Meta’s vanilla Maverick AI model ranks below rivals on a popular chat benchmark

Delisting of John Wick HexJohn Wick Hex will be delisted from all platforms on July 17, as announced by publisher Big Fan Games, potentially due to licensing issues. While the game will no longer be available for purchase, those who already own it can still download it, and physical copies will remain functional; it's currently on sale for $4 on Steam. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The game John Wick Hex will be...

Reddit has implemented a new age verification process for UK users, requiring them to upload a selfie or government ID to access mature content, in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act. This measure aims to protect minors from harmful material while Reddit plans to expand age verification globally and address issues related to AI bot accounts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Reddit will require users in the UK to verify their age...

Form has launched the Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles, enhancing durability with Gorilla Glass 3 lenses and introducing a baby shampoo-based anti-fog spray for clearer vision. Available from July 15 for $329 in the US, the upgraded goggles also offer premium subscribers improved data-driven training features, leading to faster performance gains. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Form has released the Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles, which are now tougher with scratch-resistant lenses and...

The four crew members of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, including Peggy Whitson (U.S.), Shubhanshu Shukla (India), Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary), have undocked from the International Space Station after an 18-day mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. They are now en route back to Earth following their time at the orbital outpost. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The four astronauts from Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission have left the International Space Station...

Meta's newly established superintelligence lab is contemplating a significant shift in its AI strategy, potentially moving from its open-source model, Behemoth, to a closed model. Discussions led by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang are preliminary and would require approval from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as the company aims to address performance issues with its current A.I. framework. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Meta is thinking about changing how it makes its smart computers, possibly...

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is developing mixed reality goggles through its virtual reality startup, Pico, aiming to compete with Meta's products. The lightweight goggles will rely on an external computing puck to minimize weight and are designed to minimize latency in AR experiences, although details on availability and potential sales in the U.S. remain uncertain. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is creating lightweight mixed reality goggles...