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Julian Park
Computing Correspondent
Compute & Model Performance
Julian Park covers the relationship between computing systems and model performance. His interests include inference efficiency, open technical work and the details hidden in performance charts. He makes numbers legible without treating them as the whole story.
Articles by Julian
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China's 'Genius Class' Fuels Tech Elite, Fuelling Global Innovation
A Foundation in Elite STEM Education China's "genius class" system, a rigorously selective program identifying approximately 100,000 gifted teenagers annually for specialized science and technology......
Read article →Social Buzz: AI-Generated Financial Data Floods Twitter
Social media discussion: Financial Results Announcements...
Read article →Waymo Eyes $16B Haul at $110B Valuation, Alphabet Leads Investment
This is huge. Waymo, Alphabet’s crown jewel in autonomous driving, is reportedly in the final stages of securing a massive $16 billion funding round, propelling its valuation to a staggering $110 b......
Read article →S&P 500 Breaches 7,000 Milestone Amidst Market Volatility
The broader market experienced a notable surge last week, with the S&P 500 briefly surpassing the 7,000 mark for the first time in its history. This milestone, achieved mid-week, was followed by a ......
Read article →Bitcoin Plummets Below $80K Amidst Broader Crypto Sell-Off
Bitcoin's rapid descent continued through Saturday, with the cryptocurrency falling below the $80,000 threshold to touch levels not seen since April of the previous year. This sharp decline, markin......
Read article →Secret NDAs Cloud Billion-Dollar Data Center Deals in Wisconsin
At least four Wisconsin municipalities have reportedly entered into nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that obscure the details of billion-dollar data center projects, raising concerns about transpare......
Read article →Tech Deals Emerge: AirPods 4, Google Streamer Lead Weekend Savings
As the holiday shopping rush recedes, a more measured wave of attractive consumer electronics deals is surfacing, signaling a opportune moment for value-conscious buyers. This week’s highlights inc......
Read article →Social Buzz: AI Buildout Fuels Investor Optimism
Social media discussion: Company Announcements and Financials...
Read article →Indie Game Scene Buzzes With Releases, From Hyperpop Shooters to Metroidvanias
The independent gaming landscape is once again proving its fertile ground for innovation, with a fresh wave of titles hitting platforms this week. From the adrenaline-fueled "hyperpop arena shooter......
Read article →Biwin Black Opal NV7400 Offers Solid Performance Amidst Soaring SSD Prices
The solid-state drive market is navigating a period of significant volatility, with a pronounced NAND flash shortage driving unprecedented price surges. Amidst this challenging landscape, Biwin's B......
Read article →Social Buzz: AI Identity & Creator Economy Heats Up
Social media discussion: AI and Creator Economy Collaboration...
Read article →China Approves DeepSeek's NVIDIA H200 Chip Acquisition Amid Geopolitical Scrutiny
Beijing has reportedly granted DeepSeek approval to acquire NVIDIA's high-performance H200 AI chips, a significant development in China's pursuit of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. T......
Read article →Five Thousand Dollars Buys a Barebones EV, Not a Road Trip Companion
The dream of widespread EV adoption often hinges on affordability, but a $5,000 budget for a new electric vehicle presents a stark reality check. While consumers can indeed find an electric car for......
Read article →Project Genie Drops; AppLovin Stock Plummets!
Social media discussion: Google DeepMind's Project Genie AI...
Read article →Mesh Lands $75M Series C, Joins Unicorn Club at $1B Valuation
Another one bites the dust… in a good way! Mesh, the crypto payments network aiming to streamline cross-chain transactions, just closed a $75 million Series C round led by Dragonfly Capital, rocket......
Read article →RAM Price Surge Shows Signs of Abating, but Remains Elevated
After months of relentless increases, RAM prices are finally showing signs of stabilizing, though consumers shouldn't expect a return to pre-surge levels anytime soon. While some standard DDR5 modu......
Read article →FBI Probes Minnesota Signal Group Tracking ICE; Meta Blocks 'ICE List' Links
Federal authorities are investigating a Signal group in Minnesota allegedly tracking the movements of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. The probe, confirmed by NBC News, focuses ......
Read article →Aylo to Restrict UK Access to Pornhub Despite OSA Compliance
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, has announced it will restrict access to its platforms for unverified UK users starting February 2nd, reversing course after six months of compliance with the U......
Read article →Trade Tensions Stall Allied Talks on 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield
Mounting trade tensions are jeopardizing international collaboration on the controversial 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, a signature initiative championed by the Trump administration. The pr......
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