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- Apple’s ‘Veritas’ chatbot is reportedly an employee-only test of Siri’s AI upgradesby Terrence O’Brien on September 28, 2025 at 9:01 pm
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman Apple is testing Siri’s upcoming revamp using an internal chatbot called Veritas. The company’s struggles as it tries to keep pace in the AI race are no secret. The next-gen Siri has been delayed multiple times and the debut of Apple Intelligence was met […]
- How generative AI boosters are trying to break into Hollywoodby Charles Pulliam-Moore on September 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the intersection of entertainment and technology, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started In […]
- What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesdayby Jay Peters on September 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Amazon is hosting its 2025 fall hardware event on Tuesday, September 30th, and it could be a packed show. The company’s invite has a few not-so-subtle hints about new Echos and a new Kindle. It will also be Amazon’s next big product event for Panos Panay, who joined Amazon in 2023 to head up its
- Microsoft Photos will soon auto-categorize your picturesby Emma Roth on September 26, 2025 at 9:40 pm
Microsoft is testing a way that will make it easier to sift through all the clutter in your photo library. An update coming to all Windows 11 Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs introduces a new AI-powered feature on the Photos app that will place images of receipts, screenshots, identity documents, and […]
- Humanoid robots are Meta’s next ‘AR-size bet’by Alex Heath on September 26, 2025 at 7:45 pm
This is Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Building humanoid robots is Meta's next "AR size bet," a top executive told me recently. That suggests the company plans to spend billions of dollars on the effort. […]
- YouTube’s new AI experiment adds AI hosts to your musicby Jay Peters on September 26, 2025 at 6:26 pm
YouTube is adding AI hosts to radio and mixes in the YouTube Music app as part of a new test available through its new Labs program. The hosts are designed to “deepen your listening experience by sharing relevant stories, fan trivia, and fun commentary about your favorite music,” YouTube says […]
- Meta AI funnels AI videos from creators into new ‘Vibes’ feedby Elissa Welle on September 26, 2025 at 4:01 pm
On Thursday, Meta AI launched a new feed of short-form, AI-generated videos called Vibes. The feed is designed to encourage users to remix AI-generated videos that come from “creators and communities,” the company said. Users can post their own AI-generated videos to Vibes or cross-post the […]
- Suno’s upgraded AI music generator is technically impressive, but still soullessby Terrence O’Brien on September 26, 2025 at 2:30 pm
When it's not trying to fend off lawsuits from major record labels, Suno is still working on refining its AI music creation tool. The latest model, Suno v5, is an obvious technical improvement over its previous version, v4.5+. But it still can't seem to escape the bland emptiness that pervades most […]
- Silicon Valley’s latest argument against regulating AI: that would literally be the Antichristby Tina Nguyen on September 25, 2025 at 8:49 pm
In a four-part series of religious lectures in San Francisco, Peter Thiel - yes, that Peter Thiel - has argued that the End Times are nigh and that a biblical Antichrist - yes, that Antichrist - will come to Earth in the form of onerous government regulations placed on science, technology, and AI. […]
- Microsoft says this new cooling method could enable more powerful chips and efficient data centersby Justine Calma on September 25, 2025 at 8:23 pm
Microsoft is making advances with a new way to cool microchips that it says could lead to more energy-efficient data centers in the future. It's a method called microfluidics that involves liquid coolant flowing directly into the silicon. After lab tests, Microsoft found that this strategy can […]
- Which Agent Causes Task Failures and When?Researchers from PSU and Duke explores automated failure attribution of LLM Multi-Agent Systemsby Synced on August 14, 2025 at 6:31 am
In recent years, LLM Multi-Agent systems have garnered widespread attention for their collaborative approach to solving complex problems. However, it's a common scenario for these systems to fail at a task despite a flurry of activity. The post Which Agent Causes Task Failures and When?Researchers […]
- ByteDance Introduces Astra: A Dual-Model Architecture for Autonomous Robot Navigationby Synced on June 24, 2025 at 9:17 am
ByteDance introduces Astra, an innovative dual-model architecture revolutionizing robot navigation in complex indoor environments. The post ByteDance Introduces Astra: A Dual-Model Architecture for Autonomous Robot Navigation first appeared on Synced.
- MIT Researchers Unveil “SEAL”: A New Step Towards Self-Improving AIby Synced on June 16, 2025 at 12:58 pm
MIT introduces SEAL, a framework enabling large language models to self-edit and update their weights via reinforcement learning. The post MIT Researchers Unveil “SEAL”: A New Step Towards Self-Improving AI first appeared on Synced.
