How techniques like model pruning, quantization and knowledge distillation can optimize LLMs for faster, cheaper predictions.
Day: November 9, 2024
I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars
Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.
A new iOS 18 security feature makes it harder for police to unlock iPhones
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images There is an apparently new iOS 18 security feature that reboots iPhones that haven’t been unlocked in a few days, frustrating police by making it harder to break into suspects’ iPhones, according to 404 Media. 404 Media, […]
VCs on how to ‘survive and thrive’ after a down round
Founders hope that their startups continually raise larger funding rounds at escalating valuations. But unexpected challenges, such as a global health crisis or a sudden surge in interest rates, can have a significant impact on a company’s ability to maintain its valuations. Some of these […]
These 60 robotics companies are hiring
From the looks of things, companies in the category — including Agility Robotics and Formlogic — can’t hire quickly enough. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Auto-Rebooting iPhones Are Causing Chaos for Cops
Plus: Hot Topic confirms a customer data breach, Germany arrests a US citizen for allegedly passing military secrets to Chinese intelligence, and more.
ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests
A lot of people tried to use OpenAI’s DALL-E image generator during the election season, but the company said that it was able to stop them from using it as a tool to create deepfakes. ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 requests to generate images with President […]
iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature
New code introduced in the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system could make it more difficult for both police and thieves to unlock iPhones. 404 Media reported Thursday that law enforcement officials were warning each other that phones being stored for forensic examination seemed […]
Arcane Season 2 debuts with more action, dark story and beautiful animation | preview
Arcane Season 2 lives up to the beautiful imagery and deep story of Arcane Season One, which debuted in 2021.
Yoga Mats, Props, and WIRED-Tested Yoga Gear (2024)
Here’s our essential guide for every yogi’s flow, from mats and towels to blocks and blankets.

