CD Projekt RED spills the beans.CD Projekt RED has confirmed to Digital Foundry that the Switch 2 launch title, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, will make use of DLSS, Nvidia's AI-powered upscaling system."We're using a version of DLSS available for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, powered by Nvidia's Tensor cores," a CD Projekt RED representative told Digital Foundry. "The game utilises DLSS in all four modes: in handheld and docked, and the performance and quality variations of each."Read the full article on nintendolife.com

One of the founders of startup accelerator Y Combinator offered unsparing criticism this weekend of the controversial data analytics company Palantir, leading a company executive to offer an extensive defense of Palantir’s work. The back-and-forth came after federal filings showed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy — is paying Palantir $30 million to create what it’s calling the Immigration Lifecycle Operating System, or ImmigrationOS, to help ICE decide who to target for deportation, as well as offering “near real-time visibility” into self-deportations. Y Combinator founder Paul Graham shared headlines about Palantir’s contract on X, writing, “It’s a very exciting time in tech right now. If you’re a first-rate programmer, there are a huge number of other places you can go work rather than at the company building the infrastructure of the police state.” In response, Palantir’s global head of commercial Ted Mabrey wrote that he’s “looking forward to the next set of hires that decided to apply to Palantir after reading your post.” Mabrey did not discuss the specifics of Palantir’s current work with ICE, but he said the company started working with the Department of Homeland Security (under which ICE operates) “in the immediate response to the murder of Agent Jaime Zapata by the Zetas in an effort dubbed Operation Fallen Hero.” “When people are alive because of what you built, and others are dead because what you built was not yet good enough, you develop a very different perspective on the meaning of your work,” Mabrey said. He also compared Graham’s criticism to protests over Google’s Project Maven in 2018, which eventually prompted the company to stop its work analyzing drone images for the military. (Google has subsequently signaled that it’s become more open to defense work again.) Mabrey urged anyone interested in working for Palantir to read CEO Alexander Karp’s new book “The Technological Republic,” which argues that the software industry needs to rebuild its relationship with the government. (The company has been recruiting on college campuses with signs declaring that “a moment of reckoning has arrived for the West.”) “We hire believers,” Mabrey continued. “Not in the sense of homogeneity of belief but in the intrinsic capacity to believe in something bigger than yourself. Belief is required because 1) our work is very, very hard and 2) you should expect to weather attacks like this all the time; from all sides of the political aisle.” Graham then pressed Mabrey to “commit publicly on behalf of Palantir not to build things that help the government violate the US constitution,” though he acknowledged in another post that such a commitment would have “no legal force.” “But I’m hoping that if they [make the commitment], and some Palantir employee is one day asked to do something illegal, he’ll say ‘I didn’t sign up for this’ and refuse,” Graham wrote. Mabrey in turn compared Graham’s question to “the ‘will you promise to stop beating your wife’ court room parlor trick,” but he added that the company has “made this promise so many ways from Sunday,” starting with a commitment to “the 3500 enormously thoughtful people who are grinding only because they believe they are making the world a better place every single day as they see first hand what we are actually doing.”

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Table of Contents Table of Contents The Apple Watch is an icon So many Apple Watches It takes a lot of effort Never round When I put on my Apple Watch Series 10, I’m putting on a watch that’s as recognizable as some of the most iconic watches ever made, and easily the most recognizable smartwatch there is. The Apple Watch celebrates its 10th anniversary on April 24, and while its shape has evolved over all these years, it has never drastically changed, and it’s one of its biggest strengths. Andy Boxall / Digital Trends When people think of a dive watch they probably think of a Rolex Submariner or some version of it. Think of a pilot’s watch, and something like the IWC Mark series may come to mind, while the rugged watch space is dominated by the original Casio G-Shock DW-5600 and its square case. Ask a child to draw a sports car, and whatever they draw it will end up red, because the definitive sports car in many people’s mind is a Ferrari. Whether due to a certain shape or a specific design motif, all these are considered the definitive silhouettes in their respective spaces. Recommended Videos The Apple Watch should be considered the definitive smartwatch silhouette. Ask a normal person (by which I mean, those who aren’t deeply entrenched in the tech world) to sketch a smartwatch, and they will probably sketch the Apple Watch’s rectangular shape, and not a round watch. Round is the shape most commonly associated with non-smart watches, not smartwatches. We naturally associate rectangular shapes with smartphones and what is a smartwatch, if not an extension of our phones? Related Apple’s success here is due to never veering away from the rectangular shape of the original Apple Watch, which has been refined and improved over a decade to become fantastic to wear and instantly recognizable. I like watches, and almost always notice what’s on someone’s wrist, whether it’s out in real life or on TV or YouTube. The Apple Watch, whether regular or Ultra, is just as easy to spot as a Rolex Daytona or Patek Philippe Nautilus at a glance. I love that about it. Apple Watch Series 3 (left) and the Apple Watch Series 10 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Apple Watch’s immediately recognizable shape is not the only reason it’ll be a lot of people’s idea of what a smartwatch looks like. The other reason is Apple has sold absolutely loads of them right from the start. In 2016, the year after it was released, Apple controlled 49% of the smartwatch market, and still had 40% at the end of 2020. In 2019, the Apple Watch outsold the entire Swiss watch industry on its own, with claims a massive 31 million Apple Watches were shipped around the world that year alone. In 2023, 59% of smartwatch owners in the U.S. wore an Apple Watch. Today, it has 22% of the market, but remains the world’s number one for smartwatch shipments. Huawei is second with 13%, and Samsung has 9% of the market, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest data. What this means is, over the last decade, Apple has sold a dizzying amount of Apple Watches, and huge popularity like that inevitably leads to recognizability. Titanium Apple Watch Series 10, Milanese Loop band, Reflections watch face Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Apple Watch isn’t so popular only because it’s an Apple product, or that it’s the best smartwatch currently available. It’s because Apple cared about the design, its relationship to non-smart watches, and also the future stylistic implications of a completely digital piece of wrist wear. Watches are pieces of jewelry, and we have to want to wear one. Apple got it right from the beginning. In 2015 after handling the first Apple Watch, Vogue’s Suzy Menkes saw the future when she wrote, “From a fashion point of view, the external aesthetic seemed neutral: neither super-stylish nor repellent. I would imagine that geeks would love it more than aesthetes. Yet smartphones have already transformed the fashion world in a way we never imagined. I like the idea of setting the visual aspects according to my mood. And perhaps my wardrobe.” Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Ten years on, Menkes’ musing was absolutely correct. Watches in general have seen a renaissance, as more people choose to wear one as a fashion accessory or status symbol. The Apple Watch — through partnerships with Hermés, a thriving accessory industry, and regular updates to its watch faces — has become part of that world in a way other makers, such as Google with its Pixel Watch, can only dream about. On the subject of watch faces, this wonderful deep dive into the inspiration behind some of the original Apple Watch watch faces shows the attention to detail that went into their design, something which still separates Apple from the competition today. No other technology brand treats smartwatch watch faces with such care and attention, and it hurts the end result enormously. Not so with the Apple Watch. Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Ubiquitous and unmistakable, the Apple Watch should be considered the default smartwatch shape today. What was once questioned and even ridiculed, the rectangular Apple Watch has been refined and improved for years, and has become the wrist wear of choice for millions of people. It’s still copied too, with the Huawei Watch Fit and Redmi Watch 5 “sharing” the design, along with the dozens of imitators found on Amazon. I’ve worn every Apple Watch model since the first, and adore the refined Series 10, especially in titanium. Considering how it’s now ten years old, it’s surprising how little it has actually physically altered, yet how much difference the steady changes have made to the way it looks, feels, and wears. It’s futuristic too, and I still get the “living in the future” vibe from it, which is just as essential as its watch-like feel. No other smartwatch has such a clear, long, and carefully curated history behind it. Does that matter? Ask Rolex, Tag Heuer, Omega, Oris, Seiko, Timex, or any other watch maker if history matters, and they’ll all point to how designs from decades ago still influence their watches today. The Apple Watch deserves to represent smartwatches today, and no other model comes even close to it. Editors’ Recommendations

Tien Kung Ultra crossed the finish line under three hours on Saturday. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images 2025-04-20T22:06:28Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Humanoid robots ran a half-marathon against humans for the first time on Saturday in Beijing. The race highlighted how far humanoid robots have advanced, and how far they still have to go. While some robots finished the race, others stumbled. They all required human handlers. More than 12,000 people and 21 humanoid robots gathered in Beijing on Saturday morning to compete in a half-marathon.Yes, robots.Machine battled muscle across 13 miles during the 2025 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, which organizers said was the first of its kind.The participating robots raced in a separate lane from humans and came in different designs. Twenty-one humanoid robots competed in the half-marathon in Beijing. VCG/VCG via Getty Images Noetix Robotics showed off the N2, an over 40-pound humanoid robot about 3 feet tall. Unitree Robotics entered its G1 model, which weighs nearly 80 pounds and stands over 4 feet tall. Another robot running in the race featured a woman's face. Engineers or human handlers accompanied the robots. The humanoid robots had about three-and-a-half hours to complete the track. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images The People's Government of Beijing Municipality said on its website that the robotic marathoners underwent "intensive training, " including "late-night endurance drills," ahead of the race.During a March press conference, Li Quan, deputy head of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, said the robots were given about three and a half hours to finish the course. Unitree Robotics' G1 model participated in the Beijing half-marathon on Saturday. China News Service/China News Service via Getty Images He added that robots could win prizes in three categories: race completion, best endurance, and most popular robot.Although the human-humanoid half-marathon is a feat, not every robot rose to the occasion. Footage obtained by Reuters showed one robot falling over at the start line while another crashed into a railing and sent its human operator to the ground. One robot crashed into a railing and toppled over during Saturday's half-marathon. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images According to The Wall Street Journal, a robot called "Huanhuan" ran in the wrong direction at times before sitting on the ground and refusing to stand. One robot rose above the rest: Tien Kung Ultra, designed by Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, became the first humanoid robot to cross the finish line in 2 hours and 40 minutes, the Journal reported.Li said he hoped the event would be recognized as more than a fun weekend spectacle."We hope that this event will not only showcase achievements in the humanoid robotics industry but also spark discussions and deepen the public's understanding of robot capabilities, which will help accelerate industry development," he said in March. This humanoid robot wore running shoes while competing in the half-marathon on Saturday. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images Technological developments, like AI, have allowed humanoid robots to evolve rapidly in recent years. Some companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW have even partnered with humanoid robot companies to test robots on factory lines, though very few of these robots have been deployed worldwide. The half-marathon showcased how humanoid robots and AI have advanced. Pedro Pardo / AFP Some in the tech sector consider China to be ahead of the United States in the humanoid robot race, pointing to events like the 2025 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, which featured 16 AI-powered humanoid robots developed by Unitree, a Chinese company, dancing to traditional folk music with elaborate choreography alongside human dancers.Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose company manufactures its own humanoid robot, once said he believed humanoids would outnumber humans by 2040. A humanoid robot runner with its technician competing in the Beijing E-town Half-Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in Beijing. Song Jiaru/VCG via Getty Images Recommended video

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Mooin Apartment / KC Design StudioSave this picture!© Yi-Hsien Lee Architects: KC Design Studio Area Area of this architecture project Area:  159 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Yi-Hsien Lee Lead Architects: Sung Hsiao-Yu More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The owner values family interaction and hopes to create a warm atmosphere through design. Therefore, the public space is maximized to create an open and comfortable environment shared by all family members.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The owner loves a sunken living room. On a flat slab base, the design cleverly differentiates functions through partial elevation and layered stacking, extending to the dining room booth and study room daybed. The sunken area defines an exclusive space, and the elevated floor naturally divides the area to meet diverse needs in life.Save this picture!In terms of materials, the delicate texture of cement serves as the base, while the rich expressions of old wood create a sharp contrast, resembling a large painting in the space. As for the light source, the translucency of glass bricks softens the natural light, creating an open and tranquil atmosphere and endowing the space with a rich rhythm of life.Save this picture!Save this picture!Through the technique of leaving space, sight is allowed to move freely. The wooden pillars extend the overall sense of space. By overlapping and interweaving materials, light, and layers, a relaxing and warm living atmosphere is created for people to return to purity and balance in the hustle and bustle of the city.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, TaiwanLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeKC Design StudioOffice••• Published on April 20, 2025Cite: "Mooin Apartment / KC Design Studio" 20 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029233/mooin-apartment-kc-design-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Nature, Published online: 16 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08871-wDnmt3a mutations in mouse haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells equivalent to R882 mutations in human cause increased mitochondrial respiration, suggesting that this is a mechanism of clonal haematopoiesis and a potential therapeutic target.

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