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Amazon reportedly wants drivers to wear AR glasses for improved efficiency until robots can take over
Amazon is reportedly developing smart glasses for its delivery drivers, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. These glasses are intended to cut โsecondsโ from each delivery because, well, productivity or whatever. Sources say that they are an extension of the pre-existing Echo Frames smart glasses and are known by the internal code Amelia. These seconds will be shaved off in a couple of ways. First of all, the...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:
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An Overwatch: Classic event will take fans all the way back to the beginning
For the first time in over two years, Overwatch 2 players will be able to group up in teams of six. A three-week event featuring that format starts tomorrow, November 12. But thereโs a twist: you wonโt be able to select Kiriko or Sombra, or battle it out with an additional player on each side on Push maps just yet. Thatโs because in Overwatch 2โs first real taste of 6v6, Blizzard is taking us all the way back to the...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:This Shin Megami Tensei board game features 72 intricate demon figurines
The popular Shin Megami Tensei video game series is getting a physical board game. A Japanese company called Icrea is behind the effort and is launching a Kickstarter on November 12 to raise funds for the project. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI THE BOARD GAME (the company asked us to use all caps) is a โfull-scale board game projectโ complete with 72 โhigh quality and detailed demon figures.โ Collecting demons and adding them to...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:New elliptic curve breaks 18-year-old record
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-elliptic-curve-breaks-18-year-old-record-20241111/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42108145 Points: 16 # Comments: 0
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Is โAI welfareโ the new frontier in ethics?
Anthropic's new hire is preparing for a future where advanced AI models may experience suffering.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Man gets 10 years for stealing $20M in nest eggs from 400 US home buyers
Instead of celebrating a closing, some US home buyers lost everything.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
Thereโs little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devicesโranging from $150 to $500โstood up to WIREDโs testing.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:xAI's Grok-2 might be available for free on X soon
Elon Musk's xAI launched its AI chatbot, Grok, at the end of 2023 and it has remained exclusively available to X (formerly Twitter) premium users since. Now, one year later, Grok is seemingly coming to free X users in select areas, TechCrunch reports. The news comes from multiple reports on X by researchers and users who spotted updates to Grok. According to X user Swak, there are stipulations to who can access Grok...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The Beatles are nominated for two Grammys thanks to AI
While reading through the list of Grammy nominees earlier I came across quite a surprise. There, competing for record of the year alongside the likes of Beyoncรฉ's Texas Hold 'Em and Chappell Roan's Good Luck Babe, was Now and Then by The Beatles. No, to my dismay, this isn't a time travel situation, but the result of AI. So, here's the story of how The Beatles got nominated for two Grammys โ they also snagged a best...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series
It's no secret that most technology nowadays isn't exactly built to last forever, with new product models regularly on sale on replace malfunctioning items. However, Apple, which famously announces new products each September, is taking new steps to let people repair their own devices. Apple has launched parts and tools for the iPhone 16, including the Plus, Pro and Pro Max. Now, if you have an iPhone 16 model that's...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Air quality problems spur $200 million in funds to cut pollution at ports
Diesel equipment will be replaced with hydrogen- or electric-power gear.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative
This Dolby Visionโenabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so itโs due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo's most successful home console ever is coming and itโs likely coming sooner rather than later. Will it be a straight up sequel to the Switch with updated specs while retaining the same...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Russia: Fine, I guess we should have a Grasshopper rocket project, too
On this timeline Russia is nearly a decade and a half behind SpaceX.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The best travel gifts for 2024
Since the dawn of humanity, we have traveled. Weโve come a long way from on-foot journeys laden with animal hide satchels. But the goal of good travel gear is the same: Get you and your necessities to a destination in the highest level of comfort available. If you know someone who is always catching a flight, rides the train to work or is bravely embarking on a cruise, some new tech may just help them out. Weโve put...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Nintendo will show off 'Donkey Kong Country' theme park expansion at live event today
Nintendo is set to show off the Donkey Kong Country expansion of its Super Nintendo World theme park today (Monday, November 11) at 5PM ET, the company revealed in a post on X. That means the new Universal Studios Japan area might finally open soon, after being delayed from the previously announced launch window of Spring 2024. The new park attraction featuring Mario's barrel-throwing nemesis was first revealed in...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
2024 has been a rough year for Sonos. The companyโs would-be triumphant entry into the crowded headphones market was overshadowed by a disastrous app redesign. In the fallout of the botched software update, the company decided to delay products that were ready to be shipped to give itself more time to right the course. Consumer trust eroded, and people who already owned Sonos gear were living in a cycle of constant...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen
3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but itโs small brands that are leading where big names are strugglingโor hesitantโto keep up.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released โ and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games. EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across five days, weeks before its official release on November 7. After Nintendo had the videos taken down from various...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?
The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Hereโs what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:How a stubborn computer scientist accidentally launched the deep learning boom
"Youโve taken this idea way too far," a mentor told Prof. Fei-Fei Li.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem
After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Editorโs Note: Whatโs Next for WIRED
Last weekโs US election will affect the future for all of us. Hereโs how weโll cover it.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:RTEMS: Open-source real time operating system
Article URL: https://www.rtems.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42105851 Points: 18 # Comments: 2
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The best laptop you can buy in 2024
Laptops are evolving fast, with some new models harnessing AI-powered features that adapt to your usage and improve performance in real time. These AI PCs can optimize battery life, manage power across tasks and even enhance webcam quality during video calls. While AI integration is still relatively new in laptops, itโs a feature to watch if youโre considering future-proofing your setup. Plus, itโs exciting to see how...
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Marvel drops Captain America: Brave New World trailer
Plus special look at Thunderbolts*, in which Florence Pugh returns as government assassin Yelena Belova.
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are $100 off in this Black Friday deal
There is already a bunch of early Black Friday deals to check out, but if you're on the lookout for a great set of wireless headphones for yourself or a loved one, here's one that's absolutely worth your attention. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones have dropped to $298. That's a $102 discount. This isn't quite the lowest price we've seen for the over-ear XM5s. They dropped to $280 at one point earlier this year. However,...
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:Sony is discontinuing its free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR
Sony will soon stop offering the free adapter that allows gamers to connect the PlayStation Camera to their PS5. The camera (which was released for the PS4) is required to use the original PlayStation VR on the company's current console, as the headset has a light-based tracking method. The PS5's own HD camera accessory isn't compatible with PS VR. "As of November 26, 2024, or until supplies last, the PlayStation...
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:8 Best Flashlights and Headlamps (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether youโre setting out before dawn for that epic summit or need some light during a power outage, these are the best flashlight and headlamps you can buy.
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:11 Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. Thatโs why weโve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapestโeven phones that foldโto find those worth your money.
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:27 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2024)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)
Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.
Published on: November 10, 2024 | Source:Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse
Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.
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