IBM commits high-scale inference platform ModelMesh to open source

IBM today announced it has committed itsModelMeshinference service to open source. Artificial intelligence is a backbone technology that nearly all enterprises rely on. The majority of our coverage here onNeuraltends to discuss the challenges involved in training and developing AI models. Think about it: you get in to your banking account and theres a discrepancy. You tap the How can we help? icon at the bottom of your screen and a chat window opens up....

October 13, 2021 · 2 min · 217 words · Jeffrey Hess

M1X MacBook Pro event: What to expect from Apple on October 18

The event will stream fromApple.comandYouTubeon October 18 at 10 AM PT. Theres a good chance well see some other devices show up too heres what you should expect. The M1X is rumored to add an extra two cores, bringing the count to 10. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The devices are also expected to start at 16GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. That is, if the rumors pan out....

October 13, 2021 · 1 min · 125 words · Amanda Austin

My awkward VC fundraising experience taught me 7 crucial lessons

As any budding entrepreneur should, I spent countless hours researching every detail of how to raise investment. After absorbing all this knowledge, one thing was clear: it wasnt going to be easy. Especially for a solo founder that wasnt an ex-senior employee at Google or Dropbox. So I was prepared for the rejection, but decided to soldier on. Out of thousands of applicants, how was mine going to stand out?...

October 13, 2021 · 3 min · 435 words · Timothy Patterson

Review: The Surface Laptop Studio is the most versatile PC ever made

If thats what youre looking for, you might stop reading. Instead, the Surface Laptop Studio is the most versatile PC ever made. I realize some of you are rolling your eyes right now at such a hyperbolic-sounding statement. Yes, its an opinion, but one that I think is reasonable. 40% off TNW Conference! It is the proverbial jack of all trades, except it actually is a master ofsome,too. Design: Master The Surface Laptop studio is stunning....

October 13, 2021 · 4 min · 705 words · Mario Carpenter

Samsung to host ‘Unpacked Part 2’ after Apple and Google’s big events

Fall is a busy season for the tech world, and its showing no signs of slowing down. On Monday, October 18, Apple is expected to reveal its new M1X MacBook Pros. On Tuesday, October 19, Google confirmed it is hosting its Pixel 6 event. Its admittedly quite unusual for Samsung to have an Unpacked Part 2, as the company is calling it. Theres no Galaxy Note anymore, at least for this year....

October 13, 2021 · 1 min · 131 words · Kelly Mata

Scientists may have discovered a way to make us forget bad memories

Up front:The researchers conditioned laboratory mice by simultaneously shocking them and making a clicking noise. The mice naturally associated the sound with the shock and, thus, developed a fear response. Because the mice remembered being shocked, they associated the noise with discomfort. Background:Previous research on inducing amnesia in laboratory rats has shown that propranolol was effective. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. If this protein is degraded, then memories become modifiable....

October 13, 2021 · 2 min · 226 words · Heather Griffin

These coding and engineering bundles are only $20 each — and pack loads of hireable knowledge

If youve got the motivation to really dig in and learn something new, your opportunities skyrocket. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. If youre going to learn to code, you might as well learn everything there is to know. While this 27-course, 270-plus hour behemoth training package might not include everything, it comes pretty darn close. This collection of 13 courses covering over 119 hours can further solidify your growing programming skills....

October 13, 2021 · 1 min · 80 words · Donna Blankenship

This ultra-powerful space telescope will unveil the ‘Dark Ages’ of the universe

Some have called NASAs James Webb Space Telescope the telescope that ate astronomy. Im anastronomerwith a specialty in observational cosmology Ive been studying distant galaxies for 30 years. Some of the biggest unanswered questions about the universe relate to its early years just after the Big Bang. When did the first stars and galaxies form? Which came first, and why? The universe immediately began expanding after the Big Bang, cooling as it did so....

October 13, 2021 · 2 min · 314 words · Jamie Jones

Toyota Mirai wins the race for longest hydrogen fuel cell powered ride

With its only emission water, the journey sets a new distance milestone for zero-emission vehicles. By the end of the trip, the Toyota Mirai consumed 5.65kg of hydrogen. It passed a total of 12 hydrogen stations along the drive routes without refueling. Two car specialists drove the Mirai mostly during rush hour traffic in temperatures between 65 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. It emitted zero pounds of CO2. By comparison, a standard internal combustion engine vehicle would have emitted about 664 lbs....

October 13, 2021 · 1 min · 202 words · Ms. Wendy Willis

3 questions to ask before scaling or pivoting your business

You started with an idea. Is now the time to go all-in and scale up my sales and marketing? Or do I need to pivot? This is a question many founders run into early in their companys life. And if you decide to pivot, dont worry youre in good company. Some of the most successful companies in the world might not exist today if they hadnt pivoted. But what about you?...

October 12, 2021 · 2 min · 314 words · Amber Perez

A Tesla’s highway breakdown reveals woes for EV safety

Have you ever been in a situation where your car suddenly stops for no obvious reason? But in the case of a Tesla or other electric vehicle, this is not always possible. Well, this happened to Alan Puccinelli, who shared his experience on Twitter. I recommend readingthe whole threadpublished a few hours after the event. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. No sooner do I have that thought than the car starts beeping madly saying pull over immediately!...

October 12, 2021 · 3 min · 471 words · Jonathan Miller

Classical physics make time travel impossible. But what about ‘timeless’ travel?

Imagine it: our universe has always existed. The Big Bang either never happened or it was simply another event in the infinite history of… itself. On the surface it sounds counter-intuitive. Per the duospaper: Did time ever begin? The question of the beginning of time must therefore be addressed within a theory of quantum gravity. So what is quantum gravity and what does it have to do with time travel?...

October 12, 2021 · 2 min · 425 words · Megan Miller

Dark web design and manipulation: how it’s getting you to click

The vast majority of websites you visit now greet you with a pop-up. 40% off TNW Conference! Youll know from experience which one you tend to click. E-commerce websites alsofrequently usedark patterns. Say youve found a competitively priced product youd like to buy. App design Manipulating users for commercial gain isnt just used on websites. Currently, more than95% of Android appson the Google Play store are free to download and use....

October 12, 2021 · 1 min · 175 words · Stephanie Harris