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LlamaIndex launches a cloud service for building unstructured data agents
Agents are the next big thing in AI. Some define these “agents” differently from others, but the general idea is, they’re AI-powered tools that can perform tasks autonomously. The agent hype has reached a fever pitch, but one startup was relatively early to the game: LlamaIndex. Founded by former Uber research scientists Jerry Liu and […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: March 04, 2025 | Source:
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General Catalyst loses three top investors as the firm expands beyond venture, contemplates IPO
Three key investors have left General Catalyst amidst a series of recent changes at the firm, which now describes itself as an “investment and transformation company,” TechCrunch has learned. The departed managing directors include Deep Nishar and Kyle Doherty, who co-led General Catalyst’s late-stage strategy known as Endurance, and Adam Valkin, one of the three […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal...
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology prototype drive: Better when chilled
Before a new car comes to market, it's subjected to many months, sometimes years, of rigorous testing around the world. Sweden often hosts a big part of that journey, its cold northern expanses offering the perfect mix of frigid temperatures and frozen surfaces. It's there that I myself got to do a little testing of an upcoming new EV from Mercedes-Benz. It's the GLC with EQ Technology, an all-electric version of one...
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Get insights from multimodal content with Amazon Bedrock Data Automation, now generally available
Amazon Bedrock Data Automation streamlines the extraction of valuable insights from unstructured multimodal content (documents, images, audio, and videos) by providing a simplified way to build intelligent document processing and media analysis solutions, while offering both standard and custom output configurations through blueprints.
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:
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No part of Amazon is ‘unaffected’ by AI, says its head of AGI
“There’s scarcely a part of the company that is unaffected by AI,” said Vishal Sharma, Amazon’s VP of Artificial General Intelligence, on Monday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.He dismissed the idea that open source models might reduce compute needs and deflected when asked whether European companies would change their generative AI strategies in light […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Anthropic raises $3.5B to fuel its AI ambitions
AI startup Anthropic on Monday announced it raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The Series E, which also had participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, Menlo Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures, brings the company’s total […] 2024 TechCrunch....
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Fintech startup Ramp nearly doubles valuation to $13B in secondary share sale
Expense management startup Ramp has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion after a $150 million secondary share sale, the company announced Monday morning. New and existing backers including VC Stripes, GIC, Avenir Growth, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, 137 Ventures, and Definition Capital bought the secondaries from employees and early investors. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights...
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Google's Taara chip miniaturizes light-based connectivity for faster internet in underserved areas
Google's X company is working on the next generation of Taara, a silicon photonics technology designed to bring fast broadband speeds to some underdeveloped areas of the world. According to statements by Taara general manager Mahesh Krishnaswamy, this light-based solution could offer unprecedented connectivity opportunities in any part of the...Read Entire Article
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:AI versus the brain and the race for general intelligence
We already have an example of general intelligence, and it doesn't look like AI.
Published on: March 03, 2025 | Source:Alphabet's Taara chip uses light beams to provide high-speed internet
Alphabet has announced a new development for Taara's technology that could lead to low-cost, high-speed internet connectivity, even in far-flung locations. Taara's general manager, Mahesh Krishnaswamy, has introduced the Taara chip, a silicon photonic chip that uses light to transmit high-speed data through the air. The Taara chip is abut the size of a fingernail, far smaller than the technology the Alphabet division...
Published on: March 01, 2025 | Source:General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO
General Catalyst, the powerhouse venture firm, is considering an IPO, Axios reported Friday morning, citing “multiple sources.” TechCrunch has reached out to the firm’s managing partner, Hemant Taneja, for comment. In the meantime, those following General Catalyst’s trajectory won’t be surprised by the prospect. Founded 25 years ago as a small Cambridge, Mass.-based venture firm, […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights...
Published on: March 01, 2025 | Source:Show HN: Betting game puzzle (Hamming neighbor sum in linear time)
In Spain, there's a betting game called La Quiniela: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Quiniela_(Espa%C3%B1a)Players predict the outcome of 14 football matches (home win, draw, away win). You win money if you get at least 10 correct, and the prize amount depends on the number of winners. Since all bets are public, the number of winners and the corresponding payouts can be estimated for each of the 3^14 possible...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:The best iPhones for 2025: Which model should you buy?
It’s a question you may have heard many times before: “Which iPhone should I buy?” Most of the time, the answer is simple: Get the best one you can afford. And if you’re happy with your current iPhone, don’t feel like you have to upgrade at all. If you are ready to make a change, though, we’ve tested all seven models in Apple’s current smartphone lineup and picked out the ones that should satisfy most people.Before you...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:EA Release Command & Conquer Series Source Code
GameFromScratch.com EA Release Command & Conquer Series Source Code EA have just released the source code for several games in the Command & Conquer series ( Command & Conquer (Tiberian Dawn), Red Alert, C&C Renegade, and C&C Generals and Zero Hour ) under the GPL v3 license. They also added Steam Workshop support to several titles in the C&C The post EA Release Command & Conquer Series...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+
The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, they dive into Amazon's Alexa+ event, where we finally learned more about the company's AI-powered voice assistant. Alexa+ seems useful, but can we trust it? Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:The Morning After: Our verdict on the iPhone 16e
First up, an apology. In Tuesday’s newsletter, I laid out how to watch (and what to expect from) Amazon’s Alexa press event. But aside from unveiling what Alexa+ will be capable of, there was no silly hardware and no upgraded Echos, but lots of demos. We learned Alexa+ will be included with an Amazon Prime subscription, and the company will also offer the enhanced digital assistant separately, for $20 per month. At the...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:The best portable SSDs for 2025
Whether you want to back up the data on your PC, transfer videos from your Mac or offload a few games from your PlayStation 5, a portable SSD is a quick and easy way to expand your storage. These little bricks may cost more than traditional hard drives, but they’re significantly faster, lighter and more reliable. Figuring out the best portable SSD for you, though, isn’t as simple as just picking the one with the lowest...
