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Stream from any Type-C device/console or your smartphone to your TV without a long cable in between. Connect your laptop or tablet to a projector without worrying about dongles and HDMI ports. Transmit crisp 4K visuals without trippy wires that ruin the aesthetic of your home or office. Thats the life 4URPC (pronounced For Your PC) promisesTechnology has a way of simplifying life, but it often leaves us tangled in wires and struggling with compatibility issues. Enter the 4URPC Gen 2a sleek, compact solution promising seamless wireless connectivity for video and audio transmission. This gadget offers a glimpse into the future of how we interact with our screens without 5-10 foot-long cables. If youve ever wished for a plug-and-play solution that doesnt demand a manual or endless app downloads, this is it.Designer: 4URPCClick Here to Buy Now: $115 $200 (43% off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $226,000.The 4URPC exists as a 2-part dongle a transmitter and a receiver. Plug them into their respective devices and youve basically got yourself an invisible HDMI cable connecting these two devices. With built-in 5GHz Wi-Fi capable of transmitting 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 60Hz, the 4URPC gives you the power of an HDMI cable without the cable. Use it with your TV, a monitor, a projector, or any device you want to use as an external display.Inside this two-part dongle beats a quad-core processor capable of beaming 4K visuals at 30Hz or a smooth 1080p at 60Hz. It handles these tasks with a certain confidence, using built-in 5G WiFi to keep audio and visuals locked in sync. Theres no app, no WiFi setup to wrestle withjust plug the Type-C transmitter into your device and the receiver into an HDMI port, and the connection is instantaneous. Its a kind of simplicity that feels almost nostalgic, like when gadgets just worked without trying too hard to impress.Whats refreshing is how unpretentious this thing is about its versatility. It hops between Windows, MacOS, and Android devices with no fuss, as long as they support DP Alternate Mode through a Type-C port. You can take it from a boardroom presentation to movie night at home without missing a beat. And its equally at home connecting with friends, family, or colleagues, thanks to its support for multiple transmitters on a single receiver. You can share the screen-swapping duties without stepping on each others toes.The 4URPC isnt a new device it launched in 2024, garnering support from backers on Kickstarter exactly a year ago. Now, the makers are back with a vision for Gen2, built on the backs of technological advancements as well as feedback from early adopters. Backers of the first version provided crucial feedback about small issues like limited multi-device options and connectivity time. The Gen 2 addresses these pain points with noticeable precision. Setup times are practically nonexistentjust 0.01 seconds for the wireless connection to kick in. And if youre in a setting where multiple users need access, the receiver now juggles up to five transmitters.There is, however, one more thing with the 4URPC. It isnt only an HDMI transmitter/receiver, its also a 100W PD3.0 adapter, allowing you to charge or run devices through the dongle itself. Why? Because ports are a rarity on devices like phones or laptops (you only get a limited number of them), so it only makes sense to provide as much value if youre going to utilize a port. To that end, 100 watts of power deliver is perfect for laptops and more than sufficient for tablets or phones, allowing them to fast-charge in a snap. Pair that with improved heat dissipationair vents that look cool and work coolerand youve got a device that can handle itself during extended use without overheating.The transmitter-receiver duo is tinyjust 0.23 inches thick and lighter than most smartphones. Toss it in a bag, and you might forget its even there until you need it. Even the cable feels thoughtfully designed, with reinforced materials that stood up to tens of thousands of bend tests. The quad-core processor handles 4K streaming with minimal lag and DRM support, which means you can play games using the 4URPC or even stream content from Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streaming apps. You can order your 4URPC now and itll deliver by April 2025.Click Here to Buy Now: $115 $200 (43% off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $226,000.The post This Wireless 4K HDMI Transmitter Basically Killed Every HDMI Cable Ever first appeared on Yanko Design.

The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.

