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Databricks' former AI chief is making a bold claim — that his new startup can slash artificial intelligence's power consumption by a factor of one thousand. The company's image-generation system, called Un0, is the first public demonstration of that ambition, suggesting the underlying approach can replicate conventional AI outputs at a fraction of the energy cost. If it holds up, the implications for data center economics are significant.
Shifting gears, Notion is pulling the plug on Notion Mail, with the product reaching end of life in September of two thousand twenty six. The productivity platform built a dedicated email client with considerable fanfare, but it never quite found its footing alongside heavier-established players. Users will need to migrate their workflows before the shutdown, and it serves as a reminder that even well-resourced companies don't always get new product categories right.
And Samsung has refreshed its budget lineup with the Galaxy A twenty-seven five G, bringing a stronger chipset to the entry-level tier. The catch is a fifty-dollar price increase over its predecessor, which raises a fair question about who the budget phone is actually budgeting for. Mild upgrades at a higher price point is a trade-off worth thinking through carefully before upgrading.
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