ComputersNews

Microsoft connects Xbox Game Pass, Windows on Arm PCs for local gaming

Nobody really expects Windows on Arm PCs to keep up with their cousins running games locally on AMD or Intel CPUs — but until now, they had trouble simply being allowed to do so. Now, Microsoft is testing a way to enable local gaming via the Xbox app on Windows on Arm PCs. You’ve always been able to game on a PC running with Windows on Arm, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor inside.
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AI & RoboticsNews

Ai2’s MolmoAct model ‘thinks in 3D’ to challenge Nvidia and Google in robotics AI

Physical AI, where robotics and foundation models come together, is fast becoming a growing space with companies like Nvidia, Google and Meta releasing research and experimenting in melding large language models (LLMs) with robots.  New research from the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) aims to challenge Nvidia and Google in physical AI with the release of MolmoAct 7B, a new open-source model that…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Two people, one bike: JackRabbit unveils 'Micro Hauler' line of two-seater rides

JackRabbit, the San Diego-based micromobility company that made its name on tiny, featherweight, pedal-free “micro e-bikes”, is taking a big swing with something entirely new. Today the company announced is new line of “Micro Hauler” rides. Think of it as a portable, modular, utility-focused small EV that can haul people, gear, and a surprising amount of ambition without the bulk of a…
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NewsPhotography

The #1 mistake in black-and-white photography: Why monochrome images look flat – and how to fix it

Black-and-white photography is timeless. From its roots in the 1800s to today’s digital world, it continues to hold a powerful place in visual storytelling. Monochrome images are often praised for their emotional depth and dramatic feel – and rightly so. But not every scene automatically works in black-and-white. Often, the issue lies in relying on color contrast instead of understanding…
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