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Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Omni AI Model With Real-Time Speech Generation Released
Alibaba’s Qwen team released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in the Qwen 2.5 family on Wednesday. Dubbed Qwen 2.5 Omni, it is a flagship-tier end-to-end multimodal model. The company claims it can process a wide range of inputs, including text, images, audio, and videos, while generating real-time text and natural speech responses.
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Historic Amira Kadal Bridge Undergoes Major Transformation, Set To Open Soon
A historic bridge here is undergoing a major transformation as a tribute to the city of bridges' rich architectural heritage, and is set to become a tourism landmark as well as improve the summer capital's aesthetic appeal.
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7 Temple Towns In India That Are Architectural Masterpieces
India is home to some of the most 'awe-inspiring' temple towns, each with its own unique culture, rich history, and architectural brilliance.
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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Opinion | Trump, In His MAGA Quest, Is Actually Just 'Surrendering'
Trump's isolationist instincts risk destroying the very architecture that has in the past enabled it to weather turbulent change in the international system
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BYD's New 1kW Charging System Can Charge Cars In Just 5 Minutes
China's BYD launched an upgraded platform for electric vehicles with a 1,000volt architecture that it said could charge EVs as fast as pumping gas.
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"Feeling Blessed": Bhagyashree Visits Odisha's Iconic Jagannath Puri Temple
The Jagannath Puri Temple is a popular tourist hotspot due to its rich history and architectural brilliance.
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Who Is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian Student Self-Deported From US After Visa Revocation
Ranjani Srinivasan is a doctoral student in urban planning from Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
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China's Liu Jiakun Wins Pritzker Prize, 'Nobel' For Architecture
The Pritzker Prize, dubbed the "Nobel" for architecture, was awarded Tuesday to China's Liu Jiakun, who was recognized for designs that celebrate "everyday lives."
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Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Capabilities Could Reportedly Take Till 2027 to Be Fully Functional
Apple is reportedly struggling to improve its Siri assistant to the level that was demonstrated at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is currently working hard to be able to release the initial set of artificial intelligence (AI) features in Siri by May. However, it is said that this ve...
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Opinion | Ukraine Summits In US & London: Putting Paste Back Into Tube
Six weeks into Trump 2.0, the opening overture of the White House's high-adrenaline campaign to reconfigure the eight-decade global as well as domestic architecture has generated more heat than light.
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8 Local Experiences In Delhi That Are Actually Worth The Hype
From stunning Mughal architecture to vibrant street art and late-night Sufi music, Delhi is full of local experiences that live up to their reputation.
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Alibaba Releases Open-Source Wan 2.1 Suite of AI Video Generation Models, Claimed to Outperform OpenAI’s Sora
Alibaba released a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) video generation models on Wednesday. Dubbed Wan 2.1, these are open-source models that can be used for both academic and commercial purposes. The Chinese e-commerce giant released the models in several parameter-based variants. Developed by the company’s Wan team, these models were first i...
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Intel Xeon 6700, 6500 Series Processors With Performance Cores Announced
Intel unveiled two new processor series in the Xeon 6 family on Monday. Dubbed Intel Xeon 6700 and Xeon 6500 series, the new processors offer improved performance and power efficiency compared to the previous generation. It is based on the x86 computer architecture and comes with up to 86 cores.
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MediaTek Dimensity 7400, Dimensity 7400x SoC With Integrated NPU Launched: Specifications
MediaTek on Tuesday launched two new chipsets for mobile devices. The chips, dubbed Dimensity 7400 and Dimensity 7400X target smartphones with different form factors. The Taiwan-based chipmaker says its new processors are developed for mainstream devices to complement its flagship and premium offerings, such as the Dimensity 9400.
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Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Omni AI Model With Real-Time Speech Generation Released
Alibaba’s Qwen team released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in the Qwen 2.5 family on Wednesday. Dubbed Qwen 2.5 Omni, it is a flagship-tier end-to-end multimodal model. The company claims it can process a wide range of inputs, including text, images, audio, and videos, while generating real-time text and natural speech responses.
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Historic Amira Kadal Bridge Undergoes Major Transformation, Set To Open Soon
A historic bridge here is undergoing a major transformation as a tribute to the city of bridges' rich architectural heritage, and is set to become a tourism landmark as well as improve the summer capital's aesthetic appeal.
-
7 Temple Towns In India That Are Architectural Masterpieces
India is home to some of the most 'awe-inspiring' temple towns, each with its own unique culture, rich history, and architectural brilliance.
-
SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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Opinion | Trump, In His MAGA Quest, Is Actually Just 'Surrendering'
Trump's isolationist instincts risk destroying the very architecture that has in the past enabled it to weather turbulent change in the international system
-
BYD's New 1kW Charging System Can Charge Cars In Just 5 Minutes
China's BYD launched an upgraded platform for electric vehicles with a 1,000volt architecture that it said could charge EVs as fast as pumping gas.
-
"Feeling Blessed": Bhagyashree Visits Odisha's Iconic Jagannath Puri Temple
The Jagannath Puri Temple is a popular tourist hotspot due to its rich history and architectural brilliance.
-
Who Is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian Student Self-Deported From US After Visa Revocation
Ranjani Srinivasan is a doctoral student in urban planning from Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
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China's Liu Jiakun Wins Pritzker Prize, 'Nobel' For Architecture
The Pritzker Prize, dubbed the "Nobel" for architecture, was awarded Tuesday to China's Liu Jiakun, who was recognized for designs that celebrate "everyday lives."
-
Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Capabilities Could Reportedly Take Till 2027 to Be Fully Functional
Apple is reportedly struggling to improve its Siri assistant to the level that was demonstrated at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is currently working hard to be able to release the initial set of artificial intelligence (AI) features in Siri by May. However, it is said that this ve...
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Opinion | Ukraine Summits In US & London: Putting Paste Back Into Tube
Six weeks into Trump 2.0, the opening overture of the White House's high-adrenaline campaign to reconfigure the eight-decade global as well as domestic architecture has generated more heat than light.
-
8 Local Experiences In Delhi That Are Actually Worth The Hype
From stunning Mughal architecture to vibrant street art and late-night Sufi music, Delhi is full of local experiences that live up to their reputation.
-
Alibaba Releases Open-Source Wan 2.1 Suite of AI Video Generation Models, Claimed to Outperform OpenAI’s Sora
Alibaba released a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) video generation models on Wednesday. Dubbed Wan 2.1, these are open-source models that can be used for both academic and commercial purposes. The Chinese e-commerce giant released the models in several parameter-based variants. Developed by the company’s Wan team, these models were first i...
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Intel Xeon 6700, 6500 Series Processors With Performance Cores Announced
Intel unveiled two new processor series in the Xeon 6 family on Monday. Dubbed Intel Xeon 6700 and Xeon 6500 series, the new processors offer improved performance and power efficiency compared to the previous generation. It is based on the x86 computer architecture and comes with up to 86 cores.
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MediaTek Dimensity 7400, Dimensity 7400x SoC With Integrated NPU Launched: Specifications
MediaTek on Tuesday launched two new chipsets for mobile devices. The chips, dubbed Dimensity 7400 and Dimensity 7400X target smartphones with different form factors. The Taiwan-based chipmaker says its new processors are developed for mainstream devices to complement its flagship and premium offerings, such as the Dimensity 9400.
