Apple made an interesting move on Monday by revealing that the artificial intelligence models powering its Apple Intelligence system were pretrained on Google processors. This decision to utilize Google’s homegrown Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) for training is significant as it indicates a shift away from Nvidia’s dominance in the market for high-end AI training chips.
Aquatic robotics have the potential to revolutionize the way we collect data in the world’s oceans. Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a self-powered “bug” that could skim across the water, collecting important information and feeding it back to a central database. This technology has the potential to advance the field of aquatic robotics and
The search for dark matter has been a fascinating topic for scientists around the world. With the help of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, researchers are now delving deeper into the mysteries of the universe. The Large Hadron Collider, located beneath the France-Switzerland border, is at the forefront of this quest, where scientists aim to
Artificial intelligence startup Galileo recently published a benchmark report that shed light on the rapid progress of open-source language models. The report suggests that these models are closing the performance gap with their closed-source counterparts, potentially reshaping the AI landscape. This shift could democratize advanced AI capabilities and accelerate innovation across industries. The benchmark report
Google seems to be gearing up to release the fourth generation of its Nest Learning Thermostat. The leaks suggest that this new model will come with a customizable home screen, a feature called “Dynamic Farsight,” and a “borderless” display. The high-resolution borderless display is a significant change from the previous third-generation units, as it allows
The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge at the onset of the final week of July as traders absorbed a series of political events that unfolded over the weekend. Bitcoin recorded a 2% increase, reaching $69,640.00, while Ether saw a 3% rise to $3,382.15. This uptick follows a week where Bitcoin ended with a 1% gain
Former President Donald Trump made headlines during the biggest bitcoin conference of the year when he revealed his stance on bitcoin, but his proposal fell short of the revolutionary ideas some crypto enthusiasts had anticipated. Instead of promising to establish an official U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve currency, Trump simply vowed to maintain the current level
One of the most frustrating experiences for many people in today’s digital age is the endless scrolling through streaming platforms in search of the perfect show or movie to watch. Despite the abundance of options available thanks to the peak TV era and the rise of streaming services, finding something to watch can often feel
Apple has recently come to a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the United States. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the employees at a retail location in Maryland, shared the news on Friday evening. The three-year deal includes an average
Despite claims of surging popularity and record-high usage, X’s financial situation tells a different story. CEO Linda Yaccarino faces the challenging task of winning back advertisers as the app’s revenue continues to decline. Internal documents reveal a 25 percent drop in revenue in the second quarter of this year compared to the first quarter, and