Sony’s new ULT Bluetooth speakers are bringing back the ’90s bass boost button

[ad_1] Sony just announced a trio of new speakers in a new line of audio products called the ULT Power Series. This is an attempt by the company to reduce some of the clutter involved with its naming conventions, so and XE-Series products. Both lines are being wrapped up into the ULT Power Series branding. … Read more

The race for the ultimate voice assistant is heating up with Samsung announcing Bixby’s generative AI boost

[ad_1] Bixby’s never really been my smart home voice assistant of choice, and I’d wager that’s the same for most smart home enthusiasts. Much like Apple’s Siri, Bixby is more of a nice-to-have for those already in the wider Samsung ecosystem, lagging behind in terms of features and functionality when compared to the likes of Google … Read more

Tweeting about your paper doesn’t boost citations

[ad_1] Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. Even before recent complaints about X’s declining quality, posting a paper on the social media platform did not translate to a boost in citations.Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Posting about a paper on X (formerly Twitter) seems … Read more

iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro Chip Rumored to Boost AI, Retain 6-Core GPU

[ad_1] Apple’s next-generation A18 Pro chip for iPhone 16 Pro models will feature a larger die size for boosted artificial intelligence performance, according to Jeff Pu, an investment analyst who covers companies within Apple’s supply chain. In a research note with Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities this week, Pu added that the A18 … Read more

AMD RX 7900 GRE gets a free performance boost – is this now the best mid-range GPU you can buy?

[ad_1] AMD’s RX 7900 GRE became available to buy in the US (and elsewhere) last month, but with an odd catch on the performance front – the good news being that this hiccup related to overclocking the GPU has now been cured. If you’ve been following the somewhat curious tale of the global launch of … Read more

Startup claims to boost LLM performance using standard memory instead of GPU HBM — but experts remain unconvinced by the numbers despite promising CXL technology

[ad_1] MemVerge, a provider of software designed to accelerate and optimize data-intensive applications, has partnered with Micron to boost the performance of LLMs using Compute Express Link (CXL) technology.  The company’s Memory Machine software uses CXL to reduce idle time in GPUs caused by memory loading. The technology was demonstrated at Micron’s booth at Nvidia … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Ring could help cook up AI-powered meal plans to boost your diet

[ad_1] As we get closer to the full launch of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, we’re slowly learning more about its many talents – and some fresh rumors suggest these could include planning meals to improve your diet. According to the Korean site Chosun Biz (via GSMArena), Samsung plans to integrate the Galaxy Ring with its new … Read more

Biden seeks to boost science funding — but his budget faces an ominous future

[ad_1] President Biden visits the US National Institutes of Health, which under his proposed budget would receive roughly the same amount of funding in the 2025 fiscal year as in the 2023 fiscal year.Credit: Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty US President Joe Biden today proposed modest increases in federal spending on science and innovation for the … Read more

2024 MacBook Air review roundup: Serious performance boost

[ad_1] The highlight of the 2024 MacBook Air is the Apple M3 processor, and the first round of reviews show a 25% increase over the earlier M2-based models. Otherwise, Apple didn’t tinker with the design of previous versions of its 13- and 15-inch consumer-oriented notebook. Design: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it Apple took … Read more

Boost Your Mac Workflow: 15 Clever Spotlight Hacks

If you’re looking to elevate your productivity and streamline your daily tasks on a Mac, mastering Spotlight is a game-changer. This powerful search utility, accessible with a simple Command + Space shortcut, is much more than a file finder—it’s a versatile tool designed to enhance efficiency and save time. In the video below from Aim … Read more