Articles for author: Alando

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Hugging Face settles suit with FriendliAI

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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Fun Factor Returns to PC with Lenovo's New

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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Zoox robotaxi at CES 2025

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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Proprietary Data

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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Bench Customers

Drone and LA Firefighting Aircraft are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say

Credit Squeeze: Bench Customers Must Make Tough Choices. In a digital ecosystem increasingly hampered by the complexities of data privacy, customers are nowadays used to feeling like they're on their own. There have been recent reports from users of the popular Bench service who state that they are now being forced to give up their personal info and ...

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Drone and LA Firefighting Aircraft

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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Arc Sport electric boat

I got soaked driving the Arc Sport electric boat

Sailing The ArcSport Electric Boat.I recently had the exhilarating experience of driving an 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 ...

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Video Game Budgets

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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Sky-T1

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 AI Model. It is now available as an open-source resource. This innovative reasoning AI model brings cutting-edge technology within reach for developers, enthusiasts, and organizations. They are eager to explore ...

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CES 2025

Everything you missed at CES 2025

Everything You Missed at CES 2025 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 has come to a close, leaving a buzz of excitement in its wake. As one of the largest tech events globally, CES is the stage where cutting-edge innovations and groundbreaking products are unveiled. For those who couldn’t attend, let’s delve into some of ...