDIA graphics cards every year: announcement of annual development cycle amid 262% revenue growth for the quarter ($26 billion)
NVIDIA’s revenue grew by 262% last quarter, exceeding investors’ high expectations and pushing the company’s shares up in trading. NVIDIA also announced a 10-for-1 stock split effective June 7, and announced a 150% increase in its quarterly dividend.
Samsung Galaxy Ring will cost from $300, the company will offer subscription use — unofficially
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring smart ring may turn out to be a bit more expensive than expected. According to new unofficial data, the price will match the cost of Oura Ring competitors and also includes the cost of a monthly subscription.
A terminal recreated from the Fallout games controls a smart home using a Raspberry Pi
Anyone who has played Fallout is familiar with the terminals placed throughout the game world. These are computers that the player interacts with regularly during the game. For the enthusiast Rick (@r1ckp) managed to create a real working copy of the nfrjuj terminal using a Raspberry Pi. This project brings a piece of the Fallout universe to the…
An upgrade in 30 years: Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) received iPad and MacBook Pro components
In the mid-1990s, the Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 series of laptops was introduced and changed the market forever, even though it consisted of inexpensive elements and materials. YouTuber BillyTheKidCENTURION took a PowerBook 520C case and completely revamped the internals with a new iPad display and 2015 MacBook Pro components.
Modos Paper E-ink monitor announced — low latency, multiple modes and open source
Modos Tech startup announced on Crowd Supply its Modos Paper Monitor E-ink display with an open source code and development kit for users who want to use their own E-ink display with a Modos controller.
The «The Witcher» — the first teaser for season 4 and an official look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
The star of «The Hunger Games» and «Independence Day: Resurgence», Liam Hemsworth will appear as Geralt in the fourth season of «The Witcher». Netflix showed him in the first teaser of the season and provided Entertainment Weekly official image of the actor in the role.
From sick to healthy. Neurostartup shows eerie promo of the world’s first head transplant system
Perhaps not everyone will feel comfortable reading on, but anyway, the world’s first «head transplantation system» from BrainBridge has been unveiled and is expected to be operational within eight years. BrainBridge, a startup in the field of neuroscience and biomedical engineering, presented its almost fantastic concept in an eight-minute…
Intel and AMD will talk about Lunar Lake and Zen 5 processors at Hot Chips 2024 on August 26-27 — what we know about them now
Hot Chips 2024 conference published a detailed schedule of presentations by Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and all other participants that will take place at the event. Over the course of three days, from August 25 to 27, physical and virtual attendees will be able to familiarize themselves with tutorials, presentations, and keynotes from representatives of…
«Alien: Romulus» received a new image — franchise traditions are preserved
American ticketing service Fandango has shared a new image from the movie «Alien: Romulus». The latest installment of the saga will take place between the original «Alien» and «Aliens» (plural, the second film). Director Fede Alvarez previously worked on «Don’t Breathe» and «Evil Dead».
Revenge for stealing an iPhone and setting fire to the wrong house — man pleads guilty to killing five people
On Friday, May 17, 20-year-old Kevin Bouie pleaded guilty to the murder of a family of five over a stolen Apple iPhone. The fact that the young man confused the houses and set fire to the wrong door adds to the horror, although the crime is already serious.
Microsoft Edge will translate videos from YouTube, LinkedIn, Reuters, and some other sites — not yet in Ukrainian
Microsoft Edge will soon offer real-time video translation on sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Coursera, and more. At this year’s Build event, Microsoft announced that a new AI-powered feature will be able to translate voice content with dubbing and subtitles while you watch.
The first gameplay trailer for SAND — a Ukrainian game about «Galicians in space» in the style of dieselpunk
At the publisher’s presentation tinyBuild developers Hologryph (Lviv) and TowerHaus (Kyiv) showed the first game trailer of SAND, an unusual open-world shooter. The video shows for the first time the huge Trumplers — walking machines for players’ movement, battles, team interaction, and traps that await in this world. Also: «The…
Killer drone in the Black Sea: Ukrainians have created a unique UAV with air defense systems on board, with «double trouble» for Russian aircraft
OSINT researcher H. I. Sutton analyzed a new Ukrainian unmanned boat with missiles on board. The expert confirms that Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels without crew dominate the Black Sea. However, until now, they have been particularly vulnerable to attacks from airplanes and helicopters, which the Russian occupiers have taken advantage of. A new…
The Witcher 3 REDkit — mod editor for the game has been released, and CD Projekt RED has added support for Steam Workshop
CD Projekt RED has released a fresh update for the original The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the Next-Gen version. The main innovation is The Witcher 3 REDkit, a mod editor for the game, but there are other changes as well.
Horror «Monkey» based on the story by Stephen King will be released in 2025 — starring Theo James, Elijah Wood and Tatiana Maslany
The film «Ape» based on the story by Stephen King and starring Theo James is due for release in 2025. The story was published in 1980 as a short story in Gallery magazine and later reworked and included in the short story collection «Skeleton Crew». The story is about two brothers who find a cursed toy monkey in the attic of their…
Samsung unveiled three Galaxy Book4 Edge laptops with Snapdragon X starting at $1350 — TV for pre-order
Samsung has introduced one 14″ and two 16″ laptops from the Galaxy Book4 Edge line with processors. For pre-ordering them (at least in the US), Samsung is giving away a budget 50″ Crystal UHD TV for $397.
Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro — OLED and Snapdragon X Elite from $1500, LCD and X Plus for $999
Microsoft has just announced a new Surface Pro tablet computer that belongs to a generation of devices Copilot + PC. The numbers have disappeared from the model names, which could mean a complete reboot of the lineup. «Compared to previous generations of Surface, it’s not even close to», — said Brett Ostrum, corporate vice president of…
Microsoft is introducing Copilot in Minecraft and other games — what it could mean
During the Surface and AI event, Microsoft demonstrated the integration of Copilot into games using Minecraft as an example. Players will be able to use natural language to ask questions such as «How do I create a sword?». Copilot will search for the necessary materials in chests and inventory or outside if they are not available. It will also…
Microsoft launches Recall — artificial intelligence will record everything you do on your PC for quick recovery
Microsoft is launching Recall for Windows 11, a new tool that tracks everything a user sees and does on their computer. It makes it possible to search and restore everything that was ever done on the device.
The release trailer for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II — the game comes out tomorrow, May 21
The developers of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Ninja Theory have released the game’s launch trailer, which details all the trials and tribulations Senua will experience during his journey. It includes battles with demons, fire, and a lot of crying. As they joked in The Verge, «after all, the game is called Hellblade, not Very Nice Spring…
Starfield turned into «Star Wars» with 100+ mods — «dream game» about a Mandalorian
Starfield received a mixed reaction from players, but the strength of Bethesda games is the ability to turn them into… almost anything with mods. That’s exactly what youtuber DeityVengy did, using more than 100 mods to turn Starfield into a dream game about Star Wars. This is a kind of compensation for the canceled EA game Respawn…
Minisforum presents AtomMan X7 Ti — mini-PC with Core Ultra 9 185H, touchscreen display and OCuLink connector for external graphics cards for $669
Mini-PC manufacturer Minisforum has announced the preview of the AtomMan X7 Ti, a compact computer that can be considered a gaming machine. Its main features include a new powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, a touchscreen display with many options, and high-speed connection of external graphics cards via the OCuLink connector.
«Star Wars»: Lucasfilm digitally remastered the «The Phantom Menace» trailer for the 25th anniversary of the film
The movie «Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace» was released on May 19, 1999, almost 16 years after the premiere of «Return of the Jedi». Lucasfilm re-released the movie in theaters and digitally remastered the trailer in 4K resolution.
Drowned in Crimea: Minesweeper «Kovrovets» and MRC «Cyclone», probably hit by ATACMS M48 and M57
On the night of May 19, the Ukrainian Armed Forces sank another ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced the sinking of the minesweeper «Kovrovets» during a strike on Sevastopol. According to official data, this is the 27th Russian warship destroyed by Russia — but there may be one more.
Blue Origin sends tourists into space for the first time in two years — one of the parachutes did not open
Blue Origin is back in the space tourism business. On May 19, Jeff Bezos’s space company successfully delivered six customers to the edge of space and back. The flight broke a nearly two-year hiatus from crewed missions. This was Blue Origin’s seventh human spaceflight. The NS-25 mission — a fast walk to cross the Karman line, the…
Richard Armitage (Thorin Duboschit) had his sword stolen from the movie «The Hobbit» — Peter Jackson saw it for sale online
The star of The Hobbit «The Hobbit», Richard Armitage, who played King Thorin Oakshield, said that his sword Orcrist was stolen from the set. The actor found out about it only when director Peter Jackson saw the sword for sale on the Internet and asked if he needed the money.
Apple iPad Pro M4 owners complain about «grainy» display and HDR defects
Users of the new Apple iPad Pro tablets with the M4 processor complain about artifacts «graininess» on the tandem OLED display. Despite the vivid image and advanced technology of actually two displays, it seems that the screen was not flawless.
A combination of two eras: Windows XP launched on Intel i486 processor
A retro computer enthusiast managed to run Windows XP on a computer with an Intel i486 processor. Now, for many people, the time of release of both seems like antiquity, but in fact, ten years have passed between the release of the processor and the OS — they are not compatible, that is, they were until now. Author set out ISO image of a modified…
«Star Wars: Acolyte» — light whip in the new teaser for the Disney+ series
The teaser for the series «Star Wars: Acolyte» shows a previously unseen Jedi weapon — a lightsaber that turns into a whip. However, this is not a completely new weapon: the events of «Star Wars: Acolyte» take place during the time of the High Republic.
«Mavka. The Forest Song» will get a live version — «almost» an adult thriller
As reported by Variety, the Ukrainian company FILM.UA Group is currently creating a film based on the animated film «Mavka. The Forest Song». It was shown in 148 countries and grossed more than $21 million at the global box office.
Greetings from Arrakis: stylings from the movie «Dune» recreated in real life — the costume works
In Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novel «Dune», desert travelers on the planet Arrakis wear a stylsuit, a suit that converts wet body secretions into drinking water that is delivered through a tube. The Hacksmith YouTube channel tried to recreate this suit, and not without success.
TCL shows the world’s first 4K 1000Hz monitor
Monitor with refresh rate of 540 Hz has already been set, now it’s time for a new record. TCL has introduced the world’s first 1000 Hz panel, and not in some low resolution, but in 4K.
A clean Windows XP lasted 10 minutes on the Internet before being infected — it was infected by malware from Russia
YouTuber Eric Parker, decided to find out how long it would take «bare» Windows XP to be infected with malware in 2024 if the computer was simply connected to the Internet and nothing was done. Using a virtual machine, Parker created an instance of Windows XP without a firewall or antivirus.
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