AMD Ryzen AI Max 390: 12-core Strix Halo CPU spotted on GeekbenchA 12-core AMD Strix Halo CPU has been benchmarked on Geekbench. If a previous leak is accurate, it could be the Ryzen AI Max 390, a middle-of-the-pack offering. Anil Ganti, 20 Sep 2024 20:08
Indian filmmaker switches from human artists to AI-generated musicRam Gopal Varma, the Indian filmmaker known for movies such as Company, Sarkar, and Satya, has launched RGV Den Music, which will only handle AI-generated music. He also confirmed that his future projects will only use such music ...Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2024 14:53
AI systems like GPT-4 and Gemini misinterpreting Ring Camera footage could lead to false police calls, especially in minority neighborhoodsMIT-based research analyzed Amazon Ring footage using AI models like GPT-4 to assess police intervention decisions. The study revealed inconsistencies, including high false-positive rates and bias against minority neighborhoods, p...Anubhav Sharma, 20 Sep 2024 11:53
SocialAI brings the dead internet theory to lifeAlthough described as a social network, SocialAI is in fact more like "a space for reflection, support, and feedback," as mentioned by Michael Sayman, its creator. What makes it special is that all interactions it facilitates put ...Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2024 00:00
Biotech company Genmab launches ChatGPT Enterprise-powered "AI Everywhere" initiativeIn its quest to tackle an impressive amount of scientific data, Genmab has provided ChatGPT Enterprise access to about 1,000 employees less than a year ago. Now, the "AI Everywhere" initiative comes to provide the power of OpenAI'...Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 20:18
Lionsgate's entire film catalog can now be used to train custom Runway AI text-to-video modelDespite all the major concerns regarding AI-powered tools expressed last year with the Writers Guild protests, Lionsgate and Runway sign deal that would see big franchise films like John Wick utilized for training a custom text-to...Bogdan Solca, 19 Sep 2024 19:44
California-based ChainOpera bridges AI and web3 with a new decentralized platform and app marketplace for devsChainOpera AI has introduced a decentralized platform and AI app ecosystem, with the sole aim of building an open, collaborative AI economy. By connecting developers with decentralized computing power and community-driven data, th...Anubhav Sharma, 19 Sep 2024 14:41
Introducing Spectacles '24: Snap Inc. still wants people to try on its glassesBack again with a 2024 refresh, Snap Inc. is wading into the wearables pool with its latest AR-enabled eyewear, Spectacles '24. Available as a devkit with a monthly subscription, perhaps the fifth time's the charm to garner user e...Stephen Pereyra, 18 Sep 2024 23:21
Reolink Smart Battery Doorbell upgrades to "world-first" 2K resolution and 1:1 viewReolink has announced that its latest Battery Doorbell is the industry's first to debut with a 2K resolution conferred by a 4MP camera, thereby offering a potentially clearer, sharper and more detailed picture of a visitor. The ne...Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2024 19:34
Google Chrome 129 launches with AI-powered Tab Compare, multiple fixes, and moreYesterday's stable Google Chrome release brings the version number of this popular web browser to 129 and, in addition to addressing several security problems, this update also comes with a new AI feature. Tab Compare can generate...Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2024 17:10
85% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 review - The powerful multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and 120-Hz OLEDRyzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M. Lenovo has equipped its Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 with a new AMD Zen 5 processor in combination with a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED screen. Its performance is great and the same can be said for its picture quality, whereas the laptop's fans can get pretty loud.AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.50" | 1.5 kgAndreas Osthoff, 18 Sep 2024 16:17
Void: VS Code powered open source AI code editorVoid is the latest to join the growing list of AI code editors, but unlike most, it is launching as open source. Marketed as an alternative to Cursor, this YC-backed project offers a host of AI features to invited developers. Stephen Pereyra, 18 Sep 2024 00:11
AI system at Canadian hospital slashes unexpected deaths by 26%, delivering real-time alerts for high-risk patientsA new machine learning tool, CHARTwatch, has stepped up patient care in a Canadian hospital's general medicine unit, cutting unexpected deaths by 26%. By identifying high-risk patients in real time, CHARTwatch prompts doctors and ...Anubhav Sharma, 16 Sep 2024 19:12
