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Vivo X500 Pro Series to Debut With This New Chipset
Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will launch in China on September 21.
A Zeroth-Order Paradigm for LLM Preference Alignment
Direct preference alignment methods are widely used to align large language models (LLMs) with human preferences because of their computational and memory efficiency. However, likelihood displacement motivates alternative ways to extract information from preference pairs with small likelihood margins. In this paper, we propose and analyze Comparison-based Preference Optimization (ComPO), a zeroth-order alignment method based on comparison oracles. ComPO extracts directional information from thes
Divergence between long- and short-wavelength magnon damping in spinel ferrites
The realization of practical, high-speed magnonic devices requires engineering magnetic materials with low dissipation over wide frequency ranges. While optical and microwave probes are used to infer the damping of low energy/long wavelength modes, the degree to which these $q\sim0$ properties translate into higher-energy, finite-momentum modes remains an important open question. Here, we utilize a combination of ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering on spinel fer
Neural noise enables accurate internal simulation of rare events
The brain needs an accurate internal model of the world to generate predictions and guide behavior. However, it must estimate the statistical structure of the environment from limited experience. This is particularly difficult for rare events, whose observed frequencies in a limited sample may substantially under- or overestimate their true frequencies. How the brain constructs an accurate internal model despite this sampling problem remains unclear. We address this problem using a Bayesian Conf
Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal seals Campeones Cup final victory over Cruz Azul
Messi won another piece of hardware with the Herons on Wednesday night
‘Natural justice’: Local government minister defends City of Perth inquiry
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says a three-month investigation was the rational next step after poor behaviour returned to the City of Perth.
Gen Z doesn’t trust anyone—especially their bosses, data shows
Only 13% of Gen Z say that most people can be trusted, according to a report by a political scientist at Washington University in St. Louis, while 74% think “you can’t be too careful.” “Gen Z will be the least trusting generation in modern American history,” wrote Ryan Burge, who is also a data analyst and professor of practice at the university, in the report. Millennials were slightly more trusting than Gen Z at 24%, while 30% of Gen X and 29% of boomers agreed that most people can be
Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.
Watch Equity Markets: State Street Says Any Tech Weakness Is Chance to Rebuild Positions - Bloomberg
State Street Equity Research Head Marija Veitmane says she remains constructive on technology stocks, arguing that the sector’s strong earnings and profitability tell a favorable story despite the conversation about slowing down development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence models. "We strongl
This new Android skin copies iOS 27 so perfectly, it might even fool Apple
I bet it also has a Liquid Glass adjustment slider somewhere in the settings.
‘Godfather of AI’: Leaders not ready to address dangers | CNN Business
CNN’s Clare Duffy speaks with Geoffrey Hinton, a leading voice in raising warnings about AI, and explores tech firms setting up shop in Toronto.
England to cover AstraZeneca breast cancer drug, a result of U.K.-U.S. drug pricing deal
A breast cancer drug from AstraZeneca will now be available in England after a pricing deal was reached, in part a result of the U.S.-U.K. pharma pact.
Giants deny they're rebuilding after Greene's exit
GWS are describing a list overhaul, headlined by Toby Greene leaving for Geelong, as resetting rather than rebuilding.
Oil refinery fire in Yaroslavl Region, 641 drones: aftermath of attack on Russian regions
An electrical substation was damaged by falling debris, causing power outages in four districts of Rostov-on-Don
Browns-Buccaneers matchup Sunday is more than just Baker Mayfield facing his old team
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield has become the leader and face of the franchise the Cleveland Browns hoped for when they drafted him No. 1 overall in 2018.
Louise Thompson lashes out at ex Spencer Matthews and brands him a 'loser'
Louise Thompson shot to fame on Made in Chelsea 17 years ago and fans watched her endure a string of unsuccessful relationships until she met fiance fiance Ryan Libbey
Does AI Safety Anxiety in the US Benefit China? Live Q&A
Bloomberg journalists answer your questions about calls to slow down AI development in the US, and how it could affect China, in a Live Q&A on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. HKT
Samsung could give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major camera processing upgrade
Samsung may also improve dynamic range and its professional video tools.
APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 17 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula Explanation: This treasure chest is full of stars.
