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In June 2021, scientists at the AI lab DeepMind made a controversial claim. They titled their paper on the subject: Reward is Enough. The team argued that AGI could emerge through an incentive mechanism known as a reward function. Their claims have been dismissed by some scientists, but they nonetheless shine a spotlight on a powerful technique. What is reinforcement learning? In reinforcement learning (RL), a software agent learns through trial and error....

If youre thinking of buying a RivianEV, you might want to reconsider. The companyhas announcedsome steep price increases for its R1T truck and R1S SUV. The R1S goes up approximately 20% to $84,000 from $70,000. 40% off TNW Conference! But everyone else who has pre-ordered a Rivian EV? Theyll have to dig deeper into their pockets. Specifically, theyll receive a new dual-motor version of the EVsinstead of the quad-motor they originally reserved....

Of all the great feelings in the world, one towers above all. Thats right, Im talking about getting a newApplecomputer. This is what this articles about. 40% off TNW Conference! It was one of the first things I downloaded when I got my new MacBook Pro. The easiest way to describe Alfred is as a search bar but that doesnt do it nearly enough justice. Want to search IMBD for a specific movie?...

The milestone was pushed back after astronaut Anne McClain realized she needed a smaller configuration than originally planned. While the spacesuit had swappable parts, replacing the necessary piece could have taken up to 12 hours. On McClainsrecommendation, NASA switched the spacewalkers to avoid delaying the mission. The move was rational, but it put the spotlight on the uniformity of spacesuits. McClains outfit was an upgraded version of kit developed in the 1970s, when most astronauts were larger men....

The International Space Station has often stayed above the fray of geopolitics. That position is under threat. The station has been continuously occupied for over 20 years and hashosted more than 250 peoplefrom 19 countries. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But the Russian government has brought the ISS into geopolitics before and is doing so again. The body thatgoverns the operation of the space stationis the Multilateral Coordination Board....

Contrary to popular belief, theyre evencomparable to regular bikesfor exercise. Before we get started… 40% off TNW Conference! Still, all of the cheaper options on this list are products we stand by. Just keep your expectations in check. It just feels nicer to ride, more like youre engaged with your environment. As the bike uses amid-drive motor, its better at handling hills than most hub-bike options as well. Yet these tires are still lighter and more nimble than the fat tires on many popular ebikes....

Are you a skilledtechworker? And want to help Ukraine in its war against Russia? Then the best thing you’re able to do isdonate. I wont share any examples of this, as singling specific attempts is mean-spirited. But, believe me, they are happening. It may feel like helping, but its often achieving the opposite. I put this thought to Linus Neumann fromChaos Computer Club, Europes largest association of hackers. Specifically, how and if people with high-level computing skills should get involved with whats happening in Ukraine....

Its 2022 which means weve been promised VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraftfor over a decadenow. But whilepioneer foundersare incrementally moving towards commercial deployment, theres a new breed of startups snapping at their heels. Oh, and I gave them all a rating along the way. Lets take a look: Zeva (US) 40% off TNW Conference! The passenger stands during take-off and landing, and can see through the glass. It also requires minimal landing space....

But what if advanced technology could eliminate human weaknesses? Could we then make zero deaths possible? Thelatest researchbyNeural Propulsion Systems(NPS) thinks so. It posits thatnew technology can actually enable vehicles to eliminate roadway deaths with or without human supervision. And were not talking about a far-off future where super-smartautonomous vehiclesoccupy the roads. No, were talking about the here and now. 40% off TNW Conference! Thats10 million times greaterthan the sensory data rate our eyes provide to our brains....

Applehas released another category-defining product but not in the way it wouldve wanted. While Apple has come under fire for the releasing the product, AirTags operate in a gray area. 40% off TNW Conference! This raises a number of questions. How do they compare to other trackers on the market? And what is Apples responsibility after releasing such a product? Its impossible to overlook the impact a company of Apples size has on individual behavior....

Visuals, because of their persuasivepotentialand attention-grabbing nature, are an especially potent choice for those seeking to mislead. This is a common strategy forhighly polarised nationswhere socioeconomic inequalities, disenfranchisement and propaganda are prevalent. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. What are the most common fakery techniques? Another low-tech option is tostage or poseactions or events and present them as reality. This was the case with destroyed vehicles that Russia claimed were bombed by Ukraine....

In one fell swoop, Microsoft dramatically improved the utility of the oft-malignedMicrosoftStore. Therearesomedecent apps in the Microsoft Store, but there are simply way more Android apps to choose from. First, lets ensure your system is compatible. 40% off TNW Conference! Youll see a curated selection of apps to choose from. How do Android apps compare to Windows apps? Other than a different aesthetic, Android apps pretty much behave like any regular Windows app....

Battery-powered vehicles are the future. Whether itsEVs,ebikes, or escooters, going rechargeable is the way forward. However, not everything is rosy with this model. Fortunately, this may change because a French startup calledGouachhas created a new repairable battery formicromobilityvehicles. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. It uses a modular, solder-less design in its batteries. This means that the electronics and cells can be changed easily. This also removes the risk of damage to the cells....