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SK Hynix's Q3 loss narrows from Q2 on solid demand for advanced chips
SK Hynix's Q3 loss narrows from Q2 on solid demand for advanced chips
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's SK Hynix posted a sharply narrower loss than in the previous quarter, as strong demand for
2023-10-26 07:27
Google looks to do away with passwords, making 'passkeys' the default option
Google looks to do away with passwords, making 'passkeys' the default option
Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number.
2023-10-11 04:27
AI will 'lead to more games being made and more jobs', say industry expert
AI will 'lead to more games being made and more jobs', say industry expert
AI will “lead to more games being made and more jobs”, says Dr Richard Wilson, the head of video game trade body TIGA.
2023-07-21 20:25
What is 'The War Room'? Andrew Tate unveils exclusive trailer of his so-called 'global network'
What is 'The War Room'? Andrew Tate unveils exclusive trailer of his so-called 'global network'
'The War Room', led by Andrew Tate, has gained attention for its controversial activities and ideas regarding masculinity
2023-09-16 19:45
Perfect Corp. Partners With Global Travel Retailer, Dufry, to Bring AR Makeup Virtual Try-On to Airports Worldwide
Perfect Corp. Partners With Global Travel Retailer, Dufry, to Bring AR Makeup Virtual Try-On to Airports Worldwide
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2023--
2023-07-17 18:55
Smartphones ‘may be able to detect how drunk a person is with 98% accuracy’
Smartphones ‘may be able to detect how drunk a person is with 98% accuracy’
Sensors in smartphones may be able to detect how drunk a person is based on changes in their voice, according to a small study. Following experiments involving 18 adults aged 21 and above, scientists said they were able to predict a person’s level of intoxication with 98% accuracy based on an analysis of their voice patterns. Brian Suffoletto, an associate professor of emergency medicine at Stanford University in the US, said the accuracy of the findings of his research “genuinely took me by surprise”. He added: “While we aren’t pioneers in highlighting the changes in speech characteristics during alcohol intoxication, I firmly believe our superior accuracy stems from our application of cutting-edge advancements in signal processing, acoustic analysis, and machine learning.” While Prof Suffoletto said larger studies are needed to confirm the validity of the findings, he added his work has the potential to deliver “just-in-time interventions” to prevent alcohol-related road injuries and deaths in the future. Prof Suffoletto said: “Imagine if we had a tool capable of passively sampling data from an individual as they went about their daily routines and survey for changes that could indicate a drinking episode to know when they need help.” Imagine if we had a tool capable of passively sampling data from an individual as they went about their daily routines and survey for changes that could indicate a drinking episode to know when they need help Prof Brian Suffoletto For the research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, the scientists tailored alcohol doses based on the body weight of each person taking part and were given an hour to finish their drink. Each individual was randomly given a series of tongue twisters to read out loud and a smartphone was used to record their voices. Recordings were made before drinking, and each hour up to seven hours after drinking. The researchers also measured each person’s breath alcohol levels at the beginning of the study and every 30 minutes for up to seven hours. Using digital programmes, the researchers were able isolate the speaker’s voices and analyse measures such as frequency and pitch in one-second increments. When checked against breath alcohol results, the researchers found that the model they developed was a good predictor of how drunk a person was – with 98% accuracy. Prof Suffoletto believes that other behaviours such as gait and texting could be combined with voice pattern sensors to gauge intoxication levels. He said: “Timing is paramount when targeting the optimal moment for receptivity and the relevance of real-time support. “For instance, as someone initiates drinking, a reminder of their consumption limits can be impactful. “However, once they’re significantly intoxicated, the efficacy of such interventions diminishes.” Read More Ireland and Apple await major development in long-running EU tax dispute Guidance urges parents not to buy smartphones for primary school children William ‘blown away’ by futuristic technology from Singapore start-ups Return of original Fortnite map causes record traffic on Virgin Media O2 network NatWest creates new AI-powered chatbot capable of ‘human-like’ conversations Succession star Sarah Snook says AI use in film industry needs ‘stringent rules’
2023-11-09 14:21
Alix Earle elevates pajamas with classy streetwear look on her day out: 'A girl who can do both'
Alix Earle elevates pajamas with classy streetwear look on her day out: 'A girl who can do both'
Alix Earle posted a photo of her outfit as she went shopping in Mykonos
2023-06-15 14:49
Roblox announces AI Assistant and more features to boost its creator economy
Roblox announces AI Assistant and more features to boost its creator economy
At its annual Developers Conference today, Roblox announced several new developments aimed at helping creators
2023-09-09 02:15
Upgrade movie night with this $230 projector and screen
Upgrade movie night with this $230 projector and screen
TL;DR: As of August 13, get the Wemax Go projector and a 40-inch portable screen
2023-08-13 17:59
X/Twitter removes key information about links because Elon Musk thinks it looks better
X/Twitter removes key information about links because Elon Musk thinks it looks better
Elon Musk has stopped X, formerly Twitter, from showing information about links posted to the site. Until the last day, when someone posted a link on X, it showed as an image and the article’s headline, allowing people to see what they would be reading when they clicked. Now, however, that description has been removed. Instead, the article shows up as a normal picture, with the name of the website showing up small in the corner to show that it is a link. The update prompted confusion from many readers, who said that it was unclear whether a post included a link and what that might be a link to. Many news organisations publicly complained that it had forced them to change their strategy for posting on the site, given they could previously depend on Twitter to show the headline of posts. Many tweets that had included links and were posted before the change instantly became incomprehensible, since they had been written to respond to the headline that had pulled through from the article. Mr Musk has said that he ordered the change to improve the site. When the update was first rumoured, in a Forbes report in August, he responded by saying that it was “coming from me directly” and that it will “greatly improve the esthetics”. But it may also be an attempt to encourage users to stay on the site for longer, rather than clicking away to links. Since Mr Musk took over Twitter around a year ago, he has often focused on increasing the amount of time that users spend in its feed. “Our algorithm tries to optimize time spent on X, so links don’t get as much attention, because there is less time spent if people click away,” Mr Musk wrote in a recent tweet. “Best thing is to post content in long form on this platform.” It is also one of a range of recent decisions that looks to put Mr Musk in conflict with news sites. Earlier this year, for instance, X appeared to have added a delay when users clicked on some news sites and other rivals such as Instagram and Blue Sky. Users found that pages would not load for five seconds. Read More Musk confirms he is cutting election integrity staff from X/Twitter ahead of 2024 Reddit will start paying people to post X is shutting down feature to send posts to select people after privacy concern
2023-10-05 22:58
Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their way
Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their way
Children in Georgia would need their parents' permission to create social media accounts if some top Republicans in the state get their way next year
2023-08-08 12:27
ALGS Heads to London for Split 2 Playoffs: Tickets, Dates
ALGS Heads to London for Split 2 Playoffs: Tickets, Dates
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) is heading back to London, UK for the Split 2 Playoffs this June where players will compete for a share of the $1 million prize pool.
2023-05-11 23:56