rGPU is a newly shown project that lets a PyTorch program send tensor operations over TCP to execute on a remote NVIDIA GPU while the application itself keeps running locally. It offers two integration routes: a simple PyTorch 'rgpu' device for programs that opt in, and a CUDA shim that intercepts existing Linux CUDA binaries using libcuda, CUDA Runtime, cuBLAS, cuBLASLt, and cuDNN. Setup involves installing via pip and using an SSH tunnel through the rgpu-run command to connect to the GPU host.
Google has confirmed that its newly released Googlebook laptops do not yet support cross-device 'Better Together' features with Samsung phones, even those running Android 17. Google's Mishaal Rahman said on Reddit that support for Samsung devices will roll out over the coming weeks, after users reported the feature failing to work and at least one buyer returning their device.
Writing in Nature, Steele and colleagues describe a semiconductor material whose electronic bandgap exceeds 7 electronvolts, the largest reported for any semiconductor. This value places the material in a range of electronic properties previously associated only with insulators.
Sigil Wen, a Thiel Fellow and former teenage hacker-house resident among early AI luminaries, has released an invite-only beta of Underdog, an AI assistant that runs entirely on a user's own device rather than in the cloud. Wen built a companion inference engine called Husky to run the models efficiently on Macs and Windows PCs, with Linux, iPhone and Android support planned. The assistant uses a 27-billion parameter model fine-tuned from Qwen3.8 27B and encrypts credentials for accounts it's authorized to access.
Google unveiled EmbeddingGemma 2, a 740-million-parameter multimodal AI model built on the Gemma 4 architecture and released under an Apache 2.0 license, designed to run locally on devices like Pixel phones using minimal RAM. The company also launched Google AI Edge Foresight, a Mac app that uses the model to transcribe meetings, expand shorthand notes into polished text, and answer questions by searching local files, calendars, and Google Drive content—all processed on-device.
Google launched EmbeddingGemma 2, a follow-up to its original EmbeddingGemma model that reportedly surpassed 20 million downloads. The new 740-million-parameter model is built on the Gemma 4 architecture, released under an Apache 2.0 license, and extends beyond text to embed code, images, video, and audio in a single shared space for on-device inference.
Dashlane’s Chief Product Officer Christophe Frenet discussed on Apple @ Work how many applications remain unmanaged outside Single Sign-On (SSO) systems. The company is developing Vault Enforcement to address this security gap. The initiative aims to improve app security and management for organizations relying on Dashlane’s solutions.
Amazon has launched its fall Prime Day sale, featuring discounts on Alexa-enabled devices. However, recent price increases across Amazon’s product lines mean that not all deals are equally advantageous, and some may not represent genuine savings. An expert with extensive experience in Amazon devices has analyzed which offers are truly worthwhile for consumers.
The CUKTECH 25 Power Bank SE features a large 25,000mAh capacity at a budget-friendly $69.99, maintaining high build quality and performance standards. Its design emphasizes portability and durability, with a solid plastic casing and balanced weight. While multi-device charging is slower than expected, single-device charging remains efficient for most users.
Daniel Rhyne, a former infrastructure engineer, received a 32-month prison sentence after remotely accessing his employer's network, locking thousands of devices, deleting admin accounts, and demanding a ransom. His actions included changing passwords, shutting down servers, and sending threatening emails to co-workers in late 2023.
Apple has begun accepting app and game submissions tailored for the upcoming iPhone Duo, requiring developers to use Xcode 27.1. Starting April 2027, app listings must include iPhone Duo screenshots, and apps will display a badge indicating compatibility. The company also offers resources and workshops to assist developers in preparing their apps for the new device launch, which is scheduled for October 23.
Researchers have identified a new Linux-based malware called ClingSTUN that exploits at least 24 known security flaws across various IoT devices, including routers and surveillance systems from multiple manufacturers. The malware leverages legitimate public STUN servers to maintain covert communication with infected devices, avoiding detection by traditional command-and-control infrastructure. The attacks target vulnerabilities dating from 2021 to earlier this year, indicating a broad and ongoing exploitation effort.
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