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January 17, 20244min readA genetically modified pig liver successfully filtered the blood of a human who had completely lost brain activity and did so for three days. The achievement offers a potential temporary treatment for people with acute liver failureBy Sara Reardon For the first time, researchers have successfully connected a functioning liver from a pig to a human body. In a step toward testing the procedure in living people, a team at the University of Pennsylvania externally connected the liver to the body of a…

The developers of Tekken 8 are boosting the upcoming game's accessibility with color blind options, but some experts and users say some of the settings may cause more harm than good. One filter in particular that displays horizontal and vertical black and white lines appears to be causing headaches and vertigo, and may even "hospitalize players (or worse), in the same way as the infamous Pokémon episode," said gaming accessibility specialist Ian Hamilton in a post on X. (We have embedded a still from the game at the…

WhatsApp has rolled out a new chat filter feature for Desktop users. The feature allows users to categorise their conversations by choosing filters such as "Unread," "Contacts," and "Groups." It is currently available to beta testers who enrolled in the official beta program for the web client. The filters help streamline conversation management and organization, making it easier for users to access specific chat categories and catch up on important information. WhatsApp has rolled out a new chat filter feature for…

1 Google’s AI search tool could upend the internetPublishers in particular fear it could take a sledgehammer to their traffic. (WSJ $)+ OpenAI is partnering with a major publisher. (The Guardian)+ Chatbots could one day replace search engines. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea. (MIT Technology Review)2 Tesla has to update nearly all 2 million of its vehicles in the USTo address a defect in the autopilot system. (The Verge)+ Here’s what to do if you’re affected. (WP $)3 What you need to know about plastic pollutionOne…

Back when I was in the age range that Gen Z is now, it seemed impossible to imagine that I, too, would one day be old. I couldn’t even visualize what an old me would look like. Jump forward to 2023, and those who are young now don’t even need to try to visualize what they will look like in the years ahead thanks to a new viral TikTok filter.In recent days, Gen Z has become obsessed with what is colloquially known as the “aged” filter on TikTok. The official name of the filter is “Time Travel” and it applies generative AI…

Pinterest has started testing an AI “body type” filter to make search more inclusive. The new consumer tool, which is rolling out on women’s fashion and wedding ideas, will enable users to filter their product search results based on different body types. Pinterest execs claim the feature has potential not just to improve search diversity, but also increase engagement for brands.Why we care. Enabling customers see how clothes fit their unique…

Google has officially added a new filter to its shopping search results to show just products offered by small businesses. Businesses can mark themselves as being a small business in the Google Business Profile or Merchant Center account as of earlier this month and now Google officially rolled out a way for searchers to filter by that attribute.This feature seemed to launch shortly after the small business attribute went live but Google now officially announced it. What it looks like. You may see the small…

is reportedly rolling out a new filter feature for better user experience. As per an online report the upcoming feature users will be able to filter and view status updates in a vertical list.As reported by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing a functionality that enables users to filter and browse through status updates in a vertical list. The feature is presently available for Android beta testers and users need to install the update version 2.23.24.11 to access the feature. This improvement is advantageous for users…

Samsung has updated its Expert RAW camera app with the neutral density (ND) filter feature as an experimental tool. Once you update the app to the latest version from the Galaxy Store, you'll find the ND filter toggle under the app's "Expert RAW Labs" section in the settings. Once the ND filter is enabled, you'll see an ND icon in the top-right corner of the viewfinder. You can press that to adjust the strength of the ND filter in multiples of two. It starts from 2 and goes up to 1,000. Via Samsung has…

As a data scientist we are occasionally faced with situations where we need to model a trend to predict future values. Whilst there is a temptation to focus on statistical or machine learning based algorithms, I am here to present a different option: the Kalman Filter (KF).In the early 1960’s Rudolf E. Kalman revolutionised how complex systems can be modelled with the KF. From guiding aircrafts or spacecrafts to their destination to allowing you smartphone to find its place in this world, this algorithm blends data and…