The next big thing in AI might be thinking smaller.
A new generation of compact models is changing what we expect from on-device intelligence.
A new generation of compact models is changing what we expect from on-device intelligence.
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Our field notes on the fictional Forma One: thoughtful design, everyday comfort, and a few compromises.
Compute is only part of the story. Power, cooling, and network design shape the systems behind the screen.
A different approach to software puts ownership and offline access back in the conversation.
Access to model weights is a starting point, not the end of a transparency conversation.
The case for focused assistants that fit the workflow you already have.
Buttons, balance, and the everyday decisions that make a device feel considered.
Small teams are learning to treat inference cost as a product design decision.
Memory is useful. Clear boundaries, corrections, and control are essential.
Where a system runs changes its latency, reliability, and relationship with data.
A practical look at notifications, defaults, and the tools that earn our attention.
Keep the useful automation. Lose the constant context switching.