Intruders beware: New face-detecting AI security cam fires paintballs and teargas

Homeowners delight: astartupfrom Slovenia has created what might just be the most badass security camera ever made. The world-first equipment is called Eve, but she aint no saint. Eve is anAI-powered home security system that fires paintballs and tear gas pellets at intruders. Via computer vision technology that also works at night the cam can recognise individual faces and even animals. Users can designate guests as friend or foe using an app....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Anita Davies

New hope for VanMoof as troubled ebike maker resumes sales

The models on offer are refreshed versions oftheS5 and A5, which were first released in 2022. Before declaring bankruptcy, VanMoof had beenmaking major losseson its ebikes for years. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Getting VanMoof back on track Thankfully, for those (if any?) still loyal to the VanMoof brand, the company was bought out of administration three months later. LaVoie inherited the tough task of putting a cash-hungry brand with a load of angry customers back on track....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 282 words · Nicholas Stephens

Top 100 Movies Of The 1990's: #29 Heat

I think that much hype and excitementhurtthe movie when it came out. People had expectations that were nearly impossible to meet. I know I did. This came out when I was 15 and I practically ran to the theater. I walked out not nearly appreciating it as much as I should have. This is a movie with some issues but it’s still a very good movie with some great performances....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 421 words · Cindy Munoz

Why enhanced rock weathering promises carbon-capturing fields of dreams

A weird technology has emerged as a leader in the quest for net zero. Yet, unlike a trendy gadget, carbon capture holds the key to our species survival. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The process, although bureaucratic, is a necessary step toward aligning policies with climate objectives. One carbon capture method gaining traction is particularly intriguing: Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). How does enhanced rock weathering work? Find a big stretch of land such as a farm or field....

April 12, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Christopher Livingston

Europe’s first pilot plant for cultivated fish opens in Germany

German startup Bluu Seafood today launched Europesfirst pilot plant for cultivated fish. The new site expands the work across 2,000 square metres of customised research, production, and office space. The current devices have a capacity of 65 litres. But Bluu said they can increase to 2,000 litres, providing space to grow far larger quantities of fish. 40% off TNW Conference! No animals are harmed during the making of this cuisine,Bluu promises....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 322 words · Jennifer Clements

New breakthrough promises ‘entirely secure’ quantum cloud computing

Ever heard of hybrid matter-photon implementation of verifiable blind quantum computing? Neither had we, until today. 40% off TNW Conference! The Oxford team now believes to have found a means to alleviate these apprehensions. When finished with the calculations, the server then returns the results. (Remember the days when we all carried around USB sticks?) A new (quantum) approach to privacy Quantum computers today have very limited use. Quantum computing could, in the future, lead to unbreakable encryption....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Bobby Duncan

Space tourism balloon startup unveils ‘luxury’ capsule design

A space tourism company promising stratospheric balloon rides has unveiled the vehicles capsule design. Halo Space is building the balloon for zero-emission commercial flights to altitudes of up to 35km. Tickets could cost a whopping 150,000 each. On each flight, a pilot and eight passengers will enter the pressurised cabin. The helium balloon will then gradually ascend with minimal G-forces to the stratosphere. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Bryan Shaffer

The Indiana Fever (1 Televised Game Last Year) Just Announced That 36 Of Their 40 Games Will Be On National TV Next Season Due To Drafting Caitlin Clark

So as you all know, two years ago, the Indiana Fever finished a WNBA worst 5-31. They were rewarded with a grand total of ONE nationally televised game. And with all of that new viewership, they turned in a vast improvement of…..13 wins. Finished the 2023 season 13-27 overall…worst in the Eastern Conference. The reward for two straight bottom dweller seasons? THIRTY-SIX NATIONALLY TELEVISED GAMES NEXT YEAR. Because Caitlin Clark runs the fucking world....

April 11, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Barry Nelson

The state of open source in Europe

Open source is at a crossroads. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. FOSDEM is such a sprawling event. Studyhow the system works and inspect its components. Modifythe system to change its recommendations, predictions or decisions to adapt to your needs. Sharethe system with or without modifications for any purpose. Post-FOSDEM, the OSI continues to work on the definition. Stay up to date and get involved athttps://opensource.org/deepdive/drafts. This is to ensure that model content is more European-focused and includes a wider gamut of European languages....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 359 words · Cynthia Sheppard

‘British DARPA’ to build AI gatekeepers for ‘quantitative safety guarantees’

A British R&D unit today unveiled a futuristic vision of quantitative safety guarantees for AI. At the core of ARIAs plan is a gatekeeperAI. This digital sentinel will ensure thatother AI agents only operate within the guardrails set for a specific tool. ARIA will direct 59 million towards the scheme. By the programmes end , the agency intends to demonstrate a scalable proof-of-concept in one domain. Suggestions includeelectricity grid balancing and supply chain management....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Caitlyn Chapman

Barstool Mini-Golf Winners and Losers Heading Into Moving Day Tonight at 730 PM EST

I enjoyed the festivities from the comfort of my desk at the bad office. It was a delightful watch. I’m still salty about that tournament. The Hamptons mini-golf tournament happened about a month after I had started with Barstool. Back when I still had enough juice coming off of Barstool Idol to be invited to things. I was pumped to be there. And I played pretty well. I didn’t live up to my standards....

April 10, 2024 · 5 min · 977 words · Laura West

Chiclets Game Notes Frozen Four Preview

One of the most incredible NCAA hockey seasons in a long time has come down to the last dance. When:The Frozen Four starts Thursday and the Spittin' Chiclets Crew will be in attendance! Where:The National Champion will be crowned in the State of Hockey…. St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Terriers are a fast-paced high-octane team who roll lines and keep coming after you for 60 minutes. He’s an offensive threat every time he steps on the ice....

April 10, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Clayton Clements

Even When The Celtics Lose, They Somehow Still Find A Way To Make NBA History

I saw a lot of that talk after the game last night and I couldn’t disagree more. Were the rotations different than normal? Now is the time to try shit and be safe. No, they tried. They just got outplayed. Poor defense, not guarding the 3pt line, opponent OREB, TOs, the stars laying eggs etc. If anything, they are a reminder that this team can get got on any given night....

April 10, 2024 · 3 min · 555 words · Maria Henry