Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.

Bubu Studio, in its presentation of the VFX breakdown of the Netflix mini-series Senna, pays tribute to the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. The series delivers breathtaking visuals including high-speed racing sequences, intricately designed car replicas, and meticulously recreated environments.Bubu Studios innovative work brings the thrilling world of Formula 1 to life, capturing the intensity of Sennas iconic races and personal journey. From seamless digital effects to immersive storytelling, the VFX is a testament to technical brilliance and emotional depth.The post SENNA VFX Breakdown by Bubu Studio appeared first on Vfxexpress.

The United Statess tax system is notoriously difficult to try and figure out, which is why theres a slew of AI-powered options hitting the market to help taxpayers navigate it all. Even so, new data reveals just how confused some taxpayers are about what they can and cant do to try and reduce their tax liabilitiesand for younger Americans, some of the data is a bit alarming.For instance, nearly one in five members of the Gen-Z cohort erroneously believe that they can write off anything as a business expense, according to data collected by Talker Research on behalf of TurboTax, which surveyed 4,000 Americans who plan to file a tax return this year. Its unclear where the 17% of Gen Zers who believe they can write off anything got the idea (Seinfeld reruns, perhaps?), but they would need a business in order to claim a business deduction.Additionally, 20% of Gen Z respondents dont believe that students need to file a tax return, and another 13% think that they arent required to pay taxes if theyre paid in cashtwo statistics that are likely to give CPAs around the country agita.Filing taxes can feel overwhelmingso much so that 20% of people would rather face Black Friday crowds or go to jury duty, said Lisa Greene-Lewis, CPA, and spokesperson for TurboTax, in a statement included with the survey results.But its not just Gen Z that has some mistaken beliefs around their taxes. Other eyebrow-raising statistics from the dataset include the fact that roughly a quarter of millennials and Gen Xers think that immigrants dont pay taxes, and 27% of baby-boomer respondents think that they don t need to file a tax return and are unable to get a tax refund if they make less than the IRS income requirements.With a lot of misconceptions and erroneous beliefs around taxes, its no wonder that many tax-prep companies are pouring resources into trying to make the process smoother. That includes TurboTax, which, again, was behind this most recent survey data, which has experimented with AI-powered express lanes over the past year, and has even made it relatively easy for some taxpayers to file a return on their smartphones.Other companies have followed suit, or released competing services, too, such as H&R Block, which likewise has a tool called AI Tax Assist to help taxpayers fill out and file their returns. The catch, with most of these services, is that they typically only work for those with relatively simple returnsthat is, people with one job or source of income, and no or limited itemized deductions.Note, too, that the IRS rolled out a free tax-filing service last year called Direct File, which was developed by the IRS in-house and can also help taxpayers file their returns . . . assuming, again, that they have simple tax situations.

This week on Dezeen, we reported that homes designed by Richard Neutra and Ray Kappe were among more than 12,000 structures lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.In the wake of the deadly fires, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to allow "residents to rapidly rebuild", while architects and critics called for a development "rethink", to ensure that the rebuilding is done in a way that limits further damage.Ryue Nishizawa's Moriyama House was the most significant building of 2005We continued counting down the most significant architecture of the 21st century in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series.Among this week's highlights were Ryue Nishizawa's Moriyama House (above), Snhetta's Oslo Opera House andElemental's Quinta Monroyhousing.Demolition of the first Stirling Prize winner was approved this weekIn the UK, the demolition of the inauguralRIBA Stirling Prize-winner was approved by Salford City Council.The University of Salford's Centenary Building, which was completed in 1995 by Hodder+Partners and won the Stirling Prize in 1996, will now be razed despite an objection from the Twentieth Century Society.We looked at the cute robots unveiled at CESContinuing our coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, we rounded up all of the cute robots that took over this year's event.Other news from the event included the launch of an AI-powered self-watering smart planter and Honda's latest electric prototypes.Walmart carried out a low-key rebrandAlso in the US, Walmart unveiled its latest rebrand, which included a logo that was largely unchanged from its 2008 version.Designed for the brand's "next chapter", the new branding is slightly bolder and brighter with the logo's elements moving closer together.A house in a forest in Chile was this week's most popular projectPopular projects on Dezeen this week include a Chilean home surrounded by forest, the conversion of a group of 15th-century farm buildings into housing and a restaurant topped with a "clod of earth lifted from the ground".Our latest lookbooks focused on calming home interiors with earthy finishes and listening bars that are easy on the eyes and ears.This week on DezeenThis week on Dezeenis our regular roundup of the week's top news stories.Subscribe to our newsletters to be sure you don't miss anything.The post This week we reported on the Los Angeles fire losses appeared first on Dezeen.

