Silicon Valley’s AI partner ecosystem is changing as companies move artificial intelligence projects from pilot to production. In the region where much of the AI stack is being invented, infrastructure providers are learning that selling to developers requires a different approach. This shift is changing the way Dell Technologies Inc. approaches its customers on the … Read more
There are no limits to the mood: Sony has decided to pursue a decidedly anti-consumer strategy and reduce the release of physical games. It goes without saying that player reactions could affect the company’s business prospects. Every script kiddy now seems eager to experiment with the PlayStation 5, including finding ways to run older PlayStation … Read more
As a fitting tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apple’s founding and the first use of the Cray-1 supercomputer, the Museo de Historia de la Computación in Spain unveiled a replica of the Cray-1, built by repurposing 30 Mac Minis. The project took 18 months to build and is now open to the public. At … Read more
The ambient intelligence startup Mistlabs Ltd. today released its artificial intelligence system Ambi out of beta testing on Apple Inc. devices, backed by $26 million in new funding. Ambi is designed to act without being asked. CEO Peter Mo said most AI platforms are designed to complete tasks and Mistlabs wants to see what becomes … Read more
A hot potato: California’s long-running battle against 3D-printed weapons has just resulted in San Diego County suing Polymaker LLC, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of 3D printing filament, on behalf of the state. The lawsuit alleges that Polymaker intentionally markets and sells its filament to Californians with the express purpose of producing illegal ghost … Read more
Military systems take years to build, cost a lot and are difficult to replace once deployed. It is characterized by slow procurement cycles, strict restrictions and tough trade-offs between performance, cost and reliability. This category examines how modern militaries actually develop, acquire, and use technology and what this reveals about the conflicts they prepare for. … Read more
What just happened? Another school district has banned the use of AI in the classroom for students in all grades. While this isn’t the first ban of this type we’ve seen, it’s interesting that it came just weeks after the district began piloting Google Gemini for older students. Frederick County this week became the latest … Read more
Amazon.com Inc. is reportedly discussing a possible acquisition of artificial intelligence developer Decart.ai Inc. in a deal worth up to $7 billion. Decart has developed software that makes it easier for developers to run their AI models on different processors. This has proven to be a valuable feature as companies struggle to secure computing infrastructure … Read more
Culture in technology is about the people, communities and values that shape the way science and technology are developed, used and discussed. Interesting Engineering’s coverage includes professional networks, leadership, workplace culture, ethics, public engagement and the personalities who are setting trends or breaking norms. This includes technology founders, engineers, researchers and thought leaders, not for … Read more
First look: Amazon is discontinuing its Fire tablet brand after 15 years, replacing it with a new line of Alexa tablets with stock Android as well as Google Play and Alexa+ support. Device boss Panos Panay says the company has no plans for a full-fledged PC or laptop for now and is instead focusing on … Read more