Cultured Code is adding a highly requested feature to its task management app Things: adjustable text size. Starting with version 3.18, Things is specifically designed to react to a range of text sizes without compromising how information is presented.
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After making its first appearance in a leak last month, Sonos has now officially unveiled the second generation of its portable Move speaker. The new Sonos Move 2 packs 24-hour battery life, more than double the , alongside stereo audio support, line-in audio connectivity, and more.
The Sonos Move 2 is available to pre-order starting today for $449.
Apple is changing the charging port with the iPhone 15, and that could deter some customers from upgrading, according to UBS analyst David Vogt. Per Walter Bloomberg’s account of the analyst’s comments:
In October 2022, Apple updated its tablet lineup with new iPad Pro models and the launch of the entry-level iPad 10 while leaving the iPad Air and mini unchanged. Now a new report from CIRP looks at the most popular iPad models with a shift happening over the last year.
UGREEN today is launching it most capable USB-C GaN charger to date. Arriving with 300W of power, the new UGREEN Nexode offering packs five ports and has far more powerful than any other GaN wall charger on the market. Plus, it debuts with a $70 off launch discount.
Back in 2020, we saw an Apple patent for a matte black MacBook, with the company explaining at the time why it hasn’t (really) made one yet.
Three years later, the company is still working on it, with an approach using carbon nanotubes to address the problem of light reflections …
Adding to the list of open-source LLMs, Abu Dhabi’s TII has released Falcon 180B, a highly scaled-up version of Falcon 40B. According to the official blog post, this is the largest open-source language model, boasting a staggering 180 billion parameters.
Back in June, the institute released the three variants of Falcon – 1B, 7B, and 40B.
It is trained on a dataset of 3.5 trillion tokens from TII’s RefinedWeb dataset, making it the longest single-epoch pretraining process for an openly accessible model. The training process involved the simultaneous use of up to 4096 GPUs, using Amazon The chat model was fine-tuned leveraging a combination of various extensive conversational datasets focused on chat and instructions.
Falcon 180B Vs Llama 2 Vs GPT 3.5
Currently topping the HuggingFace leaderboard, Falcon 180B surpasses Llama 2 in size by 2.5 times and utilises four times the computing power. It also outperforms when compared to Llama 2 70B and OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 in terms of MMLU. It also uses multi-query attention (MQA).
Additionally, it exhibits comparable results to Google’s PaLM 2-Large in assessments involving HellaSwag, LAMBADA, WebQuestions, Winogrande, PIQA, ARC, BoolQ, CB, COPA, RTE, WiC, WSC, and ReCoRD. However it is yet to perform as well as GPT- 4.
Read more: Llama 2 vs GPT-4 vs Claude-2
Commercial Use
While the research paper for the model has not yet been released, Falcon 180b can be commercially used but under very restrictive conditions, excluding any “hosting use”, making it less commercially friendly than previous Falcon models.
Open Source Gets a New Player
Surpassing Meta’s Llama 2, this is the largest open-source language model.
Even though Meta has been championing the open-sourcing ecosystem, it comes with its own set of restrictions like its complicated licensing policy. But even Meta seems to follow a closed-door approach with its upcoming models which are touted to be even bigger and better.
However, meanwhile, no matter how much effort Meta puts in, the real controller of open source is OpenAI, as AIM reported earlier. But now with the release of Google’s Gemini getting closer, it is high time that OpenAI releases GPT-5 to stay ahead in the race.
Read more: Meta Launches Open Source Models, OpenAI Controls Them
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The prestigious Times Applaud and Inspiring Leaders Awards 2023, held on September 2nd in Mumbai, celebrated the luminaries who have made outstanding contributions to society. Among the honorees was Claudia Ciesla, a renowned actress and nutritionist, who was awarded the ‘Best Nutritionist & Lifestyle Coach Award 2023’ in recognition of her tireless efforts to promote healthy living and well-being.
Claudia Ciesla, known for her illustrious career as a model and actress in Poland, Germany, and India, has seamlessly transitioned into the world of nutrition and wellness. Her journey began as she traveled the globe, immersing herself in different cultures and gaining a profound appreciation for the importance of food and nutrition in people’s lives.