Modern-day cargo bikes are a handful when it comes to rugged build and a dominating persona. Its probably why such haulers dont appeal to the young crowd. So, are there any utilitarian bikes that can haul your daily groceries without looking like an old mans ride?Well have to go back in time, more than four decades in the past to find the answer in the form of a Honda minibike that was way ahead of its time. The CT50 Motra which was a combination of a heavy-duty bike that could ride any terrain and a sizeable cargo motorcycle, is the answer to owning a cargo bike that looks ready to carry all your load.Designer: HondaThe naming convention comes from the words motorcycle and truck in Japanese language. This boxy bike has shown up in an auction at Mecum Auctions in bring yellow hue. The exclusivity of the bike is apparent as it was produced only for the Japanese market between the years 1982 to 1983. The 50cc 4-stroke single-cylinder engine is connected to a 3-speed manual transmission which is tweaked for normal and off-road travel. This toggle is done using the high-low gear transfer case common to 44 trucks. That gives this cheeky little beast the power to climb 23-degree gradients in high gear.It is pretty clear, the motorbike is tailored for low-speed travel on not so hospitable terrain. When it comes to powerful torque, it has enough meat to pull a decent-sized sedan with ease. Call it an advantage or disadvantage, the minibike weighs 77 kg which is more than a typical e-bike or cargo bike. But it is the perfect little companion for country roads and trails. Coming from the house of Honda, this has Motcompo vibes to it in fact, it seems like a Motocompo on steroids.Some previously sold Motra bikes fetched anywhere between $4,000 $5,000 and this one should too. The bike has just a 25,034 km odometer reading which means it should be in pristine condition when it comes to engine longevity. If you already fancy buying this exclusive two-wheeler from the past, the auction is all set to go live on 29 January in Las Vegas.The post Pretty rare Honda CT50 Motra minibike is a Motocompos beasty cousin on steroids first appeared on Yanko Design.

The China-controlled EV brand has been losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car sold. With a US ban on Chinese car sales looming, the company needs to quickly turn things around.

Apple could add vapor chamber heat sinks to the iPhone 17 to help it run cooler and faster for longer.iPhone 16 Pro doesn't have vapor chambers. iPhone 17 might. A limiting factor for mobile devices is thermal management, as cooling the heat-generating chips is difficult in such a small volume. It's now claimed that Apple will be doing something about it in the next iPhone generation, using a technology already in use by rivals.According to a Fast Technology industry rumor picked up by MyDrivers on January 16, Apple is going to be using vapor chamber cooling on its iPhone 17 series. This will apparently be for both non-Pro and Pro models. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Safdie Architects and Kerry Properties have announced the completion of the second phase of Habitat Qinhuangdao, a large-scale residential project located along the Bohai Sea in Qinhuangdao, China, approximately 200 miles east of Beijing. The development, inspired by the principles of Moshe Safdies iconic Habitat 67, now houses over 1,800 residential units across more than 40 acres of landscaped grounds.Image credit: Shao Feng, courtesy of Safdie Architects.Image credit: Shao Feng, courtesy of Safdie Architects.The project doubles the size of its initial phase, completed in 2016, creating a high-density urban neighborhood that prioritizes access to daylight, natural ventilation, and green spaces. Organized into a series of 16-story stacked and staggered residential blocks, the design features private terraces, balconies, and solariums. Skybridges at the 18th and 33rd floors connect the buildings, offering community amenities such as gardens and pool areas with views of the sea and...

