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‘Audible Enclaves’ Could Enable Private Listening Without Headphones
[Tech]
2025/03/20 09:07
Postdoctoral scholar Jia-Xin "Jay" Zhong prepares to test the "audible enclave" technology on a mannequin.Imagine being able to listen to music or other audio that no one else can hear, without having to wear headphones. Doing so is now possible via so-called "audible enclaves," which already exist in functional prototype form.The technology is being developed at The Pennsylvania State Universi...
What’s Next for AI Agents ? 4 Trends to Watch in 2025
[Business]
2025/03/20 09:05
From increasing specialization to rising infrastructure markets, here’s where the opportunities lie across the AI agent landscape.AI agents are dominating the conversation. Mentions on corporate earnings calls grew 4x quarter-over-quarter in Q4’24. And they’re on pace to double again this quarter.These LLM-based systems mark an evolution beyond copilots: AI agents can accomplish complex task...
Toyota Unveils FT-Me, A New Micromobility Concept for Europe
[Design]
2025/03/20 09:05
There’s no doubt that traffic congestion is becoming a nemesis in urban settings. This is reason enough for every major automotive manufacturer to go the electric way with the accompanying compact form factor. A countless number of personal commuters and two-seater versions have given us reason enough to make a radical change in the perception of future commuting.The FT-Me compact two-seater c...
How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
[Consumer]
2025/03/20 09:04
The influence of influencers when it comes to commerce may be a bit overstated.In fact, as PYMNTS Intelligence found in a report on the ways social media impacts commerce, though a significant percentage of consumers make some purchasing decisions based on the recommendations, remarks or links provided by influencers, the profile drops markedly when it comes to regularity. Only 1 in 8 consumers...
Origami-inspired Lenovo Laptop Sleeve Transforms into an Ergonomic Stand
[Product]
2025/03/20 09:03
Working professionals have long struggled with the ergonomic challenges of laptop use. Hours hunched over a screen positioned too low leads to neck strain, poor posture, and decreased productivity. Until now, the solution required carrying bulky laptop stands or permanently attaching foldable props to device bottoms, and neither option was particularly elegant for professionals on the move who...
(Patent) Apple has Filed a Patent for Vision-Based Hand Gesture Customization Using Advanced ML
[Tech]
2025/03/19 09:10
In the last few months, a series of patents have shown that Apple has been continually working on advancing and perfecting hand gestures (01, 02 and 03). Today the U.S. Patent Office published yet another patent application from Apple's that relates to vision-based hand gesture customization.Apple notes that machine learning has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years due to the a...
Luxury’s Attention Rat Race Won’t End Well
[Business]
2025/03/19 09:09
Higher costs, intensified competition, and shrinking consumer attention spans — big fashion is on a fool’s errand.Several brands floundered without creative directors (Fendi, Margiela), some took their shot with highly scrutinized debuts (Givenchy, Tom Ford), and others presented identity crises and major shake-ups (Versace, Gucci).The longevity of London and New York fashion weeks has been b...
(Video) IKEA - Design Your Sleep While You Sleep
[Business]
2025/03/19 09:08
MRM Madrid and IKEA invite people to design the bedroom of their dreams while sleeping'Launching on World Sleep Day, the “Design Your Sleep While You Sleep” creative commerce campaign from MRM Madrid uses sleep data to make personalized product recommendations that will enhance restIKEA is inviting people to design their perfect sleep while they are sleeping, thanks to the new data-driven “D...
(Paper) A Survey on Post-Training of Large Language Models
[Tech]
2025/03/19 09:07
The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) has fundamentally transformed natural language processing, making them indispensable across domains ranging from conversational systems to scientific exploration. However, their pre-trained architectures often reveal limitations in specialized contexts, including restricted reasoning capacities, ethical uncertainties, and suboptimal domain-specific...
