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- The ‘AI is inevitable’ trapby David Pierce on April 17, 2026 at 1:24 pm
In the latest sign of AI silly season, Allbirds, the shoe company, told the world it was now an AI company and briefly managed to septuple its stock price. The Newbird AI story is really just one of a bunch of things this week that made us wonder: have we reached the peak of AI,
- Google’s AI Mode update lets you open links without leaving the pageby Emma Roth on April 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Google is upgrading AI Mode in Chrome with a new feature that will allow you to open links to sources alongside your chat. Now, instead of automatically opening a new tab, clicking a source will open the website side by side with AI Mode, allowing you to ask follow-up questions about what's on the […]
- OpenAI’s big Codex update is a direct shot at Claude Codeby Robert Hart on April 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm
OpenAI is beefing up its agentic coding and development system, Codex, with a suite of updates that let it use your computer, generate images, and remember from past experiences. The package of updates comes as OpenAI's rivalry with Anthropic intensifies, following the stellar successes of Claude […]
- Gemini can now pull from Google Photos to generate personalized imagesby Jay Peters on April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Google's Personal Intelligence feature, which lets Gemini pull data from apps like Google Photos to offer responses tailored to you, can now use that data and its Nano Banana 2 image model to create images based on your personal context. With the feature, you can use prompts like "Design my dream […]
- Anthropic releases a new Opus model amid Mythos Preview buzzby Hayden Field on April 16, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Anthropic has released its most powerful "generally available" model to date: Claude Opus 4.7. The company called it a step up from Opus 4.6 for advanced software engineering tasks, particularly in complex coding areas that in the past required more hand-holding. It's also supposed to be better at […]
- Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplayby Robert Hart on April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience, one the company […]
- Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s ‘unconstrained’ relationship with the truthby Nilay Patel on April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Ronan Farrow, one of the biggest stars of investigative reporting working today. He broke the Harvey Weinstein story, among many, many others. And just last week, he and co-author Andrew Marantz published an incredible deep-dive feature in The New Yorker about […]
- Canva’s AI 2.0 update goes all in on prompt-powered design toolsby Jess Weatherbed on April 16, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Canva has overhauled its design and workspace suite as it attempts to become the ultimate centralized hub for AI-powered content creation. The platform announced its Canva AI 2.0 update today, introducing updated tools and new prompt-based editing capabilities that allow users to make or adjust […]
- Trump’s posting even more AI-generated Trump-Jesus fan artby Tina Nguyen on April 15, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech power plays in Washington and beyond. (And when I say beyond, I mean the great beyond, like Heaven, maybe.) If you've found your way to this newsletter from the wild, annual subscriptions are currently 50 percent off. […]
- Google launches a Gemini AI app on Macby Emma Roth on April 15, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Google is launching a new Gemini app on Mac that allows you to interact with the AI assistant without switching windows on your desktop. With the app, you can use the Option + Space shortcut to pull up a floating chat bubble, where you can ask Gemini questions and share your window. Before sharing […]
- 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 […]
- Does Best Buy price match? Everything to know about matching prices online and in-storeon April 17, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Here's what you need to know about Best Buy's price-matching policy.
- I tried the new Gemini app for Mac - it has one major advantage over the web versionon April 17, 2026 at 11:01 am
Beyond being quick and convenient, Google's Gemini app can access and analyze the content in any window you share from your Mac desktop - and it's a big deal.
- The best WordPress hosting services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedon April 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
We tested the best WordPress hosting services that make website management a breeze, with no coding experience required.
- The best Apple Watch of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedon April 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
We tested every Apple Watch model on the market to help you decide which is best for your life and routine.
- The best TV screen cleaners of 2026: Expert recommendedon April 17, 2026 at 9:30 am
We found the best cleaning solutions for removing dust, smudges, and fingerprints from your TV and other electronics without damaging delicate components or screens.
- The best 50-inch TVs of 2026: Expert testedon April 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
We tested the best 50-inch TVs from brands like Sony and Hisense to help you find the perfect fit for your smaller space - we even looked at outdoor TVs for cookouts and backyard parties to find the top performers.
- I traded my Sonos Era 300 for Denon's new home speaker - and see no reason to go backon April 17, 2026 at 1:31 am
The Denon Home 400 is a worthy competitor to Sonos' Era 300, with upgraded hardware, software, and a fresh look.
- AI-powered website builders have come a long way - here's your best option in 2026on April 17, 2026 at 1:30 am
Last year, the best we could say about AI website builders is they had potential. This year, we found some that can actually do the job.
- Amazon just slashed $250 off the Google Pixel 10 - and a Prime subscription isn't requiredon April 17, 2026 at 1:18 am
The Google Pixel 10 has dropped to $549, offering flagship performance and a great camera system at a new low price.
- I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogson April 17, 2026 at 1:00 am
'SysMain' was draining my computer's background memory. Here's how to find the biggest culprits behind your sluggish PC.
- These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do iton April 17, 2026 at 1:00 am
Business leaders explain why they're still hiring for entry-level jobs, how they're investing in employees, and what's working so far.
- Get a free pair of Meta Ray-Bans with this Verizon Fios Home internet deal - how to redeem iton April 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
When you sign up for - or switch to - one of these Verizon Fios home internet plans, you'll get a pair of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses absolutely free.
- How Google's updated AI Mode will ease your tab clutter when you searchon April 16, 2026 at 6:36 pm
With the new AI Mode, any search result you visit opens side-by-side with your search window so you can more easily view them together.
- Why this MagSafe battery pack is our readers' favorite model right now - especially at its priceon April 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Torras' MiniMag Power Bank is the slimmest and sleekest MagSafe battery pack I've tested, and readers love it.
- T-Mobile will give you a Google Pixel 10a for free - plus an extra gifton April 16, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Get the impressive Pixel 10a for free at T-Mobile, along with a pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a at no extra cost. Here's what to know.
- OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browseron April 16, 2026 at 5:01 pm
From coding tool to productivity powerhouse, Codex Desktop adds computer control, automation memory, and plugin support. But can it replace traditional software?
- Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tipson April 16, 2026 at 4:18 pm
Jem Walters built and sold a fintech app called Snoop. Here are the choices he made and would do again for success.
- Google to pay $135M settlement to Android phone users - how to claim your share if you qualifyon April 16, 2026 at 4:10 pm
The suit alleges that Google sent data over cellular connections without your permission. Here's how to file a settlement claim to get paid.
- MacBook Neo vs. Surface: Why spiraling RAM prices are bruising Microsoft's PC business but not Apple'son April 16, 2026 at 3:52 pm
High memory and storage prices are crushing the market, and Microsoft's Surface is suffering the most. So why is Apple's newest MacBook immune?
- Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Try this career strategist's top 3 tips for strengthening your profileon April 16, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Whether you're on the job hunt or not, regularly polishing your LinkedIn profile is worth the effort. Here's why.