If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...
Interesting Engineering

US lab models lightning from clouds in plastic blocks to study storm physics

Researchers at Penn State are proving that nature's most powerful electrical discharges can be replicated and studied on a miniature, lab-controlled scale.

Making mini-lightning in a block of plastic

Lightning formation and the conditions triggering it have long been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, but new research led by Penn State scientists is lifting the fog. Using mathematical calculations, ...
IEEE

An End-to-End Multidomain Interaction Deep Unrolling Network Based on Block-Aware Optimization Model for ISAR Multitarget Separation

Abstract: In complex maritime scenarios, multiple targets in the same radar beam often degrade the quality of inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) imaging. Most existing methods typically leverage ...
GitHub

Rust runtime for YOLOv8 model inference using ONNX Runtime on images for object detection in Clash of Clans.

ClashVisionRuntime is a high-performance Rust runtime designed for executing YOLOv8 models using ONNX Runtime. It specializes in object detection within images, making it ideal for applications such ...
IEEE

IDEA-Bench: How Far are Generative Models from Professional Designing?

Abstract: Recent advancements in image generation models enable the creation of high-quality images and targeted modifications based on textual instructions. Some models even support multimodal ...
GitHub

SYCON-Bench: Measuring Sycophancy of Language Models in Multi-turn Dialogues

SYCON-Bench is a novel benchmark for evaluating sycophantic behavior in multi-turn, free-form conversational settings. This benchmark measures how quickly a model conforms to the user (Turn of Flip) ...
The Guardian

No matter how bleak their views, benches embody civic kindness

Bristol’s newest sit-down spot has been mocked for facing a brick wall – and there are plenty in my own town of York facing unlovely aspects. But sometimes we all just need a rest A bench in Bristol ...
Yahoo Finance

Block Restructures With Job Cuts While Betting On Square AI Growth

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Block (NYSE:XYZ) is cutting up to 10% of its workforce as part of a broad ...
Pocket-lint

I block ads on my Android phone for free, and it only took 3 taps to set up

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Yahoo Finance

Block Job Cuts And Business Overhaul Contrast With Undervalued Share Price

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is ...