Quantum Error may have been widely criticized upon release, though clearly, the horror shooter sold well enough for developer TeamKill Media to pursue several other projects. Another one, Code Violet,has been announced. For long-sufferingDino Crisisfans who see no end in sight for the franchises slumber, this might be one to keep an eye on.Code Violetis a third-person action horror title thats set on a human colony named Aion in the 25th century. Players take on the role of Violet Sinclair, a young woman plucked from the past by the dying remnants of humanity. Caught in a web of conspiracies and secrets, Violet finds herself crossing paths with many enemies- chief among them being terrifying and deadly dinosaurs. Check out the announcement trailer for a look at what the game will have in store.Code Violetwill launch in July for PS5. A specific release date hasnt been announced, and theres no word yet on whether the game is also planned for other platforms.

Modern image and video generation methods rely heavily on tokenization to encode high-dimensional data into compact latent representations. While advancements in scaling generator models have been substantial, tokenizersprimarily based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs)have received comparatively less attention. This raises questions about how scaling tokenizers might improve reconstruction accuracy and generative tasks. Challenges include architectural limitations and constrained datasets, which affect scalability and broader applicability. There is also a need to understand how design choices in auto-encoders influence performance metrics such as fidelity, compression, and generation.Researchers from Meta and UT Austin have addressed these issues by introducing ViTok, a Vision Transformer (ViT)-based auto-encoder. Unlike traditional CNN-based tokenizers, ViTok employs a Transformer-based architecture enhanced by the Llama framework. This design supports large-scale tokenization for images and videos, overcoming dataset constraints by training on extensive and diverse data.ViTok focuses on three aspects of scaling:Bottleneck scaling: Examining the relationship between latent code size and performance.Encoder scaling: Evaluating the impact of increasing encoder complexity.Decoder scaling: Assessing how larger decoders influence reconstruction and generation.These efforts aim to optimize visual tokenization for both images and videos by addressing inefficiencies in existing architectures.Technical Details and Advantages of ViTokViTok uses an asymmetric auto-encoder framework with several distinctive features:Patch and Tubelet Embedding: Inputs are divided into patches (for images) or tubelets (for videos) to capture spatial and spatiotemporal details.Latent Bottleneck: The size of the latent space, defined by the number of floating points (E), determines the balance between compression and reconstruction quality.Encoder and Decoder Design: ViTok employs a lightweight encoder for efficiency and a more computationally intensive decoder for robust reconstruction.By leveraging Vision Transformers, ViTok improves scalability. Its enhanced decoder incorporates perceptual and adversarial losses to produce high-quality outputs. Together, these components enable ViTok to:Achieve effective reconstruction with fewer computational FLOPs.Handle image and video data efficiently, taking advantage of the redundancy in video sequences.Balance trade-offs between fidelity (e.g., PSNR, SSIM) and perceptual quality (e.g., FID, IS).Results and InsightsViToks performance was evaluated using benchmarks such as ImageNet-1K, COCO for images, and UCF-101 for videos. Key findings include:Bottleneck Scaling: Increasing bottleneck size improves reconstruction but can complicate generative tasks if the latent space is too large.Encoder Scaling: Larger encoders show minimal benefits for reconstruction and may hinder generative performance due to increased decoding complexity.Decoder Scaling: Larger decoders enhance reconstruction quality, but their benefits for generative tasks vary. A balanced design is often required.Results highlight ViToks strengths in efficiency and accuracy:State-of-the-art metrics for image reconstruction at 256p and 512p resolutions.Improved video reconstruction scores, demonstrating adaptability to spatiotemporal data.Competitive generative performance in class-conditional tasks with reduced computational demands.ConclusionViTok offers a scalable, Transformer-based alternative to traditional CNN tokenizers, addressing key challenges in bottleneck design, encoder scaling, and decoder optimization. Its robust performance across reconstruction and generation tasks highlights its potential for a wide range of applications. By effectively handling both image and video data, ViTok underscores the importance of thoughtful architectural design in advancing visual tokenization.Check out the Paper. 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.(Promoted) Asif RazzaqAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences. Meet 'Height':The only autonomous project management tool (Sponsored)