October 15, 2024

Arch-Function LLMs promise lightning-fast agentic AI for complex enterprise workflows

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Enterprises are bullish on agentic applications that can understand user instructions and intent to perform different tasks in digital environments. It’s the next wave in the age of generative AI, but many organizations still struggle with low throughputs with their models. Today, Katanemo, a startup building intelligent infrastructure for AI-native applications, took a step to solve

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Robotics

New app performs real-time, full-body motion capture with a smartphone

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture — and it doesn’t require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors. Instead, it requires a simple mobile device. Called MobilePoser, the new system leverages sensors already embedded within consumer mobile devices, including smartphones, smart watches and wireless earbuds. Using a combination of sensor data, machine learning and physics, MobilePoser accurately tracks a person’s full-body pose and global translation

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The 3 Takeaways from Epic Games’ Battle to Open Up Mobile Storefronts

In 2020, Epic Games — developers of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine that powers a significant number modern video games — declared war on both Apple and Google’s mobile storefronts. Epic wanted to challenge the idea of significant passive revenue percentages, specifically the way Apple and Google collect a percentage of all transactions made o…Read More

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AI

Will Your Vote Decide the Next President?

Simulating the probability that your singular vote swings the election in November Jarom Hulet · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 18 min read · 6 hours ago — Image by Element5 Digital from Pexels.com Well, election season is in full swing — I tell you, just in case you haven’t noticed from the obnoxiously aggressive TV ads and all of the yard signs. Having the right to vote is a wonderful opportunity that

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Periods – Do Women Really Need Them? | HackerNoon

Menstruation is not a women’s issue; it’s a societal issue. – Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, author and activist Ah, the joys of menstruation—a time when about half the population gets to enjoy the monthly spectacle of cramps, bloating, and mood swings, all while society pretends it’s some delicate secret. You’d think that by now, with all our technological advancements, we could have moved past the awkwardness and outdated taboos, but no. We’re still stuck watching tampon commercials

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MEXC Exchange Leads In Global Memecoin Listings With Over 240 Pairs | HackerNoon

SINGAPORE, Singapore, October 15th, 2024/Chainwire/–Popular Memecoins continue to play an influential role in the cryptocurrency market. For exchanges like MEXC, these assets not only increase platform visibility but also provide valuable data on user activity and trading volumes. According to CoinGecko, MEXC ranks as the top platform globally for Memecoin offerings, with over 240 listed pairs, positioning it as the leader in Memecoin variety. With a comprehensive selection of cryptocurrencies, MEXC has emerged as an

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Software

Startups of the Year 2024: YellowMay – Innovating the Insurance Industry | HackerNoon

Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here. Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here. Use the following sections to tell readers about your startup and get them to vote for you! These questions are designed to help tell readers about your company and

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The Best User Agent for Web Scraping | HackerNoon

Ever wondered how software introduces itself to servers? Enter the User-Agent header—a digital ID that reveals crucial details about the client making an HTTP request. As you’re about to learn, setting a user agent for scraping is a must! In this article, we’ll break down what a user agent is, why it’s vital for web scraping, and how rotating it can help you avoid detection. Ready to dive in? Let’s go! What’s a User Agent?

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BG Remove Review: Exploring How This AI Background Remover Stands Out | HackerNoon

BG Remove is a cutting-edge AI tool designed to effortlessly remove backgrounds from images with precision and speed. Whether you’re a graphic designer, photographer, or just someone looking to enhance your visuals, BG Remove can significantly streamline your workflow, eliminating the need for manual edits and delivering professional-quality results in seconds. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what sets BG Remove apart from other background removal tools. From its user-friendly interface to

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