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It doesn’t have a massive dustbin, though the 7-ounce capacity is similar to the Dyson Humdinger ($250), our favorite handheld vacuum. I found it to be plenty of space as I vacuumed up the entirety of my four-seater sedan—trunk and carseat included—though it likely wouldn’t be enough space if you were cleaning something more intense than a dirty car. The Worx should get about 10 minutes on the high-speed setting and about 25 minutes on the low-speed setting. I usually vacuum on the low speed, though I rarely run the vacuum for more than 10 consecutive minutes.This little cube is…

OpenAI’s recently launched o3 and o4-mini AI models are state-of-the-art in many respects. However, the new models still hallucinate, or make things up — in fact, they hallucinate more than several of OpenAI’s older models. Hallucinations have proven to be one of the biggest and most difficult problems to solve in AI, impacting even today’s best-performing systems. Historically, each new model has improved slightly in the hallucination department, hallucinating less than its predecessor. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for o3 and o4-mini. According to OpenAI’s internal tests, o3 and o4-mini, which are so-called reasoning models, hallucinate more…

A team of scientists has identified areas of the brain that are activated when a person becomes aware of themself and their thoughts. This enigmatic process appears to be controlled by the thalamus, a central region of the brain already known for its function as a filter between sensory signals and the cerebral cortex, the portion of the brain that governs higher-level processes such as memory, thought, and personality.Conscious perception is the ability of human beings to become aware of the stimuli received by their senses. It is a different state from simply being awake, where sensations are processed automatically…

Chinese tech giant Huawei has made a bold move that could potentially change who leads the global AI chip race. The company has unveiled a powerful new computing system called the CloudMatrix 384 Supernode that, according to local media reports, performs better than similar technology from American chip leader Nvidia. If the performance claims prove accurate, the AI hardware breakthrough might reshape the technology landscape at a time when AI development is continuing worldwide, and despite US efforts to limit China’s access to advanced technology. 300 petaflops: Challenging Nvidia’s hardware dominance The CloudMatrix 384 Supernode is described as a “nuclear-level…

Women’s sports bras were the bane of my teen existence. Few things are as humbling as struggling to wriggle out of a sweaty one post-workout. I’ve contorted, clawed, nearly dislocated a shoulder—and I once triggered what I can only describe as a sports bra-induced locked jaw. They were too tight, flattened my chest (and soul), and, on a bad day, gave me a decent dose of body image issues.Somewhere between my fourth fitness renaissance and the realization that I hadn’t worn a regular bra since pre-pandemic, I became a convert. After years of trial and error, I discovered the bra…

“DHS, for good reason, has always been very careful about sharing data,” says a former DHS staff member who spoke to WIRED on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press. “Seeing this change is very jarring. The systemization of it all is what gets scary, in my opinion, because it could allow the government to go after real or perceived enemies or ‘aliens; ‘enemy aliens.’”While government agencies frequently share data, this process is documented and limited to specific purposes, according to experts. Still, the consolidation appears to have administration buy-in: On March 20,…

The Round-Off Formula in Excel is a simple and sophisticated method used to minimize complications while representing the decimal values in your data. Experts use the Round-Off Formula in Excel to round off the lengthy decimal values to the nearest whole. Round-off Formula in Excel – Round Up You can use the ROUNDDOWN function in Excel to always round a number down, regardless of its decimal value. Formula Example: If you want to round down 3.14159 to three decimal places, use the following formula: =ROUNDDOWN(3.14159,3), which equals 3.141 The round-off formula in Excel for roundup will help the user round…

BleeqUp – AI Sports Camera Glasses are ultra-light, all-in-one smart eyewear built for athletes, adventurers, and creators who want to record, communicate, and share—hands-free. Combining a wide-angle action cam, high-performance audio, and real-time connectivity, BleeqUp delivers pro-level function in a sleek frame. – AI-Powered Highlights: Automatically detects and edits your best moments—no need for manual clipping.– Quad-Driver Open-Ear Audio: Delivers crisp, immersive sound while keeping you aware of your surroundings.– Built-In Walkie-Talkie: Stay connected with teammates or groups in real time.– Snapdragon® W5 Chipset: Ensures smooth, stabilized recording and fast, responsive control.– Up to 5 Hours Video / 48 Hours Audio:…

Over 1,400 employees who were about to be laid off from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be able to keep working for at least another week after a federal judge intervened in the dismantling of the independent regulator on Friday.Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, DC, said the Trump administration could not move forward with the layoffs, which hit roughly 90 percent of the agency, until it presents more evidence about how the terminations have been carried out. The employees learned on Thursday that they were going to lose access to agency systems the following evening and their…

Ever since I started backpacking in the 1990s, I’ve carried a lightweight fleece jacket. The puffer jacket may have eclipsed it in popularity, and merino wool is sustainable and stink-free. But the humble fleece is durable, breathable, and light. It also costs next to nothing. (I have 30-year-old Marmot fleece that still works great.)Much as I still love that old fleece, you may have noticed climbers and backpackers wearing a specific kind of new, high-tech performance fleece—whether it’s the Patagonia R1, the Senchi Designs Alpha 120, or the famous, ever-elusive Melanzana Micro Grid. What is it? Do you need it?…