Articles for author: Alando

Overhaul raises another $55M to help companies like Dyson and Microsoft fight supply chain theft

A Major Overhaul for Combatting Supply-Chain Theft: Locking Down $55M Logistics company Overhaul raises |55M in new money on big corporate bet — UPSINCREMENTUM The cash injection, meanwhile, will help the company to continue providing established players in industry — like Dyson and Microsoft — more support as they work to crack down further on rampant supply chain ...

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Hugging Face settles suit with AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused it of patent infringement

FriendliAI Settles With Hugging Face Over Patent Lawsuit That may sound uncomfortable for the human tongue, but in artificial intelligence circles this is big news: Hugging Face has just agreed to resolve a lawsuit brought against it by AI startup FriendliAI. The conflict stemmed from accusations that Hugging Face had used FriendliAI's patents wrongfully, bringing up broader concerns ...

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Lenovo’s latest form factors prove PCs can still be fun

The Fun Factor Returns to PC with Lenovo's New, Consumer-Focused Designs An in the day and age of smartphones and tablets ruling the roosts, Lenovo reminded us just how enjoyable a good old fashioned personal computer can be with its latest line of consumer laptops. By working with a variety of new form factors, Lenovo is fundamentally changing ...

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Riding in a Zoox robotaxi at CES 2025: Everything that went right and wrong

2025 CES Ride-Along In The Zoox Robotaxi: Good And Bad Points From First Hand Experience A showcase at CES 2025 put the focus on truly wireless technology… and self-driving cars. One of the big talking points was Zoox Robo-taxi, a real revolutionary move that wants to change urban transportation forever. Read that story, and after a harrowing-but-effective drive aboard ...

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VCs say AI companies need proprietary data to stand out from the pack

Why Proprietary Data is Important to AI Companies In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), where so much is steadily maturing or already in bloom, any new seductive beat may move us forward significantly, not just for a short while. Many venture capitalists (VCs) stress the need for AI companies to differentiate themselves using their own proprietary data. ...

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A drone punched a hole into an LA firefighting plane

Incident Involving Drone and LA Firefighting Aircraft A Surprising Clash in the Skies In a startling incident recently reported, a drone made contact with a firefighting plane in Los Angeles, causing a significant breach in the aircraft's structure. This unexpected encounter raises serious concerns about airspace safety and the growing risks posed by unmanned aerial ...

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I got soaked driving the Arc Sport electric boat

Sailing The ArcSport Electric Boat. I recently had the exhilarating experience of driving Arc Sport electric boat, and it was sort-of s trip! Excited, I got going and couldn't wait to see what this newfangled craft had in store for me. As soon as my hand tipped the accelerator, that intimate cocoon of wind and water consumed me. ...

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What’s behind ballooning video game budgets?

Understanding the Surge in Video Game Budgets In recent years, the video game industry has witnessed a staggering increase in development costs. What factors drive these ballooning budgets, and how do they impact the gaming landscape? The Complexity of Modern Games One of the primary reasons for escalating budgets is the sheer complexity of contemporary ...

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Researchers open source Sky-T1, a ‘reasoning’ AI model that can be trained for less than $450

Announcing Sky-T1: An Affordable Open Source Reasoning AI Model In an exciting development for the field of artificial intelligence, researchers have recently unveiled the Sky-T1 model, which is now available as an open source resource. This innovative reasoning AI model brings cutting-edge technology within reach for developers, enthusiasts, and organizations eager to explore the potential ...