Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta has been snapping up AI training chips and building out data centers in order to create a more powerful new chatbot it hopes will be as sophisticated as OpenAI’s GPT-4, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company reportedly plans to begin training the new large language model early in 2024, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg evidently pushing for it to once again be free for companies to create AI tools with.The Journal writes that Meta has been buying more Nvidia H100 AI-training chips and is beefing up its infrastructure so that, this time around, it won’t need to rely on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to train the new chatbot. The company reportedly assembled a group earlier this year to build the model, with the goal of speeding... Continue reading…

When you're looking for a laptop, you'll want one of the best laptops, and if you're a creator, you'll want one of the best creator laptops. Lenovo makes some excellent machines worth considering, like the Slim Pro 9i and the Yoga 9i. But even then, which should you opt for, and how do you decide? Luckily, we're here to help, bringing you the ultimate comparison between Lenovo's Slim Pro 9i and Yoga 9i laptops.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT have similar specifications and performance but are priced in completely different segments. The former officially costs $1,200, and the latter $900 (though, in reality, both GPUs can be found for less). You can also comfortably play games at 4K with ray tracing enabled on both cards. This guide will show you how to choose between the 7900 XT and the 4080.

AMD CPUs have evolved a lot over the years to become so much more than just an affordable alternative to Intel CPUs. In fact, they've been stomping on Intel chips for a few generations now in some areas, offering incredible value with an appealing price-to-performance ratio. AMD CPUs are ever-present in the collection of the best CPUs as well as the best gaming CPUs on the market right now.

If you are a fan of smaller phones, you may soon run out of the option to buy the iPhone 13 Mini. After two years since its launch, Apple is reportedly planning to discontinue the iPhone 13 Mini following the iPhone 15 announcement event, all set to take place tomorrow, September 12.

If you find yourself logging into a remote server on your Windows machine repeatedly, you probably know you need SSH keys. Besides being a more secure way of authentication, SSH keys are more convenient than conventional passwords, and offer a variety of additional benefits. Generating SSH keys on Windows 11 is fairly simple and you can do it in a number of ways, based on your preferences and what system you're used to. So, let's get into the various methods you can use to generate SSH keys on Windows.

Surprise! More robot vacuums. iRobot launches its new j9 Plus robot vacuum line, featuring a new auto-empty dock that can refill the robot’s water tank. | Image: iRobot iRobot’s newest robot vacuums are smarter and more powerful, and the mopping bot can scrub your floors more deeply. At least, that’s what the company is claiming as it launches its newest flagships: the $1,399 Roomba Combo j9 Plus vacuum / mop and the $899 j9 Plus vacuum. Both models are available to pre-order now at irobot.com in the US and Canada. iRobot also launched two midrange robot vacuums that can mop last week.iRobot is clearly feeling the pressure from its many, many competitors. These latest models focus on bringing more smarts, power, and scrubbing action to keep up with the likes of Ecovacs, Roborock, and Dreame, who are launching ever more fantastical home cleaning bots. The new Roomba Combo j9 Plus is the first robot... Continue reading…

If you've purchased a new Surface Pro 9, you'll need a keyboard to go along with your new 2-in-1 tablet. One isn't included in the box, so buying a keyboard will help you use the Microsoft tablet as a laptop replacement, and avoid using the touchscreen all the time when you type up documents and other important files.

The nascent smart glass industry is finally picking up some pace now, as we have several new options on the market in 2023. These wearable devices have been in use at an enterprise level for quite some time for various purposes, such as education, communication, entertainment, and productivity, but one of the most exciting applications of smart glasses we're witnessing lately is gaming.

A rehoming pound for preloved robot pups. | Image: Sony Sony is launching a new sustainability program to ensure that even robot dogs are for life, and not just for Christmas. Five years after releasing the ERS-1000 Aibo — a reboot of its popular line of “autonomous entertainment” robot dogs from the late 90’s — Sony Japan is now launching an “Aibo foster parent program” to help ERS-1000 owners who have cancelled their Aibo Cloud Plan to donate the gadget to a worthy cause.According to a machine translation of the Japanese press announcement, Sony will test and repair ERS-1000 units donated to the program before providing them to medical facilities, nursing homes, and other organizations that could benefit from emotional support robots like Aibo. Sony says it plans to charge Aibo “foster... Continue reading…

Razer’s Blade lineup of laptops combines high-end specifications with lightweight design, and the 2023 refreshes of the Blade 14 and 15 feature more powerful hardware than ever. From their names alone, it’s clear that the Blade 14 and the Blade 15 laptops differ in screen size. But there are plenty of other subtle differences between the two, and we’ll break down the pros and cons of both to help you pick your next gaming laptop!

If you’re looking for the best 15-inch laptop out there, the Dell XPS 15 is a safe bet. It features Intel’s latest 13th-generation processor, RTX-40 series graphics cards, and a gorgeous OLED display. The XPS 15 is a top contender for the best laptops in 2023. However, if you care about portability above all else, the LG Gram SuperSlim (2023) isn’t a bad option either.