French AI startup Mistral has dropped its first multimodal model, Pixtral 12B, capable of processing both images and text. The 12-billion-parameter model, built on Mistral’s existing text-based model Nemo 12B, is designed for tasks like captioning images, identifying objects, and answering image-related queries. SEE ALSO: OpenAI Strawberry might release sooner …
Read More »Bluesky adds videos to the platform to take on Elon Musk's X
Bluesky has launched the one major feature that was missing from the platform, keeping it from being a total replacement for Elon Musk’s X for social media users. On Wednesday, Bluesky announced that it has finally added native video to the site. Bluesky users can now upload videos directly to …
Read More »Which Apple devices have Apple Intelligence?
Apple’s “Glowtime” event on Monday gave us the iPhone 16 series with built-in Apple Intelligence features. But the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max aren’t the only Apple devices to get this new AI ability. Apple Intelligence, which include AI-powered writing tools, photo-editing …
Read More »iPhone 16 is getting Apple Intelligence — and it's free
Apple Intelligence is now coming to the iPhone 16 series — and it’s free. There was some debate about whether Apple’s new suite of AI tools would cost a subscription fee. But VP of Software Craig Federighi confirmed at the Apple event on Monday, that it doesn’t cost a thing …
Read More »Apple Watch Series 10 introduces a new sleep apnea feature
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 Pre-order at Apple Pre-Order Here Apple’s “Glowtime” event kicked off with a dramatic unveiling of its new, sleeker Apple Watch Series 10, complete with new display, sound, and even health features. Wedged within announcements of a slimmer screen and …
Read More »ESPN's AI-generated recap failed to mention Alex Morgan's final professional match
ESPN’s AI-generated recap had one job for U.S. soccer legend Alex Morgan’s final professional match. Instead of describing the 15th minute of the game, when Morgan poignantly removed her cleats and walked off the field while tearfully waving to the packed crowd as they chanted her name, the ESPN AI-powered …
Read More »AirPods can double as hearing aids now, as Apple commits further to 'hearing health'
“AirPods Pro can help with hearing loss,” reads a brand new Apple pop-up when users connect their AirPods Pro 2 devices. “Your AirPods Pro can be used as a clinical-grade hearing aid.” That’s right. AirPods Pro are now considered an “over-the-counter” option for those in need of external devices for …
Read More »Apple Event 2024: Everything You Need Know in 2 Minutes
Apple’s highly anticipated September event came with a handful of announcements, including the iPhone 16 series, a new Apple Watch, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about what was revealed during Apple’s annual event.
Read More »Unionized Apple Store workers in Oklahoma secure tentative agreement
After two years, unionized Apple Store workers in Oklahoma finally reached a tentative agreement with the tech company on Friday. SEE ALSO: TikTok revives Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Famine’ to address colonial wounds The tentative agreement guarantees a wage increase of up to 11.5 percent over three years, paid time off, and …
Read More »Brazilian users flock to Bluesky after Elon Musk's X banned
Elon Musk’s X is still banned in Brazil. In addition, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that any user who attempts to access the former Twitter via VPN faces thousands of dollars per day in fines. So, Brazilian posters need a new place to, well, post. And …
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