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Uber has announced that it will increase its in-office requirements and change benefits. Employees will be required to come into the office three days a week starting in June. The eligibility for Uber's month-long paid sabbatical benefit has been raised from five years at the company to eight years. Some employees who had previously been approved for remote work will be required to start coming in.
UK retailers Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-op have all reported cyber intrusions in the past two weeks. A group that calls itself Star Fraud (but more widely known as Scattered Spider) is suspected to be the culprit of the hacks. The attacks bear all the hallmarks of the group's attacks. Other retailers have been warned to harden their defences as the group usually works its way through a sector.
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A class action suit filed on behalf of developers claims that Apple's actions cost them revenue during the period it was found to have violated a court order to let developers sell subscriptions directly to customers.
Function calling allows large language models to interact with external systems.
Microsoft has introduced a Surface Pro convertible tablet and a Surface Laptop, both of which can run artificial intelligence models without using the internet.
Outpost is a self-hosted infrastructure that enables event producers to add outbound webhooks and Event Destinations to their platform.
The App Store Freedom Act aims to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace.
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Google has released a preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro, which has a stronger performance in building web apps, code transformation, and multimodal reasoning.
Pinterest has upgraded its image-based search with new tools that help users narrow results and explore styles, launching first in the women's fashion category across select regions.
KEVIN-32B is a model leveraging reinforcement learning for multi-turn code generation that outperforms existing models in developing CUDA kernels. It boosts kernel performance and correctness by optimizing intermediate feedback and using efficient reward distribution. Multi-turn training enhances the model's problem-solving capability over single-turn approaches, particularly in more complex tasks.
AI model developers can ensure GDPR compliance during the development phase by using anonymous datasets or applying pseudonymization techniques. If anonymization isn't feasible, they can enhance data security and support data subjects' rights. Transparency measures, such as public communication about data usage, are also recommended.
Christiane Paul, curator at the Whitney Museum, highlights AI's role in digital art, contrasting historical programs like Harold Cohen's AARON with today's AI models. She stresses the importance of collaboration with engineers and the challenges of preserving digital art due to evolving technology. Paul argues that AI-generated visuals need a conceptual framework to be considered true art.
AutoRound is a post-training quantization method that boosts low-bit model accuracy while preserving performance and efficiency.
This survey explores how cross-modality techniques adapt large language models for time series analytics, focusing on data alignment, fusion, and downstream task performance across multiple domains.
Chain of Draft is a concise reasoning strategy that significantly reduces token usage while matching or exceeding Chain-of-Thought accuracy across complex tasks.
This evaluation toolkit provides standardized metrics to assess the quality and privacy of synthetic data across various data types using distributional and embedding-based measures.
Encoder/Decoder implementation of a Transformer with a Diffusion model as the decoder. It seems to work reasonably well on imagenet generation.
Nvidia has a suite of text and image embedding models that match SigLIP in many cases.
John Deere, a leading manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, used AI to boost farming efficiency with precision tools like See & Spray, which drastically cut chemical use by identifying individual weeds at high speeds.
Anthropic has enabled web search for all paid Claude plans, adding real-time lookups and source citations.
Google's Little Language Lessons leverage models for real-world language learning through experiments like Tiny Lesson, Slang Hang, and Word Cam.
President Trump announced a “Crypto & AI Innovation Dinner” hosted by MAGA Inc., following a previously planned gala for top $TRUMP memecoin holders. The events coincided with a 50% surge in $TRUMP trading and revelations that Trump Organization insiders control 80% of the token's supply, earning $325 million in fees since January. Trump denied any personal profit, framing crypto as a counter to China and downplaying the token's price. Legal experts are split, with some raising ethical concerns and others deeming the events legally permissible.
Bitcoin Core developers have proposed removing the 80-byte size cap on OP_RETURN outputs, calling the restriction outdated and frequently bypassed in less secure ways. The proposal has drawn criticism from those concerned about a lack of community consensus and the risk of increased blockchain spam.
Across Protocol has launched Across Prime, a new cross-chain bridge model that enables users to send funds directly to relayers without locking them in escrow. This bonded design improves capital and gas efficiency by using reusable security deposits and eliminating separate claim transactions.
Coinbase has introduced x402, an open-source payments protocol that activates the dormant HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. It enables on-chain payments through standard web infrastructure, allowing developers to monetize APIs and content via microtransactions without relying on subscriptions or complex billing systems.
The AI agent sector is booming, driven by Virtuals' “Genesis Launch” model that blends point-based incentives with fixed supply to generate short-term returns and boost valuations. While favoring hype and trading over core product development, this dynamic creates an opening for DeFi protocols to offer real yield strategies. Revenue-sharing models, where trading fees fund creator treasuries and buybacks, are gaining traction. Still, Virtuals' dominance may wane as alternative launchpads and decentralized AI infrastructure platforms emerge.
