Beyond text: GPT has evolved, and AI is now flexing new powers

[New Atlas logo]( Technology [Beyond text: GPT has evolved, and AI is now flexing new powers]( [GPT's rapid evolution demonstrates the staggering pace of disruptive change in AI]( If you thought the last 20 years of progress were impressive, then strap in. GPT-4 is here, just months after ChatGPT. It's smarter, more accurate, and harder to fool. It now has an uncanny ability to interpret visuals, and maybe a thirst for power. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Rollin Light: The Ultimate LED Recessed Lighting Solution]( Selecting a light bulb often isn't given much thought. However, there are available options that can make one’s lighting more convenient, efficient, and versatile. This is where the Rollin light ultra-thin LED Recessed Light comes into the picture. [Read more]( Drones [Self-steering droids define Zipline's new Platform 2 drone delivery service]( [Cargo-carrying droids (pictured) will be loaded into and lowered down from P2 Zip drones]( When we last heard about Zipline, the California company was using parachutes to drop packages from its delivery drones to the ground. The firm's just-announced Platform 2 (P2) system, however, lowers loads inside of self-steering "droids." [Read more]( Automotive [Kia unites opposites with big, bold digitized EV9 SUV]( [The new EV9 stays surprisingly close to the concept's boxy, geometric styling]( Kia plans to introduce its production three-row flagship electric SUV, the EV9, later this month. Ahead of the full reveal, it's released exterior and interior pictures that preview bold, boxy styling and a digitized interior. [Read more]( Automotive [Volkswagen previews the €25,000 people's car of the electric era]( [Volkswagen brings some happiness to the ID. 2all concept's front-end]( The "People's Car" company previews one of the first people's EVs, a compact hatch proposed at a price below €25K. The ID. 2all concept looks like the right car at the right price, offering 280 miles of range and some top-tier technologies. [Read more]( Bicycles [Dual-battery M20 ebike rolls with moto looks for 90+ miles]( [The competitively priced Engwe M20 ebike has a top speed of 28 mph and can be optioned with dual batteries for up to 94 miles of per-charge riding]( Though many ebikes blur the lines between a pedal-assist two-wheeler and a small electric motorcycle, most have the look of a traditional bike. Others prefer to thoroughly embrace the moto vibe, and the latest to join the gang is the Engwe M20. [Read more]( Photography [New kit beams images straight onto the retina from Sony camera]( [Man seen from side looking through viewfinder on camera]( Sony has paired with QD Laser to create a retinal projection camera kit. By bypassing the outer layers of the eyes, the kit allows those who would otherwise have difficulty doing so see and capture the world around them. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Higher blood caffeine levels may reduce weight, risk of type 2 diabetes]( [A new study has investigated the genetic variations that alter caffeine metabolism and the effect of high blood caffeine levels on disease]( The health benefits of caffeine have been studied for years. Researchers have examined the genes associated with caffeine metabolism to see whether blood caffeine levels affect body fat levels and risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. [Read more]( Medical [Insight into tumor cells' organanization offers hope for new treatment]( [Scientists map out mitochondrial structures in lung cancer tumors to find complex, nutrient-specific needs of the cells]( Scientists have long known that the engine room of cells, the mitochondria, play an essential role in the growth of cancer. Now, they have the clearest picture yet of just how the energy organelles form complex structures within lung cancer tumors. [Read more]( Science [Increasing human footprint influences spread of insect-borne diseases]( [For the first time, researchers have shown how the degree of environmental change affects the transmission of insect-borne diseases]( Environmental modification has a flow-on effect on natural ecosystems, including the insects that carry disease. For the first time, researchers have shown how environmental change affects the transmission of insect-borne diseases. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This odor eliminator will help you breathe easier this spring]( If your home smells like a mixture of last night's dinner, and cat litter, it's time to make amends to your nostrils. VentiFresh Plus is an odor eliminator that can banish all that funk, and you can get it on sale just in time for spring. [Read more]( Robotics [Clever MIT modular robotics system could give astronauts WORMS]( [The spider-inspired WORMS-1 robot – other possible WORMS robots were inspired by animals such elephants, oxen and goats]( No single robot can perform all tasks, yet bringing a bunch of different robots along on Moon missions would be quite inefficient. The WORMS setup offers an alternative, in the form of components that can be mixed and matched to make whatever robot is needed. [Read more]( Biology [Fretting Fido: Anxious dogs' brains are wired differently]( [How worried is that dog in the window? A brain map might be able to show you]( For all their love and companionship, our four-legged friends can cause a lot of stress. Scientists have now mapped the brains of anxious dogs, showing that they are indeed different, and it could lead to better treatment for happier, calmer dogs. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [3D-printed "smart" insoles designed for on-the-go pressure mapping]( [The insoles are 3D-printed in what is claimed to be a quick and inexpensive process]( Whether you're an athlete or someone experiencing foot pain, it's important to eliminate high-pressure areas in the soles of your shoes. An experimental insole could help, by showing where such areas are located during a variety of activities. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022