The rumors of a commercially-oriented Meta AI model were true. Meta and Microsoft have teamed up to unveil Llama 2, a next-generation large language (very generalized) AI model intended for both commercial and research purposes. The upgraded open source code places a greater emphasis on responsibility. Developers “red-teamed” models (that is, tested them for safety) … Read more
Streaming service Peacock is raising the prices of its subscription plans, if you have an inclination to rewatch The Office for the hundredth time. The ad-supported Premium subscription goes up by a buck, to $6 per month, while the ad-free Premium Plus option shoots up two bucks to $12 per month. An annual Premium subscription … Read more
It was just another day in South Park. The kids were making fun of each other on the playground, while the parents were all doing their best to maintain their sanity in the small Colorado town. And then there was me, a tech journalist going door-to-door warning about the impending AI apocalypse. No, I wasn’t … Read more
When Amazon introduced its 2nd-generation Echo Buds in 2021, the company redesigned them to address nearly every issue with its first attempt. They had true active noise cancellation (ANC), better sound and a smaller size. Amazon took a much different approach for its third version, opting to move from mid-range to a low-cost model with … Read more
The HGTV host’s wife shared tons of photos of him, showing off how he’s progressed since getting serious about his health fitness over the winter. Find out more about Ben Napier’s weight loss here. The HGTV host’s wife shared tons of photos of him, showing off how he’s progressed since getting serious about his health … Read more
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are a beloved Hollywood couple, even though they’re extremely private with their relationship. Here’s a timeline of their decade-long romance. Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are a beloved Hollywood couple, even though they’re extremely private with their relationship. Here’s a timeline of their decade-long romance.
Someone with deep pockets has snapped up a piece of tech history after forking over $190,000 for a first-generation iPhone from 2007. That’s around 300 times the device’s original price. Don’t expect to fetch anything close to this kind of windfall by selling a 16-year-old smartphone you have stuffed in a drawer somewhere. This was … Read more
Spain has fined Amazon and Apple a total of 194.1 million euros (over $218 million) for antitrust violations. According toReuters, the penalties relate to a deal the companies made in 2018 that made Amazon an authorized Apple dealer but also included alleged anti-competitive clauses. “The two companies restricted without justification the number of sellers of … Read more
“Let’s see what a Snickers bar does to my blood sugar,” Justin Richard, a 52-year-old Toronto-based TikToker says just before eating the candy bar on camera. After an edited time skip, Richard says, “It’s been several hours since I’ve had the chocolate bar, let’s have a look at the glucose monitor and see what actually … Read more
The Australian actress wed Tom Ackerley in 2016, but the pair have kept very private. Ahead of the ‘Barbie’ movie hitting theatres, find out everything you need to know about her marriage here! The Australian actress wed Tom Ackerley in 2016, but the pair have kept very private. Ahead of the ‘Barbie’ movie hitting theatres, … Read more