GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

New embedding model leaderboard shakeup: Google takes #1 while Alibaba’s open source alternative closes gap

venturebeat.com Ben Dickson 2025-07-20 01:21:39

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google has officially moved its new, high-performance Gemini Embedding model to general availability, currently ranking number one overall on the highly regarded Massive Text Embedding Benchmark (MTEB). The model (gemini-embedding-001) is now a core part of the Gemini API and Vertex AI, enabling developers to build applications such as sema

Topics: embedding gemini model models source

Shop Amazon

All AI models might be the same

news.ycombinator.com Jack Morris 2025-07-22 22:28:49

Project CETI is a large-scale effort to decode whale speech. If AI models do learn a universal language, we might be able to use it to talk to whales. Growing up, I sometimes played a game with my friends called “Mussolini or Bread.” It’s a guessing game, kind of like Twenty Questions. The funny name comes from the idea that, in the space of everything, ‘Mussolini’ and ‘bread’ are about as far away from each other as you can get. One round might go like this: Is it closer to Mussolini or bre

Topics: compression embedding model models representation

Shop Amazon

All AI Models Might be The Same

news.ycombinator.com Jack Morris 2025-07-23 03:28:49

Project CETI is a large-scale effort to decode whale speech. If AI models do learn a universal language, we might be able to use it to talk to whales. Growing up, I sometimes played a game with my friends called “Mussolini or Bread.” It’s a guessing game, kind of like Twenty Questions. The funny name comes from the idea that, in the space of everything, ‘Mussolini’ and ‘bread’ are about as far away from each other as you can get. One round might go like this: Is it closer to Mussolini or bre

Topics: compression embedding model models representation

Shop Amazon

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics to automate construction

news.ycombinator.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-07-25 00:48:48

Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other worksite vehicles, according to the company. The announcement confirms some of TechCrunch’s reporting in May. Bedrock is “upgrading existing fleets

Topics: bedrock construction driving road robotics

Shop Amazon

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-07-26 05:39:07

Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other worksite vehicles, according to the company. The announcement confirms some of TechCrunch’s reporting in May. Bedrock is “upgrading existing fleets

Topics: bedrock construction driving road robotics

Shop Amazon

Bedsure's Bamboo Cooling Sheets Are Silky Soft, Durable, and Cheap

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-07-27 02:34:00

I’ve met many supposedly “cooling” sheets in my time as a mattress and bedding tester, and I have been disappointed more often than not. A cooling mattress can’t do all the heavy lifting with temperature regulation, and I’ll forever emphasize that your choice of bedding matters just as much—which is why I'm an unapologetic sheet snob. Which brings me to Bedsure, a brand I stumbled across on Amazon in a last-ditch effort to find some decent sheets when mine bit the dust (rather, my dogs bit holes

Topics: bamboo bedsure cooling like sheets

Shop Amazon

Show HN: Bedrock – An 8-bit computing system for running programs anywhere

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-25 22:20:18

Bedrock is a compact and portable 8-bit computer system, designed to last forever. Click here to jump straight to the live demos. Overview Bedrock is a computer system that makes it easy to write useful programs that will last forever. The system is small and quick to learn, with only 32 instructions and 12 devices to remember. Bedrock isn’t a real computer system that you can pick up and hold in your hands. It’s a specification that describes an interface for any kind of computing device, al

Topics: assembler bedrock emulator program programs

Shop Amazon

Lua beats MicroPython for serious embedded devs

news.ycombinator.com Wilfred Nilsen 2025-07-31 06:16:02

Why Lua Beats MicroPython for Serious Embedded Devs In professional embedded projects, ranging from industrial automation to medical devices and commercial IoT products, developers increasingly favor high-level, lightweight, and easy-to-use environments. While MicroPython has earned praise for rapid prototyping and field deployments on microcontrollers, its active ecosystem is largely centered around hobbyist boards. It is important to note that Python’s greatest strength, its vast library eco

