PhotoRoom, the French-based startup known for its popular AI-based image editing app, has secured $60 million in a recent round of funding. The funding round was led by Balderton, along with participation from existing investors like Adjacent, Kima Ventures, FJ Labs, Meta, Y Combinator, and several notable angels including Yann LeCun and Zehan Wang.… Read the rest
Exploring the Power of Model Composition with CALM
Researchers at Google Research and Google DeepMind have introduced a groundbreaking framework called Composition to Augment Language Models (CALM) that aims to enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) by combining them with domain-specific augmenting models. Unlike traditional methods that involve further pre-training or fine-tuning, CALM introduces a small set of trainable parameters within the intermediate layer representations of both models, allowing for optimal fusion while retaining their distinct capabilities.… Read the rest
XMG Unveils New Thin & Light Laptop with Intel’s Meteor Lake CPUs
XMG, a leading laptop manufacturer, has generated considerable buzz at this year’s CES with its latest announcements. While the company is set to release its 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX enthusiast designs, it has also previewed an upcoming thin and light laptop model featuring Intel’s highly anticipated Core Ultra “Meteor Lake” CPUs.… Read the rest
TCL Unveils Impressive 115-Inch QM891G Mini-LED TV at CES 2024
TCL has made quite the splash at CES 2024 with the reveal of its massive 115-inch QM891G Mini-LED TV. This latest offering from the company promises to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience with its impressive features.
One of the standout features of TCL’s QM891G TV is the new AIPQ Ultra processor developed exclusively for this model.… Read the rest
Can AI Integration Revolutionize Productivity in the Tech Industry?
In today’s fast-paced world, time management and productivity have become critical challenges for individuals and businesses alike. To overcome these hurdles, technology companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) integration as a potential solution. Industry leaders from HP Inc., Lenovo, Intel, and Dell recently gathered at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to discuss the possibilities and implications of incorporating AI into their devices.… Read the rest
Intel Unveils New Chip Families for High-Performance Laptops and Desktops
Intel recently announced the launch of its expanded 14th-generation Core lineup and a new chip family for ultrathin laptops at the CES 2024 event. The new chip families include the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series for high-performance laptops, the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop CPUs, and the Intel Core U Processor Series 1 for thin-and-light laptops.… Read the rest
Walmart Ventures Further into Artificial Intelligence and Drones for Enhanced Shopping Experience
Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, has announced its plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in order to improve the shopping experiences of its customers. At the CES trade show in Las Vegas, the company revealed that it will be extending its drone delivery service to an additional 1.8 million households in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area later this year.… Read the rest
The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Public Safety and Job Security
A new bill introduced by New York State Senator Pete Harckham has raised concerns about the safety and job security implications of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The legislation, S.7758, aims to require a licensed human operator to be physically present in any AV weighing 10,000 pounds or more on New York roads.… Read the rest
Intel Unveils New Generation of Mainstream Desktop Processors
Intel has recently announced its latest lineup of desktop CPUs, known as the 14th Gen Mainstream Desktop Processors or Raptor Lake Refresh. With a total of 18 new SKUs, this release promises improved performance, particularly in multi-threaded tasks, with up to 37 percent higher performance compared to the previous generation.… Read the rest
Steam Deck Faces Competition as MSI Unveils New Game Handheld with Intel Inside
The Steam Deck, Valve’s popular console for mobile PC gaming, may have a new challenger on the horizon. MSI has introduced a new game handheld at CES 2024 that runs on Windows and features Intel’s new Meteor Lake chips. While the Steam Deck received praise for its performance, some users found using Windows on it to be clunky.… Read the rest