TECHNOLOGY

Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Food and Tech: How Two Companies Are Boosting Malaysia's Digital Economy

In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Hisense U8N: The Gaming TV You Didn't Know You Needed

If you're on the hunt for a top-notch TV that won't break the bank, check out the Hisense U8N. This gem is currently on sale at Best Buy, with discounts up to $1, 100 for the 85-inch model. But why should you care? Well, this TV is a gaming powerhouse, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Altman's New AI Chip Venture: A Challenge to Nvidia

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is on a mission to find backers for a new company called Rain AI. This startup is aiming to compete with the big player in the AI chip market, Nvidia. Altman is reaching out to OpenAI's investors to raise $150 million for Rain AI's second round of funding. This round i

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New AI Leader: A Fresh Start for Clara Shih

Clara Shih, formerly the CEO of AI at Salesforce, has joined Meta to lead a new business-focused AI group. This group aims to make advanced AI tools accessible to businesses using Meta's apps. Unlike other companies, Meta doesn't sell AI subscriptions but plans to enhance its apps using its Llama la

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Chats: Finding the Fun in Facts

Imagine having a chat with an AI, but instead of always being straight-laced and fact-driven, it tosses in some wild ideas now and then. Sounds more fun, right? That’s what researchers are trying to achieve. They’ve come up with a new method called DoGe. DoGe helps the AI decide when to stick to its

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Discovering Versatile Language Models: The Domain-General Lottery

Ever thought about how language models learn from multiple domains? Well, turns out, not all parameters in these models behave the same way. Some act differently depending on the domain, while others stay consistent. This can lead to both strengths and weaknesses. Imagine you're trying to build a l

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 9's Yellow Screen: A Curious New Feature

Ever imagined looking at your phone screen with a warm, yellow tint? Pixel 9 users might soon experience this unusual display setting. The latest Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has introduced an intriguing option called "Experimental mode. " Hidden in the Settings menu under Display & touch > Colors

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Android 16 Developer Preview 1: What's New?

The initial Developer Preview of Android 16 is now available. Let’s have a look at the new features and updates it brings. Over the next few hours, we'll explore everything new in DP1. Remember, the latest updates will be at the top of our list, so keep checking back! Are you eager to install Andro

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI 'Helpers' Do More Than Just Chat

At a recent conference in Chicago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared some exciting news about the company's latest artificial intelligence tools. These aren't your average chatbots; they're more like personal assistants that can handle tasks for you, both at work and in your personal life. Think of

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Llama AI Aims to Boost UK Healthcare, But at What Cost?

Meta is keen on integrating its Llama AI into Britain's public healthcare system. Recently, it held a hackathon in Europe, inviting over 200 developers to innovate with Llama AI to enhance the country's health services. The company is particularly interested in reducing wait times in emergency rooms

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