WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s technology advisory board is launching two studies focused on identifying the practices and policies that impede innovation and improving the way the Pentagon uses and integrates data, from battlefield operations to acquisition processes.
The deputy undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, David Honey, commissioned the Defense Innovation…
Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Lens: Ideal for Wildlife and Sports
October 17, 2023
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The Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S lens presents an interesting proposition for wildlife and sports photographers. It’s light enough to handhold for hours on end without killing your back and arms, and it’s small enough for anyone looking for long…
Peak Designs two new camera cube sizes: X-Small and Smedium
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This morning, Peak Design announced two brand new sizes of its Camera Cubes: X-Small and Smedium. We were lucky enough to check these new sizes out before the announcement. All of the new V2…
Nikon Z8: High-End Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
October 17, 2023
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The Nikon Z8 is a mid-sized high-end full-frame mirrorless camera built around the same sensor and processor as the range-topping Z9 sports camera. The Z8 offers the majority of the same features but in a smaller body.
Key specifications
45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor
Up to 20fps with Raw, 30fps full-sized JPEG
Pre-burst…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers that crypto deposits are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). “That money isn’t FDIC insured or protected if the crypto company goes under,” the agency cautioned. “If something…
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has rippled into the technology and artificial intelligence sector, as a number of industry leaders have withdrawn from the Web Summit in Lisbon, Europe’s premier technology conference. This decision comes in response to the event’s…
Google Cloud pledges a ‘shared fate’ in AI, offering legal indemnification for customers
October 17, 2023
Intellectual property (IP) infringement is a big concern with generative AI, which is built on reams of previously-published material.
While many enterprises are exploring the technology and looking to integrate it into their products, this can often cause hesitancy. If they use a vendor’s platform and it triggers a copyright claim, who’s responsible?
Google Cloud is one of the latest large…
Tether Freezes 32 Suspicious Addresses Linked to Ukraine and Israel Conflicts – Bitcoin News
October 17, 2023
On Monday, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, revealed it had frozen 32 addresses allegedly linked to activities involving war, terrorism, and crime. These USDT accounts are said to have ties to suspicious operations in Israel and Ukraine. The firm further disclosed that…
Analogue 3D is a modern, 4K ready Nintendo 64
October 17, 2023
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Analogue has announced its newest machine today, the Analogue 3D. The console is coming out in…
AI pioneers Yann LeCun and Yoshua Bengio clash in an intense online debate over AI safety and governance
October 17, 2023
In a fiery debate that erupted over the weekend, two of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, Yann LeCun and Yoshua Bengio, fiercely discussed the potential risks and safety concerns surrounding AI. This debate comes as part of a larger discourse on the implications of AI, which has been the subject of increasing attention and concern in the tech industry…
