Apophenia is a general term for interpreting patterns from data. This is why we tend to see dragons or bunny rabbits in clouds or see faces in trees. This has helped humanity over the years, as it allowed us to predict where predators are or where we can find some tasty mushrooms out in the wilderness. An issue arises when we try and force a pattern or a conclusion to be perceived as logical....
One of the most acclaimed indie production houses has made a whopping 72 of its titles available to stream for free — so long as you have a library card. A24, the backers behind critically acclaimed films likeLady Bird,Moonlight, andEx Machina, has partnered with an up-and-comingstreaming service called Kanopyto allow viewers to stream a massive number of its releases (including all of the aforementioned titles) for free on the service....
Apple’s big fall eventis now in the rearview mirror, and with it came theiPhone 16and the newApple Watch Series 10. This is also a big year for the Apple Watch in general because the gadget is now officially a decade old. Though I wasexpecting a bigger design change than what we actually got, the Apple Watch Series 10 is still very appealing. I’ve been using thefirst-generation Apple Watch Ultrafor the past year and a half, but I’m seriously considering “downgrading”to the Apple Watch Series 10 instead....
As if what it’s done withMLS Season Passwasn’t proof enough that Apple is serious about sports, today we have another example. Enter Apple Sports, a new app for iPhone that aims to be the only app you’ll need for live sports scores, real-time stats, and more. Apple Sports is available todayin the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Inside it you’ll find the likes of MLS, NBA, college basketball, Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Liga MX, Ligue 1, and Serie A — and that’s just for starters....
Asus and Noctua have teamed up to produce theAsus GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Editiongraphics card. Fully decked out with Noctuacooling solutionsand a co-engineered heat sink, it will be the first GPU of its kind. Bigger than the standardRTX 3070, the graphics card emphasizes proper cooling combined with quiet performance. According to Kent Chien, corporate vice president and general manager of the Asus Multimedia Business Unit, the heat sink design used in this GPU represents a new solution....
TheAudi TTlaunched 20 years ago, becoming an instant design classic thanks to the first-generation model’sdistinctive Bauhaus look. To celebrate, Audi is diving deep into 1990s nostalgia with a special-edition model. The Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition will be available as a coupe or convertible, with a limited production run to keep things exclusive. The special edition brings back one of the original TT’s most distinctive design features. The first-generation Audi TT was available with a “baseball glove” leather interior, which featured brown leather and contrast stitching meant to look like the stitches that hold a mitt together....
Black Ops 6 servers shut down after devs accidentally release new content early Black Ops 6 and Warzone matchmaking briefly went down after an internal developer playlist was pushed live accidentally. It’s been a tough week for Call of Duty. Content creators predicted amassive falloutdue to declining viewership numbers. This included Nadeshot, who stepped away from streaming Black Ops 6 due to“dogsh*t” serversand cheating issues. Those predictions ended up bearing fruit as Warzonelost over 102,000 players, or 32....
Chinese internet giant Baidu is planning to launch its own version ofChatGPT, a report claimed on Sunday. The company will unveil its AI-powered chatbot in March, a person claiming to have knowledge of the mattertold Bloomberg. At the start, the tool, which is yet to be given a name, will be incorporated into Baidu’s main search services, the source said. While Chinese technology firms are already working on similar AI tools, Baidu’s sheer size means that its own involvement would be a landmark moment in a new sector that has huge potential to transform multiple industries....
In honor ofCookie Monster’sbirthday,Waze,the navigation program, is bringing back his voice. Now Cookie Monster can you tell you how to get, how to get toSesame Street. Or wherever your destination may be. Be warned though, this is a limited-time feature. Earlier this year, in honor of Sesame Street, Waze had several voices from the iconic children’s show but Cookie was an overwhelming favorite. When he disappeared in August the backlash on social media was immediate....
Cyber Monday deals have dropped. We’ve been tracking the bestCyber Monday dealsall weekend, and we’ve come across some excellent markdowns on popular tech items, including TVs, laptops,Bluetooth speakers, and evenrobot vacuums. As luck would have it, we came across this fantastic offer while looking throughrobot vacuum dealstoday. Right now, when you purchase the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential through the manufacturer, you’ll only pay $280. At full price, this vac sells for $425....
Just as Aquaman can talk to fish, so too can researchers at the University of Washington chat with rats. Or, at least, they can better understand what rats are squeaking about thanks to adeep learning artificial intelligence (A.I.)system with the ingenious name “DeepSqueak.” Since rats are frequently used in medical experiments, the technology makes it easier for researchers to monitor rat stress levels or other metrics when they are being used in testing....
Disney+revealed the first look at the new streaming series,National Treasure: Edge of Historyat the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The streamer released a teaser trailer and abehind-the-scenes featurettethat highlight the newest treasure hunter, Jess Morales. Lisette Olivera stars as Jess, a resourceful and insightful dreamer who sets off on an adventure to find and save a lost Pan-American treasure. Starring alongside Olivera are Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Jake Austin Walker, Lyndon Smith, andCatherine Zeta-Jones....
EA FC 25 adds first paid Battle Pass in time for its biggest event A new Premium Pass, which functions much like a Battle Pass, has been added toEA FC 25with Season 7, featuring exclusive rewards like special player cards, Evolutions, and more. For years,EA SPORTS FC(or FIFA) has been one of EA’s most reliable money-makers, thanks in no small part to Ultimate Team. The game’s flagship mode lets fans build the team of their dreams by opening packs containing players, using either in-game currency or FC Points bought with real money....