Generative models have revolutionized fields like language, vision, and biology through their ability to learn and sample from complex data distributions. While these models benefit from scaling up during training through increased data, computational resources, and model sizes, their inference-time scaling capabilities face significant challenges. Specifically, diffusion models, which excel in generating continuous data like images, audio, and videos through a denoising process, encounter limitations in performance improvement when simply increasing the number of function evaluations (NFE) during inference. The traditional approach of adding more denoising steps prevents these models from achieving better results despite additional computational investment.Various approaches have been explored to enhance the performance of generative models during inference. Test-time compute scaling has proven effective for LLMs through improved search algorithms, verification methods, and compute allocation strategies. Researchers have pursued multiple directions in diffusion models including fine-tuning approaches, reinforcement learning techniques, and implementing direct preference optimization. Moreover, sample selection and optimization methods have been developed using Random Search algorithms, VQA models, and human preference models. However, these methods either focus on training-time improvements or limited test-time optimizations, leaving room for more detailed inference-time scaling solutions.Researchers from NYU, MIT, and Google have proposed a fundamental framework for scaling diffusion models during inference time. Their approach moves beyond simply increasing denoising steps and introduces a novel search-based methodology for improving generation performance through better noise identification. The framework operates along two key dimensions: utilizing verifiers for feedback and implementing algorithms to discover superior noise candidates. This approach addresses the limitations of conventional scaling methods by introducing a structured way to use additional computational resources during inference. The frameworks flexibility allows component combinations to be tailored to specific application scenarios.The frameworks implementation centers on class-conditional ImageNet generation using a pre-trained SiT-XL model with 256 256 resolution and a second-order Heun sampler. The architecture maintains a fixed 250 denoising steps while exploring additional NFEs dedicated to search operations. The core search mechanism employs a Random Search algorithm, implementing a Best-of-N strategy to select optimal noise candidates. The system utilizes two Oracle Verifiers for verification: Inception Score (IS) and Frchet Inception Distance (FID). IS selection is based on the highest classification probability from a pre-trained InceptionV3 model, while FID selection minimizes divergence against pre-calculated ImageNet Inception feature statistics.The frameworks effectiveness has been shown through comprehensive testing on different benchmarks. On DrawBench, which features diverse text prompts, the LLM Grader evaluation shows that searching with various verifiers consistently improves sample quality, though with different patterns across setups. ImageReward and Verifier Ensemble perform well, showing improvements across all metrics due to their nuanced evaluation capabilities and alignment with human preferences. The results reveal different optimal configurations on T2I-CompBench, focusing on text-prompt accuracy rather than visual quality. ImageReward emerges as the top performer, while Aesthetic Scores show minimal or negative impact, and CLIP provides modest improvements.In conclusion, researchers establish a significant advancement in the diffusion models by introducing a framework for inference-time scaling through strategic search mechanisms. The study shows that computational scaling via search methods can achieve substantial performance improvements across different model sizes and generation tasks, with varying computational budgets yielding distinct scaling behaviors. The research concludes that while the approach proves successful, it also reveals the inherent biases in different verifiers and emphasizes the importance of developing task-specific verification methods. This insight opens new avenues for future research in developing more targeted and efficient verification systems for various vision generation tasks.Check out the Paper and Project 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 our65k+ ML SubReddit. Sajjad Ansari+ postsSajjad Ansari is a final year undergraduate from IIT Kharagpur. As a Tech enthusiast, he delves into the practical applications of AI with a focus on understanding the impact of AI technologies and their real-world implications. He aims to articulate complex AI concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Meet 'Height':The only autonomous project management tool (Sponsored)

UPDATE (1/19/25) - Following a short time being shut down, TikTok is now back online in the U.S. In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service, TikTok wrote in a statement on X/Twitter. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive. Its a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.The original story follows.TikTok has officially been banned in the U.S. and the social media app can no longer be accessed by those within its borders.Users who try to hop on TikTok will no longer see videos from creators across the world, but instead will be greeted with a message that begins, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now.""A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now," the message continues. "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned! In the meantime, you can still download your data."Image Credit: Faisal Bashi/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesTikTok made one final appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but last week it unanimously struck it down despite its understanding that many other apps collect a ton of data to analyze. In their eyes, TikTok had the potential for harm.There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community," The U.S. Supreme Court said. "But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikToks data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners First Amendment rights.As TikTok mentioned, the company is hoping that Donald Trump will bring it back online after he officially becomes the next U.S. President on January 20, but there has been no definite word as of yet. He did, however, say to NBC News in an interview on January 18 that he will "most likely" delay the ban for 90 days.This delay would give a buyer from the United States or one of its allies time to purchase the app, which hasn't happened yet and is what led to the ban. What did occur, however, is that other apps with links to TikTok parent company ByteDance have gone dark, including CapCut, Lemon8, and even Marvel Snap.Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok.

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How to solve today's Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesLooking for Saturdays Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here:Its Monday but not just any Monday. Today is both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Donald Trumps inauguration. If youre not interested in watching that, you might want to check out my list of MLK movie ideas to occupy your day off. And, of course, Wordle waits for no man! Lets solve todays . . . .How To Solve Todays WordleThe Hint: A dangerous game.The Clue: This Wordle contains a 10-point Scrabble letter.Okay, spoilers below!...The Answer:Today's WordleScreenshot: Erik KainPlay Puzzles & Games on ForbesWordle AnalysisEvery day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here. Call a SPADE a SPADE and all that. It seemed like a good opener and I dont recall using it before. Today it was tremendously lucky, leaving me with just 9 remaining solutions. One of theseand an unlikely one at thatwas SQUID, though I leaned heavily toward SOLID. Then I thought, Squid Game! I still need to watch Season 2 of Netflixs enormously popular TV show. Wouldnt it be more fun if the answer was SQUID? And tossing logic and reason out the window, I went for it. Lucky for me, it was the Wordle!Competitive Wordle ScoreI get 2 points for guessing in two today and 1 point for beating the Bot, who has no cultural references to lean on. It guessed in four. Huzzah!How To Play Competitive WordleGuessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your pointspositive or negative.You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!Todays Wordle EtymologyThe word "squid" likely originated as sailors' slang in the 17th century, possibly from a New England dialect. It may be related to the word "squirt", referring to the creature's ability to eject ink. The exact origin remains uncertain.Let me know how you fared with your Wordle today on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog where I write about games, TV shows and movies when Im not writing puzzle guides. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.

Mobile has become a serious gaming platform alongside the best consoles and PCs. In fact, a lot of games are cross-platform between Android and those other systems so you can play most of the best PS5 games on the go. That also means that, depending on the game, you can also battle with or against other players in fierce online matches. Whether you enjoy a competitive round of PvP or co-op experiences, weve checked out all thebest games on Android and picked out the top multiplayer games currently available for you to scratch your gaming itch no matter where you are.While this list is only for currently released games, there are plenty of upcoming mobile games that also feature multiplayer you should be on the lookout for.Recommended VideosRelatedEditors Recommendations