2025-03-17

Mistral AI drops new open-source model that outperforms GPT-4o Mini with fraction of parameters

France's Mistral AI launches efficient open-source model that outperforms Google and OpenAI offerings with just 24 billion parameters, challenging U.S. tech giants' dominance in artificial i [...]

2025-03-17

The Pixel 9a has leaked so thoroughly that YouTubers are reviewing it

The release of the Pixel 9a is apparently very near, because after a regular cadence of leaks about the yet-to-be announced budget phone, at least two YouTubers have reviewed it early. Both The Mobile [...]

2025-03-17

Baidu delivers new LLMs ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 undercutting DeepSeek, OpenAI on cost — but they’re not open source (yet)

Baidu has also announced plans to integrate ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 into its broader ecosystem, including Baidu Search and the Wenxiaoyan app. [...]

2025-03-17

New rumors predict a foldable iPhone will launch next year – and cost almost twice as much as the iPhone 16 Pro Max

The rumors are all starting to agree about when the folding iPhone will show up, and what its starting price will be. [...]

2025-03-17

The iPhone 17 Air could have an affordable price, and better battery life than you might have expected

A new report details the possible starting price and specs of the iPhone 17 Air. [...]

2025-03-17

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 17

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 17. [...]

2025-03-17

“More sovereignty and protection” - Google goes all-in on UK AI with data residency, upskilling projects, and startup investments

Google unveilS new AI initiatives at its DeepMind London HQ. [...]

2025-03-17

At GDC 2025, Qualcomm Aims to Supply the Android Handheld Gaming Boom

The company's new chips can power Android handhelds from small retro devices to the next Steam Deck competitor. [...]

2025-03-17

PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

With the news that PepsiCo bought prebiotic soda company Poppi for $1.95 billion, we asked experts: Are these new sodas actually healthy? [...]