Month: February 2025

Can 3D Printing Improve Soundproofing? This Study Says Yes

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Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

Shhh! The Future of Noise Control Is Twisting Through 3D-Printed Labyrinths

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:::info Authors: (1) F. Nistri, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy and Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (2) V. H. Kamrul, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (3) L. Bettini, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (4) E. Musso, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; (5) D. Piciucco, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; … Read more

So.. How Does One REALLY Determine AI Is Conscious?

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If large language models [LLMs] would be considered for consciousness, where would an evaluation begin? Semiconductors are made of silicon. The vast training that LLMs underwent, to learn, may have provided a form of experience to logic gates and terminals of transistors, away from their regular usage in appliances or electronics. Could this learning experience … Read more

How to stream Super Bowl LIX on Fox and Tubi

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Getting ready for the Big Game? Once you’ve invited your friends over and picked what food to order, the most important thing is deciding how and where to watch Super Bowl LIX. But thankfully, it’s going to be very, very easy to catch the Eagles and Chiefs facing off in New Orleans. If history’s anything … Read more

Everything we think we know about the next iPhone SE

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The 2025 iPhone SE is rumored to feature a notch and a single rear camera. | Image: <a href=”https://x.com/MajinBuOfficial/status/1884345920940388386″ target=”_blank”>Majin Bu</a> Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week, and it could mark a major shakeup to the company’s affordable iPhone, adding in Face ID and killing off the … Read more

Christie’s announces AI art auction, and not everyone is pleased

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Fine art auction house, Christie’s, has sold AI-generated art before. But soon, it plans to hold its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI, an announcement that has been met with mixed reviews. The auction, which Christie’s is calling ‘Augmented Intelligence,’ will feature artwork from artists including Mat Dryhurst, the founder of AI … Read more

How 3D-Printed Sound Panels Can Absorb Noise More Efficiently

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Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Unit cell design and analysis 3 Unit cell experimental and numerical characterization 4 Rainbow AM labyrinthine panel 4.1 Panel design and fabrication 4.2 FE model of the AM panel 4.3 AM panel characterization 4.4 AM panel sound absorption results 5 Numerical evaluation of different labyrinthine sound absorption … Read more

Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging

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I’m standing outside a nondescript corporate office park in Las Vegas next to a box-shaped vehicle with no proper front or back. It’s got a set of sliding doors, no steering wheel, and touchpad controls. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can move in either direction without turning around. And to be completely frank, it looks more … Read more