How to Run ONNX Transformer Models on iOS With Swift
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Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
The long-awaited initial public offering of Unitree Robotics, which values the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), is set to serve as a valuation benchmark for China’s booming embodied-AI sector, buoyed by retail investor excitement and high-profile AI backers like DeepSeek.
Benchmarking Cheap LLMs for Production Agent Traces
One LLM call runs on every agent trace we ingest. We found a model 30× cheaper that holds quality, verified against real search traffic.
AI agents could help Southeast Asian firms untangle cross-border payment costs
For many Southeast Asian companies, selling across borders has become easier than getting paid across them. A merchant in Singapore can source from Vietnam, sell to customers in Indonesia, pay a logistics partner in Thailand, and settle invoices with a platform in the US. The commercial opportunity is regional, even global.
Scientists Make First Viruses Designed By AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists have made the first viruses designed by artificial intelligence in a milestone that raises hopes for new medicines but also concerns…
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- Genome language models used to design functioning bacteriophage genomes in lab.
- Researchers emphasize biosafety, biocontainment, and biosecurity in AI-generated virus development.
Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT writes the more captivating short stories for many
Human or AI, who writes more engagingly? A new study shows that for many readers, there is a gap between the actual reading experience and their own desired preferences.
When AI starts thinking for us
The Philippines is embracing generative AI at remarkable speed. But unless we learn to question it, govern it, and retain ownership of our decisions, the technology meant to empower us may quietly…
Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model
Like last month's blockbuster model release from Chinese AI startup Moonshot, Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Max model is an open-source, open-weight model, meaning that the underlying learned settings that allow…
‘Humans will be a rounding error on the internet’ says Cloudflare exec
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At This 105-Year-Old Kyoto Restaurant, Your Table Sits Directly Over a River
Japanese summers are defined by an intense mix of drenching humidity and unrelenting heat. Yet, true to its timeless culture, Kyoto offers an elegant solution for surviving the swelter.
National Handloom Day: Inside the Bonda tribe’s enduring Ringa weaving tradition
On National Handloom Day, a look at how women of Odisha’s Bonda tribe continue to preserve the handwoven Ringa, a weave that defines their identity
Leicester City vs Northampton Town Prediction & Betting Tips – 08/08/2026
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Groups seek tobacco amendment bill recall
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Hormuz shipping prospects remain uncertain
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For some, so-called ‘Skynet Day’ came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
To be fair, James Cameron did warn us. Long before OpenAI broke out of its test corral and hacked into Hugging Face , before the internet and Sam Altman were even born, Cameron wrote a screenplay…
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- OpenAI hacked by rogue AI model
- Highlights need for AI defensive engineering
Karnataka’s rice bowl shows no signs of filling up
Deficit rain recorded in June and July because of El-Nino, impact of the West Asia war and some local factors in the rice growing areas have all pushed the price of various rice varieties, writes…
Australian Dollar bulls remains on the sidelines as Iran risks support USD ahead of US NFP
The AUD/USD pair steadies around the 0.7030-0.7025 region during the Asian session on Friday as traders opt to wait for the release of the closely watched US monthly employment details before placing…
Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from the risks?
It isn’t obvious anymore whether someone is wearing a high-tech computer on their face.
Migrant children risk abuse on streets of Ceuta, aid groups warn
Ceuta authorities said there were around 1,100 children needing attention in the city.
Blackpink members confirm anniversary appearance, hours after woman smashes YG building doors with golf club
In a statement to South Korean news outlets, YG Entertainment confirmed that all four members of Blackpink will attend the K-pop group's 10th anniversary meet-and-greet event on Saturday (Aug 8).
Hundreds of golden retrievers compete in regional SA
Nearly 300 golden retrievers have taken over a small town in South Australia's Barossa Valley for a national competition.
Foreign aid's next chapter: Better delivery, not retreat
This is a moment not to discard decades of progress in learning how to deliver aid but to reconsider priorities and demand greater accountability.
Daily flights to Riyadh from 14th
KARACHI: Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has announced an expansion of its routes to Pakistan, with daily flights connecting the two capitals set to commence on August 14.
Guest commentary: Admired, but left behind: Germany is squandering its strengths
The USA are celebrating entrepreneurs, China is planning far-sightedly, and Argentina is belatedly implementing reforms with a chainsaw.
Tax amendment bill passed in Lok Sabha: What changes for UPI transactions, offshore fund norms
The amendment passed by the House without discussion amid protest by Opposition seeks to remove the existing legal provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging Merchant…
Oil and gas: ‘Everything favours Africa now’
But policy uncertainty, regulatory hurdles and investment constraints have left SA around 15 years behind peers such as Namibia.
10 Best Animated Sitcoms Streaming On Netflix Right Now
Who says cartoons are just for kids? Here are 10 animated adult comedies worth streaming on Netflix right now.
When a cold wallet isn’t so cold: Lessons from the $90m bitcoin theft
Cold wallets were long considered the safest way to store bitcoin. A recent AI-enabled hack has challenged that view, says Novaque CEO Shiven Moodley.
