Google says running AI models on phones is a huge RAM hog
Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) In early March, Google made the odd announcement that only one of its two latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8…
Report: Redesigned M3 iPad Pros, large-screened iPad Air now expected in May
Enlarge / The M2 iPad Pro. The updated version will come with refined designs and new accessories. (credit: Apple) If you’ve been waiting for new iPads to come out, prepare…
8BitDo’s $100 wireless mechanical keyboard is a tribute to Commodore 64
Fits in nicely with old cassettes and floppy disks. [credit: 8BitDo ] The Commodore 64 introduced a generation of future computer geeks to personal computing. The 8-bit system first launched…
After overreaching TOS angers users, cloud provider Vultr backs off
Enlarge (credit: Wolfgang Reisser / 500px | 500px) After backlash, the cloud provider Vultr has updated its terms to remove a clause that a Reddit user feared required customers to…
The two apps I use when I need AirDrop on non-Apple devices
Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like AirDrop just fine for sending…
A New Treatment Rejuvenates Aging Immune Systems in Elderly Mice
Our immune system is like a well-trained brigade. Each unit has a unique specialty. Some cells directly kill invading foes; others release protein “markers” to attract immune cell types to…
AI Bubble?
Nvidia and other AI related companies have had a surge in profits and share prices. Are we in an AI Bubble or the early stages of the AI transformation? My…
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Japanese researchers have used a single-mode microwave generator to produce their metal plasmas. This creates more controlled and highly focused microwaves. Hot gases composed of metal ions and electrons, called…
EV buyers want SUVs and sedans, not minivans or trucks, survey says
Enlarge / Edmunds surveyed 300 car buyers who were considering a new EV in January 2024. (credit: Getty Images) There is a significant mismatch between the people who want to…
Russia is looking into making its own video game console
Enlarge / A Cold War-era arcade cabinet that serves as an example of what happened the last time Russia was forced to create a home-grown video game market. (credit: Arcade…