Month: August 2024

Data quality: The unseen villain of machine learning

What are the main things a modern machine learning engineer does?  This seems like an easy question with a simple answer:  Build machine learning models and analyze data.  In reality, this answer is often not true. Efficient use of data is essential in a successful modern business. However, transforming data…

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House of the Dragon season 2 ending explained: who sits on the Iron Throne, will there be a season 3, and more questions answered

Full spoilers follow for House of the Dragon season 2’s final episode and ‘Fire and Blood’, the book it’s based on. House of the Dragon season 2‘s finale is out now – and, while it doesn’t have shock factor of its predecessor’s final episode, it’s an engrossing watch that sets…

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I finally understand the hype around the Playdate game Root Bear

Root Bear is one of those games that seems to get recommended all the time to new Playdate owners looking for somewhere to start. After months of encountering the title on the internet and vaguely wondering what could be so great about a game where all you do is pour…

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OpenAI won’t watermark ChatGPT text because its users could get caught

OpenAI has had a system for watermarking ChatGPT-created text and a tool to detect the watermark ready for about a year, reports The Wall Street Journal. But the company is divided internally over whether to release it. On one hand, it seems like the responsible thing to do; on the…

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iPhone 16 rumored features: the key upgrades we’re expecting

At this point, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, as although Apple hasn’t revealed anything yet – and probably won’t do so until September – leaks and rumors surrounding the iPhone…

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The first-gen OnePlus Pad is selling for a new low of $379.99

The $549.99 OnePlus Pad 2 may have just recently launched, but the original version remains a worthwhile option that’s now undercutting the new model’s price by $170. Now through August 6th, you can pick the first-gen OnePlus Pad at Woot for $379.99 ($100 off), its lowest price ever. Sure, the…

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