OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with native computer use mode, financial plugins for Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

The big headlines on this release are efficiency, with OpenAI reporting that GPT-5.4 uses far fewer tokens (47% fewer on some tasks) than its predecessors).
Hackaday

Keebin’ With Kristina: The One With The Beginner’s Guide To Split Keyboards

Curious about split keyboards, but overwhelmed by the myriad options for every little thing? You should start with ...
Journal of Medical Internet Research

Virtual Patient Simulations Using Social Robotics Combined With Large Language Models for Clinical Reasoning Training in Medical Education: Mixed Methods Study

Students’ self-perceived VP experience focusing on CR training was assessed using a previously developed index, and paired 2-tailed t test was used to compare mean scores (scales from 1 to 5) between ...
IEEE

Multitarget 3-D Indoor Localization Using Virtual Element (VE) Digital Beamforming Technique With SIMO-FMCW Radar

Abstract: This study proposed a virtual element (VE) technique for a single-input-multiple-output frequency-modulated continuous-wave (SIMO-FMCW) radar with one transmitting and three receiving ...
IEEE

IntelliMotion: Real-Time Hand Gesture and Pose Tracking Using OpenCV and MediaPipe

Abstract: Computer vision applications have been revolutionized by profound learning, which makes it conceivable to track human movement absolutely. An interesting hand signal and posture following ...
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VA using virtual reality headsets to treat Veterans with chronic pain

The Department of Veterans Affairs is using virtual reality (VR) to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months. The VA Immersive program combines cognitive behavioral ...