InfoQ

Hugging Face Introduces Community Evals for Transparent Model Benchmarking

Hugging Face has launched Community Evals, a feature that enables benchmark datasets on the Hub to host their own leaderboards and automatically collect evaluation results from model repositories.
animenextseason.com

Mojang Said No to Minecraft 2, But the Story Is More Complicated Than That

Minecraft 2 isn't happening. Microsoft continues updating the original game instead of creating a sequel. Learn what Notch's ...
InfoQ

Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...
MusicRadar

“A new benchmark for professional DJ performances”: Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs

NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
NASCAR

Analysis: How will NASCAR change under new Chase format?

For many fans, last week’s announcement that NASCAR was returning to a modernized version of The Chase marked a welcome pivot for the sport. The previous elimination-style playoff system provided ...
Charlotte Observer

NASCAR announces massive changes to playoff format for 2026. Here’s what we know

NASCAR has a new playoff format for 2026 and beyond. Then again, “new” might be a misnomer. The governing body of the largest motorsport in America announced the return of “The Chase” as its national ...
The New York Times

NASCAR changes playoff format back to ‘Chase’-style system after rising criticism

Kyle Larson won what will be the final Cup Series playoff in the elimination format, in a November race that highlighted some of the issues with that system. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CONCORD, ...
Bleacher Report

NASCAR Announces New Championship Format, Details 'The Chase' Points System Ahead of 2026 Season

According to a release from NASCAR, the new format is similar to that which was used from 2004 to 2013, but with a few tweaks. The top 16 drivers in the Cup Series, 12 in O'Reilly and 10 in Trucks ...
The New York Times

NASCAR brings back the ‘Chase’ for its playoffs, and the sport will be better for it

NASCAR's decision should restore credibility to a championship system that many in the garage and beyond had sharply criticized. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR has its Great ...
Live Science

This new DNA storage system can fit 10 billion songs in a liter of liquid — but challenges remain for the unusual storage format

The new storage system could hold family photos, cultural artifacts and the master versions of digital artworks, movies, manuscripts and music for thousands of years, scientists say. When you purchase ...
Heavy.com

NASCAR Playoff Format Committee Eyes Return to Full-Season Points System

The NASCAR Playoff Format Committee is stirring debate across the racing world. After years of tweaks to the NASCAR playoff system, influential voices, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., are increasingly ...