The recent benchmark released by Galileo has shed light on the rapid advancements in open-source language models, indicating that they are slowly closing the performance gap with proprietary models. This shift in the AI landscape has the potential to democratize advanced AI capabilities, making them more accessible to startups and researchers. The narrowing margin between
Cryptocurrencies experienced a surge at the beginning of the final week of July as traders absorbed a series of political events that unfolded over the weekend and looked forward to upcoming central bank meetings. Bitcoin saw a 2% increase, reaching $69,640.00, while Ether also rose by 3% to $3,382.15. This positive momentum comes after Bitcoin
Google is gearing up to release the fourth generation of its Nest Learning Thermostat, as per recent leaks. This new model promises to bring several enhancements over its predecessor. One of the major upgrades is the introduction of a customizable home screen. This feature will allow users to personalize their thermostat’s display to suit their
Former President Donald Trump spoke at a major Bitcoin conference in Nashville, where he subtly hinted at the potential establishment of a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve. However, instead of making any concrete promises, Trump stated that he would preserve the current level of Bitcoin holdings seized from financial criminals by the U.S. government. This approach
In today’s era of peak TV and streaming services, the dilemma of endless scrolling through recommendations is a common low-stakes annoyance. The excitement of finally having some time to relax and watch a show or movie is often overshadowed by the endless rows of same-looking tiles on various streaming platforms. The frustrating cycle of opening
In recent months, an alarming trend has emerged in Silicon Valley’s generative AI sector. A number of promising startups, such as Inflection AI and Adept, have either been acquired by or closely tied to major US tech giants. These acquisitions, disguised as discrete transactions, have raised concerns among critics who believe that companies like Microsoft
Apple has come to terms with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, marking the first collective bargaining agreement with a unionized company store in the United States. The agreement, which is still subject to approval by approximately 85 employees at the retail location in Maryland, includes a pay
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has been facing financial challenges despite claims of increasing popularity. A recent article in The New York Times shed light on the struggles of X CEO Linda Yaccarino in winning back advertisers and generating revenue for the platform. Internal documents obtained by The New York Times
Recently, X quietly introduced a new setting within user accounts that grants permission for the platform to use posts and activity to train its Grok AI chatbot. This move has sparked controversy among users, as it raises questions about privacy and data usage. One of the main concerns surrounding this new setting is the lack
Snapchat has taken a step further to enhance user engagement during the 2024 Olympics by introducing a variety of new features. One of the key elements is the addition of AR Lenses, some of which have been developed in collaboration with the International Olympic Commission (IOC). These lenses are designed to capture the essence and