OpenAI o1 and o1-mini arrive as AIs that handle STEM questions better than prior modelsOpenAI o1 and o1-mini have arrived, and these AI LLMs perform much better on coding, math, and science problems and tasks than prior models such as GPT-4o by taking more time to think. The OpenAI o1 models cannot browse the web or...David Chien, 16 Sep 2024 10:11
Oprah Winfrey interviews AI technology leaders and public in ABC broadcast titled AI and the Future of UsOprah Winfrey has interviewed AI technology leaders and the public in an hour-long ABC broadcast titled AI and the Future of Us. The show was created to help the public better understand the benefits and threats of current and eme...David Chien, 14 Sep 2024 09:42
85% Asus ProArt PZ13 review - The durable OLED convertible with a Snapdragon X PlusFor creators on the go. Asus' new ProArt PZ13 is a relatively robust convertible for creative users who also want to be able to do their work in adverse conditions. The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus from Qualcomm powers the device, which ensures long runtimes, among other things. However, the same as on the other ProArt models, its OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.30" | 874 gAndreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2024 16:37
New Dimensity 9400 leak confirms CPU core configuration and clock speedsA new Geekbench listing has confirmed the Dimensity 9400's CPU specs. The upcoming MediaTek SoC feature an 8-core CPU with its prime core clocked at 3.36 GHz. Anil Ganti, 13 Sep 2024 11:33
Apple Intelligence in action: First image generated with Image Playground shared by AppleApple's much-awaited Apple Intelligence suite of AI features and tools is yet to grace the real world. A few tools, such as 'Image Playground', are missing even from the most recent developer betas. However, Apple's Craig Federigh...Sambit Saha, 13 Sep 2024 01:48
Welcome to the Matrix: Meta confirmed that AI was trained on all social media public posts since 2007While European and US users of Facebook and Instagram were allowed to choose for their data not to be used to train AI, Australians didn't have any opt-out options available. As a consequence, all of their public posts since 2007 ...Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2024 23:58
Meizu Lucky 08 leaks as Android smartphone with unique Star Track camera humpThe Lucky 08 has leaked out as Meizu's next Android smartphone. The device, thought to have a camera hump as distinctive as its name, is slated to launch as the first in a more affordable range of mobile devices for its brand. It ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2024 21:43
OpenAI allegedly valued at $150 billion, in talks to raise $6.5 billionAlthough there is no official confirmation yet, it seems that OpenAI is on the way towards raising an impressive $6.5 billion, with the help of a new estimated value of no less than $150 billion. Earlier this year, Sam Altman's st...Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2024 18:04
Google opens AI Test Kitchen & Imagen 3 to most usersGoogle's AI Test Kitchen has opened up its toolset to a long list of countries. Previously, only users in the United States could access most of the toolkit. This nearly worldwide debut includes Imagen 3, Google's in-house image g...Daniel Fuller, 11 Sep 2024 16:39
Nuclear trio-powered data center now being developed by OracleDuring the company's last earnings call, Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison unveiled that the company has already received the building permit for no less than three next-gen small modular nuclear reactors. With an expec...Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 14:09
Google's AI will process unemployment appeals hearings in Nevada and decide people's fateIf everything goes as planned, Nevada will soon become the first administration to use a generative AI system to process appeals hearings transcripts and issue a recommendation regarding the ruling. However, it should also be take...Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 11:38
Apple reveals when iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence will be availableApple has launched the iPhone 16 lineup, and this new series has the first phones the company has designed for AI, specifically for Apple Intelligence, which will be available with iOS 18.1. The Cupertino giant has now revealed wh...Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2024 12:51
Proposed US legislation could make life harder for AI and cloud service providersThe U.S. Commerce Department is now focusing on both AI and cloud computing service providers with a new proposal, which involves requiring additional reporting from these companies. The goal of these new requirements is to ensure...Codrut Nistor, 10 Sep 2024 12:21
Honor Magic7 series tipped for timely launch as next-gen Android flagships with smartest AI assistantMore details on the successors to Honor's Magic6 series of flagship Android smartphones have leaked out, with plausible tips as to how the potentially upcoming handsets might look. They are also now believed to launch with the bes...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2024 17:51
