New AI text diffusion models break speed barriers by pulling words from noiseDiffusion models offer comparable performance to traditional models but with dramatically improved speed, changing dynamics in AI applications.
Meta's vanilla Maverick AI model ranks below rivals on a popular chat benchmark | TechCrunchMeta's unmodified Llama 4 Maverick ranks low in AI model performance benchmarks following controversy over Llama's experimental usage.
Will people really pay $200 a month for OpenAI's new chatbot? | TechCrunchOpenAI's $200/month ChatGPT Pro raises questions about its value vs. performance, as initial tests reveal mixed results and limitations.
NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Orin Nano Generative AI SupercomputerNVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit significantly enhances generative AI performance for edge applications, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible.
Nvidia Promises 40x Hopper Performance in Blackwell Unveil at GTC 2025 | HackerNoonNVIDIA's Blackwell platform offers groundbreaking AI performance improvements.Baidu's ERNIE 4.5 outperforms GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost.
Nvidia dominates in gen AI benchmarks, clobbering 2 rival AI chipsNvidia's GPUs excel in generative AI benchmarks with little competition.
The Essential CPU and GPU Field Guide for 2025AMD is launching its most advanced CPU targeting gamers and creators in early 2025.NVIDIA's newer RTX 50 series GPUs will leverage advanced AI technologies for improved performance.
AMD's new Instinct GPUs might just blow Nvidia out of the waterAMD launches MI325x accelerators aimed at enhancing AI performance and efficiency, directly competing with Nvidia.
Nvidia announces new GPUs at GTC 2025, including Vera Rubin | TechCrunchNvidia is launching its new GPU, Vera Rubin, with significant performance improvements over Blackwell.
NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Orin Nano Generative AI SupercomputerNVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit significantly enhances generative AI performance for edge applications, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible.
Nvidia Promises 40x Hopper Performance in Blackwell Unveil at GTC 2025 | HackerNoonNVIDIA's Blackwell platform offers groundbreaking AI performance improvements.Baidu's ERNIE 4.5 outperforms GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost.
Nvidia dominates in gen AI benchmarks, clobbering 2 rival AI chipsNvidia's GPUs excel in generative AI benchmarks with little competition.
The Essential CPU and GPU Field Guide for 2025AMD is launching its most advanced CPU targeting gamers and creators in early 2025.NVIDIA's newer RTX 50 series GPUs will leverage advanced AI technologies for improved performance.
AMD's new Instinct GPUs might just blow Nvidia out of the waterAMD launches MI325x accelerators aimed at enhancing AI performance and efficiency, directly competing with Nvidia.
Nvidia announces new GPUs at GTC 2025, including Vera Rubin | TechCrunchNvidia is launching its new GPU, Vera Rubin, with significant performance improvements over Blackwell.
Chat with your data: How 4 genAI tools stack upAI tools vary in effectiveness for retrieving specific information from social media and structured data sources.Claude and NotebookLM performed better in targeted searches than ChatGPT and Perplexity.Challenges of navigating extensive datasets highlight real-world applications in demographic research.
I Tried Making my Own (Bad) LLM Benchmark to Cheat in Escape RoomsDeepSeek's R1 model could change the landscape of LLMs with its cost-effective performance and open-source nature.
Chat with your data: How 4 genAI tools stack upAI tools vary in effectiveness for retrieving specific information from social media and structured data sources.Claude and NotebookLM performed better in targeted searches than ChatGPT and Perplexity.Challenges of navigating extensive datasets highlight real-world applications in demographic research.
I Tried Making my Own (Bad) LLM Benchmark to Cheat in Escape RoomsDeepSeek's R1 model could change the landscape of LLMs with its cost-effective performance and open-source nature.
Microsoft's mini AI PCs are on the wayMicrosoft is set to introduce Copilot Plus features in mini PCs, enhancing AI performance in Windows 11.Asus and Geekom are leading the way with new mini PCs that support Microsoft's advanced AI features.
Kuo: Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra chips will offer server-grade performanceApple's M5 chips are set for production in 2025, with advancements in power efficiency, thermal management, and performance gains for AI tasks.
Google Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 to have inferior chips compared to the flagship PixelsGoogle will launch new Pixel tablets every two years, with the Pixel Tablet 2 in 2025 and Tablet 3 in 2027.
Kuo: Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra chips will offer server-grade performanceApple's M5 chips are set for production in 2025, with advancements in power efficiency, thermal management, and performance gains for AI tasks.
Google Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 to have inferior chips compared to the flagship PixelsGoogle will launch new Pixel tablets every two years, with the Pixel Tablet 2 in 2025 and Tablet 3 in 2027.
