Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market with support from Alibaba Group, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. The development marks a departure from the iPhone maker’s prior strategy of relying entirely on third-party models to power artificial intelligence features in the country, where … Read more
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek formally released its official V4 Pro model to regain ground against fast-moving domestic rivals as it expands hiring, computing capacity, and fundraising efforts, according to Reuters and The Economic Times. The new software, designated V4-Pro-0813, greatly enhances agent capabilities and is available through API, app, and web channels, the companies … Read more
Oregon Ducks Running Back Jordon Davison Faces Fall Camp Injury Setback Oregon Ducks starting running back Jordon Davison suffered an injury during the second week of fall camp that could sideline him for up to eight weeks, according to program sources cited by Ducks Wire reporter Zachary Neel. Initial reports indicated a recovery timeline stretching … Read more
Meta Platforms will face a coalition of state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims that the tech giant engineered Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children. According to court filings, the seven-week trial in Oakland tests allegations from Colorado, Kentucky, California, and New Jersey that Meta designed … Read more
Last year’s Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon and aired an hour after the devices were revealed, replacing technical deep dives and executive appearances with celebrity cameos and scripted skits. Trevor Noah Leads Star-Studded Pixel Livestream Noah will anchor a stacked lineup of guest … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Agents According to the manifesto written by Mark Zuckerberg, or his communications team, the future of artificial intelligence centers on personal efficiency and creation. The essay outlines a vision where “everyone will have an exceptionally capable personal agent that understands you, your goals, and everything you care about,” working … Read more
USA TODAY is launching its first-ever Consumer Tech & Gadget Awards this fall, inviting manufacturers to submit innovative devices for formal editorial evaluation, according to the publication’s announcement. The program targets smartphones, smart-home hardware, workplace essentials, and emerging technologies designed to help consumers work smarter and stay connected in a crowded marketplace. Evaluating Innovation in … Read more
The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 power bank weighs 146 grams and measures 1.45 x 11.6 x 4.68cm, making it the lightest and most compact 10,000mAh power bank available, according to reviewer Thomas Ricker of The Verge. Priced at $83.95, the new model achieves its class-leading energy density by utilizing a silicon-carbon anode. Weighing the Specs: … Read more
Chinese artificial intelligence laboratories are implementing commercial revenue-sharing models for open-source AI releases, led by Moonshot and Alibaba, as they push to capture market share from U.S. competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet’s Google according to recent industry reports. Moonshot and Alibaba Push for Open-Source Revenue Sharing Chinese technology giant Alibaba plans to ask major … Read more
Full-body MRI scans marketed to healthy consumers spark intense debate among physicians over whether early detection of hidden conditions saves lives or merely generates costly false positives and anxiety. According to neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, who posted on X on Aug. 1, neurosurgeon friends report performing life-saving surgeries each month because people curiosity-led them … Read more