Dark clouds are passing overhead and some of the asphalt is still wet as we turn onto the test track at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig. Behind us, the factory’s landmark soars into the sky like a huge diamond. The sun breaks through and we revel in being instructed on the capabilities of our… Continue reading @VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009439
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Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
For a while now, companies like OpenAI and Google have been touting advanced “reasoning” capabilities as the next big step in their latest artificial intelligence models. Now, though, a new study from six Apple engineers shows that the mathematical “reasoning” displayed by advanced large language models can be extremely brittle and unreliable in the face… Continue reading Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
The Nuio Flow is a customizable split ergonomic keyboard with magnetic peripherals
The Nuio Flow is a new ergonomic keyboard and accessory system for those who don’t mind trading serious cash for a sleek and thoughtful design. Co-founded by two brothers, one of whom is a former Apple designer, Nuio has an Apple-like value proposition: a split keyboard and an optional trackpad, desk pad, magnetic stands and… Continue reading The Nuio Flow is a customizable split ergonomic keyboard with magnetic peripherals
The Apple Pencil Pro is 30 percent off, taking it down to an all-time low price
Apple doesn’t offer many discounts for its product lineup, so seeing one of its tablet accessories on sale for a third off the usual cost is exciting. The Apple Pencil Pro is available on Amazon for just $90, the lowest price we’ve seen for it. This is the most recent stylus model from Apple, with… Continue reading The Apple Pencil Pro is 30 percent off, taking it down to an all-time low price
Intel and AMD team up to stem the x86 bleeding
Like Professor X and Magneto, Intel and AMD know when to team up and take on a shared adversary. The two companies have formed a new x86 advisory group to stem the platform’s bleeding from Arm’s rapidly growing adoption. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company is also part of the initiative, said the board will… Continue reading Intel and AMD team up to stem the x86 bleeding
German FAZ: The very low-valued stocks in the Dax007924
Most ETF savings plans in this country run on the MSCI World. For good reason. There are success stories with Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, each of which has more market value than all listed companies in Germany combined. Who else is causing a stir in the stock market world? Saudi Aramco’s oil wealth, for example,… Continue reading German FAZ: The very low-valued stocks in the Dax007924
Apple iPad Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
The seventh generation of Apple’s tiniest iPad is finally here, three years since its last refresh. There was no fancy pretaped or live event—the company quietly announced the new tablet through its online newsroom. The headline feature encapsulating this device? Apple Intelligence. Apple’s artificial intelligence features still aren’t available for the iPhone 16, but they’re… Continue reading Apple iPad Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
Apple is reportedly going to add digital car key support in the Wallet app for some Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles. Currently, Apple’s digital car key support list includes vehicles from Kia, BMW, Lotus and several other manufacturers. The digital car key function allows iPhone and Apple Watch owners to access, lock or start vehicles… Continue reading Apple may be adding digital car key support for specific Volvo, Polestar and Audi vehicles
You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
By now, most people know passkeys offer a better way to protect their online credentials than passwords. Nearly every tech company of note, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, supports the protocol. Moreover, despite a slow start, adoption has dramatically increased in the last year, with, for instance, password manager Dashlane recently noting a 400% increase… Continue reading You’ll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers
Atlas Free Raises Over $1.4 Million at Annual Gala to Fight Human Trafficking
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 28th, Atlas Free’s 13th Annual Freedom Gala raised over $1.4 million to combat sex trafficking. Held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA, the event gathered more than 500 attendees including families, business owners, philanthropists, and individuals to support Atlas Free’s mission of creating a world free… Continue reading Atlas Free Raises Over $1.4 Million at Annual Gala to Fight Human Trafficking