Automatic denoising and differentiation based on Savitzky-Golay filtering and Homogeneous Differentiators for attractor reconstruction via differential embedding
Differential embedding methods aim to reconstruct attractors of dynamical systems from noisy measured time series, but require accurate estimates of signal derivatives. We introduce SHADED (Savitzky-Golay and Homogeneous-differentiator based Automatic DEnoising and Differentiation), a novel methodology for denoising and estimation of derivatives up to an arbitrary order, which enables attractor reconstruction via differential embedding from noisy time series data. Homogeneous Differentiators (HD
Has Romeo Lavia finally arrived at Chelsea after injury setbacks?
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the narrative" around him.
Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions
AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
Govinda's co-actress became overnight sensation at 16. Later, one mistake destroyed her career. Mandakini reveals not getting paid for 16-17 films
Mandakini opened up about her early Bollywood career and the working culture of that era. She revealed that she was not paid for 16 to 17 films during her career. The actress also discussed the damaging impact of the Dawood Ibrahim photograph controversy. She stated that the photograph was taken at
Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies
Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has issued an order blocking immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine the person is likely to escape. In a preliminary injunction granted Sept. 2 and unsealed Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah
An Atlas and Design Rules for Single- and Dual-Atom Alloys
A long-standing goal across heterogeneous catalysis, materials science, and condensed matter physics is to design alloys with prescribed local atomic arrangements. Recent experiments show that dilute trimetallic alloys unlock chemistries inaccessible to bimetallics, but realizing this potential requires knowing which dopant structures form across an enormous compositional space. Using density functional theory screening, we construct an atlas spanning transition metal single- and dual-atom alloy
Officials say people seeking cosmetic surgery need mental health check
New rules say surgery should be refused if health workers suspect a mental health issue
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Afghanistan hosts Team India with special dinner and souvenirs ahead of AFG vs IND 2026 3rd T20I [In Pictures]
The Afghanistan Cricket Board hosted Team India for a special dinner ahead of the third T20I of the three-game series, scheduled to be played on Thursday, September 17, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in
What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?
From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.
BofA's CashPro App facilitates more than €100 billion in payments approved European companies
/PRNewswire/ -- European companies are increasingly turning to Bank of America's CashPro App to manage time-sensitive treasury tasks. In the first seven months...
Kareena Kapoor On Playing A 'Feminine' Cop In Daayra: 'Stereotypical Version We Have Is Butch, Does Action'
Kareena was also quick to dismiss any speculations about her working behind the camera.
Last to board: why travel may be AI’s final frontier
Travel looks perfect for AI agents. But with legacy systems, volatile fares, fragmented supply, and unfinished payments, it could be AI's last box to tick.
PANORAMA: Panoptic Grounded Captioning via Mask Proposal Selection
Intelligent systems that act in the world require image understanding that is both comprehensive and spatially grounded. Current vision-language models (VLMs) can generate fluent and detailed image captions, but reliably associating them with image pixels remains challenging. Existing methods that combine dense captioning with pixel-level grounding often produce either incomplete descriptions or inaccurate segmentation masks. We study this problem through panoptic grounded captioning, a task tha
Global sexual and reproductive health and rights under threat, warn experts
As world leaders gather at the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA 81), experts in a special collection of articles published by The BMJ warn that the proposed merger of U.N. Women and the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA)—two vital institutions for protecting sexual and reproductive health a
China airports surge in global-connectivity ranking, led by Shanghai, Guangzhou
Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve.
‘He’ll tear you apart’: Why Dane Gagai knew he couldn’t take a backward step against Latrell Mitchell
The 35-year-old Knights centre knew there was only one way to survive his battle with good mate Mitchell in the elimination final.
OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively
The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
Chunghwa Telecom Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Taiwanese Customer Value Leadership Recognition for AI-Powered Customer Services
/PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Chunghwa Telecom has received the 2026 Taiwanese Customer Value Leadership Recognition in the...
Reacher Spin-off Reveals Why Neagley Doesn't Let People Touch Her
The Reacher spin-off finally explains why Frances Neagley doesn't let people touch her, tracing it back to a buried childhood trauma.
Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability, or culture. Learn more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200.
