In a bold and unconventional move, Mistral AI, a Paris-based open-source model startup, recently released their latest language AI model called MoE 8x7B. Rather than following the traditional route of papers, blogs, code, or press releases, Mistral took a completely different approach. They simply shared a link to a large torrent file for users to
Google recently launched its highly anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) model called Gemini. While the company touted its capabilities and presented a demonstrative video to showcase its potential, it is now facing scrutiny due to the video’s misleading nature and the discrepancy between expectations and reality. The six-minute demonstration video highlights some of the remarkable abilities
Understanding the inner workings of the brain has always been a complex task for scientists and researchers. However, a recent study conducted by European scientists has shown promising results in using highly sensitive sensors based on color centers in a diamond to record electrical activity from neurons in living brain tissue. This groundbreaking research opens
In a surprising turn of events, two of the biggest indie games in recent years are coming together in a highly anticipated crossover. Among Us and Vampire Survivors will join forces in a piece of downloadable content (DLC) titled “Emergency Meeting”. This collaboration is set to bring a fresh and exciting experience to fans of
Virtual reality enthusiasts in India can finally rejoice as Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is now available in the country. After its successful launch in the US nearly 10 months ago, gamers in India can now experience the immersive world of virtual reality. While the VR headset comes at a slightly higher price than the standard PS5
WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has recently announced the expansion of its View Once feature to include voice messages. With this new update, users will now have the option to send voice messages that disappear after the recipient listens to them. This feature, similar to the View Once functionality for text,
Stability AI, known for its stable diffusion text-to-image generative AI models, has expanded its offerings with the release of StableLM Zephyr 3B. This new model, with 3 billion parameters, is specifically designed for chat use cases including text generation, summarization, and content personalization. It is an optimized iteration of the previously discussed StableLM text generation
The field of heat transfer has traditionally focused on the movement of thermal energy through quantum particles known as phonons. However, recent advancements in nanoscale semiconductors have revealed that phonons alone are not sufficient to efficiently remove heat at such small scales. To address this issue, researchers from Purdue University have turned their attention to
Roboticists at the Technical University of Munich, in Germany, are making significant advancements in the field of quadruped robots by incorporating a flexible spine and tail into their design. This development, detailed in the journal Science Robotics, aims to replicate the flexibility found in the spines of four-legged animals. While most existing quadruped robots possess
CNBC is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Disruptor 50 list, the annual recognition of the most innovative venture-backed companies. These companies are using breakthrough technology to tackle the growing economic and consumer challenges of today. With the deadline for submissions on Friday, Feb. 16 at 11:59 pm EST, the