Spoken Instructions Outperform Text for AI Chart Generation, Study Finds
The world of data visualization is on the cusp of a voice-driven revolution. New research published on arXiv....
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Adrian Cole
Infrastructure Correspondent
Chips & Infrastructure
Adrian Cole follows the infrastructure behind the industry: chips, data centers, power and the economics of compute. His coverage asks what systems cost to build and operate, where the bottlenecks sit and which performance claims survive a like-for-like comparison.
Articles by Adrian
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POEM: Evolutionary Mutation Method Supercharges Reinforcement Learning
Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), a mainstay in reinforcement learning, just got a significant upgrade. A new paper published on arXiv details a method called POEM – Proximal Policy Optimization ......
Read article →New 'Puppeteer' Attack Exposes Vulnerabilities in Federated Rank Learning
Federated Rank Learning (FRL), once hailed as a secure evolution of Federated Learning (FL), is now under scrutiny following the discovery of a novel attack dubbed the 'Edge Control Attack' (ECA). ......
Read article →AI Breakthrough: Deep Learning Transfers Cancer Insights Between Organs
Deep learning has achieved a significant milestone in cancer research, demonstrating the ability to transfer knowledge from one type of cancer to another. A new study published on arXiv reveals tha......
Read article →Clockwork Labs Open-Sources BitCraft Server: A Game Changer?
The gaming world is abuzz as Clockwork Labs has unexpectedly released the server-side code for its ambitious MMORPG, BitCraft, on GitHub. This move, virtually unheard of for a game still in develop......
Read article →X Mimics Bluesky with 'Starterpacks' Feature: Innovation or Imitation?
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is set to launch a new feature called 'Starterpacks' in the coming weeks. TechCrunch reports the feature is strikingly similar to Bluesky's '......
Read article →Kioxia Sells Out 2026 Memory Supply, Furthering High-End Pricing
The prognosis for enterprise storage just got a little more complicated. Kioxia, a major player in the memory market, has reportedly sold out its entire 2026 production capacity....
Read article →SambaNova Eyes $500M Raise After Intel Acquisition Talks Fizzle
The AI chip landscape just got a whole lot more interesting. Sources tell Automatica Press that SambaNova Systems is hitting the fundraising circuit, seeking between $300 million and $500 million, ......
Read article →Developers Embrace AI-Powered Automation, But Enterprise Adoption Lags
The promise of AI-driven code automation continues to tantalize the software development world. While individual developers are experimenting with new tools to boost productivity, enterprise-grade ......
Read article →Skip Goes Free: A Pragmatic Shift for Cross-Platform App Development
The cross-platform development landscape just tilted. Skip, the technology designed to bridge the gap between native iOS and Android development, has announced it is now free and open source....
Read article →JPEG XL Still A No-Show: What's Holding Back the Image Format of the Future?
The promise of JPEG XL, an image format touted for its superior compression and features, remains largely unfulfilled. A sparse demo page, updated recently, offers little solace to those in the ent......
Read article →GitHub Copilot CLI Adds Slash Commands: Streamlining Developer Workflows
GitHub continues to aggressively integrate AI into the developer workflow, this time with slash commands in their Copilot CLI. This enhancement aims to reduce context switching and keep developers ......
Read article →Weber Heats Up 2026 With First Wi-Fi Charcoal Grill
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Read article →Infracost Plugs Carbon Footprint Estimates Directly Into Cloud Development Workflows
The drive for sustainable cloud computing took a leap forward this week with Infracost's innovative integration. Now, developers can view real-time carbon emission estimates directly within their e......
Read article →New Graph Watermarking Technique Promises Robust IP Protection
Graph data is ubiquitous, powering everything from social networks to drug discovery platforms. But the ease with which graph data can be copied and modified presents a significant challenge to int......
Read article →Ireland Considers Granting Police Spyware, Encryption-Breaking Powers
Ireland is weighing controversial new legislation that would grant law enforcement unprecedented surveillance capabilities. The proposed laws would equip police with spyware to access citizens' dev......
Read article →OnePlus Updates: A One-Way Ticket to the Future?
OnePlus users are facing a stark choice: upgrade to the latest firmware and potentially lock themselves out of older software versions and custom ROMs. A new anti-rollback (ARB) protection mechanis......
Read article →Artemis II Rolls to Pad: Can NASA Stick the Landing on Crucial Test?
The Artemis II mission, NASA's ambitious endeavor to send humans around the Moon, has cleared a significant hurdle. The assembled rocket, including the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System ......
Read article →Bun: The Next JavaScript Runtime Contender Begins Bootstrapping
The JavaScript runtime landscape is about to get more interesting. Bun, the all-in-one JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler, and package manager, has begun the arduous process of bootstrapping i......
Read article →Zipline's Drone Deliveries Hit 2 Million: Is This the Future of Last-Mile Logistics?
Zipline [https://flyzipline.com], known for its medical supply deliveries, has quietly surpassed two million deliveries, signaling a potential shift in the future of last-mile logistics....
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