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Scientists design new 'AGI benchmark' that tests whether any future AI model could cause 'catastrophic harm'
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
OpenAI scientists have designed MLE-bench — a compilation of 75 extremely difficult tests that can assess whether a future advanced AI agent is capable of modifying its own code and improving itself.
Sony A7 IV review
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Review With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2024?
'Future You' AI lets you speak to a 60-year-old version of yourself — and it has surprising wellbeing benefits
By Drew Turney published
An MIT-led project asked young users to talk to an AI-powered simulation of their 60-year-old selves through a chatbot interface. The experience led to decreased anxiety and a boost in optimism.
Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Experiments on Google's 67-qubit Sycamore processor showed operations entering a new "weak noise phase" in which calculations were complex enough to outperform supercomputers, based on benchmark testing.
Here are the best telescope deals we've found after Prime Day 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals Looking for the best telescope deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the market — don't miss the chance to save $$$'s off your next telescope.
Here are the best camera deals still live after Prime Day
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals from Sony, Nikon, Canon and more — save $$$'s on your next mirrorless or DSLR camera.
These are the cheapest binocular deals after Amazon Prime Day 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience levels.
A Prime Day telescope deal so good we bought one for ourselves
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Prime Day ends tonight, and this Celestron telescope deal is too good to miss — observe the planets and beyond with this beginner-friendly telescope under $250.
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