March 14, 2025

Nine Pico PIO Wats with Rust (Part 2) | Towards Data Science

This is Part 2 of an exploration into the unexpected quirks of programming the Raspberry Pi Pico PIO with Micropython. If you missed Part 1, we uncovered four Wats that challenge assumptions about register count, instruction slots, the behavior of pull noblock, and smart yet cheap hardware. Now, we continue our journey toward crafting a theremin-like musical instrument — a project that reveals some of the quirks and perplexities of PIO programming. Prepare to challenge your understanding

Aaron Birnbaum and Matthew Makansi March 14, 2025

Forget About Cloud Computing. On-Premises Is All the Rage Again | Towards Data Science

Ten years ago, everybody was fascinated by the cloud. It was the new thing, and companies that adopted it rapidly saw tremendous growth. Salesforce, for example, positioned itself as a pioneer of this technology and saw great wins. The tides are turning though. As much as cloud providers still proclaim that they’re the most cost-effective and efficient solution for businesses of all sizes, this is increasingly clashing with the day-to-day experience. Cloud Computing was touted

Aaron Birnbaum and Matthew Makansi March 14, 2025

Tern AI’s low-cost GPS alternative actually works | TechCrunch

We’ve all experienced that moment of frustration when the GPS glitches and you miss an exit on the highway. The team at Tern AI, which is building a low-cost GPS alternative, says that’s because the current technology is limited by its reliance on satellite positioning. Tern AI says it has figured out how to locate the position of a vehicle using only map information and a vehicle’s existing sensor data. The company’s pitch: It’s a

Rebecca Bellan March 14, 2025

New Virtual Series Highlights Hot Topics from IEEE Conferences

4 min read IEEE Conferences, Events & Experiences produce and amplify IEEE events and conferences. Attending an IEEE conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in technology, meet some of the world’s leading researchers, and network with thought leaders and industry practitioners. Last year IEEE held nearly 2,300 conferences in 109 countries. The research from these cutting-edge events comprises more than 72 percent of the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Not everyone can

IEEE Conferences, Events & Experiences March 14, 2025

Lovelace Studio uses AI to help players build survival craft sandbox worlds

Lovelace Studio is using generative AI to build Nyric, a tool that can help bring gaming worlds to life for player builders who work in harmony. It’s a toolkit for building a community-driven multiverse, or metaverse, as you wish. Players can use AI tools to craft their own worlds, bringing realms to life in a survival crafting sandbox. The aim is to give agency to solo creators and social gamers and then connect them together,

Dean Takahashi March 14, 2025

China is reportedly keeping DeepSeek under close watch | TechCrunch

China appears to think homegrown AI startup DeepSeek could become a notable tech success story for the country. After DeepSeek’s sudden rise to fame in January with the release of its open “reasoning” model, R1, the company is now operating under new, tighter government-influenced restrictions, according to The Information. Some of the company’s employees have been prevented from traveling abroad freely, and the Chinese government is now playing a role in screening potential investors, according

Rebecca Szkutak March 14, 2025

Robotics

Neura Robotics CEO discusses funding, humanoid robots, and competition – The Robot Report

Neura says cognitive robots such as these MAiRA arms can learn to improve their performance. Source: Neura Robotics In the race toward general-purpose robots, developers are focusing on different parts of the technology stack. Neura Robotics GmbH has been developing “cognitive robotics” including collaborative robot arms, mobile service robots, and a humanoid. These systems integrate sensors, proprietary artificial intelligence, and other components, offering a unified platform for Neura to develop applications with its partners. The

Eugene Demaitre March 14, 2025

Startups Weekly: Founders may be raising less, but deals haven’t been lacking | TechCrunch

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week showed more optimism among startups than in other corners of the world, with entrepreneurs feeling confident enough to acquire other companies, raise fresh funding, and even say no to more money. Most interesting startup stories from the week Image Credits:Hinge Health Not quite four weddings

Anna Heim March 14, 2025

Territory Studio SF designs future-facing interfaces for everything from cars to games | The DeanBeat

Marti Romances, creative director and cofounder of Territory Studio SF, has created “future-facing” designs for everything from a GM concept car to the user interfaces in video games. Romances’ studio, which is the San Francisco office of London-based Territory, has worked on films including Avengers: Endgame, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, The Martian and Guardians of the Galaxy. Territory Studio has also created futuristic designs that have appeared in video games like Forza Motorsport 6,

Dean Takahashi March 14, 2025

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Why The Hell is Observability So Darn Expensive!? (3/14/2025) | HackerNoon

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 14, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Bell Labs Announces TRADIC in 1955, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Bloggers – Heres a Trick on How to Bypass ANY AI Detectors to Why The Hell is Observability So Darn Expensive!?, let’s dive right in. By @linked_do [ 14 Min read ]

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