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Dave WilsonOct 23, 2026, 10:48 PM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Multiple Authors Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte on Friday sought to clarify a report that the Longhorns used an AI-driven data analytics platform when…
Following the Spark-to-Task update, the Gemini app has now rolled out redesigns of the side panel and settings on Android. This revamp starts with Google moving search to the top-right corner. The first item in the list remains New chat, with Library appearing next instead of being located near the bottom. To avoid cluttering the…
Blackview says that the XPLORE 6 rugged phone is the first in its class to sport a periscope telephoto lens, “bringing flagship-level imaging, performance, and AI capabilities into the rugged smartphone category.” You’ll also find a 10x teleconverter in the box for even more optical reach. The Blackview XPLORE 6 is a 5G handset aimed…
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 24. Yes, “Dallas” and “Cowboys” are both in the puzzle, but if you think they’re going to end up in the same group, maybe think again. This puzzle is rarely that obvious. Read on for hints and the answers. Hints for today’s…
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in An artificial intelligence research lab in California said it has administered a custom AI-designed virus into a human patient for the first time as a potential scalable solution to counter…
I’ve tried many note-taking apps over the last decade. I used Google Keep for quick ideas, Notion for dashboards, and Obsidian for long-form projects. Still, no matter how polished or powerful those apps felt, they all shared the same limitation: they depended on how much effort I put in. Note-taking isn’t the hard part; processing…
US wireless stocks took a hit on Friday after reports said SpaceX is in talks to gain access to at least 80,000 cell sites across the United States, a move that would support a potential fourth nationwide wireless carrier. According to market coverage from outlets including Reuters, The Motley Fool and The Globe and Mail,…
Nintendo has a long and storied history. It started in 1889 as a humble hanafuda production company, nearly a century before it became a dominant player in the video game industry. Since then, in its capacity as a first-party developer, Nintendo has produced thousands of video games. From early classics like Super Mario Bros., to…
Teaching a robot to navigate an obstacle course requires more than a walking policy. It must perceive its surroundings, maintain balance, and adjust its actions when obstacles block the path ahead. Developing these capabilities connects several stages: creating assets and an environment, using physics simulation to model how the robot interacts with its environment, and…
Representation | Photo Credit: Techa Tungateja A 28-year-old art consultant in Bengaluru has stopped using dating apps. Grindr suited his busy career and frequent travels, offering a convenient way to meet people without committing to serious dating. He kept his face off his public profile because he isn’t completely out to his family, sharing intimate…