Technology

2023-08-24 04:00:08

Drinking a coffee or listening to music, these simple daily pleasures have the power to make our brain more efficient! This is revealed by a recent study published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports.

This study, conducted by researchers from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering in New York, reveals that these small pleasures directly influence a person’s brain activity, especially when performing tasks that require concentration or to his memory (Generally speaking, memory is the storage of information. It is also remembrance…). To arrive at these conclusions, the researchers used an algorithm called Mindwatch, a new technology (The word technology has two de facto meanings:) evolute (In geometry, the evolute of a plane curve is the locus of its centers of.. .) over the last six years, which allows the analysis of a person’s brain activity from data (In information technology (IT), a data is a basic description, often…) collected by all devices capable of monitoring AED (electrodermal activity).

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The people who participated in the tests were equipped with monitoring bracelets and headbands in order to be able to carry out brain measurements, while they had to perform various exercises, while offering them various stimulants. Sometimes they had to sniff perfumes, or listen to music or drink coffee. The tool (A tool is a finalized object used by a living being for the purpose of increasing its sound…) then determined whether these stimulants triggered increased wave activity (A wave is the propagation of a disturbance producing on its passage a reversible variation…) beta, compared to the same people performing the same exercises, without being exposed to these stimulants.

The algorithm revealed that music and coffee measurably altered “brain arousal”, so much so that their performance in exercises that required using their memory was improved. In the case of music, three types were tested: relaxing music, music that is upbeat and familiar to the subject, and music generated by an AI related to the person’s musical tastes. While upbeat music provides greater performance gains than relaxing music, the researchers found that AI-generated music exhibited the greatest effects. This surprising result will give rise to further research. Drinking coffee is an activity that also has performance gains, but less than music.

The algorithm is still under development but the first results of the study are already conclusive. The objective of this research is to contribute to the development of a system that would allow everyone to monitor their own level of cognitive arousal in real time , and thus be able to act to become more efficient.

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2023-08-24 15:44:50

Nvidia continues its mad dash. The American semiconductor giant, whose already central role in artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated with the emergence of generative AI such as ChatGPT, published impressive results on Wednesday evening.

Its revenues – which doubled in one year – stood at 13.5 billion dollars between May and July. This exceeds both its own forecasts and those of analysts. Similarly, its profits are exploding, to 6.2 billion dollars, or… eight times more than a year ago. The adjusted operating margin is 58%!

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2023-08-24 16:00:00

Starting with Journey, and possibly long before that, game developers have tapped into the endless cinematic potential of putting a location on the horizon, preferably something breathtaking, and letting Curiosity do the rest. Here, mountains, like those in Journey, or even The Elder Scrolls V: Throat of the World in Skyrim, work well. But in Don’t Nod’s upcoming Jusant, physically ascend the mythical position and beat it, vertically by meter by meter – well, that’s the whole game. It’s a game regarding rock climbing, and while there isn’t much else to it, it’s working pretty well so far. Jusant means “low tide” because the tide has gone out. This is exactly what happened in this world, which was almost completely dried up many years ago. Now, the remains of civilization must frantically search for the last realm that will provide a resource that is now very, very precious and essential. Here’s an ad: like Journey, Inside and Abzu, the narrative is vague, leaving only fragments of information in the mysterious tower/mountain’s slope, dilapidated buildings – small pieces of paper telling regarding breakdowns, unrequited love and stories of unwavering optimism. It’s hard to determine why you’re here at first, but you’ll soon realize it. Your little buddy Ballast, a water sprite that lives in a pouch on your belt, is not only used as supernatural climbing gear, but he/she can revitalize these abandoned, dead, and arid regions. So that’s why you climb, and climb, and climb. Mechanically, Jusant is pretty simple, and it’s clear that Don’t Nod relies heavily on atmospheric music, graphics, and cinematography rather than complex systems. You can grab with your left or right hand using the corresponding trigger button, and by creating flow you can overcome one vertical wall following another. At the same time, you have to make decisions on the fly by placing “pistons” or peaks on the wall, which can find new momentum when energy is low. Here’s an ad: It’s not like Jusant reinvents anything here, but the mechanics that exist are relatively satisfying, and I’m pretty sure the game will keep adding more challenges to the seemingly modest playtime (my preview version lasted over two hours). Still, Justant is good looking. Its look is all regarding style, a bit like Journey and Abzu, especially the scenery, the details and the overall picture being painted is what you want to explore. Still, it has to be said that by now, I wish the Jusant had a system or two to complement your pure climbing excursions. Maybe a little progress here and there? Maybe you can gather some resources to make the journey easier? Maybe there are some strategic considerations here and there? I don’t mind simple. I mean, Celeste is also regarding climbing mountains, and it’s great precisely because it drops all the meta-systems that we’re begging bigger publishers to cut. But in Jusant, I wish there were more options for interacting with the world, because even though it’s a beautiful canvas that I move around, it’s still 2D because it doesn’t allow you to interact with it. That said, I was looking forward to Jusant, and it was clear from the first minute that Don’t Nod was on to something here. Whether it’s been kept alive, well, that’s another matter.
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2023-08-24 06:15:00

A few days ago, Chinese whistleblower i Bing Universe released three photos, which are said to be Apple iPhone 15 Pro mobile phone aluminum plate model machine, which is close to the hands-on effect. As can be seen from the picture, the front lens of the iPhone 15 Pro still uses an exclamation mark opening, which will eventually appear as a dynamic island. The screen frame visually achieves a quadrilateral effect, and the width of the chin is well controlled. The USB-C interface appears at the bottom, which once once more verifies the previous rumors that the lightning interface will gradually withdraw from the stage of history. ▲ Source: Ice Universe Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman previously said that Apple will reduce the frame size of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max from 2.2 mm to 1.5 mm. Apple will achieve this on the iPhone using a technique called low-pressure injection molding (LIPO), which was previously used on the Apple Watch. After bringing LIPO technology to the iPhone, Apple also hopes to bring the feature to the iPad, Gurman said. ▲ Source: i Bing Universe Apple’s annual iPhone conference is expected to be held on Tuesday, September 12 or Wednesday, September 13 this year.
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