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Robots dance the 'Macarena' at Japan tech expo
Humanoid robots were seen performing the "Macarena" and skateboarding as tech innovators from around the world are showcasing their latest breakthroughs at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan. Israeli'ad' firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices Why are migrants risking their lives at sea to reach Yemen?
Nvidia's new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI
Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Nvidia's new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI Nvidia's new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack. Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. Three new Nvidia open models strive for efficiency and speed. Open models are having a renaissance on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
'This is an apartheid regime' Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu? An Al Jazeera investigation has exposed holes in claims that an Israeli counter-film to the acclaimed documentary NAZA achieved more than 44 million views. By examining domain registries, web archives, source code, and three independent traffic tools, the investigation exposed the fabricated numbers adopted by official Israeli entities to promote the film. The original award-winning film, NAZA, draws on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers, accusing the army of using artificial intelligence-powered targeting systems to kill numerous civilians in Gaza. The documentary takes its name from the Israeli military term for civilian casualties expected in air strikes.
The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
Plus: Ukraine says sudden Starlink speed limits disrupted key drone missions. Pig kidneys that were "frozen" for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 C and stored in a freezer for months have been successfully rewarmed and shown to work again for the first time, say scientists. The kidneys, which are similar in size to human ones, were left in a glass-like state, in one case for over a year. Once they had been rewarmed, tested in machines, and transplanted into pigs, the kidneys regained their color and made urine--key signs they were working. The results are a big milestone. But the team still needs to establish whether the approach could work for humans.