Anthropic looks to fund a new, more comprehensive generation of AI benchmarks

At CES 2025, Nvidia board partner Inno3D will showcase new AI-assisted technologies, including Neural Rendering, potentially revolutionizing graphics rendering with the upcoming RTX 5000 series unveiling. These features may enhance DLSS capabilities and offer advancements in AI integration for gaming and content creation, hinting at Nvidia's ambitions to handle GenAI workloads with RTX GPUs and surpass NPUs in AI PCs. The upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090, 5080, and more, are expected to introduce DLSS...

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is partnering with the US government to deploy its AI model, Llama, across various agencies. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated there is no financial gain for Meta, but the collaboration offers strategic benefits, positioning the company as a key player in government AI initiatives. The upcoming release of Llama 4 promises advancements in reasoning and speed, solidifying Meta's standing as a leader in AI development. Full Article

In a series of attacks following the 2022 LastPass breach, $5.36 million was stolen from 40 users, adding to previous thefts of $4.4 million in October 2023 and $6.2 million in February 2024. Hackers exploited weak or reused passwords to compromise accounts, highlighting the importance of strong password practices to prevent future breaches. The breach involved the theft of LastPass' source code, merging stolen data with information from another breach, and installing a keylogger on...

Google Pixel Buds Pro are the first earbuds from Google to feature active noise canceling, with a unique design and great fit that enhance sound quality and noise-canceling performance, making them a solid choice for Android users. Soundcore by Anker Space One headphones offer good value at around $100, with decent sound quality, noise canceling, and voice-calling performance, although lacking some premium features. Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones have improved noise canceling, excellent sound...

When buying a PC, it's important to consider multiple components, not just one, such as the graphics card or CPU. RAM, or random access memory, serves as a cache for your system's data and programs, allowing for quicker access. VRAM, or video memory, is specifically for graphics card processes, crucial for gaming and rendering complex scenes. Full Article

The EU has signed a €10.6 billion deal for the IRIS² constellation of 290 communication satellites, set to provide secure connectivity and high-speed internet to governmental users, private companies, and European citizens by 2030. This Starlink rival, developed by the SpaceRISE consortium, will consist of 264 satellites in low Earth orbit and 18 in medium Earth orbit, offering secure and fast communication without the need for thousands of satellites. The initiative aims to enhance Europe's...