Amazon has announced a series of new AI foundation models under a new “Nova” branding that will be available as part of the Amazon Bedrock model library in AWS. As The Verge reports, there are three “understanding” models available now, Amazon says in a blog post: Amazon Nova Micro, a text model that’s “optimized for speed […]
In recent months, our sun has ramped up activity, with giant flares erupting off the surface and belching streams of plasma and charged particles into space. Several of the solar storms have been aimed at our planet, and when they do, they trigger severe geomagnetic storms and supercharged dazzling displays of the northern lights. As NBC News […]
It’s the final holiday stretch for President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who has decked out the White House with some whimsical decorations to evoke the “peace and light” of the season with a theme fittingly titled, “A Season of Peace and Light.” As the Associated Press (AP News) reports, the official White House tree, a towering Fraser […]
UGG and Palace Skateboards reunite for their third collaboration, marking a significant milestone as the partnership ventures beyond footwear and accessories to include apparel for the very first time. As Hypebeast reports, this new collection reinvents UGG’s iconic silhouettes while introducing bold, creative designs across footwear, accessories, and ready-to-wear apparel. Leading the lineup are two standout footwear pieces: […]
Everyone is getting into the holiday spirit at Krispy Kreme, including the Grinch. As Food & Wine reports, last week Krispy Kreme announced its new holiday lineup of doughnuts, featuring none other than the coolest Whos in Whoville — and the return of one fan-favorite holiday doughnut. “Who wants to celebrate Christmas with Krispy Kreme?! Our […]
There are certain sounds that just feel good to the over 30 set. There’s the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger. Most of these nostalgic noises have been replaced with new ones or lost to time, but PlayStation has revived one in celebration of its 30th anniversary. […]
The sounds of ringing jingle bells and scents of roasting chestnuts are back in New York City. As the fall foliage and turkey-themed decor get put back into storage, in come the sparkling garlands, glittering ornaments and, of course, fabulously merry fashions. As Fashionista reports, the department stores and boutiques in Manhattan are already on it, putting their highly […]
National Handwashing Awareness Week is recognized the first full week of December each year. Personal hygiene begins and ends with our hands. And though we’re taught as youngsters to wash our hands before dinner, it’s important to remember that germs don’t care what time of day it is. Clean hands prevent sickness. So it’s especially […]
A new top dog has been crowned! Vito the pug was named Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show (presented by Purina), which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. Vito is the first pug to be named Best in Show at the National Dog Show since the event was first televised in 2002 and […]
Under financial pressures, Intel’s desktop gaming graphics business may be on the chopping block — but it seems that a pair of Battlemages will escape unscathed. Videocardz has leaked that Intel will announce the Arc B580 and B570 graphics cards tomorrow, December 3rd, and launch them on December 12th alongside media reviews. But as The Verge reports, you shouldn’t expect […]