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The Ryzen AI 7 350 is on par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus or Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, give or take. It’s slightly behind in single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R24, and a half-step ahead in multi-core. These processors aren’t known for being a powerhouse. Rather, the focus is all on efficiency. Here’s where the AMD chip is solidly in last place. Battery life on the Framework Laptop 13 is improved from prior models, but it’s not as long as what you get on a Snapdragon X or Core Ultra Series 2 PC.The light battery test I…

An AI investment and networking event, Machines Can See, will take place April 23-24 in Dubai at the iconic Museum of the Future, as part of Dubai AI week. Machines Can See is staged by the Polynome Group, a machine vision, AI, robotic, and industrial design company based in the city. This is the third year of the event, and will bring investors, business leaders, and policymakers together to explore AI-centric expansion opportunities. Machines Can See, as the name suggests, will have a particular focus on computer vision. Each discussion and keynote is designed to be firmly rooted in practical…

Every now and then, a Silicon Valley startup launches with such an “absurdly” described mission that it’s difficult to discern if the startup is for real or just satire. Such is the case with Mechanize, a startup whose founder – and the non-profit AI research organization he founded called Epoch – is being skewered on X after he announced it.  Complaints encompass both the startup’s mission, and the implication that it sullies the reputation of his well-respected research institute. (A director at the research institute even posted on X, “Yay just what I wanted for my bday: a comms crisis.”)…

Garmin, the maker of our favorite fitness trackers, has several series of entry-level hybrid trackers. Sorting through them can be confusing. The Venu series is the most expensive, the premium tracker with more smartwatch features (full-screen AMOLED, microphone, etc.). The Vivomove series has a hidden display and no onboard GPS. Right in the middle sits the Vivoactive series. The latest Vivoactive 6 has an AMOLED display, about a week of battery life, and of course, access to Garmin’s top-of-the-line fitness software.I wrote previously that the $100 Amazfit Active 2 (6/10, WIRED Recommends) made me rethink what a fitness tracker’s value…

If you have an iPhone, there’s a good chance you also have an Apple Watch. We’ve rated it the best smartwatch and the best fitness tracker for iPhone owners. It dominates the smartwatch category.It’s also one of the easiest Apple products to accessorize, even if you might not need to (I’ve never cracked an Apple Watch screen or case). Apple offers an extended warranty plan, which is worth considering, given that service pricing for watch repairs is exorbitant. If you turn it down, however, these screen protectors, cases, and Apple Watch straps can help extend the life of your indispensable…

Developers today face an ever-increasing demand for more applications. Consequently, they must ensure they have the best tools for the job. The DevOps design methodology has a good collection of tools and resources for developers, including Git. Git is an open-source version control system often used for source code management. It features a plethora of commands and functions that make the developer’s job easier. That’s why today we’re here to discuss the Git rebase command. This article provides a deep dive into the rebase in Git. We’ll explore what rebase is, what it does, and how to use it. We…

While capabilities like dancing can be fun and eyecatching, they don’t actually show how useful humanoid robots are in real-world situations, says Fern. Even being able to run a half marathon isn’t a very useful benchmark for their skills—it’s not like there’s market demand for robots that can compete with human runners. The benchmarks that Fern says matter to him are how well they can handle diverse real-world tasks without step-by-step human instructions. “But I would expect to see China shifting this year to focusing more on doing useful things, because people are going to be bored of dancing and…

Meet the Native Union SnapStand Magnetic Wireless Charger—a sleek, foldable charging solution designed for modern lifestyles. This Qi2-certified charger combines fast wireless charging with a built-in kickstand, offering both functionality and style.   –Qi2-Certified Fast Charging: Delivers efficient wireless charging for compatible devices, ensuring your phone is powered quickly and safely. –Built-In Kickstand: The integrated kickstand allows for hands-free viewing, making it perfect for video calls or streaming. –Compact and Portable Design: Folds flat for easy storage and portability, making it an ideal companion for travel or daily commutes. –Durable Braided Cable: Comes with a 5ft / 1.5m braided USB-C…

It doesn’t have a massive dustbin, though the 7-ounce capacity is similar to the Dyson Humdinger ($250), our favorite handheld vacuum. I found it to be plenty of space as I vacuumed up the entirety of my four-seater sedan—trunk and carseat included—though it likely wouldn’t be enough space if you were cleaning something more intense than a dirty car. The Worx should get about 10 minutes on the high-speed setting and about 25 minutes on the low-speed setting. I usually vacuum on the low speed, though I rarely run the vacuum for more than 10 consecutive minutes.This little cube is…

OpenAI’s recently launched o3 and o4-mini AI models are state-of-the-art in many respects. However, the new models still hallucinate, or make things up — in fact, they hallucinate more than several of OpenAI’s older models. Hallucinations have proven to be one of the biggest and most difficult problems to solve in AI, impacting even today’s best-performing systems. Historically, each new model has improved slightly in the hallucination department, hallucinating less than its predecessor. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for o3 and o4-mini. According to OpenAI’s internal tests, o3 and o4-mini, which are so-called reasoning models, hallucinate more…