Human Devices

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  Aitomatic and AI Alliance Unveil SemiKong Open Source AI Model Focused on Semiconductors

  Aitomatic and the other collaborators under the Foundation Models workgroup of the AI Alliance unveiled a new semiconductor-focused artificial intelligence (AI) model earlier this month. Dubbed SemiKong, the large language model (LLM) is built on the domain-expert agents (DXA) architecture and has been trained on high-quality data about the industr...

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  Robots May Soon Detect Emotions by Measuring Your Sweat, Scientists Say

  According to research published in IEEE Access, scientists have identified skin conductance as a potential method for robots to detect human emotions. By measuring changes in skin conductivity caused by sweating, robots could distinguish between emotions like fear, humour, and familial bonding. This study, conducted by Tokyo Metropolitan University...

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  HMD Fusion With Smart Outfits, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  HMD Fusion was launched in India as the latest smartphone by Human Mobile Devices (HMD). The handset comes with interchangeable covers (sold separately) called 'Smart Outfits' that work with specialised smart pins. Users can attach these outfits to the back of their phones to give them a distinctive look and add functionality.

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  Lumma Stealer Malware Being Spread to Windows Devices via Fake Human Verification Pages, CloudSEK Says

  Lumma Stealer, a recently identified information-stealing malware, is being distributed to users via fake human verification pages. According to researchers at the cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, the malware is targeting Windows devices and is designed to steal sensitive information from the infected device. Concerningly, researchers have discovered m...

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  Elon Musk's Neuralink Gets FDA's 'Breakthrough Device' Tag for Implant Aimed at Restoring Vision

  Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the US Food and Drug Administration's "breakthrough device" designation.

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  HMD Fusion With Modular Design, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC Unveiled: Price, Specifications

  HMD Fusion was unveiled at the IFA 2024 as the latest offering by Human Mobile Devices. The handset can be paired with interchangeable covers (sold separately) called Smart Outfits, which can alter the phone's hardware and software. The HMD Fusion runs on Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with up to 8GB RAM. It has a 108-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a...

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  Elon Musk's Neuralink Reports Successful 2nd Implant Trial, No Thread Issues

  Elon Musk's brain technology startup Neuralink said its implant, designed to allow paralyzed patients to use digital devices by thinking alone, is working well in a second trial patient.

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  HMD Skyline With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  HMD Skyline has been launched as the latest smartphone from the Finnish manufacturer HMD (Human Mobile Devices). The new offering comes in two colour options with a 6.55-inch OLED screen. The HMD Skyline runs on Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and has a triple rear camera setup led by a 108-megapixel main camera.

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  Neuralink Brain Chip Implant Wires Now Stable in First Patient, Musk Hopes for More Human Trials This Year

  Neuralink's first brain chip implant in a human has stabalised, company executives have confirmed this week. The device works by using tiny wires, which are thinner than a human hair, to capture signals from the brain and translate those into actions such as moving a mouse cursor on a computer screen.

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  Human Rights Body Issues Notice To Centre, Tamil Nadu Over Foxconn Row

  The NHRC on Monday said it has issued notices to the Union Labour Ministry and the Tamil Nadu government over reports that a major manufacturer of electronic devices has allegedly "systematically excluded" married women from jobs.

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  Apple Wins Patent for Foldable Device Display With 'Self-Healing' Layer: How It Works

  Apple has won a patent that would allow the company to launch a foldable phone with a self-healing display, according to the patent document published by the US patent and trademark office (USPTO). Apple mentions that the display could be used to reduce the damage from scratches or dents that are inevitable while using a foldable device.

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  Wearable AI Startup Humane Said to Be Exploring Potential Sale After Rocky Launch of AI Pin

  Artificial intelligence startup Humane has been seeking a buyer for its business, according to people familiar with the matter, just weeks after the company’s closely watched wearable AI device had a rocky public launch.

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  Elon Musk's Neuralink Says Implant Had Issues After First Human Surgery

  In a setback for Elon Musk’s brain technology company, Neuralink, the device it implanted in its first human patient has had mechanical issues, the company wrote in a blog post.

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  HMD Unveils The Boring Phone in Collaboration With Heineken, Bodega

  Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has unveiled The Boring Phone in collaboration with Heineken and Bodega. The newly launched handset has a flip screen and it is a limited edition run. The Boring Phone has a translucent design and the phone is unable to access the internet and download social media or other third-party apps. It is claimed to deliver a wee...

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  Sam Altman-Backed Humane AI Pin Is Both Interesting and Futuristic, but It Won’t Replace Your Phone

  The square-shaped screen-less device has been designed by ex-Apple employees, and it is currently available for pre-order in the US for $699 (roughly Rs. 60,000). It is like a full-blown device minus a screen and is attached to the user's chest with the help of a magnet. You can interact with the device with the help of hand gestures, and the best ...