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SEPTA has begun a pilot of solar-powered digital real-time arrival signs at a Broad Street and Oregon Avenue bus stop in South Philadelphia, with plans to expand to nine more locations; the e-paper displays show live arrival times and include a text-to-speech option for blind and low-vision riders to aid accessibility and guide future placements.
Mira Murati's startup Thinking Machines is developing 'interaction models' that let AI continuously ingest audio, video, and text and respond in real time, enabling natural, cross-modal collaboration with humans, with a limited research preview planned in coming months and a wider release later this year.
NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has issued its first public scientific alerts, kickstarting real-time monitoring of the night sky (800,000 alerts issued on Feb 24). The system is designed to scale to as many as seven million alerts per night once the LSST survey begins, flagging supernovae, variable stars, active galactic nuclei, and Solar System objects such as asteroids; alerts are produced within minutes and publicly accessible through a network of brokers to enable rapid, worldwide follow-up observations. Rubin's 3200-megapixel camera and automated image differencing enable this time-domain treasure trove, guiding studies of dark matter, dark energy, and other cosmic mysteries.
Donald Trump blasted Bill Maher on Truth Social, calling their White House dinner a “waste” and saying Maher was nervous, then likened him to late-night rivals Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert. Maher later described the meeting as gracious and measured on Real Time, noting Trump’s demeanor differed from his TV persona. The exchange centers on Maher’s criticism of Trump and Trump’s counterclaims about the dinner and Maher’s ratings.
Bill Maher said Jimmy Kimmel is “very mad” at him after Maher called out Kimmel’s wife for cutting ties with Trump-loving relatives, a clash Maher discussed on a Club Random episode. He suggested they may never talk again, but stressed he’ll continue lampooning both parties and still respects Kimmel. The dispute traces to Molly McNearney’s remarks about Trump-family relationships during a previous interview, which Maher referenced while defending his own opinions on politics and late-night comedy.
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a noninvasive wearable sensor that continuously monitors hydration levels using bioimpedance, transmitting data wirelessly to smartphones, with potential applications in health, sports, and extreme work environments.
Google has launched 'Search Live' with real-time voice search capabilities through its AI Mode Labs experiment, allowing users to have natural spoken conversations with search, receive AI-generated audio responses, and access web links simultaneously, with ongoing updates including visual search features.
Comedian Bill Maher, host of Real Time With Bill Maher, expressed on a podcast with Jane Fonda that he might quit his show if Donald Trump wins a second presidency, citing boredom and frustration with covering Trump-related content. Maher, who has been a vocal critic of Trump, mentioned feeling "bored" and "sh**ing his pants" at the prospect of another Trump term, while also noting Trump's hostility towards him.
Bill Maher, host of HBO's 'Real Time,' expressed on his podcast that he might quit the show due to exhaustion from discussing Donald Trump, especially if Trump wins a second presidential term. Maher, who has been vocal about Trump since before his presidency, mentioned his frustration with the constant focus on Trump in political discourse. Despite his comments, Maher's show has been renewed for two more seasons.
Bill Maher has expressed the possibility of quitting his HBO show 'Real Time' due to exhaustion from covering Donald Trump, especially if Trump returns to the presidency. Maher, who has been vocal about Trump in the past, mentioned his fatigue with the repetitive nature of Trump's dominance in political news. Despite his comments, Maher is contracted to continue the show through 2026, following a renewal by Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO.
Linux kernel 6.12 has been released, featuring significant updates like mainline support for PREEMPT_RT, enhancing real-time application performance by allowing high-priority tasks to interrupt lower-priority ones. The update also introduces the BPF scheduler, improving scheduling behavior, and adds support for various hardware, including ARM-powered devices and the Raspberry Pi 5. Other enhancements include filesystem improvements, new RISC-V CPU ISA extensions, and better support for Wacom tablets and Snapdragon-powered notebooks. Security and performance fixes are also included.
On the latest episode of 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' host Bill Maher and guest Michael Douglas discussed the surprising 2024 election results, where Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris. Maher humorously noted that America rarely turns down "seconds," referring to Trump's second term. Douglas expressed his frustration over the election outcome and shared a personal anecdote about getting a hole-in-one while playing golf to clear his mind. The conversation also touched on topics like inflation and the changing political landscape.
Bill Maher, host of HBO's 'Real Time,' discusses with CNN's Fareed Zakaria why he critiques liberals as much as conservatives, emphasizing that his views haven't changed with age but rather that he finds some modern ideas to be foolish.
Meta is introducing real-time AI image generation in beta for WhatsApp users in the US, allowing users to see images change as they type text-to-image prompts. The Meta Llama 3 model can now produce sharper and higher quality images, and users can also animate images to create GIFs. This feature is part of a broader rollout of AI features across Meta's apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
Comedian Bill Maher is launching Club Random Studios, a podcast network featuring shows from unfiltered celebrity voices, including Sage Steele, Kevin Garnett, Billy Corgan, and Fred Durst. Maher's own podcast, "Club Random," will be part of the network, and his TV show "Real Time" has been renewed for two more seasons on HBO and will also air on CNN. Maher is preparing for the upcoming election by refusing to give in to constant worry about Trump's potential victory, and he is undecided about leaving his talent agency, CAA.