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:OpenAI claims its new GPT-4.5 can help you through a tough time
The general-purpose model does not think before it responds, said OpenAI. Read more: OpenAI claims its new GPT-4.5 can help you through a tough time
Published on: February 28, 2025 | Source:EA releases source code for four Command & Conquer games
Video game preservation scored a win today with EA's decision to make four Command & Conquer games open source. The company has released the source code for Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Command & Conquer: Renegade and Command & Conquer: Generals through a GPL license. All four projects are available to the public on Github. In addition, EA is adding Steam Workshop support to more...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Degens, Rejoice: Meme Coins Are Not Securities, Says SEC
The SEC said in a Thursday statement that it generally does not consider meme coins to be securities under its purview.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Most US workers don't use AI at work yet. This study suggests a reason why
According to a new Pew Research study, 80% of Americans don't generally use AI at work, while those who do seem unenthusiastic about its benefits.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Tech Tumble Takes Toll on Bitcoin; Hedge Funder Targets $70K Handle in March
Crypto had plenty of reasons on its own to head lower, but now a general macro risk-off sentiment can be added to the mix.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The 5 best mechanical keyboards for 2025
Your keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you’ll use for hours at a time, so why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over mechanical keyboards can be a bit much, but the enhanced comfort, durability and customizability that comes with the best 'boards is real. If you’re interested in making the switch (ahem), we’ve tested dozens of mechanical keyboards over the past year and...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:OpenAI's new GPT-4.5 model is a better, more natural conversationalist
In what has already been a busy past few days for new model releases, OpenAI is capping off the week with a research preview of GPT-4.5. The company is touting the new system as its largest and best model for chat yet. In early testing, OpenAI says people found GPT-4.5 to be a more natural conversationalist, with the ability to convey warmth and display a kind of emotional intelligence. In one example shared by OpenAI,...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Figure will start ‘alpha testing’ its humanoid robot in the home in 2025
Figure is planning to bring its humanoids into the home sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin “alpha testing” its Figure 02 robot in the home setting later in 2025. The executive says the accelerated timeline is a product of the company’s “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient
The first tests of the iPhone 16e’s cellular performance show promising results. The Chinese review site Geekerwan performed various 5G testing with the iPhone 16e, using a special synthetic cell tower broadcasting inside their lab. In general, they found the iPhone 16e behaved similarly to the when it came to cellular connectivity, with comparable speeds and reliability. Meanwhile, Apple’s claims of efficiency also...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:LIVE: It's Pokémon Day! Join us for unmissable announcements, Poké-deals, and general fun
I'm super excited, as a long-time Pokémon fan pretty much since birth.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The best SSDs in 2025
If your computer is starting to feel a little sluggish, or you’re tired of waiting for games and apps to load, upgrading to one of the best SSD options out there can be a game-changer. Solid-state drives (SSDs) are much faster than traditional hard drives, helping your system boot up in seconds, load large files instantly and make everyday tasks feel snappier. Whether you’re upgrading a laptop, building a gaming PC or...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Nine Rules for SIMD Acceleration of Your Rust Code (Part 1)
General Lessons from Boosting Data Ingestion in the range-set-blaze Crate by 7x The post Nine Rules for SIMD Acceleration of Your Rust Code (Part 1) appeared first on Towards Data Science.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?
I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an iPhone 16 Pro for months. No matter the device you’re currently using, getting the iPhone 16e necessitates embracing change. Sure, that’s part and parcel of getting any new phone (and any transition in life), but when it comes to...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:The PS Plus monthly games for March include Dragon Age: The Veilguard
A new month is almost upon us, which means Sony is about to refresh the lineup of games that all PlayStation Plus members can claim and keep in their collection as long as they maintain their subscription. Between March 4 and March 31, you'll be able to snag Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5)is the clear headliner...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:The Oversight Board will weigh in on Meta’s new hate speech policies
Less than two weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation procedures, reportedly at the behest of Mark Zuckerberg and a small group of advisors. Among those caught off guard was the company’s own Oversight Board, the independent organization created by Meta to help shape its most sensitive policy decisions. The group is now looking to examine those changes, and in...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:Everything announced at Amazon's Alexa+ AI event
Amazon held its first major product event of the year on Wednesday and, as expected, it was largely (okay, entirely) about Alexa. The company first announced its next-gen, AI-powered voice assistant back in 2023, but technical issues forced Amazon to delay its formal unveiling and rollout. Amazon's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team were at the event to show off Alexa+. Here's a rundown of...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:ForeverVM: Run AI-generated code in stateful sandboxes that run forever
Hey HN! We started Jamsocket a few years ago as a way to run ephemeral servers that last for as long as a WebSocket connection. We sandboxed those servers, so with the rise of LLMs we started to see people use them for arbitrary code execution.While this works, it was clunkier than what we would have wanted in a first-principles code execution product. We built ForeverVM from scratch to be that product.In particular,...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:Driving Developer Advocacy and Satisfaction: Developer Experience Initiatives Need Developer Advocacy to Be Successful
Editor's Note: The following is an article written for and published in DZone's 2025 Trend Report,Developer Experience: The Coalescence of Developer Productivity, Process Satisfaction, and Platform Engineering. Developer experience has become a topic of interest in organizations over the last few years. In general, it is always nice to know that organizations are worrying about the experience of their employees, but in...
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