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- Twitch streamers can now opt out from training Amazon’s AIby Jay Peters on August 12, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Twitch users can now opt out of allowing their content to be used to train Amazon's generative AI models. Opting out means that "your streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, and pictures and text on your channel" won't be used in "future training" of an Amazon AI model "whose purpose is to generate or […]
- Guitar company D’Addario admits that AI music was used in a promotional videoby Terrence O’Brien on August 12, 2026 at 3:52 pm
After weeks of controversy and speculation, music company D'Addario has admitted that AI, specifically Suno, was used as part of a recent promotional video. For nearly two weeks, the company has denied the allegations, even as evidence piled up against it. It offered various explanations, from […]
- Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and healthby Victoria Song on August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, there's a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Under the hood, there's a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and an itty-bitty battery bump. There's a $50 price hike from last year, too, […]
- Of course the ChatGPT dog cancer vaccine spawned a startupby Robert Hart on August 12, 2026 at 12:09 pm
Remember that much-hyped story about an Australian tech entrepreneur using ChatGPT, Grok, and other AI tools to craft a personalized cancer vaccine for his dog? Well, surprise: He's launched a startup. That entrepreneur is Paul Conyngham, who says he is launching Gamgee to offer "personalised mRNA […]
- Grok is now an AI ‘teammate’ you can assign workby Jess Weatherbed on August 12, 2026 at 11:58 am
SpaceXAI has introduced Grok Bot, an always-on AI agent service designed to behave like independent "AI teammates" that can do your work for you. The bots share their own cloud-based computer environment, and can sign into apps, tools, and websites you already use to complete multi-step workplace […]
- Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPTby Jay Peters on August 12, 2026 at 12:39 am
After a former lead writer claimed Saber "replaced me with ChatGPT," CEO Matthew Karch now claims, "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI," for the Rideshare "Stimulator" game announced last month, developed by Unigine. The writer, Stella Sacco, says differently, however, […]
- ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion usersby David Pierce on August 11, 2026 at 7:41 pm
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product ever. A billion users is a huge milestone, but Google isn't the first AI app to hit it. OpenAI's […]
- Another OpenAI executive takes offby Hayden Field on August 11, 2026 at 5:50 pm
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told colleagues he'd be starting "something new." "Over the last few months, I've been focused on the next […]
- Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcementsby Emma Roth on August 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Google has revealed a bunch of new Pixel devices ahead of its Made by Google event. The colorful Pixel 11 lineup comes with upgraded cameras and performance, with the Pro models offering a built-in LED ring that lights up for Google’s Gemini AI and other features. Google also showed off its […]
- Apple could help you prove your iPhone photos aren’t deepfakesby Jess Weatherbed on August 11, 2026 at 4:19 pm
Apple is seemingly developing an iOS feature that can verify when a photograph was taken using an iPhone camera. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 27 beta 5 includes code references for an "Apple Reference Image" system that can embed provenance metadata into iPhone photographs at the point of capture - […]
- 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 […]
- Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, freeon August 12, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.
- Sparky Linux just restored 32-bit support - why that still matterson August 12, 2026 at 5:33 pm
Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture.
- Hackers are hunting for your private photos, FBI warns: 6 ways to avoid a sextortion nightmareon August 12, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Hackers who steal compromising images of you from social media and personal accounts are selling them on the dark web. Here's how to protect yourself.
- Every Pixel 11 deal at T-Mobile right now: Trade-in offers, free phones with new line, and moreon August 12, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Google's new flagship Pixel series was just announced, and T-Mobile has plenty of preorder offers to choose from.
- How to preorder every new Google Pixel device - and the best deals I foundon August 12, 2026 at 3:23 pm
We've got the scoop on where you can preorder the latest Google devices announced at Made by Google, including the Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5.
- The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantageon August 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Google's new finder tags use an emerging Bluetooth technology to stand apart from competing devices made by Apple and Samsung.
- The best Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases of 2026: Expert recommendedon August 12, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Google's latest Pixel phones are here, and we found the best cases to protect your new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, or Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
- Microsoft fixes 421 bugs and a Windows zero-day in August Patch Tuesday - update ASAPon August 12, 2026 at 2:15 pm
The exploited zero-day flaw could allow an attacker to gain system privileges on a Windows PC.
- Pixel Watch 4 vs. Pixel Watch 5: Buy the old Android smartwatch or opt for the newest?on August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
Considering an upgrade to the new Pixel Watch 5? It comes down to these factors.
- Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why the Pixel 11 is actually worth upgradingon August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
If you passed on the Pixel 10 in favor of your Pixel 9, you may find the latest Google Pixel 11 a more compelling upgrade.
- Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: Which Pro model should you buy?on August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
The two Google and Apple phones go neck to neck against each other, but only one will suit your needs.
- Verizon will give you a Pixel 11 Pro free with this plan, no trade-in required - what to knowon August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
Verizon is offering several deals on the Pixel 11 line - find out how to preorder yours now.
- AT&T will give you the new Google Pixel 11 Pro for free with trade-in - any year, any conditionon August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
Google just announced the new Pixel 11 line, and right now at AT&T, you can get one for free when you trade in any older phone.
- Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: How Google competes against Appleon August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a big upgrade over its predecessor, but is it enough to take on the Apple Watch Series 11?
- Pixel Watch 5's strength training feature could replace my top lifting app - no phone neededon August 12, 2026 at 2:01 pm
Strength training is all the buzz. Google built a special exercise experience into the Pixel Watch 5 to make it easier to get started.
- This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phoneson August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs.
- Google's new Pixel 11 makes a strong case for skipping the Pro models - here's whyon August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Although the design is largely unchanged, the Pixel 11 packs meaningful upgrades, including the Tensor G6 chip and improved cameras.
- Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: I compared the latest flagships - here's my takeon August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The Pixel 11 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offer very different user experiences. Which is for you? Here's how they compare.
- I saw the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - and found 3 key reasons to buy it over Samsungon August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
It's not as cutesy and charming as the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but the latest Pixel foldable is still the top choice for key aspects.
- Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google 2026: 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and moreon August 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Google's latest Pixel lineup is a little pricier, has a new LED lighting feature, and debuts alongside a new finder tag.