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Runway couldn't fix a bug in its AI video model, so it turned the bug into a feature
Runway spent weeks trying to engineer its way out of a stubborn bug: AI-generated avatars would drift off-center during real-time video generation. The fix wasn t a back-end patch — it was a new front-end feature that just worked around the problem. That s the kind of lesson Ryan Phillips, head of enterprise product at Runway ML, walked through at VB Transform 2026, arguing that even companies not building foundation models themselves can learn from how Runway builds, evaluates, and ships them. I think even if you are not all building models yourselves, it s helpful to learn how we do it because I think almost all of the lessons are applicable to what you all are doing day-to-day, Phillips said.Runway is an applied AI research company building general world models to power generative tools. During his presentation, Phillips showcased Runway Characters, a real-time video model that enables zero-latency, back-and-forth interactions with AI-generated avatars. Five years ago, creating a vi
Show HN: XY – A Fast, composable, GPU-accelerated interactive plotting library
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4GB graphics cards are back
The first modern GPU with 4GB of VRAM has appeared, as RAM prices and component shortages push tech prices higher. As Digital Foundry reports, a listing for an AMD Radeon RX 9050 with 4GB of RAM was spotted on ASRock's website by a user on X, the same day ASRock also launched an 8GB version of the RX 9050. Does it make sense to buy a graphics card with just 4GB of VRAM? According to the specs on ASRock's website, the 4GB version of the RX 9050 is built on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and has a 64-bit memory interface, 16 compute units, and a boost clock speed of up to 2,600MHz / 18GBps. That should be enough to enable new features like FSR 4, … Read the full story at The Verge.
Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next year.
Harmony Explained: Progress Towards a Scientific Theory of Music (2012)
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PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.
Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October
For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show. Besides "HomePod with a screen," details have been sparse. But now, a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman sheds some light on the alleged device, as well as a potential release window. According to Gurman, the new smart hub will feature a 7-inch square display and a brand-new operating system based on Apple's tvOS, with "grids of icons, widgets and apps" reminiscent of iOS and even WatchOS. It will reportedly feature the revamped Siri AI at its core, along with video chat, security, … Read the full story at The Verge.
Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million.
Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 compute deal with Amazon
Recursive’s $400 million outlay represents the bulk of the company’s fundraising to date.
Show HN: Formally verified 3D CSG: Trust 93 lines spec, not 1000 lines AI code
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Snowflake launches Cortex AI Gateway to control AI agents and prevent runaway enterprise costs
Snowflake announced Cortex AI Gateway on Tuesday, a centralized control layer designed to govern how AI agents — including those built by competitors like Anthropic s Claude Code and Cursor — access enterprise data, tools, and models. Alongside the gateway, the company unveiled a first wave of security integrations with 1Password, Aembit, Linx Security, SailPoint, and Saviynt, an unusual coalition of identity vendors who often compete with one another, now aligned around a shared trust model for autonomous agents.The announcement, made from the company s no-headquarters base in Bozeman, Montana, is Snowflake s most aggressive move yet to position itself not merely as the place where enterprise data lives, but as the control plane that decides what AI agents are allowed to do with it. The next era of AI won t be built through more walled gardens. It will be built through secure agent interoperability, Mayank Upadhyay, Snowflake s chief security and trust officer, told VentureBeat in an
Twelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint
Following the original's debut at CES earlier this year, Twelve South is introducing a new version of its leather-wrapped Valet charging tray designed for use in places where space is at a premium. While the original Valet was 7.5-inches deep and large enough to serve as a catchall for a couple of items like your wallet and keys, the new Valet nearly halves that to 4.5-inches deep, so it's better suited for single items, like a pair of glasses. Despite being smaller, the new Valet brings some welcome upgrades. The original's wireless charger maxed out at 15W, but the smaller version bumps that to 25W. However, while the original could charg … Read the full story at The Verge.