Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic biological systems to extract rare earth elements with unprecedented precision. The technology shows 40-fold preference for europium over other elements and could revolutionize how we source materials critical for EVs and
TechUK’s new report reveals staggering fraud statistics and calls for urgent collaboration between industry and government. With only 1% of police dedicated to fraud, the UK faces a growing crisis that demands immediate action.
While both tools run local LLMs, Koboldcpp takes a fundamentally different approach focused on storytelling and creative writing. Its persistent context, character management, and seamless integration with role-playing frontends give it unique advantages for writers and creators. The single-executab
Samsung’s free streaming service TV Plus is adding content from former NASA engineer Mark Rober. The move expands the platform’s creator roster as it competes in the crowded streaming space.
Backed VC has closed its largest fund yet at $100 million while simultaneously running a secondary sale program for its LPs. The firm is expanding to the US but keeping its European focus. This dual strategy reveals where venture capital is heading in 2024.
Manual has secured a $120 million debt facility from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund. The London-based men’s health company is using the capital to boost marketing of its weight-loss drug services. This follows the company’s pivot into GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic two years ago.
Voice cloning company ElevenLabs is developing authorized AI replicas of celebrity voices including Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey. The company previously faced controversy when its technology was used to create fake Joe Biden robocalls during primary elections.
The Department of Homeland Security kept Chicago Police Department records on roughly 900 residents for seven months past a deletion deadline. The data, known for being riddled with errors and racial bias, was part of a failed experiment to test local intelligence feeding federal watchlists. Interna
A Russian humanoid robot called AIdol faceplanted during its public debut in Moscow. The incident occurred while Rocky theme music played in the background. Company CEO Vladimir Vitukhin called it a “successful mistake” that provides learning experience.
Valve has officially revived the Steam Machine concept with a compact living room PC that’s six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. The new device runs SteamOS 3 and can handle 4K gaming at 60fps, with two storage configurations and custom AMD hardware.