- Researchers from PSU and Duke introduce “Multi-Agent Systems Automated Failure Attributionby Synced on June 16, 2025 at 7:39 am
"Automated failure attribution" is a crucial component in the development lifecycle of Multi-Agent systems. It has the potential to transform the challenge of identifying "what went wrong and who is to blame" from a perplexing mystery into a quantifiable and analyzable problem The post Researchers […]
- Adobe Research Unlocking Long-Term Memory in Video World Models with State-Space Modelsby Synced on May 28, 2025 at 9:31 am
By combining State-Space Models (SSMs) for efficient long-range dependency modeling with dense local attention for coherence, and using training strategies like diffusion forcing and frame local attention, researchers from Adobe Research successfully overcome the long-standing challenge of […]
- DeepSeek-V3 New Paper is coming! Unveiling the Secrets of Low-Cost Large Model Training through Hardware-Aware Co-designby Synced on May 15, 2025 at 5:58 pm
A newly released 14-page technical paper from the team behind DeepSeek-V3, with DeepSeek CEO Wenfeng Liang as a co-author, sheds light on the “Scaling Challenges and Reflections on Hardware for AI Architectures.” The post DeepSeek-V3 New Paper is coming! Unveiling the Secrets of Low-Cost Large […]
- DeepSeek Unveils DeepSeek-Prover-V2: Advancing Neural Theorem Proving with Recursive Proof Search and a New Benchmarkby Synced on April 30, 2025 at 3:46 pm
DeepSeek AI releases DeepSeek-Prover-V2, an open-source LLM for Lean 4 theorem proving. It uses recursive proof search with DeepSeek-V3 for training data and reinforcement learning, achieving top results on MiniF2F. The post DeepSeek Unveils DeepSeek-Prover-V2: Advancing Neural Theorem Proving with […]
- Can GRPO be 10x Efficient? Kwai AI’s SRPO Suggests Yes with SRPOby Synced on April 24, 2025 at 2:30 am
Kwai AI's SRPO framework slashes LLM RL post-training steps by 90% while matching DeepSeek-R1 performance in math and code. This two-stage RL approach with history resampling overcomes GRPO limitations. The post Can GRPO be 10x Efficient? Kwai AI’s SRPO Suggests Yes with SRPO first appeared on […]
- Zhipu.AI’s Open-Source Power Play: Blazing-Fast GLM Models & Global Expansion Ahead of Potential IPOby Synced on April 16, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Zhipu.AI open-sources faster GLM models (8x speedup), launches Z.ai, aiming for global expansion, potentially ahead of IPO. The post Zhipu.AI’s Open-Source Power Play: Blazing-Fast GLM Models & Global Expansion Ahead of Potential IPO first appeared on Synced.
- DeepSeek Signals Next-Gen R2 Model, Unveils Novel Approach to Scaling Inference with SPCTby Synced on April 11, 2025 at 2:43 pm
DeepSeek AI, a prominent player in the large language model arena, has recently published a research paper detailing a new technique aimed at enhancing the scalability of general reward models (GRMs) during the inference phase. The post DeepSeek Signals Next-Gen R2 Model, Unveils Novel Approach to […]
- AT&T will sell you the iPhone Air for $830 off right now - how to qualify for the dealon September 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
Travel light this season with a brand-new iPhone Air for up to $830 off when you trade in your iPhone at AT&T.
- Do you still need USB-C charging cables if this portable battery exists? I tested it to find outon September 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
Drones, action cameras, pocket-sized gimbal cameras, and mics all have voracious appetites for power. This Baseus power bank will do the job.
- AI is every developer's new reality - 5 ways to make the most of iton September 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
These financial services executives explain how they balance automation with compliance – and there are important lessons for all business leaders.
- Addicted to making lists? Here are my top apps for Windows and MacOSon September 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
I wouldn't get anything done if I didn't make lists. These two apps - for MacOS and Windows - are my most recommended.
- Should you buy a Windows mini PC in 2025? My verdict after a week of testingon September 28, 2025 at 7:30 am
I've tested my share of mini PCs, but Geekom's A9 Max stands out for its combination of power and price.
- How to upgrade your Windows search bar for enhanced productivity - and it's freeon September 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
This floating Google search bar for Windows might be your next big productivity hack. Here's how to enable it.
- Apple's iPhone 17 will forever change how we take selfies - including on Android phoneson September 27, 2025 at 3:22 pm
Look for other phone makers to take inspiration from the iPhone 17 and change their front-facing cameras in 2026.
- The best Linux laptops in 2025: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and proson September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
As Linux continues to grow as a popular alternative to Windows and macOS, we tested some of the best Linux-compatible laptops from brands like Lenovo and Dell. Here are our favorites.
- My favorite smart bulbs add ambience to any home, and they're under $20 before October Prime Dayon September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
The GE Cync smart bulbs let you control the lighting and mood of your home. Right now, as an early Prime Day deal, you can get a two-pack for 20% off.
- 50 AI agents get their first annual performance review - 6 lessons learnedon September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
For one year, a McKinsey team observed these digital employees on the job. Here's their progress report.
- AI magnifies your teams strengths - and weaknesses, Google report findson September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
AI magnifies how well (or poorly) you already operate. The 2025 DORA report reveals seven practices that separate high-performing teams from struggling ones.
- The best cheap tech gifts you can buy under $25on September 27, 2025 at 10:00 am
ZDNET found the best cheap tech gifts -- and deals -- under $25, so you can save on gift-giving for everyone on your list.
- Get a free iPhone 17 Pro (and cheaper Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds) at AT&T - here's howon September 27, 2025 at 10:00 am
Save up to $1,100 on the iPhone 17 Pro with trade-in and get $50 off a pair of the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds at AT&T. Here's the details.
- Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 clever ways I use mineon September 27, 2025 at 10:00 am
It's actually surprisingly useful.
- The best tech gifts you can buy under $100on September 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
You don't have to break the bank to gift tech. Check out these fun and affordable gadgets for $100 or less, plus how you can save on them during pre-holiday sales.
- Can't upgrade to Windows 11? These are my 4 most powerful troubleshooting secretson September 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.
- You should disable ACR on your TV right now - here's how and whyon September 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
Your smart TV comes with privacy risks. But you can avoid them.
- Why this portable hotspot may be my favorite travel gadget of the yearon September 27, 2025 at 7:45 am
TravlFi's JourneyGo 4G Hotspot delivers a reliable wireless network for travelers away from Wi-Fi.
- ChatGPT will let your team collaborate via 'shared projects' - and other work-friendly updateson September 27, 2025 at 2:00 am
OpenAI's chatbot can now automatically pull info from apps like Gmail and DropBox, among other perks. Here's who gets to try them first.
- You can claim up to $7,500 from AT&T's $177M data breach payouts - how to qualifyon September 27, 2025 at 12:00 am
Act now - if you were affected by AT&T's data breaches, you can still file a claim and receive your compensation. Here's how.