A comprehensive map detailing all 166,000 neurons and their connections in the male fruit fly's central nervous system has been completed, a significant milestone in neuroscience. This detailed connectome allows for direct comparisons with the female fruit fly brain, offering unprecedented insights into how sex differences in brain structure influence behavior.
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Nvidia has introduced a new tool called PAIR (Parallel AI Research), designed to harness the power of multiple GPUs across a home network…
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Apple Maps has introduced sponsored search results, a significant shift in its user experience. This move integrates advertisements directly into the map interface, appearing when users search for businesses or locations. The ads are designed to look similar to organic results, often appearing at the top of the search list, but are marked with a subtle "Ad" label. This change aims to generate revenue for Apple while providing businesses with a new platform to reach potential customers directly within the navigation app.
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Microsoft has unveiled a special Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, including a limited-edition console and controller, to commemorate a quarter-century of the gaming brand. The collection, priced at $899, aims to offer a premium experience for long-time fans and collectors.
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SpaceX has concluded its Falcon 9 launches of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This decision marks the end of an era for Starlink deployments from the East Coast, shifting operations to accommodate the development and eventual operational use of its Starship program. The company has been gradually transitioning its launch cadence, with the final Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Florida occurring on August 25, 2026.
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