Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie
Chinese search engine Baidu has launched two new AI models — Ernie 4.5, the latest version of the company’s foundational model first released two years
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Startup Claims Its Upcoming (RISC-V ISA) Zeus GPU is 10X Faster Than Nvidia's RTX 5090 - Slashdot
"The number of discrete GPU developers from the U.S. and Western Europe shrank to three companies in 2025," notes Tom's Hardware, "from around 10 in 2000." (Nvidia, AMD, and Intel...)
No company in the recent years — at least outside of China — was bold enough to engage into competiti...
Apple executives believe users will 'love' upcoming iOS 19 overhaul, per report - 9to5Mac
Last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was planning “one of the most dramatic software overhauls” in its history....
Apple considered making the rumored iPhone 17 Air ‘completely port-free,’ according to report
Mark Gurman has shared new details about the rumored ultra-thin iPhone, as leaked dummy models show how it might compare to the rest of the iPhone 17 line.
The hype around AI agent Manus doesn't represent a second DeepSeek moment, but reveals that Chinese startups can compete with AI product companies in the US
By Catherine Thorbecke / Bloomberg. View the full context on Techmeme.
Hear what Horizon Zero Dawn actor Ashly Burch thinks about AI taking her job
Ashly Burch, the actor behind Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy, shared her thoughts about the Sony experiment that saw her character being voiced and performed by AI.
Everything You Say To Your Echo Will Be Sent To Amazon Starting On March 28 - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In an email sent to customers today, Amazon said that Echo users will no longer be able to set their devices to process Alexa requests locally and, therefore, avoid sending voice recordings to Amazon's cloud. Amazon apparently sent the email to ...
Klarna’s Measly AI Savings
How much money can AI save a business? That’s a hugely important question for businesses nowadays—uncertainty about the answer is holding up wider adoption of various new AI products, as we described on several fronts this week. (See this piece on Salesforce’s struggles in selling its new AI ...
Google Is Officially Replacing Assistant With Gemini - Slashdot
Google announced today that Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android phones later in 2025. "[T]he classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile app stores," says Google in a blog post. "Additionally, we'll be upgrading ta…
Apple launches new Surveyor app to help improve Apple Maps
Apple quietly launched a new app on Friday called “Maps Surveyor,” which lets users contribute to Apple Maps by collecting...
Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models
A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”
The NIST's new directive to AI Safety Institute partners scrubs mentions of “AI safety” and “AI fairness” and prioritizes “reducing ideological bias” in models
By Will Knight / Wired. View the full context on Techmeme.
You can now watch a full Metallica concert on Apple Vision Pro
Apple brings Metallica’s M72 World Tour to your living room with an immersive concert experience on the Vision Pro.
Apple’s Siri Chief Calls AI Delays Ugly and Embarrassing, Promises Fixes
Walker also raised doubts about even meeting the current release expectations. Though Apple is aiming for iOS 19, it “doesn’t mean that we’re shipping then,” Walker said. The company has several more priorities in development, and trade-offs will need to be made, he said.
“We have other commitments across Apple to other projects,” Walker said, citing new software and hardware initiatives. “We want to keep our commitments to those, and we understand those are now potentially more timeline-urgent than the features that have been deferred.” He said decisions on timing will be made on a “case-by-case basis” as work progresses on products planned for next year.
“Customers are not expecting only these new features but they also want a more fully rounded-out Siri,” he said. “We’re going to ship these features and more as soon as they are ready.”
Walker also raised doubts about even meeting the current release expectations. Though Apple is aiming for iOS 19, it “doesn’t mean that we’re shipping then,” Walker said. The company has several more priorities in development, and trade-offs will need to be made, he said.“We have other commitments across Apple to other projects,” Walker said, citing new software and hardware initiatives. “We want to keep our commitments to those, and we understand those are now potentially more timeline-urgent than the features that have been deferred.” He said decisions on timing will be made on a “case-by-case basis” as work progresses on products planned for next year.“Customers are not expecting only these new features but they also want a more fully rounded-out Siri,” he said. “We’re going to ship these features and more as soon as they are ready.”
Appeals Court: ‘Plain View” Also Includes Using iPhone Camera Options To See Through Tinted Car Windows
As tech advances, the law mutates. In some cases (Riley, Carpenter) we get more protections. In other cases, we get fewer protections. This case dates back to 2022. Christopher Poller was a suspect…
Sonos Cancels Its Streaming Video Player - Slashdot
According to The Verge, Sonos has abandoned its plans to release a streaming video player this year. From the report: The news was announced by the company's leadership during an all-hands call today. That product, codenamed Pinewood, was set to be Sonos' next major hardware launch. It was already ...
Intel has a new CEO
Three months after Pat Gelsinger was pushed out, Intel has a new boss.
An arbitrator instructs a former Meta employee to stop promoting and publishing her book alleging company misconduct; publisher Flatiron Books earlier objected
By Jay Peters / The Verge. View the full context on Techmeme.
Musk-led cuts drive US consumer protection agency to ask for Amazon trial delay
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday to delay a September trial in its case alleging Amazon misled consumers over its Prime subscription service, citing "severe resource shortfalls in terms of both money and personnel."
Robots That Don’t Walk Are Making Strides
Humanoid robots that walk around on two legs have been attracting attention and money, but they are still a long way off from being mass produced. Traditional robots that don’t have legs, however, are moving ahead in places like agricultural fields, stores and warehouses.One example is Mech, an ...
Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and skipping the rest - 9to5Mac
Apple’s C1 modem debuted on the iPhone 16e with two compelling benefits, and it’s coming to this product next.
Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal
Google has updated its affiliate ads policy for Chrome extensions after creators accused PayPal’s deal-finding Honey browser extension of swapping out affiliate links before checkout.
Pokemon Go is getting a new owner after almost 9 years with Niantic
The move to Scopely likely indicates a need for Pokemon Go to make more money via monetization. Something many of Sceoply’s games on Android and iOS have in common is ads or other forms of monetization. The new parent company will want to see profit from Pokemon Go, and that might mean we see more ads and a bigger push for consumable items via microtransactions.
The move to Scopely likely indicates a need for Pokemon Go to make more money via monetization. Something many of Sceoply’s games on Android and iOS have in common is ads or other forms of monetization. The new parent company will want to see profit from Pokemon Go, and that might mean we see more ads and a bigger push for consumable items via microtransactions.
Apple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5Mac
Apple is still reeling from the last-week’s news that the most compelling new Apple Intelligence features for Siri have been...
FCC chair asks if YouTube TV ‘discriminates against faith-based programming’
FCC Chair Brendan Carr sent a letter to the CEOs of Google and YouTube, asking whether YouTube TV “discriminates” against faith-based channels.
DeepMind's latest AI model can help robots fold origami and close Ziploc bags
On Wednesday, DeepMind announced two new Gemini-based models it says will "lay the foundation for a new generation of helpful robots."
This fall is shaping up to be Apple’s biggest launch season in years - 9to5Mac
Apple just finished a variety of product launches, but the company’s fall lineup looks far more compelling—perhaps its biggest in years.
Google announces Gemini Robotics for building general purpose robots
Google DeepMind today announced Gemini Robotics to bring “AI into the physical world,” with new models able to “perform a wider range...
Snap introduces AI Video Lenses powered by its in-house generative model
Snapchat is introducing its first ever video generative AI Lenses, the company told TechCrunch exclusively.
Developer convicted for “kill switch” code activated upon his termination
Software developer plans to appeal after admitting to planting malicious code.