Topics: embedded library logic lua micropython

Shop Amazon

Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

news.ycombinator.com British Medical Journal 2025-08-02 18:14:49

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—29% and 85%, respectively—finds a large medical records study published online in the journal Regi

Topics: dementia gabapentin likely pain prescribed

Shop Amazon

LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-03 22:58:45

The Earth is awash in data about itself. Every day, satellites capture around 100 terabytes of imagery. But making sense of it isn’t always easy. Seemingly simple questions can be fiendishly complex to answer. Take this question that is of vital economic importance to California: How many fire breaks does the state have that might stop a wildfire in its tracks, and how have they changed since the last fire season? “Originally, you’d have a person look at pictures. And that only scales so far,”

Topics: data embeddings lgnd said techcrunch

Shop Amazon

Best Hybrid Mattress of 2025: These Beds Surpassed Our Sleep Team’s Rigorous Tests

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-10 20:00:00

During our seven-plus years of testing mattresses, our team has refined a strict testing process focusing on key characteristics, including firmness and feel, construction and design and performance. Performance includes qualities such as edge support, motion isolation and temperature regulation. Our team of mattress testers and certified sleep coaches includes individuals of varying genders, heights, body types, sleep positions and preferences. We thoroughly analyze each bed with all kinds of

Topics: bed feel firmness mattress mattresses

Shop Amazon

The Best Mattresses for Heavy People in 2025, According to CNET Sleep Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 12:00:00

With five-plus years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping positions and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews. CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Nobody wants a flat, saggy mattress. Not only do they not feel good, but an unsupportive mattress can cause pain. There are plenty of better mattresses out there for those

Topics: bed firm heavy mattress sleepers

Shop Amazon

Mattress Buying: In-Store or Online?

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-08-22 22:08:00

For stains, cracking, sagging, dents, or anything of that nature that happen over time, you’re probably out of luck, as this is very much in the early-on sort of scenario. Similarly, let’s say that the stitching of the cover comes undone or it’s clear that the bed wasn’t put together the way it should’ve been, as it’s falling apart. This would be considered a “manufacturing defect” and also should be covered. Here’s one very important piece of information to keep in mind if you find yourself de

Topics: bed customer like mattress warranty

Shop Amazon

Mattress Shopping Terms to Know (2025)

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-08-25 10:43:00

Shopping for a mattress online is a lot of work—enough to make you need some rest. Picking the right bed, like the right bet itself, is better if you have enough support. To help you with the arduous process of selection, we’ve come up with guides that explain the need-to-know about mattress shopping. This includes the varying mattress types, how to select a mattress, and our thoroughly tested guide to the best mattresses you can buy online. Today, it's time to break down some of the terminolog

Topics: bed like mattress need support

Shop Amazon

Muvera: Making multi-vector retrieval as fast as single-vector search

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-27 02:29:34

Neural embedding models have become a cornerstone of modern information retrieval (IR). Given a query from a user (e.g., “How tall is Mt Everest?”), the goal of IR is to find information relevant to the query from a very large collection of data (e.g., the billions of documents, images, or videos on the Web). Embedding models transform each datapoint into a single-vector “embedding”, such that semantically similar datapoints are transformed into mathematically similar vectors. The embeddings are

Topics: embedding multi retrieval similarity vector

Shop Amazon

Mattress Encasement vs. Mattress Protector

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-09-02 05:02:00

Here's a hard truth: People are gross. Even the cleanliest among us cannot prevent the things that permeate a mattress nightly, oftentimes without us even knowing. This includes things like dandruff, dead skin, dust mites, sweat, and even in accidental cases, urine and blood. Have the “ick” yet? Now imagine the worst comes to pass, and you've got to contend with now cleaning your mattress to remove these things as best as you can. To that end, protecting your mattress shouldn’t even be a questi

