Boston Dynamics reveals it's most astonishing humanoid robot so far

Boston Dynamics has revealed it’s most astonishing humanoid robot so far. The All New Atlas is Boston Dynamic’s first all-electric humanoid robot, designed for real-world applications, it has a far more human-like body. However it’s still a long way from commercial or consumer availability. The next generation of the Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers their commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots. An advanced control system and state-of-the-art hardware give the robot the power and balance to demonstrate advanced athletics and agility. ...

Apple finally allows game emulators in the App Store

Finally gaming emulators are now permitted on Apple devices. I’ve just downloaded the Delta app for iPhone and it’s awesome, runs really smoothly Apple App Store: Delta - Game Emulator Links & further details PlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA Emulator for iPhone and Apple TV Coming to App Store What to Know About Apple Allowing Game Emulators in the App Store NES Emulator for iPhone and iPad Now Available on App Store Delta Game Emulator Now Available From App Store on iPhone The first gaming emulators are now on the iOS App Store

Music Production: Analogue vs Digital Synths

Overview Analog & digital synthesizers are both electronic instruments that create sound, but they differ in how they generate and manipulate that sound. Here’s a list of the key differences. Analog Synths Use electrical circuits to produce sound waves These circuits can be influenced by various knobs and sliders, creating a warm, rich sound with subtle imperfections Pros Warm, organic sound, sought-after for genres like classic electronic music, “hands-on” approach to sound design Cons Can be expensive, limited in features compared to digital synths, less polyphony Digital Synths ...

OpenAI Voice Engine

About OpenAI’s Voice Engine is a text-to-speech tool which can create realistic voices from just a 15-second audio sample. It is notable that a small model with a single 15-second sample can create emotive and realistic voices. To ensure responsible use testers must get clear consent from voice providers, avoid creating user-generated voices, and inform listeners that the voices are AI-generated. Links https://openai.com/blog/navigating-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-synthetic-voices YouTube OpenAI Introducing: A New Era of Human-like AI Voices

Microsoft Stargate

About Microsoft Stargate is an ambitious project in collaboration with OpenAI to build a massive AI supercomputer. Stargate is envisioned as a giant data center housing a powerful AI supercomputer. It is estimated to cost over $100 billion, construction is expected to begin by 2028 and take several years to complete. The purpose of Stargate is to provide the computing power needed to develop next-generation artificial intelligence models. Links https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-building-stargate-transport-openai-future-1851375210 YouTube Microsoft and OpenAI to collaborate for $100 billion data centre project | Republic Business

Google Gemini Ultra

About Google Gemini Ultra is the top-of-the-line offering within the Gemini family of large language models, developed by Google DeepMind [1]. It stands out for its superior capabilities compared to the base Gemini and the advanced version [2]. Here’s what makes it special: Unmatched Performance State-of-the-Art: Outperforms previous models on various benchmarks, including tasks related to text, code, and more [3]. MMLU Champion: Achieves a score of 90.0% on the Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) benchmark, surpassing human experts for the first time [2]. MMLU tests a broad range of subjects, demanding both knowledge and problem-solving skills. Advanced Features ...

Google Gemini Advanced

About Google Gemini Advanced is an upgrade to the base Gemini large language model, offering several enhanced capabilities. Advanced Capabilities Multimodal Reasoning: Can analyze and understand complex information combining text and visuals. Coding Expertise: Understands, explains, and generates code in various programming languages. Creative Collaboration: Helps brainstorm ideas and generate creative text formats for digital content. Enhanced User Experience Extended Conversations: Facilitates longer and more detailed interactions compared to the base model. Contextual Awareness: Better grasps the context of your conversation, allowing for tailored responses. Advanced Learning: Acts as a personal tutor, creating customized learning materials and engaging in discussions. Coding Assistance: Assists with intricate coding tasks, suggesting solutions and evaluating different approaches. Accessibility ...

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Music Production: Ableton Live 12

Overview Ableton have just release Ableton Live 12 https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/live-12/ Whats New UI Improvements Improved layout Filter based on tags in Live’s Browser Improved Workflow New Devices Meld (Synth) Granulator III (Sampler) Roar (Saturation Effect) New MIDI Tools Reshape MIDI patterns Generate new ideas Join, split & chop notes Stay in key across devices Additional Features Uncover new textures Performance Pack Lost and Found Pricing Live 12 Intro - £69 Essentials – 16 tracks and 5+ GB of sounds Live 12 Standard - £259 Full features – 38+ GB of sounds and more instruments and effects Live 12 Suite - £539 Complete studio – 71+ GB of sounds, Max for Live and all instruments and effects YouTube Playlists Learn Live 12 YoutTube Videos Ableton Live 12: Explore what’s new BIG UPDATE: Ableton Live 12 preview - Our top 5 favorite features Ableton Live 12: Yes or no? Ableton Live 12 - First Look - Sonic LAB Presentation

Databricks Training & Certification

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