Thinking Machines open sources first multimodal language model, Inkling, focused on low cost and 'resistance to censorship'

An Apache 2.0 designation makes Inkling a true open-source foundation. This gives developers the legal freedom to download, ...
HackerNoon

Claude Code vs Codex vs OpenCode: The Honest Verdict for Full-Stack Engineers

I tested Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode on real full-stack work: a Next.js feature, a backend bug, a legacy refactor, and ...
IGN

The Steam Machine Costs $1049, Is That Too Much?

After months of speculation, the Steam Machine is finally here, starting at $1049 for the 512GB version. If that price is still within your budget, you can reserve it now on Steam. That $1049 is just ...
Polygon

Valve confirms Steam Machine price and release details

Valve's new Steam Machines will arrive this summer and start at $1,049, the company announced Monday. Valve, which released its new Steam Controller in May and has a new VR headset coming called Steam ...
The Conversation

Does listening to audiobooks improve learning?

Listening helps the brain get accustomed to rhythm and auditory structure, whereas reading allows you to control the speed at which you discover a written text. Shutterstock Whether it’s documents in ...
Engadget

Tembo might just be the world's cutest drum machine

A new company called Musical Beings has officially unveiled the Tembo, which might be the cutest drum machine ever made. Just look at this thing! It's got a wooden chassis that resembles a standard ...
BGR

What Is The Optical Audio Port On TVs Actually For?

You've got a nice new TV and a slick, high-end soundbar (such as the Sonos Beam, which we recently reviewed), and you're ready to plug it in and start watching your favorite movies. You look at the ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's new Windows 11 Bluetooth update comes with useful benefits (and a major caveat)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
GameSpot

Steam Machine Release Date Window, Price Speculation, And Everything We Know About Valve’s Next-Gen Living Room PC

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. More than 12 years ago, Steam creator Valve attempted to usurp ...
Macworld

Apple just made its second biggest acquisition ever

Apple acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for approximately $2 billion, marking the company’s second-largest acquisition ever according to Macworld. Q.ai specializes in AI and machine learning for audio ...
Reuters

Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab on Thursday said it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Apple did not ...