Nvidia has set six new records for how fast an AI model can be trained using a predetermined group of datasets. MLPerf is a benchmark suite of tests created by prominent companies in the space to standardize and provide guidelines for how to measure AI training and inference speed. MLPerf is often used to share the speed of commercially available cloud computing services, mobile devices, or hardware in server hardware stacks. Companies who contributed to the creation of MLPerf include Google, Nvidia, Baidu, and supercomputer maker Cray. Above: MLPerf supporter organizations Nvidia set records for image classification with ResNet-50 version 1.5 on the ImageNet dataset, object instance segmentation, object detection, non-recurrent translation, recurrent translation, and recommendation systems. “For all of these benchmarks we outperformed the competition by up to 4.7x faster,” Nvidia VP and general manager of accelerated computing Ian Buck said in a conference call with … [Read more...] about Nvidia sets 6 MLPerf benchmark records for AI performance
Serato adds SoundCloud, Tidal and more to your DJ toolbox
The addition of streaming services to the Serato library is a welcome update, since the demise of Pulselocker last year, which had filled that need before. You'll have to have the requisite paid accounts, SoundCloud Go+ ($10/month) and Tidal Premium ($10/month) in order to access them. An Internet connection is also required, as neither of the options have an offline mode right now.SoundCloud's unique roster of artists, pre-release content and selection of new producers listing homegrown tracks makes it a great service for staying on the bleeding edge of what's out there. When SoundCloud is selected in settings and you've signed in, you'll see a folder in your library with all of your existing playlists. Unfortunately, you'll need to use the app to manage them, since Serato doesn't support it locally. You're also restricted from moving any of these streaming files into a playlist alongside local files.It's easy to check the site for any track you want, just select the SoundCloud icon … [Read more...] about Serato adds SoundCloud, Tidal and more to your DJ toolbox
How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 3
The Pixel 3 offers one of the simplest software experiences you can get, and that's carried over into its screenshot feature. Thankfully with Android 9 Pie, Google's added a few features to make its screenshot a bit more capable and competitive, but it's still easy as ever to capture and share. Here's how you get it done. Products used in this guide How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 3 Open the content you want to capture on the screen. Press and hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds. Alternatively, press and hold the power button and tap screenshot. In another second, you'll see a notification arrive that a screenshot was saved. Expand the notification to reveal additional actions "Share" gives you a share sheet to send the screenshot to any app that can handle images. "Edit" takes you to a quick edit screen where you can crop and annotate, and then save or share. "Delete" deletes the screenshot entirely. If you just want to save the … [Read more...] about How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 3
FCC will allow carriers to block spam text messages
Not everyone is happy with the decision. Jessica Rosenworcel, the lone Democrat Commissioner, voted against the measure over concerns it could lead to abuse. Similar to the net neutrality repeal, the rejection of common carrier regulation gives providers the "legal right" to block text messages or even the content of those messages, according to Rosenworcel. In other words, it eliminates some safeguards for everyday people and puts more power in the hands of cellular giants.This doesn't mean telecoms are about to start silencing critics or censoring mentions of their competitors. Spam texting is clearly an issue in the US. It's not clear that this approach was necessary to curb bulk texting, however, and it's possible that handing extra power to carriers could lead to trouble in the long run. … [Read more...] about FCC will allow carriers to block spam text messages
Geminid meteor shower and bright comet make for super sky show
December is a month when dedicated skywatchers have to sacrifice comfort to take in some beauty. As winter cold hits much of the Northern Hemisphere, the reliable Geminid meteor shower peaks in the middle of the month, rewarding those willing to bundle up and venture out into the night."With the moon setting just before midnight, conditions should be perfect for a classic Geminids meteor shower this year," Slooh astronomer Paul Cox said in a statement.But this year brings a skywatching bonus: the peak of the Geminids comes Thursday and Friday night, just as the brightest comet of the year, 46P/Wirtanen, is set to come historically close just a few nights later on Dec. 16.This remarkable video shot by Joe Lawton of Gerald, Missouri, shows a Geminid flaming out with Wirtanen in the background: The Geminid shower happens each year at this time, as Earth passes through the huge debris cloud left behind by the object 3200 Phaethon, an odd blue asteroid that may be an extinct … [Read more...] about Geminid meteor shower and bright comet make for super sky show