A debate is unfolding within the Bitcoin Core community regarding a proposal to lift limits on OP_RETURN, a transaction feature that stores data. Critics warn of potential blockchain spam and abuse, while proponents argue it's a necessary update to accommodate legitimate data use more securely.
Pepo, a respected Uniswap DAO contributor, is stepping down as a delegate. After consistently offering critical feedback and challenging governance narratives, he expressed frustration that his independence was penalized as the Foundation began prioritizing loyalty over transparency. He argues that Uniswap governance has become performative, validating pre-determined outcomes rather than encouraging meaningful debate.
Pectra, Ethereum's next major upgrade, will focus on user experience, bringing smarter wallets, cheaper transactions, and streamlined staking. Unlike previous protocol-focused improvements, Pectra makes Ethereum more intuitive and efficient for everyday users, signaling a shift toward mainstream usability.
Doodles is launching its new token, $DOOD, on Solana, with airdrops for current Doodles NFT holders and members of its New Blood community.
Revoking a staking approval does not impact a user's staked tokens or halt reward accrual.
Emma Reynolds, the UK Treasury's Economic Secretary, has ruled out establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, stating it would not be suitable for the UK market.
Coinbase has entered a multi-year deal with Riot Games to serve as the exclusive crypto exchange and official blockchain technology partner for global League of Legends and VALORANT esports events.
Google accidentally revealed its upcoming Android redesign, Material 3 Expressive, calling the design its most researched update focused on appeal and ease of use. Based on 46 studies with over 18,000 users, it uses color, shape, size, and motion to help older users spot elements as quickly as younger ones. Leaks show UI changes like new status bar icons, clock font, and quick settings.
Recraft, an AI image startup whose red_panda model outperformed DALL-E and Midjourney, has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Accel. With 4 million users and $5 million in ARR, it specializes in brand-focused image generation with precise logo control. Based in San Francisco, it builds its own models and positions itself between Midjourney and Canva.
Marvel's Thunderbolts title hinted at a twist revealed in the post credits scene where the team becomes the New Avengers. Days after release, Marvel updated posters and billboards with the new title, sparking debate over whether it was smart marketing or a spoiler.
From the iPhone X's Face ID notch to the Dynamic Island, Apple has gradually trimmed bezels and notches. Starting with iPhone 18 Pro, it may hide Face ID under the screen and move the front camera to a small hole punch in the top left corner. This shift could pave the way for a full screen iPhone by its 20th anniversary in 2027.
Industry wisdom helps designers handle the paradox of choice in software design. Principles like Jakob's Law, the MAYA Rule, and Steve Krug's “Don't Make Me Think” offer tools for confident decisions without reinventing the wheel. They simplify complexity but should guide, not limit, creativity.
Airbnb's design turns bookings into trust-based, emotional experiences through smart user experience. It inspires exploration, sells experiences over rooms, highlights hosts, and uses intentional interactions. Every choice supports its “Belong Anywhere” mission, focusing on connection over function. Its design stands out not for looks but for its human approach.
Sprit Fusion is a free level design tool that allows you to craft beautiful 2D tilemaps using any tileset in your browser.
Discover, design, and ship beautiful components faster, without coding.
In today's productivity driven world, creativity is boxed into roles and skills, though it is a universal trait rooted in curiosity. True creativity means seeing differently, questioning norms, and making space for playful exploration like we did as kids. As AI takes over routine tasks, its real gift may be time not to do more but to think more and reconnect with our creative instincts.
AI tools improve user experience by spotting patterns and offering insights, with 78% of online businesses already using them. Benefits include personalization, faster solutions, and predictions. AI works best alongside human creativity and empathy. Start small, solve real problems, and adapt as AI evolves for better customer and team results.
AI may be raising unrealistic client expectations in design. Reddit designers report pressure for instant results, low-quality AI images, and rushed timelines. Some think AI will weed out difficult clients, while others fear a shift toward faster but lower quality work.
Yim coconut water's design uses a droplet “Y,” bright colors, and Thai market vibes to show natural, joyful hydration and stand out in a crowded market.
A 2025 study found that interface design, like button highlights, impacts cookie choices, with about two-thirds of users consistently accepting or rejecting cookies.
Record packaging evolved from plain sleeves to artistic expressions, with icons like Warhol and Haring turning album art into an extension of the music.
Listen Labs revolutionizes market research with an AI-powered platform, allowing businesses to understand customers in depth and scale. Sequoia supports Listen's mission to automate and streamline customer research processes, significantly reducing time and costs. Listen has already conducted over 300,000 interviews for major companies like Microsoft and Canva, demonstrating its potential to transform product development across various industries.