Topics: bed encasement just like mattress

Shop Amazon

AllTracker: Efficient Dense Point Tracking at High Resolution

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-03 06:09:35

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Overview We introduce AllTracker: a model that estimates long-range point tracks by way of estimating the flow field between a query frame and every other frame of a video. Unlike existing point tracking methods, our approach delivers high-resolution and dense (all-pixel) correspondence fields, which can be visualized as flow maps. Unlike existing optical flow methods, our approach corresponds one frame to hundreds of subsequent frames, rath

Topics: browser embedded flow frame point

Shop Amazon

King-Size Bed Dimensions: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Larger Bed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-07 04:09:00

The more we start to understand about our sleep, the more we realize how vital it is to our physical and mental health. In some cases, it can even prematurely age our brains and shorten our lives. But getting a good night's sleep isn't easy if your bed isn't up to the job, and that's why choosing a big, comfy one is always a good idea. Don't just take our word for it, though. A recent CNET survey found that six in 10 US adults would consider investing money to get better sleep, with 46% leaning

Topics: bed inches king mattress size

Shop Amazon

Follow the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule and Kick Those Sleepless Nights to the Curb

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-10 07:15:03

If you're tossing and turning at night and not getting enough sleep, you aren't alone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. It happens to all of us but bad sleep is more serious than you might realize. It's associated with the development of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Thankfully, you aren't doomed to live with poor sleep. Focusing on your habits around

Topics: bed body hours quality sleep

Shop Amazon

Silk & Snow S&S Organic Mattress Review: Soft as a Cloud

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-09-10 10:03:00

Right off the bat, I'm letting you know this bed is made of neither silk nor snow. I would argue that it’s made with something even better—latex. The feel of latex can be hard to pinpoint, as I’ve heard it compared to everything from a thicker yoga mat or trampoline to even a waterbed. The fact of the matter is that latex has cushioning, pressure relief, and a bouncy feel. It’s also pretty good at keeping out heat and allergens, which is a win for hot sleepers and those with allergies. With the

Topics: bed firm latex layer organic

Shop Amazon

Man Unable to Sleep When His AI-Controlled Mattress Suffers an Outage

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-11 04:23:30

YouTuber Theo "t3.gg" Browne had a bizarre — and hilariously 21st-century — reason for suffering through a sleepless night. "Woke up because my AI-controlled bed is too cold," the San Francisco-based content creator wrote in a tweet that has since gone viral. Browne owns an intelligent mattress cooling system called Pod3, created by sleep tech company Eight Sleep. It boasts a host of sensors that track biometrics, including heart rate and sleep stages. An optional cooling cover cycles cooled o

Topics: ai bed browne mattress sleep

Shop Amazon

King-Size Bed Dimensions: How to Sleep Like a King in Your Own Bedroom

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-12 05:00:03

It is no secret how valuable sleep is to our wellbeing. Not getting enough sleep can affect our mental health, prematurely age our brains and even affect how long we live. Part of getting the right amount of sleep is having the right mattress. Before you can buy your next bed, you need to know the right mattress size for your room. A king bed gives a ton of space for sleep and makes room for sleeping partners, but it also demands a lot of space in your bedroom. If you're thinking about buying

Topics: bed inches king mattress size

Shop Amazon

Best Air Mattresses of 2025, Tested by CNET Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-12 05:05:00

There are a few general things to consider when shopping for the best air mattress. Price Price is the primary criterion for most people searching for the best air mattress. A queen-size bed can cost as little as $30, while the most expensive air mattresses can cost hundreds of dollars. A higher price doesn't always mean a taller air bed, a better air mattress, better air pressure, a self-inflating mattress, a better sleeping surface, more comfort or a decent night's sleep. Inflation The bes

Topics: air bed better mattress pump

Shop Amazon

Samsung details all the new health features you’ll get with One UI 8 Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-13 17:02:19

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR One UI 8 Watch will introduce several new features. These new features include Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index. A limited number of users will have access to these features through a beta program. One UI 8 Watch isn’t out yet, but Samsung is providing some details on features we can expect to see. Some users will even get to try these features early, as they’ll be included in a beta program. In a new blog post, S

