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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysRoku TVs and devices can slow down when cache builds up. A hidden remote shortcut soft resets my Roku and clears cache. Clearing cache is a quick first step, as long as I remember to do it.I own two Roku TVs, a 4K TV paired with a Roku streaming stick, and a Roku soundbar linked to multiple Roku speakers. I also have a pile of old Roku streaming devices stuffed in tech drawers that I really need to sort through. Speaking of tidying up, it’s…

I’ll paraphrase the provided HTML article to improve readability and understanding while preserving the HTML structure and original language. Developing a family of large language models (LLMs) has traditionally involved a significant overhead: each model variant in the family—whether it’s an 8B, 30B, or 70B version—typically demands its own full training process, separate storage, and an individual deployment setup. For a development team running inference at scale, this translates to multiplying compute costs by the number of different model sizes they intend to support. NVIDIA researchers are now introducing an alternative strategy known as Star Elastic. Star Elastic is a…

A $1.75 trillion IPO is poised to reshape which space stocks deserve attention this summer. SpaceX is approaching the largest initial public offering in history. The public S-1 filing is expected in late May, with the actual listing targeted for late June or early July. When SpaceX reveals actual launch costs and Starlink financials, the entire sector will be reevaluated using the same measuring stick. Three companies stand out as the most straightforward beneficiaries. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is the nearest publicly traded counterpart to SpaceX, manufacturing launch vehicles, spacecraft, and components all in-house. The SpaceX…

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman traces back to a period when they agreed on a critical goal: safeguarding humanity from the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence. That partnership fell apart, and now a jury must resolve the bitter legal conflict between these two tech powerhouses. Yet even as the trial unfolds, urgent questions about AI’s risks continue to hang over the Oakland, California federal courtroom. The technology itself isn’t directly under scrutiny — the judge has cautioned attorneys not to become “sidetracked” by debates over its hazards — but testimony from witnesses has…

When we look back on these years, we’ll regard them as a turning point for governments. Jennifer Robinson   May 8, 2026 4:33 pm 4 min read In federal government operations, timing is everything. Whether it’s detecting emerging cyber threats, responding to natural disasters or monitoring critical infrastructure across vast geographic areas, the ability to make decisions in real-time — sometimes within milliseconds — can mean the difference between success and failure. Traditionally, these decisions have relied on centralized systems dependent on humans. But as artificial intelligence technology improves, a new paradigm is emerging: the “agentic edge.” Agentic edge is…

State-controlled ISPs, strict online censorship, ID and age verification, eroding privacy — these are all challenges we are facing in 2026. In addition, our data is constantly being collected, sold, and shared, often without our express consent or knowledge. A virtual private network (VPN) is one of the most accessible tools we can use to protect our right to privacy. A trustworthy VPN encrypts your traffic, disguises your IP address, and limits the risk of data exposure and surveillance. As a bonus, many VPN users will use this software to avoid geo-location blocks and access streaming services worldwide.In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted new…

, a learner messaged me about a wrong answer. She had asked the tutor about a concept from one of my Generative AI tutorials. The response looked fine. But it wasn’t. I had already rewritten that content two months earlier. My RAG system pulled a version from six months ago — not obviously wrong, just wrong enough to mislead. She thought she had misunderstood. She hadn’t. My own system was teaching her from lessons I had already replaced. I’m building a RAG-powered assistant for EmiTechLogic, my tech education platform — turning a content library into a system that generates answers…

Large Language Models (LLMs) have rapidly become the backbone of today’s AI systems — powering everything from chatbots and AI assistants to search engines, code generators, and automation tools. However, for engineers stepping into this field, the learning process can feel overwhelming and scattered. Key ideas like tokenization, attention mechanisms, fine-tuning, and evaluation are often taught separately, making it difficult to build a unified understanding of how all the pieces connect. I experienced this challenge myself when shifting from computer vision to working with LLMs. In a brief period, I needed to grasp not only the theoretical foundations of transformers…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes or less, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall another 1-2% while stocks are green; BTC at $80.2k Coinbase misses earnings with a surprise net loss; prediction markets are booming Tom Lee says his ETH buying may slow as he approaches 5% AWS launches new system with Coinbase and Stripe to let AI…

The official website for the widely-used JDownloader download manager was hacked earlier this week to spread harmful Windows and Linux installers. The Windows version was found to deliver a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT). This supply chain attack impacted users who downloaded installers from the official site between May 6 and May 7, 2026, specifically through the Windows “Download Alternative Installer” links or the Linux shell installer. The developers explained that the attackers altered the website’s download links to redirect users to malicious third-party files instead of the genuine installers. JDownloader is a popular free download management tool that automates…