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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on July 18th, 2023. In today’s news, researchers from Stanford University and other institutions have conducted a study on the performance of large-scale language models (LLMs). They investigated the impact of changing the length of input context and the position of relevant information on the performance of LLMs. The study found that including ‘important information’ at the beginning and end of the input text resulted in better outcomes.

In other news, researchers from the National University of Singapore have proposed a method for recording multi-color images directly onto DNA. By incorporating two-dimensional light patterns into DNA, they were able to store and retrieve images with a resolution of 96 pixels. This technique also allows for freezing preservation at -20 degrees Celsius.

Moving on to our next story, Panasonic has recently launched a new product called the ‘Automatic Measuring IH Rice Cooker.’ This rice cooker automatically measures and cooks rice by pre-setting the amount of rice and water. It can even be controlled remotely using a smartphone. However, it has some limitations, such as a maximum capacity of 2 cups and compatibility only with unwashed rice. We spoke to the developers to learn more about the product’s development process and market trends.

In the world of entertainment, the latest film by director Hayao Miyazaki, titled ‘How Do You Live?’ has received mixed reviews. Despite the divided opinions, the film comes highly recommended by the manga artist himself. If you’re a fan of Miyazaki’s work, it might be worth checking out!

For those interested in photography, we have some recommendations for first-time digital SLR camera users. We’ve selected four models that are particularly popular this year, perfect for capturing your summer adventures and creating stunning photos and videos.

If you’re an aspiring IT engineer, CyberAgent has some exciting news for you. They have released free training materials for new IT engineers, covering topics such as localization, accessibility, and security. These materials were used in their 2023 training program and include lecture notes and videos.

And finally, for all the cat lovers out there, the cat-shaped serving robot ‘BellaBot’ is now available as a block toy. You can find it for sale at various restaurants of the Skylark Group, including Gusto, Bamiyan, and Jonathan’s.

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