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Meta Introduces New Set of Artificial Intelligence Models
Meta has introduced a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) models it’s calling “Llama 2,” which stands for “large language model Meta AI” and is designed to enhance chatbot applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing Chat.This successor to its original Llama is meant to be more widely accessible, for both researchers and commercial users – as opposed to the previous model, which was only available by request.Other benefits that come along with the new model include fine-tuning capabilities for platforms like Amazon Web Services, Azure and Hugging Face, a company that develops tools for building machine learning-powered applications.Releasing in two versions, Llama 2 and Llama 2-Chat, the last of the two is likely to be used the most by commercial users, as it provides compar...
Wondershare Filmora Brings Maximalism to Your Fingertips with User-Friendly Effect Packs
In the era of “more is more,” Maximalism has become a powerful force in tech, design, and fashion, fueled by a surge of self-expression during the pandemic lockdown. From bold outfits to eye-catching decor, content creators worldwide are embracing this playful aesthetic. Now, Wondershare Filmora brings the Maximalism trend to video and advertising. With its innovative tools and design elements, Filmora empowers users to infuse their content with color and stand out from the crowd.Wondershare Filmora is a cross-platform editing software that unleashes a technicolor flair to users’ video content. Whether you are an educator, social media content creator, or visual storyteller, this AI-powered editing software provides a variety of engaging tools suitable for all skill levels.Each quarter, Wo...
Reddit takes over one of the biggest protesting subreddits
Reddit/ Tech / r/malefashionadvice had been private, but it’s now under Reddit’s management. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit is now in charge of r/malefashionadvice, which for a time was the biggest subreddit still closed in protest of the platform’s API pricing changes. The subreddit is now open, meaning Reddit users can browse content in the community once again, though in a restricted mode, meaning only certain users can make new posts. As we reported last week, the moderators of r/malefashionadvice, a subreddit with than 5 million...
FTC withdraws its in-house challenge to Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal
/ The in-house case was set to go before a judge in August and could be re-filed in the future.
Epic Games is taking 75 percent off select titles as part of its summer sale
/ Hundreds of old and new releases are on sale for a limited time, including System Shock and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Epic Games If you were looking to stock up on some PC games, you might want to head on over to the Epic Games Store. That’s because from now until August 3rd at 11AM ET, Epic Games is taking 75 percent off hundreds of titles as a part of its annual summer sale. What’s more, you can earn 10 percent back — ...
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Earns 4th Madden 99 Overall Rating
Travis Kelce is back in the Madden 99 Overall Rating Club.
Apple Is Reportedly Gearing Up To Take On ChatGPT With Its Own AI Chatbot
Apple has its own version of ChatGPT in the works, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech industry insider reported that the company’s engineers have begun developing an AI chatbot that’s been internally nicknamed “Apple GPT.”For the project, Apple has built its own framework to create large language models, similar to what OpenAI did for its own bot and Google for Bard, Gurman reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter.Apple has reportedly dubbed the framework “Ajax” and is running it on Google Cloud. The framework takes its name from Google’s JAX, the machine learning computer program used to build it.Ajax will apparently provide the bases for Apple’s own version of the AI chatbot. Few details are known about the project, but it's expected that Apple will share more abo...
Netflix is sticking to ‘sports-adjacent’ streaming instead of live sports, for now
/ ‘We’re super excited about the success of our sports-adjacent programming.’ a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Netflix There seems to be a lot of focus on streaming live sports, but based on comments from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, it appears the company plans to largely stay out of that game for the moment. “We really think that we can have a really strong offering for sports fans on Netflix without having to be part of the difficulty of the economic model of live sports licensing,” he said during the company’s second quarter earnings call on Wednesday. That quote was the...
Tesla’s Cybertruck is less than 19 feet long so it can fit in your garage
/ Tesla claims the Cybertruck is the first sub-19-foot truck that has both four doors and a more than six-foot-long bed, allowing it to fit in 20-foot garages where other trucks struggle. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Tesla Tesla revealed new measurements for its long-delayed Cybertruck in its Q2 earnings report. The polarizing truck will be less than 19 feet long and will have a bed that’s longer than six feet, which is shorter than Ford’s best-sellin...
Twitter Notes Gets Rebrand to “Twitter Articles”
Twitter "Notes" quietly got a rebrand to "Articles" this week, a feature that was first teased in 2022 with its primary offering being the ability to publish long-form content.When the concept was first introduced, the average tweet was still limited to 280 characters, however, since then, Twitter has made it to where Blue subscribers can write tweets containing up to 25,000 characters. This has put "Notes" in a position for a complete rebrand and revamp of its potential features.While not much has officially been shared on the capabilities of the "Articles" feature, Elon Musk did comment in a tweet that "This will allow users to post very long, complex articles with mixed media. You could publish a book if you want."As for what we know about "Notes," it was first slated to be released in ...
Beats Introduces Studio Pro Headphones
Since the first generation edition in 2008, the Studio model has been a staple in Beats' audio catalog. Now, it's receiving an update with the introduction of the new Studio Pro headphones.To lead the charge, the new Studio Pro was designed in collaboration with A-COLD-WALL*'s Samuel Ross and his SR_A (Samuel Ross & Associates) design venture. Appearing in black, deep brown, navy and sandstone, the headphones feature a similar silhouette but have been upgraded with enhanced audio quality and finishes. From a sound perspective, the Studio Pro includes fully-adaptive noise cancellation and transparency modes alongside personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.Other specifications include upgraded call performance and 40 hours of battery life. With the design, the Studio Pro i...
Intel mini NUC computers get a second life thanks to Asus
/ Intel’s miniature NUC PCs will now be supported by Asus and future designs are on the way. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Intel Intel announced earlier this week that its compact and upgradable NUC computers were being discontinued, but now Asus is stepping in to manufacture and develop future NUC systems instead. While Intel won’t be making its cute small form factor PCs anymore, Asus will receive a non-exclusive license to Intel’s NUC (Next Unit of Computing) product designs. “As we pivot our strategy to enable ecosystem partners to continue NUC systems product innovat...
