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AI speech generator 'reaches human parity' — but it's too dangerous to release, scientists say
By Owen Hughes published
Microsoft's VALL-E 2 can convincingly recreate human voices using just a few seconds of audio, its creators claim.
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Who invented video games?
By Noah Wardrip-Fruin published
The history of video games goes back decades — dating back to the dawn of computing itself.
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This bizarre vortex doesn't just look cool — it can be a key cog in making scalable high-speed 6G networks a reality
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Flexible plates and nanotubes could pave the way for adaptable controllers for terahertz 6G signals.
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Computer inspired by Japanese art of paper-cutting has no electronics and stores data in tiny cubes
By Owen Hughes published
The new mechanical computer uses 64 physical cubes to represent binary bits and is inspired by kirigami — the Japanese art of paper-folding and cutting.
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We've tracked down a massive deal on one of the best fitness trackers in 2024
By Kate Carter published
Deals Save over $100 on Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 in gold at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
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This robot could leap higher than the Statue of Liberty — if we ever build it properly
By Owen Hughes published
Engineers say they have created a design for a robot capable of jumping 400 feet into the air — and it could one day be heading for space.
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AI is rapidly identifying new species. Can we trust the results?
By Patrick Pester published
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new systems?
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Save 64% on Occer 12x25 binoculars at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Pocket these compact and lightweight Occer 12x25 binos for just $26 in this pre-Prime Day deal at Amazon.
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