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Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop

Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop

For the OS, the Spark is an ARM-based system that runs Nvidia’s DGX OS, an Ubuntu Linux-based operating system built specifically for GPU processing. It comes with Nvidia’s AI software stack preinstalled, including CUDA libraries and the company’s NIM microservices. Prices for the DGX Spark start at US $3,999. That may seem like a lot, but given the cost of …

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China’s space probe which is halfway to asteroid grabs stunning selfie as Earth glows tiny in the background

China’s space probe which is halfway to asteroid grabs stunning selfie as Earth glows tiny in the background

Move over, Ellen DeGeneres’ famous 2014 Oscars selfie, there’s a new player in town – China’s space probe, which is halfway to an asteroid, grabbed a stunning selfie in front of Earth as it glows tiny in the background. China’s Tianwen-2 probe was caught snapping some pics for its Instagram profile, using the monitoring camera on its robotic arm. In …

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How IBM’s Tiny AI Models Are Helping Scientists Protect the Planet

How IBM’s Tiny AI Models Are Helping Scientists Protect the Planet

The world is facing serious problems, such as natural disasters, endangered species, and deforestation. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence could help tackle some of these issues, but the people who need it most often don’t have access to powerful computers. As a result, IBM (IBM) released smaller, free versions of its advanced AI models, called Prithvi and TerraMind, that can run on …

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At 56, I Struggled to Afford Rent, so I Built Myself a Tiny House

At 56, I Struggled to Afford Rent, so I Built Myself a Tiny House

I also enlisted a few helpers, the main one being my partner at the time, Max. A retired scientist and a talented woodworker, Max had all the tools we would need and, importantly, a place where we could do the build: the driveway beside his house. By September 2020, we’d started work on the floor and the timber frame. Then …

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World’s most sensitive experiment detects tiny space-time distortions

World’s most sensitive experiment detects tiny space-time distortions

Scientists in Wales have built the world’s most sensitive table-top interferometer, which is a miniature, ultra-precise instrument capable of measuring distortions in space-time smaller than a trillionth of a human hair. The research team at Cardiff University took a bold step toward understanding the quantum nature of gravity by setting new limits on the existence of very high-frequency gravitational waves. …

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Woman Goes To Use Bathroom And Sees A Tiny Hand Reaching Through The Wall

Woman Goes To Use Bathroom And Sees A Tiny Hand Reaching Through The Wall

Halloween came earlier this year for Isa Machado and her family. Shortly after moving into a large trailer-style home in Jacksonville, Florida, the family began to suspect that a mysterious entity was occupying their new house. “We heard strange noises throughout the house,” Isa told The Dodo. “Something was making noises, and we got scared because we could even hear …

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Golden Retriever Jumps From Moving Car And Ends Up Stranded On A Tiny Island

Golden Retriever Jumps From Moving Car And Ends Up Stranded On A Tiny Island

Meet Matilda: a spunky golden retriever whose fearlessness recently got her into a bit of trouble. Katonah Fire Department Last month, Matilda was in the car with her mom, driving on an overpass above New York’s Muscoot Reservoir, when she popped her head out the window and decided she wanted to go outside. In a flash, Matilda jumped out of …

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Trypophobia Explained: Why Your Brain Reacts To Tiny Holes

Trypophobia Explained: Why Your Brain Reacts To Tiny Holes

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed pods, can evoke strong reactions, although the classification of trypophobia is still debated. Experts point to disease-avoidance instincts and visual triggers, and many viral “trypophobia skin” images …

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DJI’s tiny but powerful Neo drone drops to just $159 for Prime Day

DJI’s tiny but powerful Neo drone drops to just 9 for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to look for expensive tech on sale. While we consider the DJI Neo drone to be the best budget drone, period, it’s still a little pricey at $200. But for Prime Day, you can get it for the best price we’ve seen. It’s on sale for $159 right now for Prime members. Snag …

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