As another sign of the times, Stanford repurposed its planned Human-Centered AI (HAI) Conference into a digital-only, publicly accessible symposium on how technology has been and can be employed in fighting the spread and assisting in the treatment of COVID-19. We heard from researchers, doctors, statisticians, AI developers, and policymakers about a wide variety of strategies and solutions. Some of them have been working on this problem for a long time, some have quickly re-purposed their flu research, and others have shifted entirely from what they were doing before because of the urgency of this crisis. Forecasting Tools for Policy Makers
NASA has on the James Webb Space Telescope in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the Northrop Grumman team took a big step toward getting it into space last month. In an early March test, engineers in its final configuration for the first time. It’s quite a sight to behold, but we might have to wait longer than expected to see it in action. The Webb telescope is currently in a cleanroom at Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, California. The telescope is fully assembled and connected to a system of gravity-compensating supports that simulate the conditions it will experience in space.
Once upon a time, Microsoft promised a truly impressive 4K overhaul for Minecraft and then canceled it. Shortly thereafter, Nvidia announced that it would create an RTX-powered version of Minecraft, delivering ray-traced visuals to Nvidia owners who own the Windows 10 version of the game and want to play it in this mode. Nvidia has just published some updated visuals for the game, along with asset packs intended to be used by modders and content creators to hit the ground running. First, let’s look at some maps created by community members, as showcased by Nvidia. All captions by Nvidia.
Need a desktop PC? For a limited time, Dell is selling its XPS 8930 Special Edition gaming desktop with a Core i5 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU for just $879.99. Equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, this desktop has plenty of power for running games at 1080p resolution. Get one today from Dell marked down from $1,209.98 to $879.99 with promo code 50OFF699. Dell engineered this model to be a large display with tons of desktop real estate. This makes it easier to multitask on multiple windows at the same time.
Cancer is one of the most common causes of death, but the huge variation in types of cancer can make early detection a challenge. A team of researchers from the US has developed a blood test that might be able to help identify early-stage tumors using the power of AI. The test can and narrow down tumor location to specific areas of the body. At its most basic, cancer is uncontrolled cell growth. There are many different types of cells in the human body, and almost all of them can become cancerous. Unfortunately, many cancers don’t present with noticeable symptoms until the disease has progressed to the later stages.
You wouldn’t expect people to be passionate about a weather app, but Dark Sky’s user base certainly qualifies. This “hyperlocal” weather client originated on iOS, but launched on Android in 2016. Now, it’s following an unexpected Apple acquisition. If you’ve been enjoying the app, it’s probably time to check out alternatives. Dark Sky was a popular app on iOS, but it emerged at a time when the business model for weather apps was changing. These services aren’t cheap to run, and many apps that offered on-time pro upgrades were struggling to remain profitable. Dark Sky offered robust live weather data with forecasts tailored to your specific location.
The Trump administration Tuesday markedly scaled back Obama-era fuel economy improvements through 2026. It ordered a modest 1.5 percent per year increase in fuel economy through 2026 versus the 5 percent per year increase set by under the Obama administration. That means the US vehicle fleet would average 40.4 mpg in 2026 rather than 46.7 mpg, although government mpg numbers typically include calculations that mean vehicles actually average less. The factions are at war over whether the savings netted from building simpler cars is offset by higher fuel costs. Clean-air, longer-life groups say the health costs of less-clean air needs to be part of the calculations.
Due to the dangerous COVID-19 virus, cities and states across the nation are issuing shelter-in-place orders in the hopes of stopping the spread of this highly contagious disease. Being locked up all day can be boring, but it doesn’t have to be if you’ve got something fun to play with, such as a new drone. For a limited time, you can get a DJI Mavic Mini with an accessory bundle for just $499.00.The compact DJI Mavic Mini features a 12MP camera for recording high definition video, and the drone flies for up to 30 minutes on a single charge.
The hits keep on coming for Kia. This time it’s the 2021 Kia Seltos, a rugged little SUV with a handsome exterior, good passenger and cargo space, and very good handling for a subcompact vehicle that slots between the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage. With the turbo engine on upper models, it’s right quick. It’s important to pick the right trim line because Kia goes light on driver assists on the entry Seltos. You’ll probably want middle trim levels, Seltos S Turbo or EX. Option the car right and you can also have a 10.2-inch infotainment display, all-wheel-drive, and reasonable off-roading-lite experiences.
