Aravind Srinivas attributes a significant part of his entrepreneurial journey to the influence of Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Pichai’s impact goes beyond just professional guidance, as he even played a role in Srinivas’ personal life by influencing his dietary choices. This relationship between mentorship and personal inspiration highlights the complex nature of their connection. Both
In recent years, robotic systems have undergone a remarkable transformation. From the rigid and stiff robots of the past, we now have a diverse array of soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired robots at our disposal. Among these, legged robots, especially quadrupeds, have shown great promise in performing simple tasks on the ground like exploration and object
WhatsApp has recently been working on a new feature that will allow Android users to transcribe voice notes within the app. This feature aims to enhance the overall user experience by providing an additional option for communicating through voice messages. The ability to transcribe voice notes will not only be convenient for users in situations
Elon Musk’s pioneering startup, Neuralink, made history by live-streaming a video showcasing a patient using the company’s brain implant to manipulate a computer mouse and play chess. This groundbreaking technology aims to assist individuals with severe paralysis in controlling external devices solely through neural signals. The first human recipient of Neuralink’s device, Noland Arbaugh, provided
Apple’s failure to comply with a California federal judge’s order in the Epic Games trial has drawn criticism from several tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X. The order prohibited Apple from restricting app developers from informing users about alternative payment options outside the iOS ecosystem. However, Apple’s proposed solution to allow developers
The magnetic moment of a particle with spin, such as the muon, is a fundamental property that plays a crucial role in understanding the interaction between particles and magnetic fields. The theoretical value of the muon’s magnetic moment is predicted to be 2 according to the Dirac equation, formulated by physicist Paul Dirac. However, high-energy
It’s always disappointing when games are removed from sale due to licensing issues, and even more so when they never return. However, after almost four years, Sega has brought back Obsidian’s spy thriller RPG, Alpha Protocol, on GOG. This news comes as a pleasant surprise, considering the game’s unique blend of spy action, intense dialogue,
The final two weeks leading up to the deadline were incredibly chaotic for the team working on the transformer model. While their official desks were located in Building 1945, they spent most of their time in Building 1965 due to the superior espresso machine available in the micro-kitchen. The team, led by Gomez, was in
The recent announcement from the White House regarding Intel being awarded up to $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding signifies a major move by the Biden administration to bolster semiconductor manufacturing within the United States. In addition to this initial funding, Intel has the potential to secure an additional $11 billion in loans from the
When it comes to the development and governance of AI for children, researchers have identified several challenges that need to be carefully addressed. One of the main issues is the lack of consideration for the developmental side of childhood. Children have complex and individual needs, which can vary greatly depending on their age, background, and