Artificial intelligence (AI) has made tremendous progress in recent years, but its focus often lies on large, complex models that require immense computational resources. However, many practical use cases demand smaller, more efficient models that can run on edge devices or environments without extensive infrastructure. Hugging Face recently released Smol-Tools, a suite of simple yet … Read more
Apple has officially launched its AI technology, dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” in the latest iOS update (18.1). For users with compatible devices (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, or iPhone 16 Pro), this feature brings several practical and helpful tools to streamline your daily life. The first useful feature of Apple Intelligence is a summarization tool for … Read more
Apple has been working on a new feature that will show users how long it will take to charge their iPhone, and it’s finally starting to come together. The feature, which is part of the upcoming iOS 18.2 update, uses a framework called “BatteryIntelligence” to calculate an estimated time to recharge based on the amount … Read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attempted to reassure the city’s undocumented immigrants Wednesday, amidst concerns of mass deportation under President-elect Donald Trump. However, he offered few details on how the administration plans to protect them. Adams congratulated Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, while also emphasizing his commitment to working with the coming administration … Read more
Former President Donald Trump’s win to return to office raises concerns about the financial future of New York City’s largest mass transit system, the MTA. As Trump vowed to “terminate congestion pricing” in his first week back in office, transit watchdogs warn that time is running out for Governor Kathy Hochul to salvage the tolling … Read more
Republicans made significant gains across the five boroughs of New York City, with former NYPD sergeant Steve Chan winning a State senate seat in Southern Brooklyn and Alec Brook-Krasny and Michael Novakhov holding onto their Assembly seats. The wins came despite opposition from incumbent Democrat Iwen Chu. Chan’s victory was fueled by Asian-American voters who … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s return to politics has sparked a mix reaction from world leaders. Trump is known for his transactional approach, where he ranks leaders based on their perceived strengths and weaknesses, often driven by personal interests. During his first presidency, Trump prioritized countries like North Korea, giving them significant attention. In contrast, Germany … Read more
The Nasdaq 100 Index surged to its first record since July, driven by investor optimism over the US presidential election’s impact on regulatory policies. The index rose 2.7% on Wednesday, its largest one-day gain since August 8, and reached an all-time high. This marks a significant increase for the year, with the Nasdaq 100 now … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set for a fresh stint in the White House, fueled by a decisive victory that validates his populist approach. His impressive comeback confirms that his first term was no anomaly and marks him as a force to be reckoned with. With newfound expertise on the levers of executive power, Trump … Read more
Republicans have won control of the US Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio, and West Virginia, securing a majority of at least 52-48 and adding three seats to their existing 220-212 House of Representatives majority. The party is now poised to dictate the agenda in Washington, allowing Donald Trump to deliver on his promise to … Read more