Mint Images/Getty Images As large language models face growing criticism for their lack of language inclusivity beyond the English-dominated West, leading AI companies have started tailoring regional-specific LLMs to break this cycle. Now, Meta is riding that wave. Meta is expanding Meta AI across the Middle East and North Africa (aka, MENA) as it provides language […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThis week, a series of images and spec lists for Samsung’s upcoming foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, were leaked. The information comes from notable insider OnLeaks, which shared the details with Android Headlines.Also: Oppo’s new foldable phone is one of the thinnest I’ve seen – and I hope OnePlus and Samsung follow suitIt seems Samsung has been inspired by ultra-thin foldables like the OPPO Find N5, as the upcoming Galaxy Z handset is set to introduce a significant design change. According to the report, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be “4.5mm (0.17 inches) thick when unfolded and 9.5mm (0.37 inches) when folded.” The second number takes the camera bump into account. Without the rear lenses, it’s closer to 9mm flat.[embedded content]By comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 5.6mm when unfolded and 12.1mm when folded — a significant difference. To ensure the phone stays thin, Samsung made both screens larger. Android Headlines claims the future models will “sport about [an] 8.2-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch inner display.”If these numbers are correct, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 would have the largest inner screen of any foldable on the market and beat the current record holder — the OPPO Find N5 — which has an 8.12-inch display. As the publication points out, however, this isn’t “enough to make it the thinnest book-style foldable”. OPPO’s N5 is still the thin champ at 4.2mm. More
Jay Dickman/Getty Images I remember when I started using Linux in the late 1990s. Back then, using the command line wasn’t optional. If you worked with the open-source operating system, you spent time in the terminal. Using the command line in the past was challenging because there wasn’t as much help as today. I was […] More
ZDNETAnthropic’s Claude AI now has a new model able to “think” longer and deeper when crafting a response to your request. Also: 10 key reasons AI went mainstream overnight – and what happens nextKnown as Claude 3.7 Sonnet, this latest model uses advanced reasoning and greater processor time to evaluate your question in a step-by-step process and then produce a detailed result. The new model doesn’t come freeThe new extended thinking mode is accessible through the Claude website and the API for developers. But it doesn’t come free. Even though Claude 3.7 Sonnet is available for all users, you must have a Pro or Team subscription to tap into the extended thinking option. The extended mode is particularly adept at tackling difficult math and coding problems, as well as front-end web development, Anthropic said in an announcement on Monday. In this mode, Claude “self-reflects” before it provides an answer. Taking the time to develop its response helps it better handle tasks that involve math, physics, instruction-following, and coding. Along the way, Claude shows you the steps it took to arrive at its solution. Also: From zero to millions? How regular people are cashing in on AIIn its announcement, Anthropic also touted the performance of Claude 3.7 Sonnet in early testing and use. One site found the new model significantly improved at handling complex codebases and using advanced tools. Another successfully used Claude to build sophisticated web apps and dashboards from scratch — a task that challenged other models. In a third evaluation, Claude created production-ready code with quality designs and dramatically fewer errors. It’s better than OpenAI’s o1?Testing of agentic tools put Claude 3.7 Sonnet ahead of the 3.5/3.6 version of Sonnet and OpenAI’s o1 model. Testing in software engineering placed Claude 3.7 Sonnet at the top among the previous version, OpenAI’s o1, and DeepSeek R1.Also: 3 easy side hustles OpenAI’s Operator just made possible – plus how you can get started”We’ve developed Claude 3.7 Sonnet with a different philosophy from other reasoning models on the market,” Anthropic said in its announcement. “Just as humans use a single brain for both quick responses and deep reflection, we believe reasoning should be an integrated capability of frontier models rather than a separate model entirely. This unified approach also creates a more seamless experience for users.” More
ZDNETLibreOffice is an open-source office suite that includes everything you need to be productive on any desktop operating system. LibreOffice is my default for both Linux and MacOS, and I’ve used the software to write almost 70 novels.One feature LibreOffice includes is templates, a powerful tool for creating documents quickly and consistently. For example, if you send regular reports, spreadsheets, or letters, you won’t want to start from scratch every time. Also: 5 stand-out LibreOffice features that make it my go-to office suiteThanks to templates, you can create the document’s basic structure and layout and use it as a template. Now you won’t have to start from a blank slate every time.Templates can be used for just about anything, even book formatting.Also: Zen is my new favorite browser – and these 5 mods make it even betterI want to show you how easy it is to use templates in LibreOffice. Once you see how the feature works, you’ll happily add it to your process.Let’s get to work. More
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images On Oct. 5, 2024, Google released a security update for Android 9 and later, which included a new service, Android System SafetyCore. Most of these patches were the usual security fixes, but SafetyCore was new and different. Google said in a developer note that the release was an “Android system component that provides […] More
Clicks Keyboard on a Razr+ playing Super Mario Bros 2 Clicks If you’re unfamiliar with the gadget, the Clicks Keyboard<!–> introduces a QWERTY-style keyboard to certain iPhone models, such as the iPhone 16 Pro. It aims to enable fast typing via comfortable, tactile keys that sit below the display. Today, the company announced that a new […] More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hatch Restore 3 retails for $170 and comes in three neutral colors. It has a new design with bigger buttons and an upgraded app with more bedtime routines. The device is rather large, and you’ll have to pay for a monthly subscription to utilize the app’s whole experience. –> As […] More
