Perplexity Launches Hybrid Compute Feature for Mac to Keep Sensitive Data Local

Meta is quickly iterating on its new Muse AI agent, announcing a bunch of updates today that make the bot more capable and able to chat with you in more ways. Muse agents are getting their own email addresses that they can use for accomplishing tasks. You'll also be able to communicate with your Muse agent over the new email addresses, too. In addition, the recently launched Muse Mac app will be … [Read More...]

When you use local LLMs for real workflows, your local AI runners usually end up being in some sort of rotation because no single tool really covers everything you need it to. I usually bounce between LM Studio for casual chat, AnythingLLM for RAG workflows, llama.cpp for cutting-edge features, and a couple more. So you end up with a bunch of different tools for different jobs. ➪ Continue reading … [Read More...]

Apple has released Swift 6.4, an upgrade to the programming language that brings improvements across the board including core library APIs, builds, debugging, interoperability with other platforms, and performance. Swift 6.4 was announced September 15. "Swift aims to be a great choice across the stack, from apps and servers to systems code, embedded devices, and the browser. This release deepens … [Read More...]

It's about time for Meta Connect, the company's annual product launch event. This year, given the company's major focus on AI and wearables like smart glasses, it seems likely that we'll see updates from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his team on those categories. The company has been facing significant scrutiny because of how some users have been covertly recording other people using the glasses, … [Read More...]

It's time once again for Meta's annual September product launch event, and The Verge is on the ground in Menlo Park to cover the show live. Meta says that today's keynote by Mark Zuckerberg will be about how "Meta is building a future for everyone" - something he wrote at length about in a recent essay about AI, smart glasses, and more. That means we can expect more news from Zuckerberg and his … [Read More...]

But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run lose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop. ➪ Continue reading the full article on techcrunch.com … [Read More...]

I recently bought an older Blu-ray player for my spare guest room for around $20, and I realized how much fun physical media can be. I started remembering the days when streaming media was a thing and all we had was physical media, including carefully wiping smudges off dirty discs with a microfiber cloth and waiting in anticipation for the menu to appear so I could watch a movie or show. ➪ … [Read More...]

Task Manager is one of those things I open on Windows without even thinking twice whenever an app or game stops responding, or my PC suddenly feels sluggish for no reason. It's reassuring to know that I can press Ctrl + Shift + Esc at any point and hit End Task on an app that just won't close normally, or see what's hogging my CPU or RAM. And if that's all you do in Task Manager, you probably … [Read More...]

Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net zero pledge? ➪ Continue reading the full article on techcrunch.com … [Read More...]

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a laptop that flies under the radar but delivers strong performance at a great price. This model is now nearly 50% off at Best Buy, with the retail price of $1,300 dropping to just $680. It's an impressive discount that's only available for one day, so you'll want to be quick. ➪ Continue reading the full article on www.xda-developers.com … [Read More...]