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gaming1 day ago•86 min saved

DriftGuard targets permanent Xbox controller calibration across models

DriftGuard, a third‑party calibration tool, claims to permanently calibrate any Xbox controller—wired or wireless—by storing calibration data in the controller memory, delivering an unpatchable fix for stick drift across Xbox generations. It expands DriftGuard’s prior PS controller support, with free browser access and a Steam version planned for the near future; Microsoft’s official Xbox Accessories recalibration tool exists but is limited to select controllers, and real‑world results may vary.

via Windows Central|

#calibration #driftguard #gaming

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

MIT Calibrates AI Confidence to Cut Down on Hallucinations

MIT CSAIL researchers propose RLCR (Reinforcement Learning with Calibration Rewards), using the Brier Score to penalize over-confident wrong answers and reward well-calibrated uncertainty, leading to more reliable LLM outputs and the ability to admit when they don’t know—potentially increasing safety for high-stakes applications.

via extremetech.com|

#ai #brier-score #calibration

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Boost Your Hisense TV: 12+ tweaks for a cinema-grade picture

A practical guide to maximizing Hisense TV picture quality using built-in presets and targeted tweaks. It covers one-step options and specific adjustments for live TV, streaming, and gaming, including Auto Picture Mode, HDR Enhancer, Local Dimming, color temperature, gamma, and motion settings, plus options for advanced Calman calibration and saving or resetting custom modes.

via ZDNET|

#calibration #gaming #hisense

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

NVIDIA’s Ising: Open-Source AI to Accelerate Practical Quantum Computing

NVIDIA unveils Ising, the world’s first open-source family of AI models designed to accelerate quantum processor calibration and quantum-error-correction decoding, delivering up to 2.5x faster performance and 3x higher accuracy. The models run locally, integrate with CUDA-Q and NVQLink, and are already adopted by major labs and universities, with a growing ecosystem of workflows, data, and microservices available on GitHub, Hugging Face, and NVIDIA builds.

via NVIDIA Newsroom|

#artificial-intelligence #calibration #error-correction

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Breathalyzer Firm Outage Halts Calibrations, Stranding Drivers

A cyberattack on Intoxalock disrupted its breathalyzer calibration services, leaving drivers unable to calibrate their devices and stranded; the company is offering 10‑day calibration extensions and occasional towing, with no disclosed data breach. The WIRED security roundup also covers the FBI resuming purchases of commercial location data, an Iranian-linked hack disrupting Maryland hospitals’ Stryker medical devices, an AI agent security incident at Meta, and the takedown of several botnets used in major cyberattacks.

via WIRED|

#breathalyzer #calibration #cybersecurity

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

DIY Nuclear Event Detector Recreated, Seeks Gamma Calibration Help

Hackaday covers Bigcrimping’s BHG-2000, a pin‑compatible DIY replacement for the now unobtainable HSN‑1000 nuclear event detector. The build uses four BPW34S PIN diodes coated to block visible light, aiming to detect the characteristic gamma pulse that signifies a nuclear event, with a two‑stage amp chain to output a warning. Calibration remains unverified without exposure to gamma sources, and the creator is seeking European testers with Cs‑137 or Co‑60 sources. The project is open‑source, and Hackaday cautions that nuclear explosions are best avoided while noting the detector concept could in principle warn of blasts.

via Hackaday|

#calibration #diy #gamma-ray-detector

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Top Settings to Optimize Your Nintendo Switch 2 Experience

The Switch 2's HDR implementation is flawed due to confusing UI and poor default settings, leading to washed-out images. Experts recommend enabling HGIG if supported, adjusting paper white and MaxTML settings, and following calibration tips to improve visual quality.

via GameSpot|

#calibration #display #hdr

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Optimizing Nintendo Switch 2 HDR Settings for Better Visuals

The Switch 2 supports HDR, but its complex and poorly explained calibration process can lead to washed-out graphics, making it difficult for users to optimize settings and fully enjoy improved visuals.

via Polygon|

#calibration #gaming #graphics

science11 months ago•1 min saved

DIY Calibration Target for Electron Microscopes

A DIY project describes creating a calibration target for electron microscopes by depositing gold nanoparticles on silicon slides, enabling precise calibration and repair of the microscope's resolution capabilities.

via Hackaday|

#calibration #diy #electron-microscopy

science11 months ago•3 min saved

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Continues Exploring a Tiny Maze on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover is repeatedly photographing a tiny, intricate maze on a metallic calibration plate on Mars, which is part of the SHERLOC instrument used to search for signs of ancient life. The maze helps calibrate the rover's laser and imaging systems with high precision, and the plate also tests materials for future human missions, blending scientific purpose with hidden storytelling elements.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#calibration #mars #nasa

science11 months ago•4 min saved

NASA's Perseverance Rover Focuses on Mars' Mysterious Maze

NASA's Perseverance rover repeatedly photographs a maze on its SHERLOC calibration target, which is used to calibrate its spectroscopic instruments for detecting organic compounds and minerals on Mars. The maze, made of chrome lines on silica glass, helps ensure precise laser focus and positioning, and features a Sherlock Holmes portrait as a fun nod and functional marker. The calibration target also includes materials for testing spacesuit durability and supporting science for future human exploration.

via Space|

#calibration #mars #nasa

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Overwatch 2 Player Surprised by Massive Rank Improvement Without Playing Main Role"

In Overwatch 2, a player was surprised to receive a significant rank progress despite not playing their main role in Competitive mode. The game's latest rank changes include a "soft reset" to players' MMR, leading to adjustments based on performance. The player's confusion was addressed in a Reddit thread, with some users explaining that the game's modifier "Calibration" is responsible for the unexpected rank progress when playing a different role, as it assesses uncertainty and aims to determine the player's true rank.

via Dexerto|

#calibration #competitive #gaming

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Enhancing the CH32V003 MCU with Temperature Sensor Capability

A low-cost CH32V003 MCU, lacking temperature measurement functionality, can be improvised to include a temperature sensor by measuring the drift between two internal clocks and using it to calibrate a temperature graph. By utilizing the automatic wake-up unit (AWU) and accessing the LSI clock source indirectly, a temperature plot was obtained, although the absolute accuracy of this method may vary per MCU. This crude temperature measurement solution could be sufficient for basic applications.

via Hackaday|

#calibration #ch32v003-mcu #measurement

space-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"ESA Develops Artificial Star for Groundbreaking Research"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has developed an artificial star-like light source to test the optical performance of startrackers, which are used by spacecraft to determine their position in space. The test bench, located at ESA's ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, combines a rotating table with a single star simulator to simulate the light from a star. The purpose of this facility is to calibrate startrackers in terms of distortion, chromatic aberration, and other optical variables, aiding in spacecraft navigation.

via European Space Agency|

#artificial-star #calibration #optical-performance