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.
The big picture
A new generation of compact models is changing what we expect from on-device intelligence.
8.8
Our field notes on the fictional Forma One: thoughtful design, everyday comfort, and a few compromises.
9.1
A fictional mirrorless body built for one job, reviewed on its own terms.
7.9
The fictional Meridian 14 gets the fundamentals right and the ports wrong.
Compute is only part of the story. Power, cooling, and network design shape the systems behind the screen.
Where a system runs changes its latency, reliability, and relationship with data.
Keep the useful automation. Lose the constant context switching.
The case for focused assistants that fit the workflow you already have.
Files on your machine, sync when you want it. An old idea is finding a new audience.
Leaderboards move fast. Understanding what they actually measure moves slower.
A practical look at notifications, defaults, and the tools that earn our attention.
Small teams are learning to treat inference cost as a product design decision.
Illustrative media-industry reporting for the demo.
Memory is useful. Clear boundaries, corrections, and control are essential.
Buttons, balance, and the everyday decisions that make a device feel considered.
Illustrative space-sector analysis for the science section.
Sample research coverage on the gap between lab and production.