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Amazon's TorchNeuron beta runs PyTorch models on Trainium chips
TorchNeuron's public beta makes AWS Trainium easier to try with existing AI code, but developers still need to check compatibility and compilation costs.
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Nvidia says GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards will keep shipping
Nvidia has denied discontinuing the RTX 5090, while acknowledging limited supply. Its comments don't promise a restock date or easier buying.
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Choose your next laptop for the places you actually use it
Opinion: Before choosing a laptop, map your desk, shared table and travel routine. The right setup matters as much as the computer itself.
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Daily Geek Drop: Sony cancels the Xperia 10 VI’s Android 17 upgrade
Sony drops a promised Xperia upgrade while E Ink introduces new colour screens. Here’s how to separate software support from hardware improvements.
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Amazon's TorchNeuron beta runs PyTorch models on Trainium chips
TorchNeuron's public beta makes AWS Trainium easier to try with existing AI code, but developers still need to check compatibility and compilation costs.
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Apple shows Meta’s Muse Spark Open running across Mac Studios
Meta’s downloadable AI model runs across high-memory Mac Studios. Here’s how to read the hardware requirements before planning a local setup.
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Daily Geek Drop: Google develops on-device scam detection
A phone-local scam detector, specialized vision models and a hybrid smart speaker show why where AI runs matters more than its label.
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Ledger's CryptoBilis chip stole seeds off the screen over LTE
Ledger says a CryptoBilis implant read the 24-word recovery phrase off the screen during setup and sent it over LTE. A Genuine Check pass does not clear it.
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FSB warns stablecoins are untested in a crisis, and USDC's rules agree
The FSB warns that global stablecoins are untested in a severe crisis, and Circle's own USDC redemption rules already describe that stress.
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South Korean businesses can now borrow won against Bitcoin
Jeonbuk Bank is the first South Korean bank to lend won against Bitcoin, and only to companies. It never holds the coins, and it has not published a rate.
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Three new streaming films for a weekend without a TV binge
Choose a heist, a comedy documentary or a pop-group portrait for October 16–18, with clear viewing options for Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.
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Peacock's Bravoverse sold the avatar. The swipe is the product
Your Bravoverse is live in the Peacock mobile app. The AI Andy Cohen is packaging. The product is a swipe that pulls you into full episodes.
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Netflix used AI on about 300 titles and won't name them
Sung Q Lee says AI has already been used on about 300 Netflix titles, from previs through VFX, and viewers still have no list of which ones.
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Apps should preview a bulk edit before asking you to confirm
Opinion: Bulk edits deserve clear previews, visible exceptions and honest undo limits. A small trial can help you check a tool before a bigger job.
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Your photo library needs an album you actually want to revisit
Opinion: A small, deliberate photo album can make a huge library more useful. Choose pictures for a story you want to revisit, without deleting the rest.
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Verizon’s iPhone Handoff will cost $10 a month
Verizon has priced iPhone Handoff at US$10 a month, but hasn't set a launch date. Check the Watch, Wallet and cancellation limits before paying.
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