Topics: bedtime features guidance sleep watch

Shop Amazon

We Tested the DreamCloud Mattress: Could It Be the Best Budget Luxury Bed in 2025?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-16 22:02:00

With 5+ years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping position and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews. 8.0 /10 SCORE CNET Score With five-plus years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping position and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews. Read more on How we test Our Verdict Our Verdict Best for: Back sleeper Stomach sleeper Score Breakdown Performance 8 /10 Policies 8.5 /10 Durability 8.5 /10 Feature

Topics: bed dreamcloud foam mattress memory

Shop Amazon

Best Hotel Mattresses in 2025, Based on Our Expert Testing

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-17 21:00:00

A glimpse into one of the large storage spaces at our testing facility. Aly Lopez/CNET Our CNET mattress team has tested over 300 beds over the years we’ve been doing this. During that time, we’ve established testing processes and a methodology that every bed must stand up to to make it on our best mattress lists. We take a holistic approach to mattress testing, including everyone in the office to ensure we represent all types of people. Our team consists of different weights, genders and body

Topics: bed beds edge team test

Shop Amazon

I found a backdoor into my bed

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-04 01:27:54

What's an Eight Sleep? A little while ago I asked my infosec Twitter followers what IoT device in my house they thought I found a live AWS key in. (For those that don’t know, Amazon keys can be incredibly dangerous if exposed) Guesses ranged from a refrigerator to a bidet, but no one got it right. The right answer was my bed. I also found a backdoor into my bed, but more on that later. Security professionals are, in my experience, exhausted of things being connected to the internet

Topics: access bed key sleep temperature

Shop Amazon

Best Gel Mattress for 2025, Tested by CNET’s Bed Experts

cnet.com Aly Lopez 2025-06-04 06:15:00

We've been testing mattresses, bedding and sleep accessories for years -- a few members have been doing this for eight years already. We estimate that our team has rolled around and slept on 350 different mattresses from dozens of brands, ranging from bigwigs like Serta and Tempur-Pedic to niche players like Sonu and Airweave. Our bed testers have varying body weights and types, heights, genders and sleep preferences, which allows us to provide an overarching assessment of each mattress from a

Topics: bed feel mattress mattresses support

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

New embedding model leaderboard shakeup: Google takes #1 while Alibaba’s open source alternative closes gap

All AI models might be the same

All AI Models Might be The Same

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics to automate construction

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction

Bedsure's Bamboo Cooling Sheets Are Silky Soft, Durable, and Cheap

Show HN: Bedrock – An 8-bit computing system for running programs anywhere

Lua beats MicroPython for serious embedded devs

Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth

Best Hybrid Mattress of 2025: These Beds Surpassed Our Sleep Team’s Rigorous Tests

The Best Mattresses for Heavy People in 2025, According to CNET Sleep Experts

Mattress Buying: In-Store or Online?

Mattress Shopping Terms to Know (2025)

Muvera: Making multi-vector retrieval as fast as single-vector search

Mattress Encasement vs. Mattress Protector

AllTracker: Efficient Dense Point Tracking at High Resolution

King-Size Bed Dimensions: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Larger Bed

Follow the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule and Kick Those Sleepless Nights to the Curb

Silk & Snow S&S Organic Mattress Review: Soft as a Cloud

Man Unable to Sleep When His AI-Controlled Mattress Suffers an Outage

King-Size Bed Dimensions: How to Sleep Like a King in Your Own Bedroom

Best Air Mattresses of 2025, Tested by CNET Experts

Samsung details all the new health features you’ll get with One UI 8 Watch

We Tested the DreamCloud Mattress: Could It Be the Best Budget Luxury Bed in 2025?

Best Hotel Mattresses in 2025, Based on Our Expert Testing

I found a backdoor into my bed

Best Gel Mattress for 2025, Tested by CNET’s Bed Experts

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising