With rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 seeming to reach a fever pitch, it's likely fans can expect to see an announcement of Nintendo's next console in the near future. While the details surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 are still largely grounded in unconfirmed leaks and rumors, it seems likely that the console will retain much of the current Switch's designincluding the iconic Joy-Con controllers. If this is the case, Nintendo can take the Switch 2's Joy-Cons to even greater heights by doubling down on an existing feature that has become one of the console's most well-received.

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Something about levitating gadgets intrigues many people, no matter their age. Perhaps because the anti-gravity property of such accessories is perfect for your desk, office cabin, or living room shelf. Be it a speaker, desk lamp, planter or mug if its levitating, it sure is alluring. Now, add to that list a Cybertruck, if you are a fan of the all-electric pickup truck.Tesla has unveiled the Levitating Cybertruck for fans who like the unconventional futuristic looks of the pickup truck which has mixed reviews from automotive pundits out there. As a neutral audience you either love it or hate it. Either way, it has made all the news in the last year. No wonder the levitating replica of the Cybertruck sold out within minutes of its release on the official Tesla shop.Designer: TeslaThe 1:24 scale model of the element-proof truck comes minus any wheels and levitates over a magnetic levitation base. All the cool levitation magic is done using an electromagnetic field just at the right intensity to make it possible to hover the object in mid-air. This levitating Cybertruck looks super cool and something right out of a sci-fi den. Of course, geeks will love its silver-coated form just like the real one, and the fact that it has functional headlights illuminated by 14 LED lights and lifelike taillights.On your desk, the accessory measuring 8.98 inches in length, 3.28 inches in width, and 2.36 inches in height can be a fidget toy as you can give a slight spin to set it in motion. To set it up, all you have to do is, place the base on a nonmetallic flat surface, position the Cybertruck over the base until you feel the magnetic resistance, and place it around the center. Once the truck is balanced you can see the mid-air hovering magic.The limited edition collectible is priced at $250 and were hoping it comes back again in stock so that you can grab one for your work setup. Tesla however has not hinted when this steeply priced desk accessory will stock up again, if itll ever!The post Gravity defying Tesla Cybertruck is a limited edition levitating gadget for your workstation first appeared on Yanko Design.

Graph Neural Networks have emerged as a transformative force in many real-life applications, from corporate finance risk management to local traffic prediction. Thereby, there is no gainsaying that much research has been centered around GNNs for a long time. A significant limitation of the current study, however, is its data dependencywith a focus on supervised and semi-supervised paradigms, the investigations potential depends on the availability of ground truth, a requirement often unmet. Another reason for the sparsity of actual labels is the inherent nature of GNNs themselves. Since a graph is an abstraction of the real world, it is not as straightforward as video, image, or text, requiring expert knowledge and experience.With the prevailing challenges and increasing expenses to solve supervised graph paradigms, researchers have begun a pivot toward unsupervised contrastive learning. It works based on mutual information between different augmented graph views generated by perturbing its nodes, edges, and features. Although this approach is promising and eliminates the necessity of labels, it is not always possible to confirm if the labels and semantics remain unchanged post-augmentation, significantly undermining the graphs performance. To understand the detrimental effects of augmentation, lets take the example of a node. One could add or delete a node in the existing graph, which either adds noise or removes information, both detrimental. Therefore, existing static graph contrastive learning methods may not be optimal for dynamic graphs. This article discusses the latest research that claims to generalize contrastive learning to dynamic graphs.Researchers from Xian Jiaotong University, China, presented CLDG, an efficient unsupervised Contrastive Learning framework on the Dynamic Graph, which performs representation learning on discrete and continuous-time dynamic graphs. It solves the dilemma of selecting periods as contrastive pairs while applying contrastive learning to dynamic graphs. CLDG is a light and highly scalable algorithm, credit due to its simplicity. Users get lower time and space complexity and the opportunity to choose from a pool of encoders.The proposed framework consists of five major components:timespan view sampling layerbase encoderreadout functionprojection headcontrastive loss functionThe research team first generated multiple views from continuous dynamic graphs via a timespan view sampling method. Here, the view sampling layer extracts the temporally persistent signals. They then learned the feature representations of nodes and neighborhoods through a weight-shared encoder, a readout function, and a weight-shared projection head. The authors used statistical-based methods such as average, maximum, and summation for the readout function layer.An important insight to discuss at this point is temporal translation invariance. Under this, it is observed that regardless of the encoder used for training, the prediction labels of the same node tend to be similar in different time spans. The paper presented two separate local-level and global-level contrastive losses to maintain temporal translation invariance at both levels. In local-level temporal translation invariance, semantics were treated as positive pairs for one node across time spans, which pulled the same node representations closer and different nodes apart. Conversely, loss for global invariance pulled different nodes together and the same representation away. Following the above, the authors designed four different timespan view sampling strategies to explore the optimal view interval distance selection for contrastive pairs. These strategies differed in the physical and temporal overlap rate and thereby had different semantic contexts.The paper validated CLDG on seven real-world dynamic graph datasets and across twelve baselines. The proposed method outperformed eight unsupervised state-of-the-art baselines and was on par with the remaining four semi-supervised methods. Furthermore, compared to existing graph methods, CLDG reduced model parameters by an average of 2000 times and the training time by 130.Conclusion: CLDG is a practical, lightweight framework that generalizes contrastive learning to dynamic graphs. It uses additional temporal information and achieves state-of-the-art performance in unsupervised dynamic graph techniques while competing with semi-supervised methods.Check out the Paper and GitHub Page. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our60k+ ML SubReddit. Adeeba Alam Ansari+ postsAdeeba Alam Ansari is currently pursuing her Dual Degree at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, earning a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering and an M.Tech in Financial Engineering. With a keen interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence, she is an avid reader and an inquisitive individual. Adeeba firmly believes in the power of technology to empower society and promote welfare through innovative solutions driven by empathy and a deep understanding of real-world challenges. [Download] Evaluation of Large Language Model Vulnerabilities Report (Promoted)

LatestMachine LearningQVQ-72B: The Ultimate Visual Reasoning AI You Can Run Locally 0 like December 25, 2024Share this postAuthor(s): Hasitha Pathum Originally published on Towards AI. This member-only story is on us. Upgrade to access all of Medium.Imagine having the power of a cutting-edge visual reasoning large language model (LLM) installed locally on your own machine. Its no longer just a dream the QVQ-72B, released under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, is here to make it a reality! Developed by the brilliant Qwen team at Alibaba, QVQ-72B is not just another AI model; its a game-changer for anyone seeking high-performance multimodal reasoning without relying on cloud services.This article dives deep into what makes QVQ-72B unique, why its revolutionary, and how to set it up locally. Whether youre an AI enthusiast, a developer looking for advanced capabilities, or an organization prioritizing data privacy, this guide will equip you with everything you need to know about QVQ-72B.QVQ-72B is a state-of-the-art visual reasoning LLM with 72 billion parameters, specifically designed for tasks that require understanding and reasoning across both text and images. Unlike traditional language models, QVQ-72B integrates advanced visual processing capabilities, enabling it to interpret images, generate contextually relevant text, and solve complex multimodal problems.Key Features:Multimodal Mastery: Combines visual and textual reasoning seamlessly.Scalable Deployment: Fully operable on local hardware setups.Open Source: Released under Apache 2.0, ensuring flexibility Read the full blog for free on Medium.Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming asponsor. Published via Towards AITowards AI - Medium Share this post

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When to watch the Ravens vs. Texans?Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).Where to watch?The Ravens-Texans game will stream nationally and worldwide on Netflix. In Baltimore and Houston, it will also air on CBS. See at Netflix Showing two NFL games on Dec. 25 Netflix See at Netflix See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at Paramount Plus with Showtime Cheap alternative for AFC fans on Sunday to get CBS Paramount Plus With Showtime: $13 See at Paramount Plus with Showtime See more details Table of Contents After the Chiefs and Steelers open Netflix's doubleheader of Christmas Day football, the action continues on Wednesday with the Ravens and Texans in Houston. Kickoff in the day's second game is called for 4:30 p.m. ET, with Houston's own Beyonc set to perform at halftime.Like with the Chiefs and Steelers game, this matchup will air worldwide on Netflix, though they will also be available on phones and tablets to those who subscribe toNFL Plus. If you live in one of the teams' local markets you can also catch the action on your local CBS station or on Paramount Plus (if you have the pricer "with Showtime" option).So if you're in Houston or Baltimore, you won't actually need to open up Netflix if you already have cable, satellite, an antenna or alive TV streamingservice that has CBS. There may be cases where you're blocked because of an internet location glitch. There is an option that doesn't require subscribing to Netflix or NFL Plus or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network.Here's how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US on Netflix or with a VPN. Read more:NFL 2024: How to Watch and Stream Games and RedZone With or Without Cable Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens head to Texas -- and Netflix -- on Christmas Day. Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Ravens vs. Texans game: When and where? This Week 17 NFL matchup sees the Texans host the Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The game will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, home of the Texans. It will be streamed worldwide and in the US on Netflix.Is Beyonc performing?Yes, Beyonc is performing at the halftime show. Do I need a special Netflix plan to watch the games?Any Netflix plan should work for watching both Christmas Day NFL games as well as the halftime shows. This includes Netflix's cheapest Standard with ads option that runs $7 per month. James Martin/CNET Netflix will be the home of two Christmas Day NFL games this season. The games will be viewable regardless of which Netflix plan you have, including the company's cheapest $7 per month Standard with ads option. See at Netflix How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game online from anywhere using a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view the game locally due toincorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, it's also a great idea for when you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like ourEditors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this. Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you've got a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other greatVPN dealstaking place right now. James Martin/CNET 2024 Latest Tests DNS leaks detected, 25% speed loss in 2024 testsNetwork 3,000 plus servers in 105 countriesJurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN has servers in Houston, where this game is being shown. The service isour current best VPN pickfor people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of a little over $6 a month.Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 82% off with 24mo plan (+6 free months) See at ExpressVPN How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game in the USThis week's Ravens-Texans game is going to stream on Netflix in the US and worldwide, but it will also air on CBS if you're in either of the teams' local markets and don't have Netflix. If you are looking to watch using this route, there are a few things to keep in mind. In addition to a VPN, you'll need alive TV streaming servicethat carries a local CBS affiliate that's broadcasting the game. The good news for football fans is that CBS is available on most of the major streaming services. The least expensive option isParamount Plus with Showtime.At $13 per month, this Paramount Plus is pricier than Netflix's Standard with ads option that runs $7 per month. Paramount Plus does, however, offer a free trial. Sarah Tew/CNET If you live in the Baltimore or Houston areas you can use Paramount Plus to watch the Netflix game, so long as you are subscribed to the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan. Read our Paramount Plus review. See at Paramount Plus with Showtime Most of the major streaming services carry CBS stations, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Paramount Plus or Netflix, but they also carry many live channels, including football broadcasting channels like ABC, NBC, Fox and ESPN. Check out ourlive TV streaming services guidefor details. If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for CBS. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure youhave good reception. Quick tips for streaming the Ravens vs. Texans game using a VPNWith four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- experience and success may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to fix it quickly. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.

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Hatch Restore 2 Best overall sunrise alarm clock $170 at Amazon Casper Glow Light Best versatile sunrise alarm clock $90 at Amazon Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100 Best no-frills sunrise alarm clock $99 at Amazon LIFX smart bulbs and your own lamp Best DIY sunrise alarm clock $35 at Amazon Jall Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock (Update: Currently Unavailable) Best sunrise alarm clock on a budget $50 at Amazon Mornings are glorious and signify the beginning of a new day, filled with infinite possibilities. However, if youre not a morning person, getting out of bed can feel like a chore. Even if you're a morning person, it can still be jarring to wake up to a traditional alarm sound. If you want to wake up more gently and naturally, we recommend investing in a sunrise alarm clock, which will stir you with gradual light and calming nature sounds. Skip the snooze button and improve your wake-up routine with the best sunrise alarm clocks.Read more: 31 of the Best Tech Gifts Under $100 for 2024For those not in the know, a sunrise alarm clock gently wakes up your body in a natural manner by simulating dawn. Instead of blasting you with the power of the sun, it allows light to gradually illuminate your room as though the sun is rising and shining through your window. Far calmer than a loud alarm ringing, a sunrise alarm clock could be just the thing to align your body with a more natural rhythm over time. And even if it isn't for you, it might be the perfect holiday gift for that special someone. A sunrise alarm clock can also help those with limited sun exposure or those at risk for seasonal affective disorder improve their mental health in dark, wintry months. Experts recommend getting bright light early in the morning, as it boosts serotonin production and can have a positive impact on your mood. Not to mention, a silent alarm will also mean you feel less stress each morning, with the sunrise alarm acting as light therapy just as you start your day.Read more:Best Memory Foam Mattress 2024Jamie Gold, a wellness design consultant and author, told CNET she came across these types of noise-optional alarm clocks during her research surrounding noise pollution: "Our lives and homes are filled with noise, and this creates the potential for insomnia, anxiety and stress. I love the idea of these silent alarm clocks for tying in with our natural circadian rhythms and helping start our days on a calmer note. Some heavy sleepers may need a stronger wake-up system, but if you're not one of them, it's definitely a solution worth considering."Since I started using a sunrise alarm clock, I've had a better night's sleep. Waking up without the loud sound of an alarm has also made my mornings happier and my days more productive. According to a small study in the journal Behavioral Brain Research, exposure to artificial light in the mornings can also improve cognitive performance throughout the day.If all of this sounds like something you'd be down to try, particularly if you're looking for a calmer start to your day, we've rounded up the best sunrise alarm clocks on the market -- from basic models to those that come with sleep timers, snooze functionality or even reading lights.Best sunrise alarm clock Nasha Addarich Martnez/CNET After testing the Hatch Restore 2 for a few weeks, this sunrise alarm clock stands out as my top choice because of its functionality options and design. You can customize the light options to your liking to create the perfect sunrise. Whether you like to wake up to warm golden tones or a gentle amber glow, the Hatch Restore 2 offers a wide range of hues that mimic a sunrise to ease you into your day. Since using the Hatch Restore 2, my bedroom has become phone-free at night, which has significantly improved my sleep quality.Another feature that I really like about the Restore 2 is the collection of sounds to pair with your sunrise light. You can choose from soothing nature sounds to peaceful melodies to create the perfect ambiance to wake up or fall asleep to. I have mine set to the sound of ocean shores to wake up and light rain at night to help me wind down after a long day. The ability to mix and match your light and sound options is endless.To properly use the Hatch 2 Restore you must download the app. It's a straightforward, user-friendly app where you set up your personalized routines. I control the alarm time, light settings and sounds all from my phone. For $4.99 a month, you can subscribe to Hatch+, a library of meditations, music, bedtime stories and ASMR. Nasha Addarich Martnez/CNET The Casper Glow Light makes our roundup as most versatile sunrise alarm clock for good reason. Once charged, the Glow Light becomes a portable night light I can carry around, whether it's a trip the the restroom or the kitchen for a midnight snack.The Casper Glow app adds another layer of convenience to your alarm clock. From the app, you can customize the brightness, sync multiple glows to wake up or fall asleep and schedule your wakeup time. I really like the fading options for falling asleep as it signals to my brain that it's time to start preparing for bed.Of all the sunrise alarm clocks on this list, the Casper Glow is probably the most unique one to use. Besides the app, it also uses tactile controls, like flipping the device to turn off the light.Its minimalist, sleek design goes with just about any type of decor. Lumie The Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100 is a simpler version of the Lumie Shine 300. It's a high-quality intro-level sunrise simulator alarm clock for people who are looking for just the basics: The Lumie Rise 100 features a 30-minute sunrise with the option to set the final light intensity. You can also program a sunset to help you fall asleep.The Lumie Rise 100 does not have nature or ambient sounds to add to your sunrise and sunset, although you can program the optional beeping alarm to start when your sunrise reaches maximum light intensity. Like the Lumie Shine 300, the Lumie Rise 100 has a tap-control snooze feature and an auto-dimming display. LIFX If you have a bedside lamp already, you can make a DIY sunrise alarm clock by replacing regular light bulbs with smart light bulbs from Lifx. These Wi-Fi-enabled bulbs connect to Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana and Apple HomeKit, and you can program them to dim and brighten like a sunrise and sunset as you fall asleep and wake up, respectively.You won't get any sound, but if you're a relatively light sleeper who wakes up to changing light intensity, these programmable light bulbs will still get you up in the morning. You can also combine with Lifxstrips in fun colors for the coolest faux sunrise ever. Read our Lifx Mini smart bulb review. Jall If you're not quite ready to shell out $100 or more on a sunrise alarm clock, this budget-friendly sunrise simulation clock from Jall should do the trick. It has all of the basics and makes for a rather customizable sunrise: Choose from seven colors and 20 brightness levels to end your sunrise, as well as seven natural sounds to accompany the light. You can also choose to wake up to FM radio.The Jall Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock functions as a night light and bedside lamp, and you can adjust the brightness level for both. It doesn't have a sunset function like some others on this list, nor does it double as a white noise machine. If you only want the sunrise function, that doesn't matter.The majority of reviewers on Amazon love this clock: It has 4.3 stars and nearly 100% of the reviews are favorable. It seems that most people who bought this clock were looking for a less abrupt way to wake up, and the Jall Wake Up Light did the trick for them. Buyers also love that it's easy to set up and simple enough for kids to operate on their own. $50 at Amazon If you want a broader selection -- not just sunrise clocks -- check out our separate list of the best alarm clocks for 2024. If you need a good night's sleep, check out thebest mattresses you can buy online and the best pillowstoo.How we chose the best sunrise alarm clockOur roundup of the best sunrise alarm clocks entailed a comprehensive evaluation of several key metrics to ensure a great user experience. Customization: We prioritized sunrise alarm clocks that offer customizable light settings and included some models that offer sound selections to pair with your light.Features: We looked at what special features the sunrise alarm clocks offer. For example, app integration for seamless control, sound libraries and portability.Design: There's nothing we love more than an aesthetic but practical design. We chose models that can blend into almost any decor you have in your home.Durability: Our staff members personally tested these alarm clocks to assess each device's quality and longevity. Best sunrise alarm clock FAQ What is the best sunrise clock? Our top pick is the Hatch Restore 2 because of checks off all the boxes of things you'd want in a sunrise alarm clock like customization, sound options, app integration and ease of use. Do sunrise alarm clocks really work? Yes. The simulated sunrise light helps signal to your brain that it's time to wake up.