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Walmart has slashed the price of MSI's Codex Z2C gaming desktop to $999, saving $600. The system features an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F CPU, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, all built on a Pro B840-VC WiFi motherboard with upgrade options. The deal has quickly gained popularity, with over 500 units sold since yesterday.
A recent gathering of innovative startups supported by Convergent Research highlighted the positive outlook among mathematicians regarding AI's influence. While acknowledging significant changes to traditional workflows, many see potential for AI to complement and enhance mathematical research. The discussion reflects a community adapting to rapid technological advancements that challenge conventional problem-solving methods.
Reflection has unveiled Beam, its first open-weight model with 501 billion parameters, designed for tasks like coding, reasoning, and agentic workloads. The model was pretrained on 23.8 trillion tokens and refined through extensive reinforcement learning using over 100 million rollouts on NVIDIA GPUs, aiming to achieve high efficiency and performance. Beam is currently undergoing final testing before a public release of its weights and technical documentation later this month.
The second season of the Stephen King adaptation 'The Institute' will debut on MGM+ on November 8. The series features actors Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, Mary Louise Parker, and newcomer Alfie Allen. It continues to explore the tense and mysterious events surrounding the institute's secrets.
A GitHub developer introduced RemoveMacAI, a command-line utility that allows macOS 27 users to deactivate Apple Intelligence features, including Siri and ChatGPT extensions. The tool also deletes associated AI models, freeing up significant storage space, and is fully reversible. This development addresses the lack of a native toggle for AI features in macOS 27 Golden Gate, which previously required manual disabling or left models consuming disk space.
Google appears to be extending its Gemini AI feature to enable users to send pre-recorded voice messages to friends and family, as indicated by an APK teardown revealing a 'Gemini Calling' interface. Examples include instructing the AI to tell a parent the user will be late or to ask a friend about dinner plans. The feature seems focused on simple, quick voice messages rather than full conversations, with customizable permissions for app access.
Chernin Entertainment has announced plans to adapt the video games Arc Raiders and The Finals into television and film projects, with Embark Studios involved in some capacity. The company describes these titles as ambitious global IPs with potential for major franchise development across multiple media. Details about the adaptations remain scarce, but the projects are part of a broader trend of expanding video game properties into transmedia experiences.
Norway's government has announced plans to introduce a temporary ban on smart glasses in locations where privacy is critical, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and gyms. The proposal aims to restrict device use in these areas while the government assesses the need for permanent regulation and defines which devices would be affected. The move is part of broader discussions on privacy concerns linked to emerging wearable technology.
Norwegian authorities are drafting legislation to prohibit the use of smart glasses with cameras in various public locations such as parks, museums, and schools. Private use of these devices would remain permitted. The move aims to address concerns over unintentional recording and privacy violations, according to Minister Torgeir Micaelsen.
OpenAI announced it will embed an invisible digital watermark into text and code produced within the European Union, complying with recent EU AI transparency regulations. The watermarking system, called textGrain, adds statistical signals to the output, which can be detected by specialized software, though with varying success rates. Initially, the feature will be available as an opt-in for select models and limited to approved researchers and organizations in the EU.
Instinct has introduced a new feature allowing users to add its AI agent to group chats, even if friends haven't signed up for the service. The update is available to early access users and aims to facilitate planning and coordination among friends. The company emphasizes privacy controls, with the AI seeking permission before engaging with the group and being isolated from personal accounts.
Dr. Darshan Shah, a surgeon turned wellness entrepreneur, identified common frustrations with traditional healthcare settings and created Next Health, a clinic chain emphasizing comfort and advanced treatments. The company now operates over 25 locations worldwide, offering services from health testing to hormone therapy.