Apple's M5 chip pushes AI performance with new 'Neural Accelerators'

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Like clockwork, Apple has introduced a new M-series chip on updated versions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and for the first time, Apple Vision Pro. The new M5 chip shares plenty of similarities with the M4 chip Apple introduced in 2024, but the biggest seems to be a focus on improving graphics and AI performance.

The M5 chip is made using a new third-generation 3nm process, according to Apple, with

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Judge temporarily orders the Trump administration to stop laying off workers sparked by the government shutdown

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A judge will pause federal firings during the shutdown

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  • A judge will temporarily halt the Trump administration's federal worker layoffs sparked by the government shutdown.
  • The lawsuit claims the administration unlawfully used the shutdown for staff cuts.
  • Thousands face layoffs or furloughs, with agencies like Commerce and Education affected.

A judge plans to temporarily

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I made Ina Garten's 5-cheese penne pasta, and it was the comfort dish of my dreams

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Ina Garten's five-cheese penne pasta is super comforting.

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  • When I found out Ina Garten had a penne pasta with five different cheeses, I knew I had to try it. 
  • The dish combines Gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella, Romano, and ricotta. 
  • Garten's pasta is rich without being too heavy, making it perfect for fall and winter nights.

As temperatures start to dip and we

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What does it mean to be chronically online?

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Search news articles about being "chronically online" and you’ll mostly dig up fluff pieces on celebs who spend too much time on X or TikTok (Joe Jonas just can't be without his phone!). Yet "chronically online" is also used by media outlets to describe people like Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. 

"Investigators say Robinson is what some would call

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The Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn remakes will hit PS Plus in time for Halloween

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It's that time of year when trick-or-treaters are finalizing their costumes and horror movie streaming service Shudder surely sees an uptick in usage. Yes, spooky season is upon us and Sony is getting in on the fun with its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for October.

Starting on October 21, Extra and Premium subscribers will be able to play the remakes of Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn on

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I'm the cofounder of a company with an AI-powered tiny team. Here's what it takes for me to hire someone new.

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Sidhant Bendre is the cofounder of Oleve.

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  • Sidhant Bendre cofounded an AI company that initially operated with four to six people.
  • The company prioritizes using AI to minimize head count and keep the company small.
  • When hiring, he scrutinizes whether a person can leverage AI and go from specialist to generalist.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sidhant

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