Kog bets on squeezing faster AI inference from GPUs enterprises already own
Kog’s tech preview, which hit the Hacker News front page, shows how standard GPUs can deliver extremely fast single-request decoding.
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Apple Proposes 15% Fee on External Link Purchases
Apple proposes charging developers a 15% commission on purchases made through external links in iOS apps, with lower rates for some program participants.
Meta’s Glimmer open AI, Muse Spark stays locked
Meta’s release of open-weight Glimmer alongside a closed Muse Spark raises questions about Zuckerberg’s ‘AI for everyone’ stance.
Google Lets Users Remove Visible Watermarks From AI Creations
Google now lets users remove visible watermarks from AI generated images, videos, and songs. Invisible metadata remains intact.
Unforgetful, a new reminders app from Marco Arment, aims to cure chronic snoozing
Marco Arment has released Unforgetful, a Reminders alternative for people who struggle to act on their notifications. The app works with your existing Reminders database.
Pocket Is Shutting Down: The Top Read-It-Later Alternatives
Mozilla is winding down Pocket, and readers are switching to Matter, Instapaper, Raindrop.io, and a wave of indie apps.
Alleged Iranian Cyberattacks on US Water Utilities Raise Alarm
US water utilities face widespread cyberattacks allegedly linked to Iran, hitting systems in roughly a dozen states and prompting urgent security reviews.
Thrive Founder Joshua Kushner Warns Against AI Euphoria
In Thrive Capital’s first investor letter, Joshua Kushner cautioned Silicon Valley venture capitalists against letting AI euphoria undermine their investment discipline.
Autonomous Truck Trials Begin on California Highways After State Approvals
Two autonomous trucking firms received California permits for highway testing, and Kodiak has already launched its fleet near Mountain View.
PayPal Sale Talks With Stripe and Advent Said to Intensify
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are gaining momentum, following a $60.50 per share offer in July that valued the company at $53 billion.