Elon Musk's xAI Releases Grok 3, but is it the World's Smartest AI? | HackerNoonGrok 3 sets new standards in AI performance, significantly outperforming competitors in various tasks.
Geekbench has an AI benchmark nowGeekbench AI is a cross-platform benchmarking tool that evaluates device performance specifically for AI-related workloads.
Gemini 2.0 Family Expands with Cost-Efficient Flash-Lite and Pro-Experimental ModelsGoogle introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite as a cost-effective model optimizing text output while sacrificing some capabilities compared to its predecessors.
Elon Musk's xAI Releases Grok 3, but is it the World's Smartest AI? | HackerNoonGrok 3 sets new standards in AI performance, significantly outperforming competitors in various tasks.
Geekbench has an AI benchmark nowGeekbench AI is a cross-platform benchmarking tool that evaluates device performance specifically for AI-related workloads.
Gemini 2.0 Family Expands with Cost-Efficient Flash-Lite and Pro-Experimental ModelsGoogle introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite as a cost-effective model optimizing text output while sacrificing some capabilities compared to its predecessors.
A popular technique to make AI more efficient has drawbacks | TechCrunchQuantization of AI models is efficient but has limits, especially with models trained on extensive data.
The economics of CPU-based AI aren't greatGoogle's findings indicate that CPUs, particularly Intel's latest Xeons, can efficiently run and fine-tune large language models, challenging the GPU-centric approach.
AI in Medicine: Are We Overthinking Adaptation?General AI models perform as well or better than specialized ones in 88% of medical tasks.A well-crafted prompt can unlock the full potential of LLMs.Specialization matters for rare, high-risk tasks, but general models may suffice for most healthcare needs.
I tested the new iMac M4, and one of the standout upgrades is also the least flashyApple's new iMac features improved RAM and processing power, enhancing multitasking and performance, particularly for AI tasks while maintaining a stylish design.
Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon 8 Elite with custom coresQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite showcases a shift to in-house Oryon cores, promising improved power efficiency and AI capabilities over previous generations.
Intel's 120 TOPS Lunar Lake AI PC chips have landedIntel's new Core Ultra 200V processors exceed Microsoft's 40 TOPS AI performance target, showcasing advancements in CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities.
Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon 8 Elite with custom coresQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite showcases a shift to in-house Oryon cores, promising improved power efficiency and AI capabilities over previous generations.
Intel's 120 TOPS Lunar Lake AI PC chips have landedIntel's new Core Ultra 200V processors exceed Microsoft's 40 TOPS AI performance target, showcasing advancements in CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities.
Anthropic Wants Its AI Agent to Control Your ComputerAI agent technology shows promising conversation abilities but struggles with reliability and real-world application challenges.Claude outperforms other models in precision but still lags well behind human performance.
Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remainThe new Dell XPS 13 features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, enhancing performance and efficiency for AI tasks.
Acer Nitro Blaze 7 Debuts as the Company's First-Ever Handheld Gaming PCAcer Nitro Blaze 7 is the company's first handheld gaming PC, featuring advanced specs and AI enhancements for optimal performance.
MechWarrior 5: Clans' AI is terrible, but with humans, it's transcendantAI performance issues in MechWarrior 5: Clans greatly impact gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
Qualcomm guns for Intel, AMD with cheaper 8-core X-Plus SKUsQualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips aim to provide competitive performance for budget-friendly AI PCs, offering advancements while being priced between $700-$900.
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake H laptop chips will offer beefier GPUs for AI workloadsIntel's Arrow Lake H chips will arrive in 2025, featuring powerful AI capabilities but lagging behind the Lunar Lake series in overall AI performance.
Qualcomm guns for Intel, AMD with cheaper 8-core X-Plus SKUsQualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips aim to provide competitive performance for budget-friendly AI PCs, offering advancements while being priced between $700-$900.
Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake H laptop chips will offer beefier GPUs for AI workloadsIntel's Arrow Lake H chips will arrive in 2025, featuring powerful AI capabilities but lagging behind the Lunar Lake series in overall AI performance.
Did AI Already Peak and Now It's Getting Dumber?Recent AI models, such as ChatGPT, appear less reliable and effective than earlier versions, leading to user disappointment.
Qualcomm silently introduces Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 improves mid-range AI performance and features over its predecessor, but retains many aspects from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
Intel officially unveils Lunar Lake, its Copilot+ AI PC chipIntel's upcoming Lunar Lake chips for Copilot+ AI PCs offer significant AI performance improvements compared to previous designs.