Timekettle unveils W4 Pro AI interpreter earbuds providing real-time translations and transcripts between 40 languagesTimekettle has unveiled the W4 Pro AI interpreter earbuds providing real-time translations and transcripts between 40 languages. Three built-in microphones and a 0.2 second response time allow for hours of fluid, uninterrupted con...David Chien, 09 Sep 2024 06:18
81% Asus VivoBook S 15 OLED Snapdragon 8-core laptop review - An almost silent everyday companion with the Snapdragon X PlusThe slowest Snapdragon SoC for 1149 euros. The Vivobook S 15 OLED was one of the first notebooks with the new Snapdragon X Elite, and now Asus is also launching a cheaper version with the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core. However, the remaining specifications, including the 120 Hz OLED, are identical. However, the price difference to the faster X Elite model is too small.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kgAndreas Osthoff, 07 Sep 2024 16:52
IFA 2024 | Tecno MegaBook K16S debuts as affordable new Ryzen laptopTecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook porta...Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 14:57
1X Technologies announces its Neo bipedal humanoid is one step closer to taking over home chores1X Technologies has announced its Neo bipedal humanoid is one step closer to taking over home chores forever. The humanoid is entering beta testing at select homes before consumer rollout. The humanoid adopts many of the AI techno...David Chien, 07 Sep 2024 04:03
Brand-new DJI Neo hands-on: DJI's lightest and most affordable video drone yet135 g taking off from your hand. DJI released its lightest and most affordable camera drone ever on 5 September 2024. We had the opportunity to test out the device beforehand, allowing us to publish our impression in time for the launch. The 4K camera drone weighs just 135 g (about 0.3 lb), and yet is capable of recording stabilised 4K videos and has a few useful tricks up its sleeve. In this hands-on review, we’ll delve into whether the product is suitable for YouTubers and hobbyist filmmakers.Christian Hintze, 06 Sep 2024 15:59
IFA 2024 | Asus ProArt PZ13 tablet shown off with 20 W Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 and 3K OLED displayThe Asus ProArt PZ13 tablet is finally revealed to sport the latest Snapdragon X Plus 8-core X1P-42-100 SoC utilizing a 20 W TDP. The tablet also features a 3K 60 Hz OLED panel, Wi-Fi 7, and will retail at prices starting from $1,...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Sep 2024 21:02
90% Honor MagicBook Art 14 laptop review - Great OLED subnotebook with vapor-chamber and innovative cameraBetter than the MacBook Air? With the new MagicBook Art 14, Honor offers a great subnotebook with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and a Meteor Lake processor. The attachable webcam is also a real innovation that works excellently. Cooling is provided by a vapor chamber.Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.60" | 1 kgAndreas Osthoff, 05 Sep 2024 15:01
OpenAI's former chief scientist raises $1 billion for safe AI systems developmentCurrently valued at no less than $5 billion, Safe Superintelligence has just raised $1 billion, which will be used to acquire both top AI specialists and computing power. The goal of this company, co-founded by a former OpenAI chi...Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2024 13:10
Gemini Live with ten new voices sees wider roll out for Gemini Advance subscribersGoogle's conversational AI chatbot continues to roll out, and Gemini Advance users receive early access. Using only your voice, Gemini Live aims to offer a faster and more natural experience when using Gemini and includes the abil...Stephen Pereyra, 04 Sep 2024 23:11
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core analysis - The X1P-42-100 is smaller and cheaper, but not very efficientStill fast enough? Just over two months after the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite processors and the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm has now released further ARM processors for laptops, including the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core variants with slower GPUs. We have tested the cheaper X1P-42-100.Andreas Osthoff, 04 Sep 2024 22:39
Elon Musk's xAI brings the Colossus 100k H100 training cluster onlineAt the end of a 122-day effort, xAI's development team has managed to bring the most powerful AI training system in the world to date online. For now, it has 100k H100 GPUs, but Musk claims that the number will double in a few mon...Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2024 16:49
