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Expert reveals the phones AI fans need to push Gemini & ChatGPT to the limit
A Micron executive details how enhancements to RAM and storage technology are going to speed up AI operations on next-gen smartphones coming to the market.
AI turned Breaking Bad into an anime — and it’s terrifying
A TikTok user recently shared a video showing AI-generated pictures of the Breaking Bad cast as anime characters, and the results are alarming.
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards
From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.
This AI cloned my voice using just three minutes of audio
My Own Voice certainly isn't the only voice-cloning tool out there, but what's impressive about it is that it only needs a tiny amount of input.
Meet the game-changing pitching robot that can perfectly mimic any human throw
Trajekt's high-tech pitching machine can mimic the exact speed, spin, and trajectory of any human pitch. It's a literal game-changer for professional baseball
Don’t buy the Meta Quest Pro for gaming. It’s a metaverse headset first
Meta has made it clear that the Quest Pro isn't a device that casual video game fans need to pick up.
Why AI will never rule the world
Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
The next big thing in science is already in your pocket
By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has proposed a surprisingly simple way to make Wikipedia articles more transparent and trustworthy
Optical illusions could help us build the next generation of AI
Computer vision algorithms can't see optical illusions as we humans can -- and scientists are using that quirk to their advantage
How will we know when an AI actually becomes sentient?
Many scientists and technologists believe AI will eventually become sentient. But how will we know when that happens? Currently, there's no good way to tell.
Implantable payment chips: The future, or cyberpunk pipe dream?
Implantable payment chips are here -- enabling users to pay for things with a wave of their hand. Is this the wave of the future, or merely a flash in the pan?
Tiger steaks and lion burgers: Lab-grown exotic animal meat is on the way
Most cellular meat startups focus on growing familiar foods (like beef and chicken) in a lab, but Primeval Foods has its sights set on something more exotic.
Finishing touch: How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses
Giving robots sight and hearing is fairly straightforward these days, but equipping them with a robust sense of touch is far more difficult.
Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future
Digital transistors have been the backbone of computing for much of the modern era, but Mythic A.I. makes a compelling case that analog chips may be the future.
The most influential women in tech history
With their big ideas and clever inventions, these inspirational women left an indelible mark on the world and set us on a path to a brighter future.
10 female inventors who changed the world forever
The women on this list have risen above inequality, creating products and services that have truly changed the world.
Why the moon needs a space traffic control system
As interest in lunar exploration ramps up across the globe, scientists think we need a space traffic control system to avoid collisions and complications.
How 5G is changing journalism
A collaboration between The New York Times and Verizon has given rise to 5G journalism lab.
ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color
Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.
Inside the U.K. lab that connects brains to quantum computers
Scientists at the University of Plymouth are in the early stages of developing tech that would allow humans to control quantum computers with their thoughts.
Fighting football injuries with 3D-printed, hyper-personalized pads
Protec3d is on a mission to replace generic, one-size-fits-all football pads with 3D printed, hyper-personalized ones that offer more protection for players
