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- Meta’s new deal with Nvidia buys up millions of AI chipsby Stevie Bonifield on February 18, 2026 at 12:27 am
Meta has struck a multiyear deal to expand its data centers with millions of Nvidia's Grace and Vera CPUs and Blackwell and Rubin GPUs. While Meta has long been using Nvidia's hardware for its AI products, this deal "represents the first large-scale Nvidia Grace-only deployment," which Nvidia says […]
- Google’s AI search results will make links more obviousby Emma Roth on February 17, 2026 at 10:38 pm
Google says it will now display links more prominently inside its AI-powered features in Search. Robby Stein, the vice president of Google Search, announced on Tuesday that a list of links will now appear inside a pop-up when you hover over the sources in AI Overviews and AI Mode on desktop, […]
- Google announces dates for I/O 2026by Emma Roth on February 17, 2026 at 8:56 pm
It's official: Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says it will share the "latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android and more" during the event, which will take place in-person in Mountain […]
- Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPodsby Emma Roth on February 17, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch its first pair of smart glasses, along with an AI-powered pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The three devices come with built-in cameras and will connect to the iPhone, allowing Siri to use "visual […]
- WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with promptsby Stevie Bonifield on February 17, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Starting on Tuesday, WordPress users can edit their websites using the new AI assistant built into the platform's site editor and media library, TechCrunch reports. The AI has a sidebar in the WordPress site editor where users can ask it to edit and translate text, generate and edit images using […]
- Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’by Terrence O’Brien on February 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm
In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic music creation. Music Mouse is deceptively simple: Notes are arranged on an XY grid, and you play it by moving a mouse around. Back in 1986, the […]
- Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channelsby Jess Weatherbed on February 17, 2026 at 10:55 am
After cramming AI into every inch of its smartphones, appliances, and other devices, Samsung is now increasingly slapping it across social media. Several videos posted to the company's YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts in recent weeks were made or edited using generative AI tools, including […]
- Let’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance stateby Nilay Patel on February 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Today, let’s talk about the camera company Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state. You probably saw this ad during the Super Bowl a couple of weekends ago: Since it aired for a massive audience at the Super Bowl, Ring’s Search Party commercial has become a lightning rod for controversy […]
- After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI modelby Jess Weatherbed on February 16, 2026 at 11:29 am
TikTok creator ByteDance says that it is working to improve safeguards on its new AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accused the tool of violating copyright protections. Concerns were raised after hyperrealistic videos generated by the Seedance 2.0 model went […]
- OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAIby Terrence O’Brien on February 15, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Sam Altman announced on X that Peter Steinberger, the man behind the trendy AI agent OpenClaw, was joining OpenAI. He said that Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about getting AI agents to interact with each other, saying "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said that […]
- 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 […]
- These slick desktop speakers sound as good as they look (and the price is right)on February 18, 2026 at 4:15 am
The Edifier QR65 desktop speakers have some surprisingly immersive audio - made better by their approachable price point.
- This solar Bluetooth speaker solved my biggest issue with backyard entertainingon February 18, 2026 at 2:46 am
With 'infinite' battery life and booming audio, the Lodge Solar Speaker 4 Series 2 is my new favorite party guest.
- Forget Apple's pricey Thunderbolt 5 cables - I found a quality one for $40on February 18, 2026 at 2:45 am
The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable is a fantastic cable at a palatable price.
- 5 Android browsers I prefer over Chrome - and why they're worth tryingon February 18, 2026 at 2:01 am
If you're tired of the default Android browser, here are five top picks I always recommend.
- I let Chrome's AI agent shop, research, and email for me - here's how it wenton February 18, 2026 at 2:00 am
With Auto Browse, Google is turning Chrome into an AI-agentic browser. I tested it to see how well it works.
- What Aristotle and Socrates can teach us about using generative AIon February 18, 2026 at 1:12 am
A senior Google engineer reminds us that AI models should help us learn how to think, not what to think.
- Why these budget headphones still have bomb ANC - nearly 3 years lateron February 18, 2026 at 12:00 am
The Soundcore Space One headphones are great if you want premium features without spending a lot. Right now, they're on sale for $80.
- ChatGPT's new Lockdown Mode can stop prompt injection - here's how it workson February 17, 2026 at 11:51 pm
OpenAI will now also display an Elevated Risk label when you access certain features that could be risky.
- 3 ways to switch Linux distros without losing all your dataon February 17, 2026 at 6:18 pm
If you're thinking about distro-hopping, and you're wanting to retain your data, here's how you can do it.
- The best last minute Presidents' Day TV sales live nowon February 17, 2026 at 6:02 pm
There's still time to save big on TVs from brands like LG, Samsung, and Hisense with these last-minute Presidents' Day sales.
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 delivers frontier-level AI for free and cheap-seat userson February 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Anthropic is positioning Sonnet 4.6 as a practical daily driver. In many cases, it's even faster than Opus 4.6.
- Looking for an Apple Watch charging solution? This keychain gadget saved meon February 17, 2026 at 5:43 pm
The Scosche WatchIt keychain is perfect for those wanting to make sure their Apple Watch and AirPods are always charged.
- Don't wait: These are the best Presidents' Day phone sales that you can still scoreon February 17, 2026 at 5:26 pm
For Presidents' Day, I've rounded up the best phone deals available now from major brands like Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and more.
- Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Here's which health tracker is right for youon February 17, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Still deciding whether to go with Oura's smart ring or an Apple Watch? I've tested them both - here's which you should buy.
- How Nothing plans to crash Apple's March launch partyon February 17, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The company is set to unveil its Phone 4a one day after Apple's iPhone 17e event. Here's how to tune in.
- These touchscreen gloves handle rain and cold - and fix my biggest issue with winter hikeson February 17, 2026 at 4:48 pm
These Cross Point Gear Sports gloves are the best outdoor gloves with touchscreen support that I've used. I just wish I found them sooner.
- The best Walmart sales for Presidents' Day: Last chance to shopon February 17, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Presidents' Day sales are still live at Walmart, including deals on everything from top TVs and laptops to everyday essentials.
- Last chance: the best Presidents' Day laptop deals - Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Appleon February 17, 2026 at 4:01 pm
We're tracking the best laptop deals still live after Presidents' Day 2026, including the versatile Acer Aspire 14 AI and lightweight MacBook Air.
- The best Presidents' Day sales still live: Last chance to save on Apple, Sony, and moreon February 17, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Presidents' Day is over, but there are still expert-approved last chance deals on home, tech, and more.
- Apple's March event: Every Mac and iPad expected - and the biggest rumor you can ignoreon February 17, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Here's what the rumor mill says Apple will and won't reveal during its March 4 event.