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Introduction Modern generative‑AI experiences hinge on speed. When a user types a question into a chatbot or triggers a long‑form summarization pipeline, two latency metrics define their experience: Time‑to‑first‑token (TTFT) and throughput. TTFT measures how quickly the first sign of life appears after a prompt; throughput measures how many tokens per second, requests per second or other units of work a system can process. Over the past two years, these metrics have become central to debates about model selection, infrastructure choices and user satisfaction. In early generative systems circa 2021, any response within a few seconds felt magical. Today, with…
Your bottle of wine is only as good as the conditions in which it’s stored. While we often follow general rules such as avoiding direct sunlight and seeking cool, dry spaces, you may be committing a handful of wine crimes without realizing it — otherwise known as pour decisions. Fortunately, I chatted with Liz Martinez, general manager and sommelier at Centrolina in Washington, DC, as well as Beki Miller, advanced sommelier and beverage manager of Las Vegas’s Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, to remind us what reds, whites and bubbles demand in ensuring that their quality and integrity are maintained with every…
Flux, a startup with a platform that speeds up the development of printed circuit boards, has raised $37 million across two funding rounds. The company disclosed the investments today. Flux, officially Defy Gravity Inc., raised about two-thirds of the capital through a recent Series B deal led by 8VC. It received the remaining $10 million earlier in the form of a seed round backed by Outsiders Fund and Bain Capital Ventures. A printed circuit board, or PCB, is a flat rectangle that holds electronic components. Every computer’s processor sits on a PCB. PCBs can also function as standalone devices: companies…
Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and ETH Zurich, in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), have introduced APOLLO – an innovative artificial intelligence framework designed to interpret complex, multilayered cellular data. This method empowers scientists to distinguish biological signals that are common across various measurement techniques from those unique to specific assays, enhancing precision in disease research and experimental planning. In modern cell biology, multimodal strategies are essential for capturing diverse aspects of cellular behavior. Techniques such as transcriptomics (for gene expression), chromatin accessibility assays, protein quantification, and cell…
Why the most consequential shift in advertising right now has nothing to do with where you are placing ads, and everything to do with whether you understood your buyer before you bought the inventory. Here is a number that should reframe how you think about B2B advertising in 2026. US advertisers will spend $69.33 billion on retail media this year. Up from $58.79 billion in 2025. A channel that barely registered as a budget line five years ago now accounts for nearly 18% of all US digital ad spending. Retail media is not a niche. It is not a test-and-learn…
There was a palpable change in Silicon Valley this week.Over 200 Google and OpenAI employees called on their employers to better define the limits of how AI can be used for military purposes. Explicitly. Loudly. In a private push that Axios’s details, workers made it clear they are increasingly uneasy about how the AI tools they’re developing are being deployed.And honestly? You can see why.AI no longer just helps compose email and produce graphics. It is being talked about in relation to war logistics, surveillance and autonomous weaponry on the battlefield. That’s serious. At least one person who participated in…
Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable’s deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber.Recently, I’ve had to adjust to sleeping alone.I’ve slept with the same companion for as long as I can remember, but lately I’ve been thinking that some time apart might be healthy. After years of sleeping no more than two feet away from this companion every night, I took the terrifying initiative to put some physical space between us. It wasn’t easy, but it turned out to be a valuable learning experience. To be clear, I’m not talking about distancing myself from…
Ravie LakshmananFeb 27, 2026Financial Crime / Social Engineering The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the seizure of $61 million worth of Tether that were allegedly associated with bogus cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering. The confiscated funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses used for the laundering of criminally derived proceeds stolen from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, the department added. “Criminal actors and professional money launderers use cyber-enabled fraud schemes to swindle their victims and conceal their ill-gotten gains,” said HSI Charlotte Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle D. Burns. “HSI special agents work diligently to trace…
Apple’s rumored Studio Display refresh is back in the spotlight. While earlier reports suggested the company had two new models in the pipeline, fresh details (via Macworld) now hint at what could actually change. Newly uncovered code and leaks point toward upgrades to ports and speakers, offering the clearest picture yet of how Apple might evolve its pro-focused monitor lineup. Apple Just to refresh your memory, Apple introduced the original Studio Display in 2022 as a 27-inch 5K monitor designed to pair with Macs, featuring a built-in camera, speakers, and Thunderbolt connectivity. While the display has remained a popular choice…
During a summer internship at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Ivy Mahncke, an undergraduate student of robotics engineering at Olin College of Engineering, took a hands-on approach to testing algorithms for underwater navigation. She first discovered her love for working with underwater robotics as an intern at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2024. Drawn by the chance to tackle new problems and cutting-edge algorithm development, Mahncke began an internship with Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group in 2025. Mahncke spent the summer developing and troubleshooting an algorithm that would help a human diver and robotic vehicle collaboratively navigate underwater. The…