Author: The Tech Guy
Few terms are as closely associated with AI hype as artificial general intelligence, or AGI. But Google DeepMind researchers have now proposed a framework that could more concretely measure how close models are to this tech industry holy grail.Artificial general intelligence refers to a mythical AI system that can match the general and highly adaptable form of intelligence found in humans. As the number of tasks that large language models can tackle has rocketed in recent years, there’s been a growing chorus of voices suggesting the technology is creeping ever closer to this threshold.But so far, there’s been no clear…
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched globally on Wednesday last week, which means that this was its first full week of sales – and the prices are already dropping. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB is down to €1,230 – that’s 25% off! It’s the most popular of the S26 trio around the world and with good reason. It’s the most updated phone this generation with some tangible improvements. We’ll skip S26+ here – it’s €1,120 for a 512GB unit, which is the same price as last week. However, the €110 upcharge to the Ultra model is worth every euro.…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a direct continuation of the 2019 horror comedy Ready or Not, and a sequel I was very surprised to see on our new movies list.When I rewatched the original movie on Disney+, I was reminded how great it is. Laugh out loud funny, plenty of shocking moments, and a concluding line that’s just perfect. With that in mind, I thought it…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Steven Bartlett, the host of the podcast “The Diary of a CEO,” apparently takes a vibes-based approach to recruitment, and loves it when potential new hires say they use AI to actually do their jobs. According to Isaac Martin, the director of innovation at Bartlett’s media brand Flight Story, Bartlett now prioritizes hiring people who can “vibe code,” or heavily use AI to write code and dream up entire programs, regardless of their technical background. “Previously, there would’ve been a big focus on developers,…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The Kobra range of 3D printers has continued to impress over the years, and while the aesthetic design of their open-frame Cartesian machines has until now been very workshop-like, the reliability and quality of the prints have never failed to impress. So much so that there are still two old Kobra 2’s still running. They might not be the best machines compared to the latest releases, but after three…
For the last few months, I strongly felt that something was not right with my PC. On paper, my machine was more than capable. And it’s not even that old to throw such a low performance. My PC had a solid GPU and RAM. Also, it did not have any obvious performance bottlenecks. In reality, my PC was stuck in low-performance mode. Even my everyday tasks like video editing and multitasking between apps felt sluggish. My PC wasn’t broken, but it felt underwhelming. Like most users, I decided to check the usuals first. So, I closed background apps, updated drivers,…
Motorola is working on a new smartphone with the model number XT2607. This was just certified for sale in Brazil by Anatel. According to an earlier leak by Evan Blass, this device is codenamed Terrain26, though other information about it hasn’t been leaked yet. That, unfortunately, means we don’t know its commercial name. However, thanks to the Brazilian certification, we do know that it has 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and a 6,500 mAh battery (with a rated capacity of 6,325 mAh). The phone will support 90W wired charging as well as wireless charging. All of these specs make it…
NASA is proposing SpaceX Starship now handles translunar injection (TLI) propulsion and the full landing role, while SLS/Orion is limited to LEO only. This shrinks Boeing’s role and gives more to SpaceX Starship. Artemis III (2027) — LEO Docking Test (Almost Unchanged, Now a Perfect Dress Rehearsal) Before today’s proposal (Feb 27 baseline):Orion (with 4 astronauts) launches on SLS into LEO. It practices rendezvous, docking, and joint operations with one or both commercial Human Landing Systems (HLS) — SpaceX’s Starship variant and/or Blue Origin’s Blue Moon. Full tests of life support, communications, propulsion, new xEVA suits, and docking procedures. No…
Nvidia saw a busy few days during its global GTC event hosted in San Jose. Alongside the launch of NemoClaw, Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 which the company has hailed as its “most significant breakthrough in computer graphics” since real-time ray tracing. Although it might sound interesting, DLSS 5 has been met with significant backlash and criticism. We explain everything you need to know about Nvidia DLSS 5, including what it really is and how it will affect video games. We’ll also explain why there’s been such backlash and why gamers and developers alike are not happy with DLSS 5. What…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR T-Mobile says the latest T-Life update will bring faster performance and expanded account management features. Easy Switch and same-day DoorDash delivery are reannounced, after being introduced last year. New additions include in-app number changes and more tools for switching, plan management, and generally avoiding store visits. T-Mobile’s T-Life app hasn’t exactly had a smooth ride since launch, with ongoing complaints about bugs and reliability. Now, the carrier says it’s been listening to customer feedback and is rolling out another big update aimed at making the app faster and easier to use.In a new post on…