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Hugging Face integrates Nunchaku 4-bit diffusion inference into Diffusers, enabling easy loading of quantized checkpoints without custom pipelines or local CUDA compilation. The method speeds up image generation while cutting memory usage by half.
DharmaOCR, built for Brazilian Portuguese, still beats newer rivals Mistral OCR4 and Unlimited-OCR, developers report.
West Virginia University researchers are testing focused ultrasound to target deep brain regions without surgery, offering a potential treatment for addiction and Alzheimer's disease.
A Wired reporter wore a German EMS body suit for two months to test whether 20-minute sessions can match an hour of exercise. Experts say the technology helps, but mainly as a complement to strength training.
Hoto has introduced its first cordless soldering iron, the I-A06, which heats to over 200°C in about three seconds and is part of its modular Snapbloq toolkit line.
At Baidu AI Day on August 14, Baidu Wenku and Wangpan's GenFlow announced its Chinese name 'Kuku AI' and launched a standalone AI office product line, including PC client, web, mini-program and enterprise edition.
Nintendo's next Fire Emblem lets players switch among four heroes but repeats quests and cutscenes, The Verge reports.
Apple TV has added roughly 20 classic films, including The Martian, E.T., and Titanic, for subscribers to stream at no extra cost, a rare move for the service known for originals.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition hits PS5 on Oct. 1 with the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion, a new Most Wanted roguelike survival mode, and more.
A guide from Engadget explains methods to clear cache on iPhone, including browser steps, app-specific tools, and a restart for the system cache.
South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe discovered a naturally occurring fungus that wipes out African armyworm caterpillars, offering a potential new control method for the devastating crop pest, according to a peer-reviewed study.
The JCB Hydromax, powered by two hydrogen-burning engines, set a new land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars on the Bonneville Salt Flats, according to Ars Technica.
Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano recommends a time audit to align schedules with personal priorities, according to NPR.
A Reddit user may have received Microsoft's unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 after buying an Elite Controller 2 on OfferUp.
Stick drift plagues PS5 and Xbox controllers. Simple cleaning, resets, and firmware updates can fix it. Hall Effect sticks are absent, but these tips help before considering replacements.
GuliKit launches ES Max wireless controller with improved anti-drift TMR thumbsticks for $49.99.
Opera has added vertical tabs to its browser, a feature users have long requested. A ZDNet review says the implementation is easy to use and preserves pinned tabs and workspace organization.
NPR's Planet Money has released a board game that translates George Akerlof's Nobel-winning 'Market for Lemons' theory into a chaotic family card game.
Eli Lilly won its first overseas approval for weight-loss pill Foundayo in the U.K. as Novo CEO defended a lawsuit over Lilly ads.
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Valvoline offers August 2026 coupons including $10 off conventional oil changes, $15 off synthetic blend changes, and 25% off bulk purchases, as reported by Wired.
Wired's August 2026 promo codes cover Squarespace and HostGator, with discounts up to 76% on plans and hosting.
Bluesky has launched a new feature that lets users hide reposts from specific accounts in their feeds, with an optional beta thread numbering tool.
New research shows ransomware attackers are singling out managers for elevated access and deleting backups to block recovery, highlighting the need for recovery readiness.