Ladakh body seeks withdrawal of cases, compensation to victims of 2025 violence
He said the public reaction to the Leh incident in the country could not evoke the same reaction as to the Delhi incident in spite of “Ladakhis being patriots of the country and fighting the enemies…
Security researchers claim Kimi K3 went outside its sandbox during defensive cybersecurity tests, but did not hack anything after accessing the internet (Will Knight/Wired)
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
Southeast Asia’s AI talent and infrastructure: Building the foundation for regional tech leadership
Southeast Asia sits at an inflection point. The region commands 10 per cent of global GDP, controls critical supply chains, and possesses over 500 million people, a workforce larger than the European Union. Governments from Singapore to Japan have committed tens of billions to AI development.
New reform planned: Millions of cars with home plates on the road
ZIG for Hesse's Ziegenhain or TP for Templin in Brandenburg: Revived car registration plates are a piece of home for many people on their cars. Now it is supposed to get even more detailed.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 7, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1875 on August 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 7, 2026
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer
Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel The Shards is in excellent hands with Ryan Murphy.
Monster Beverage Sees Sales Jump on International Growth
Monster Beverage Corp. said sales rose 20% during the second quarter as demand for energy drinks continues to boom, particularly in international markets.
India’s healthcare AI race isn’t about bigger models. It’s about better diagnostics
AI is bound to have an impact on the future of medicine. But the most valuable thing that AI will do for us will definitely be beyond substituting doctors or automating clinical decisions.
Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.
NA deputies debate flexible credit rules, crypto assets in banking reform
National Assemly deputies voiced concerns over vague banking “alternative safety metrics” while urging heavier artificial intelligence investments to monitor crypto assets and combat cross-border…
I Built an AI Minecraft Thumbnail Maker for YouTube Creators
Creating a Minecraft video is already a lot of work, and thumbnails can easily become another slow step. A good thumbnail needs a clear story, a strong focal point, readable text, and the right…
- AI tool simplifies Minecraft-themed YouTube thumbnail creation.
- Minecraft-specific formats and customization options available.
- High-resolution outputs and feedback encouraged for improvement.
Can ChatGPT really replace your apps? I tried using the chatbot for 12 everyday tasks on my phone — here’s what happened
I used ChatGPT instead of 12 everyday phone apps to see what it could replace today — and what still works much better with a dedicated app.
Responsible governance must guide AI-driven advertising – FG
The Federal Government emphasizes responsible governance for AI-driven advertising to protect consumers while fostering innovation and a competitive digita Read More…
The Silent Costs of AI APIs Nobody Warns You About
I remember the exact moment the excitement turned to dread. I had just integrated GPT-4 into a side project—a small document summarization tool.
- Token imbalance doubles costs, with GPT-4 charging double for output tokens.
- System prompt tax adds unseen input token charges, even unused context.
- Retry costs and rate limits create hidden fees, especially with scaling.
Cloudflare wants to provide the operating system for the AI-first enterprise
Traditional operating systems (OS) were built to manage hardware, files, apps, and users on a device, but Cloudflare says the agentic AI era requires a whole new format.
(LEAD) Naver Q2 net income up 41.6 pct as AI boosts core biz
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp., South Korea's largest online portal opera...
Urad defies El Niño threat: prices seen stable as supply to hold up
Amid El Niño concerns, urad is emerging as an outlier this kharif season. Higher domestic sowing and adequate imports from its top markets are expected to keep supplies adequate, helping contain food…
Yen Surrenders Nearly Half Its Gains from US-Japan Intervention
The yen is heading into the end of the week having surrendered nearly half of its intervention-driven gains, fueling speculation among traders that authorities may step into the market again.
Chinese AI boom sends Hong Kong data centre prices soaring
Chinese firms are using Hong Kong as a springboard to test models and expand overseas.
Pioneering Hong Kong Cantopop lyricist Peter Lai dies aged 76
Peter Lai died on Wednesday morning after suffering a stroke earlier this year. His lyrics shaped many of Hong Kong's best-known Cantopop hits.
Guimaraes future decided before I arrived – Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future had already been taken by the time he first met the club's departing captain.
Woman wonders if friendships in Singapore have become too transactional: ‘I only have 2–3 friends I fully trust’
She says she can count the people she truly trusts on one hand. The rest, she feels, only seem to reach out when they need something. This article ( Woman wonders if friendships in Singapore have become too transactional: ‘I only have 2–3 friends I fully trust’ ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
What a top secret navy officer case says about the NACC and Defence’s ‘cosy’ relationship
Defence initially referred to the NACC a case involving a former 'star-ranked' navy officer. The NACC chose to send it back to Defence to investigate itself instead — and not for the first time.
Trent Reznor on Doom: 'In some ways I felt a parallel with what I was trying to do with music'
A new range of Nine Inch Nails Quake merch is out.
National cleaning campaign to be launched tomorrow
A nationwide cleaning programme aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and community cooperation will be launched on August 8 under the theme of the National Day for Environmental Community…
Dogs coach says he would have signed concussion waiver to keep playing
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge gives his view on concussion in the AFL following revelations of Geelong putting a waiver into a player's contract.
US unveils 15 percent tariff on polysilicon products
The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15-percent tariff on products made from polysilicon – the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily…
Gold’s price potential still ‘explosive’ amid Beijing hoarding, Hong Kong trading push
Gold prices have “explosive” upside potential, according to analysts, boding well for Hong Kong’s ambitions as a trading hub as Asian central banks continue to have a voracious appetite for…