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Apple’s researchers continue to focus on multimodal LLMs, with studies exploring their use for image generation, understanding, and multi-turn web searches with cropped images.Apple’s AI studies explore the use of multimodal LLMs with images.With iOS 18, Apple made it possible to generate images on an iPhone through local AI models. Image Playground lets you create cartoon-like photos of just about anything, all without a Wi-Fi connection.Now, the company is continuing its image-related endeavors through research that explores how multi-modal LLMs use, generate, and understand images. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Ali SlagleAli Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking who specializes in low-effort, high-reward recipes. She is also the author of the cookbook “I Dream of Dinner (so You Don’t Have To).”Published Jan. 12, 2026Updated Jan. 12, 2026Plonk yourself anywhere in the world, and you won’t be far from a steaming bowl of soup. And just about anywhere you go, you’ll find chicken soup — thrifty, cozy, adaptable, delicious chicken soup. But while it’s an always reliable meal, there’s no reason it can’t also be exciting. Push your next pot beyond chicken and broth with…
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss whether the New York Jets are the biggest reason QB Dante Moore is returning to Oregon for another season.
Louis Vuitton officially opened a new flagship in downtown Beijing on Jan. 13, 2026.CNBC | Evelyn ChengThis report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.The big storyFor the last few weeks, a new row of luxury stores in downtown Beijing has started to shake up a long-muted consumer scene.The anticipation grew as Tuesday night approached. Crowds of young people screamed as they caught glimpses of celebrities climbing the stairways inside the translucent, bubble-shaped exterior of Louis Vuitton’s newest store. I could see others lingering…
NEW YORK — The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025. It’s a new single-year record, up 9.6% from 2024, which held the previous record.That’s according to a 2025 Year-End Report from Luminate, an industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership.In the U.S., on-demand audio streams hit 1.4 trillion, a 4.6% increase from last year.But attention is on older music. Less than half all U.S. on-demand audio streams — 43% — were from tracks released in the last five years (2021 – 2025).One exception? Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”…
The 2026 NFL coaching carousel technically started months ago, but now it’s in full swing.Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season on Sunday, several coaches, coordinators and executives have started to learn about their futures across the league.Here’s a closer look at which coaches, coordinators and front office executives have been let go around the league. HiringsThe Falcons hired former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan as President of Football, where he will “oversee all aspects of Falcons football for the organization” which will help “ensure alignment of the entire business and football areas of the organization.”The Dolphins hired Packers vice…
In this photo illustration portraits of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are displayed on computer screen as US flag is seen.Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty ImagesIn 10 days, Donald Trump captured the Venezuelan president, spooked European leaders with talk of annexing Greenland, and imposed 25% tariffs on anyone trading with Iran. The common thread may be America’s determination to challenge China and its dominance of critical minerals.By deposing Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and taking over the country’s oil industry, the U.S. can curb Chinese access to crucial resources and mining investments. By annexing Greenland, it…
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling says this is because the drivers are unsecured creditors[SINGAPORE] Private-hire car drivers whose vehicles were repossessed by creditors of Autobahn Rent A Car “will face difficulties getting their deposits back” because they are unsecured creditors, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Wednesday (Jan 14).In light of this, the government will work more closely with relevant associations to better educate private-hire drivers about the risks and obligations in their rental contracts, Sun said in response to a question from People’s Action Party (PAP) MP Ng Chee Meng (Jalan Kayu…
Britain is “firmly on track” to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.It has awarded contracts to supply 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind power – enough to power 12 million homes. The auction is part of efforts to ease the country away from volatile and polluting natural gas, but the strike price of £90.91 represents an increase of 11% on contracts agreed last year.The target of a clean power grid by 2030 requires at least 43GW of operational offshore wind but the price increase will stoke political debate…
K-pop superstars BTS have announced details of their much-anticipated comeback tour, after a break of almost four years to complete mandatory military service.Details released say the band is set for “world domination”, playing 79 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia between April this year and March 2027 – the highest ever number for a South Korean artist. The tour includes two dates in London in July. Image: J-Hope was greeted by his bandmate Jin after being discharged from mandatory military service in 2024. Pic: Reyters/Kim Soo-hyeon In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28…