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Sony AI released a dataset that tests the fairness and bias of AI models. It’s called the Fair Human-Centric Image Benchmark (FHIBE, pronounced like “Phoebe”). The company describes it as the “first publicly available, globally diverse, consent-based human image dataset for evaluating bias across a wide variety of computer vision tasks.” In other words, it tests the degree to which today’s AI models treat people fairly. Spoiler: Sony didn’t find a single dataset from any company that fully met its benchmarks.Sony says FHIBE can address the AI industry’s ethical and bias challenges. The dataset includes images of nearly 2,000 paid…
I often have to play a game for a few hours before I feel confident in saying I liked it or didn’t like it. Before I can say this is good or this is bad. Sometimes you play a game that, within 20 minutes or less, makes it clear that it ain’t very good. Sadly, Dead Static Drive was one of those games. Dead Static Drive has been in some form of development for nearly a decade and has repeatedly gone viral online thanks to its eye-catching art style. And now the isometric survival horror game is out on Xbox,…
Don’t know what to get your child for Christmas? If they’re young enough to appreciate a wearable device… that’s not an Apple Watch, Amazon is currently running an unbeatable sale for the unrivaled Fitbit Ace LTE.Released around a year and a half ago at a recommended price of $229.95 and permanently marked down to $179.95 at some point this year, the brand’s first-ever full-fledged smartwatch designed with kids’ needs and preferences in mind is now discounted by 80 bucks from the latter list price. Fitbit Ace LTE $80 off (44%) Kids Smartwatch with Standalone Cellular Connectivity, GPS Location, Calling and…
Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral campaign set a new standard for how Democrats can communicate online.It’s this digital savviness and authentic engagement with social media platforms to which pundits across the political spectrum have attributed to Mamdani’s triumphant and decisive win Tuesday night. From the start, his team outclassed his opponents online, publishing highly-produced videos that reached massive audiences.But that’s only half of the story. Much of the content about Mamdani online isn’t just coming from his campaign, or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It’s come from his fans.For the last few months, feeds have…
A new study helps reveal why some vaccines, including those for COVID-19 and influenza, are less effective in older adults than they are in younger people — and it may fundamentally shift our understanding of aging.Traditionally, scientists have attributed the reduced vaccine response seen in older adults to a decline in the immune system with age. Many have pointed to persistent, low-grade immune activation — a process dubbed “inflammaging” — as one driver of this decline.But a new study that compared the immune systems of older and younger adults found no consistent increases in biological markers of inflammation with age.…
Discord has been trying to strike a balance between affording teen users their privacy and allowing for parental oversight. Over the next week, the platform is rolling out some updates for its Family Center with the aim of helping parents gain more understanding of what their teens are doing on Discord, while giving them the ability to manage certain settings.Parents and guardians were already able to see an overview of some of their teens’ Discord activity. Now, they’ll be able to view all purchases for the previous seven days; exactly how long teens have spent in voice and video calls…
Galaxy S25 units for reference. | Image credit – SamsungWe’re in the final weeks of the year now, which means that all eyes are on Samsung. The Galaxy S26 lineup is the big show everyone is waiting to see take the stage.Thanks to the abundance of rumors, leaks and claims, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to see it in advance already: but do you like what you’re seeing?I know I don’t. At least not entirely.And I’m not talking specifically about the Galaxy S26 models’ design: although I still mourn the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s boxy, shard-edged looks.I have mixed feelings about…
Will we ever get a new IP from the studio that made Ratchet & Clank? Will we ever get Fallout: New Vegas 2? Will we ever get a true competitor to Steam? You’ll be seeking concrete questions to all of these hypotheticals after today’s edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku‘s regular roundup of gaming news and culture. Dragon Ball Z has come to Minecraft. Finally there’s an add-on I won’t get angry at my kids for buying without my permission. Expect a bunch more Marvel games from Insomniac “We have been working together for more than a decade and developed such…
Honorable MentionsWe haven’t tried a vacuum yet that we absolutely hate. These ones below are solid vacuums, and in some cases are much cheaper than our top picks, but we didn’t like them as much.Bissell IconPet Turbo Edge for $200: Bissell’s OG stick vacuum is a popular model that’s been around for a while. It does a good job picking up hair and cat litter, and easily turns into a handheld vac too. The battery lasts a little longer, but former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano wasn’t impressed by its Cheerio-gathering skills, and it can’t stand up on its own.Black &…
Hiking in the fall is pure bliss. The temperatures are pleasantly mild, the trees come out in a myriad of beautiful colors, and the soft, low sun gives everything a beautiful, warm undertone. There is only one issue — the wet and rainy weather that turns mild hiking trails into slippery obstacle courses. Do not let that put you off, though. All you need is a good waterproof hiking shoe and the wonders of nature are up for grabs.Save up to 53% on the Columbia Women’s Konos TRS OutDry Mid hiking shoes at Amazon. Men’s collection is also on sale…