Kog bets on squeezing more inference out of existing GPUs
A French startup claims standard enterprise GPUs can deliver extremely fast AI decoding, offering an alternative to purpose-built hardware.
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Apple Proposes 15% Cut on Purchases Outside the App Store
Apple submitted a proposal on Thursday to charge a 15% commission on purchases made via external links in iOS apps, with discounts for special program developers.
Meta’s Glimmer Launch Tests Zuckerberg’s AI for Everyone
Meta’s release of open-weight Glimmer, which anyone can download, contrasts with the locked Muse Spark, casting doubt on Zuckerberg’s ‘AI for everyone’ promise.
Google lets users remove visible watermarks from AI content
Google now lets users strip visible watermarks from AI generated media in Gemini and Flow, covering Nano Banana, Omni, and Lyria models, with Search support coming soon.
Marco Arment’s Unforgetful App Targets Procrastinators
Marco Arment’s new app Unforgetful works with your existing Reminders database to help procrastinators stay on top of tasks.
Pocket Shutdown Drives Users to Read-It-Later Alternatives
Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, the read-it-later app it acquired in 2017. Users are turning to Instapaper, Matter, and Raindrop.io as replacements.
Alleged Iranian Hacks Hit US Water Utilities in a Dozen States
A wave of cyberattacks has hit US water utilities since late last month, with Iran allegedly behind the intrusions across roughly a dozen states.
Kushner Cautions Silicon Valley VCs on AI Hype
Joshua Kushner cautions Silicon Valley VCs against AI hype in Thrive Capital’s first investor letter.
Self-Driving Truck Testing Kicks Off on California Highways
California has issued autonomous truck testing permits to Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI. Kodiak has already begun operating test trucks in the state.
PayPal Sale Talks With Stripe and Advent Gain Momentum
PayPal sale talks with Stripe and Advent are reportedly intensifying after a $53 billion offer in July. CEO Enrique Lores may include a sale in his turnaround plan.