“Embrace the transformative power of balanced nutrition, exercise, quality sleep, and emotional well-being. These four pillars hold the key to unlocking boundless energy, confidence, happiness, and satisfaction. Let’s rewrite the narrative around dieting; it should be a positive and enjoyable experience, not one of torture or deprivation. Together, we can create a healthier society by dispelling myths and encouraging permanent, positive changes. Join me in embracing a nutritious and balanced lifestyle, and let’s embark on a transformative journey towards becoming the best versions of ourselves, full of vitality, wellness, and the joy of wholesome living.” Claudia Ciesla said.
Through her experiences in the film industry, Claudia realized the significance of maintaining a fit and healthy body. This revelation ignited her passion for nutrition, leading her to dedicate countless hours to studying nutrition-related literature, research, and earning a degree in Diet and Nutrition.
One of Claudia’s recent achievements is the launch of her Nutrition Talk Show, ‘Weight & Watch by Claudia,’ available on Tata Play Fitness, D2H, and Dish TV. The show has garnered significant popularity within a short period, further highlighting Claudia’s influence in the nutrition and lifestyle space.
Beyond personal achievement, Claudia Ciesla is committed to empowering and educating others about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Her ultimate goal is to inspire people to abandon fad diets and embrace permanent, positive changes that lead to lasting transformations.
Claudia Ciesla’s unwavering dedication to promoting a healthier society has earned her the ‘Best Nutritionist & Lifestyle Coach Award 2023’ at the Times Applaud and Inspiring Leaders Awards. Her work continues to inspire individuals to take control of their well-being and experience the benefits of a balanced and wholesome lifestyle.
About Claudia Ciesla:
Claudia Ciesla, the celebrated actress and nutritionist, brings her global experience and expertise to inspire a healthier society. Her dedication to promoting sustainable living has earned her recognition and respect worldwide. Claudia’s mission is to empower individuals to make positive, lasting changes, leading to a more fulfilling and confident life.
Beehive, a pioneer in HRMS solutions tailored for SMEs and MSMEs, introduces eRecruitment Management solution onto its platform. The robust solution empowers organizations to attract top talent, streamline hiring workflows, and build high-performing teams. The HRMS platform results in a significant annual reduction in labour hours for small to medium enterprises, resulting in a notable 60% decrease in overall hiring endeavours.
In the dynamic landscape of Indian SMEs and MSMEs, talent acquisition poses a series of challenges, including limited resources, skill mismatches, technology accessibility, geographical constraints Etc. Within this context, MSMEs grapple with the dual challenge of securing appropriate talent and managing costs effectively. The Beehive HRMS solution addresses these concerns by facilitating the acquisition of suitable talent at the right cost, while also streamlining the overall hiring timeline. Beehive’s eRecruitment Management system, an all-in-one solution automates hiring and tasks, letting SMEs focus on core goals while ensuring seamless critical functions in the backdrop. The platform effectively shifts these operations into autopilot mode!
The Beehive HRMS platform encompasses a range of features spanning requisition to onboarding. This includes centralized requisition management, streamlined workflows, and collaborative stakeholder engagement. Integrated sourcing from job boards and social media ensures a robust talent pipeline. The advanced features of Beehive’s eRecruitment system refines screening, scheduling, and feedback processes. Customizable hiring workflows maintain consistency and compliance. Automated screening accelerates candidate evaluation, enhancing team coordination. The complete Talent pool management enables proactive recruiting, supported by data-driven decisions.
Notably, the system integrates pivotal features like third-party Background verifications, Manpower planning, Digitally Signed Offer Letters, Consultant Portal Collaboration and more. Customizable Interview Assessment Parameters cater to diverse organizational needs.
Mr. Haresh Awatramani, CEO of Beehive, said, “With the launch of the eRecruitment Management System onto our platform, we have effectively addressed the prevalent issues and unique challenges that SMEs and MSMEs encounter during talent acquisition. This strategic move plays a pivotal role in resolving the pain points that hinder their growth trajectory. By bridging the gap between modern technology and the practical demands of these enterprises, we reassert our commitment to delivering solutions that are finely attuned to their needs.”
Beehive’s eRecruitment Management System redefines hiring, spanning strategic planning, sourcing, onboarding, and verification. It empowers SMEs and MSMEs, equipping them for talent acquisition’s challenges. Committed to value, Beehive provides cost-effective solutions tailored to unique enterprise needs. This new feature marks a new era in talent acquisition, fortifying businesses in competitive environments.
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