The Technology Thread - Part 1

[Brutikus]

Scientists invent infrared contacts that let people see through their eyelids

Scientists have unveiled contact lenses that allow people to see in the dark by converting normally invisible infrared light into light they can see.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Old vs new technology

ChatGPT 'got absolutely wrecked' by Atari 2600 in beginner's chess match — OpenAI's newest model bamboozled by 1970s logic

OpenAI's latest and greatest AI model was outclassed by the 1.19 MHz near 50-year-old console gaming legend.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[squeekness]

 

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Samsung's game-changing cinema screen technology is coming to the UK and Europe

The company's new Onyx displays will officially launch in Europe

www.whathifi.com

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Lily Adler]

Controversial Telegram Co-Founder Says He'll Leave $17 Billion Fortune to His 106 Children

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov will divide his estimated $117 billion fortune among his 106 plus children upon his death, he said: The kids include those who were naturally conceived and as a sperm donor

people.com

 

[ComicChick]

106 children?

 

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106 children?

Elon Musk must be jealous

 

[blueharvest]

 

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The HDMI 2.2 specification supports 16K video at 60Hz

Is there such a thing as too much resolution?

www.theverge.com

 

[Teelie]

While amazing, as the article points out, 8k content is barely a thing let alone anything near 16k, and it may not be for a decade or more.

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[Teelie]

It's why I refuse to allow any apps access to anything on my phone without explicit, limited, permission.

 

[Lily Adler]

It's why I refuse to allow any apps access to anything on my phone without explicit, limited, permission.

But how else will you be able to fall in love with it and propose to it?

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[ComicChick]

i am not a fan of AI.
and my PC will be "obsolete" come October so i need to look into something, but are they even making any PC desktops out there that have zero to limited AI integration out there?

 

[Teelie]

My and no doubt DK and a handful of others: (Pay someone to) build your own.

 

[Lily Adler]

i am not a fan of AI.
and my PC will be "obsolete" come October so i need to look into something, but are they even making any PC desktops out there that have zero to limited AI integration out there?

If you're not using Adobe or hardcore into PC gaming, give Linux a try. Mac is a good stopgap if you want to get more software support.

 

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Laser-engraved ceramic storage device that stores data for 5,000 years targets astounding 100 petabytes per rack by 2030 — 10X performance boost and 100,000 petabytes per rack also on Cerbayte's roadmap

Startup aiming to deliver 100x capacity and 20x speed compared to its pilot system over the next five years.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[Teelie]

I'll take two.

 

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Holographic ribbon aims to oust magnetic tape with 50-year life span and 200TB capacity per cartridge — HoloMem says optical ribbon-based carts work with some components of existing systems, reducing fricition

Startup also asserts the HoloMem system is a low-cost, lower energy choice.

www.tomshardware.com

 

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Japan sets new internet speed world record — 4 million times faster than average US speeds

A team of scientists in Japan shattered the record for the fastest internet speed by developing new fiber optics.

www.livescience.com