As I delved into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and language models, my curiosity grew about self-hosting these powerful tools on my own machine. With colleagues at XDA sharing their experiences with specialized LLMs, I decided to give it a try. I began by exploring qwen2.5-coder, a dedicated LLM for coding tasks. This model … Read more
The Buffalo Bills kicked off their preseason slate on Saturday afternoon with a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants. While there were several positives from the game, it’s essential to keep things in perspective – this is just preseason football. Bills fans should be encouraged by the performances of rookie defenders T.J. Sanders and … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer says investors are in a tricky position due to individual stocks with unusual narratives driving market trends. He notes that expensive stocks continue to rise despite poor performance, while solid companies are overlooked by Wall Street. Short sellers often get steamrolled when positive news about business is released. Notable examples include Palantir … Read more
Microplastics, tiny shards of plastic that are almost invisible, have been detected in human brains for the first time. The finding has sparked concern about potential health effects, but experts say more research is needed to confirm the risks. The microplastics were found in brain tissue samples from people who died in 2016 and last … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their preseason with a 31-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, capping off an exciting night of football. Quarterback Skylar Thompson, a seventh-round draft choice and relatively unknown entity entering the game, shone bright with impressive statistics, including 71.4% completion rate, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Thompson’s performance was amplified by … Read more
Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the retailer overcharged customers for baked goods and produce that weighed less than labeled. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office filed the lawsuit, claiming that Walmart’s pricing practices violated California state laws requiring retailers to charge their lowest advertised price. … Read more
Astronomers have detected the most massive black hole ever found, located at the center of the Cosmic Horseshoe galaxy, a behemoth that is 10,000 times heavier than our own Milky Way’s central black hole. Measuring approximately 36 billion solar masses, this cosmic monster warps spacetime around it and distorts light from background galaxies into an … Read more
A team of researchers has reignited the debate over why Earth’s climate shivered 12,800 years ago by discovering tiny metallic beads in deep Arctic mud. The finding comes from four sediment cores lifted out of Baffin Bay, which capture a razor-thin layer rich in comet-like debris. The sudden cooling, known as the Younger Dryas, caused … Read more
The concept of “liberal international order” was once closely tied to globalization, multilateralism, and a rules-based global system led by the US. However, this order is now fracturing due to the resurgence of authoritarian powers and shifting global alliances. US President Trump’s policies, including tariffs and skepticism towards security alliances like NATO, have led some … Read more
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart made a strong preseason debut on Saturday, leading the team to a 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. Dart completed 12-of-19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 24 yards on three carries. Coach Brian Daboll was pleased with Dart’s performance, saying it was what … Read more