IFA 2024 | Dell Latitude 5455 arrives later this month in Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 and X1P-42-100 optionsDell is offering the Latitude 5455 in both X1P-64-100 and the new X1P-42-100 Snapdragon X Plus variants. The Latitude 5455 comes with a host of security and management features tailored for business customers along with Copilot+ s...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 14:42
IFA 2024 | Dell Inspiron 14 5441 now available for $899 with new Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 SoCDell showed off an Inspiron 14 5441 SKU powered by the new Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 SoC. The Copilot+ laptop can also be configured with an X1P-64-100 chip. Apart from the SoC and display, the base Inspiron 14 is largely ident...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 13:34
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ now official with an AMD Strix Point processor and multiple panel choicesThe MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is now official with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPU. You can pair it with a GeForce RTX 4070 and uip to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its 16-inch, 16:10 screen is available in IPS LCD, OLED and miniLED flav...Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2024 11:29
Geekom x Tecno liquid-cooled MEGAMINI G1 PC goes live on KickstarterGeekom has partnered with Tecno to unleash the "World's Smallest" PC with liquid cooling on the world via crowdfunding. The "Ultra-Quiet", RGB-lit miniature desktop has already accrued over $300,000 worth of backing on its first d...Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2024 19:52
Clearview AI's latest fine: $33.7 million from Dutch authoritiesThe Netherlands' Data Protection Association, a nationwide personal data watchdog organization, has issued a fine of around $33.7 million to Clearview AI over a global facial recognition database. They are not the first or only na...Daniel Fuller, 03 Sep 2024 19:34
IFA 2024 | Core Ultra Series 2: With Lunar Lake, Intel introduces its most efficient x86 CPU yetEfficiency, efficiency, efficiency: Intel's focus with the new Core Ultra 200V chips was clear. But even when it comes to performance, the new Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs will trump the previous Meteor Lake U chips. Shortly before IFA 2024 begins, Intel has unveiled the last outstanding specs of the new CPU series, including the Lunar Lake SKU table.Benjamin Herzig, 03 Sep 2024 18:00
81% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 laptop review - The fastest Snapdragon X Elite challenges AMD's Zen 5The fastest Qualcomm chip. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, which is currently the only laptop fitted with the fastest Snapdragon X Elite processor (X1E-84-100), has higher CPU core clock rates as well as a faster Adreno GPU. However, the slim Galaxy Book4 can only use its performance potential to a limited extent.Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.6 kgAndreas Osthoff, 02 Sep 2024 18:33
AI-generated video market value projected to hit nearly $10 billion in ten yearsThe industry based on videos edited or created using artificial intelligence (AI) is just getting started at a worth of about $600 million (based on 2023 estimates). However, that value is also now projected to skyrocket into the ...Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2024 16:04
Cleer Audio unveils ARC 3 open-ear, wireless earphones with touchless head-tilt control, waterproof ear-clip design, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and AI ANCCleer Audio has unveiled the ARC 3 open-ear, wireless earphones with touchless head-tilt control, waterproof ear-clip design, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, and AI ANC. The six models are optimized for a variety of uses, such as casua...David Chien, 02 Sep 2024 07:36
Last week in Gemini Updates: OpenStax partnership, Gems, and moreCheckMag Google's Gemini AI received many improvements over the past week, including some premium features available to users of Gemini Advanced and Google Workspaces. With features focused on education and business, it is clear that Googl...Stephen Pereyra, 02 Sep 2024 03:36
Huawei Mate 70 Pro design and camera upgrades pictured in new leakThe Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a premium smartphone tipped to debut with an updated look compared to its predecessor. Now, it is also backed to launch with potentially significant improvements on the 60 Pro in terms of main rear and se...Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2024 17:32
Apple, Nvidia reportedly considering investments in OpenAI, following Microsoft's $13 billion stakeApple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring substantial investments in OpenAI, as per reports from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. These investments are likely to boost OpenAI's value beyond $100 billion in the AI behemoth's ...Sambit Saha, 31 Aug 2024 17:46