Objective vs. Search: Decomposing What Makes a Good Tokeniser
Two dominant tokenisation algorithms are used by modern language models: byte-pair encoding (BPE) and UnigramLM. These differ along two orthogonal axes: their optimisation objective (compression vs. log-likelihood) and their search procedure (bottom-up merging vs. top-down pruning). Existing comparisons confound these axes, making it unclear whether their observed differences stem from what is being optimised vs. how it is being optimised. We disentangle the two by introducing two new tokenisati
In 2013, St Agnes and Gugh began removing invasive rats brought by 18th-century shipwrecks; 12 years later, Manx shearwater breeding sites rose from 22 to a record 225
In 2013, a major conservation effort began on St Agnes and Gugh in the Isles of Scilly to remove brown rats that had been harming nesting seabirds. According to the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, the rats had arrived on the islands following shipwrecks in the 18th century and had become a threat to
This sponge has holes. Some find that truly disgusting
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
JJ Gabriel: Man Utd's 15-year-old interests Real Madrid
Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.
Inner-Brisbane suburb tops Australian picks for coolest suburbs
Three Australian cities featured in Time Out’s coolest neighbourhoods rankings, including Brisbane, Hobart, and Melbourne.
The customer service gap no one is fixing
Ask your department heads how things are going, and you’ll hear good news. Leads and engagement are up, sales hit quota, and customer service is chipping away at response time. Every dashboard is green. But ask your customer, the one that’s been passed along three times in five minutes between chatbots and agents and intervention specialists, and you’ll get a different report. Because she’s explaining her story for a fourth time: This company knows my birthday, my shopping history, and my sho
Fact Check: Did Ed Sheeran buy the canceled concert tickets and offer them to veterans?
Sheeran's all four supporting acts for the Loop tour have backed out in support of Macklemore
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is the New iPhone Worth the Extra Money?
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max price in India: The new Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900 and costs Rs 30,000 more, while the 2TB model is priced at Rs 3,29,900.
Manus Eyes $4 Billion Value in First Round Since Meta Breakup
Chinese-founded AI startup Manus is set to double its valuation to $4 billion in its first fundraising since Beijing ordered it to split from Meta Platforms Inc., charting a path to a fresh start after getting caught up in a geopolitical tussle.
Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search An area of high pressure over the south-central U.S.
A decade after mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers still offered on top retailers' websites
LONDON/NEW YORK — More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available for purchase on third-party marketplaces run by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop in several countries, despite decades of efforts by health advocates and regulators to prevent their sale, a Reuters review of p
Inner-Brisbane suburb tops Australian picks for coolest suburbs
Three Australian cities featured in Time Out’s coolest neighbourhoods rankings, including Brisbane, Hobart, and Melbourne.
Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
The 20 best new car bargains until the end of September
There are some huge savings to be had with ne car discounts of more than £12,000, while some are available with more than a quarter knocked off their list price.
CSI Fan-Favorite Joins Blue Bloods Spin-off in Emotional New Role
CSI fan-favorite Marg Helgenberger joins Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue Season 2 in a guest role that shakes up a key family.
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing AI model misalignment instances
Credentials Are Still the Shortest Path In
Credential testing now spans 14 more protocols, reuses confirmed logins across your environment, and finds RDP backdoors.
High school teacher searching for fossils discovers four footprints later confirmed as first reported T. rex trackway, dating back 66.5 million years
A high school science teacher exploring a fossil-rich region of North Dakota made a discovery that could change what scientists know about how adult Tyrannosaurus rex moved. In 2025, Kent Hups spotted unusual impressions while volunteering on a fossil dig in the Hell Creek Formation.
Quantum Probability Current Guided Reduction of Coupling Control Degrees of Freedom for Excitation Transport
Time-dependent coherent control can enhance excitation transport in open quantum networks, but independently controlling every inter-site coupling creates a control space of high dimension and leads to difficult optimization problems. We introduce an edge-ranking strategy based on the control-induced change in the gradient component of the time-integrated quantum probability current, which is obtained via a graph Hodge decomposition. When our strategy is applied to the seven-site Fenna-Matthews-
Rockhampton's Olympic venue confirmed
The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been given the green light to host the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties
New Delhi says it has 'made clear' its determination to 'protect its trade and economic interests'.
Avalara Appoints Claire Goad as General Manager of E-Invoicing and Live Reporting
/PRNewswire/ -- Avalara, Inc., the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, today announced the appointment of Claire Goad as General Manager of...
Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.