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Large Language Models LLMs vs. Small Language Models SLMs for Financial Institutions: A 2025 Practical Enterprise AI Guide
No single solution universally wins between Large Language Models (LLMs, ≥30B parameters, often via APIs) and Small Language Models (SLMs, ~1–15B, typically open-weights or proprietary specialist models). For banks, insurers, and asset managers in 2025, your selection should be governed by regulatory risk, data sensitivity, latency and cost requirements, and the complexity of the use…
Turn pedals into power: A practical guide to human-powered energy
With a pedal generator, you can turn human effort into usable energy—ideal for off-grid setups, emergency backups, or just a fun DIY project. This guide gives you a fast-track look at how pedal generators work and how to build one on your own. Let’s turn motion into power! Pedal generators, also known as pedal power…
A quick and practical view of USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) design
USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) now offers faster, more efficient, and more versatile power handling solutions. As we can all see, it’s an exciting advancement that significantly enhances the capabilities of USB connections. This mechanism uses the USB configuration channel (CC) to allow a device to request a specific voltage. While this might seem complex at…
Building A Practical UX Strategy Framework — Smashing Magazine
Learn how to create and implement a UX strategy framework that shapes work and drives real business value. In my experience, most UX teams find themselves primarily implementing other people’s ideas rather than leading the conversation about user experience. This happens because stakeholders and decision-makers often lack a deep understanding of UX’s capabilities and potential….
Rime Introduces Arcana and Rimecaster (Open Source): Practical Voice AI Tools Built on Real-World Speech
The field of Voice AI is evolving toward more representative and adaptable systems. While many existing models have been trained on carefully curated, studio-recorded audio, Rime is pursuing a different direction: building foundational voice models that reflect how people actually speak. Its two latest releases, Arcana and Rimecaster, are designed to offer practical tools for…
OpenAI Releases a Strategic Guide for Enterprise AI Adoption: Practical Lessons from the Field
OpenAI has published a comprehensive 24-page document titled AI in the Enterprise, offering a pragmatic framework for organizations navigating the complexities of large-scale AI deployment. Rather than focusing on abstract theories, the report presents seven implementation strategies based on field-tested insights from collaborations with leading companies including Morgan Stanley, Klarna, Lowe’s, and Mercado Libre. The…
Oppo Find N5 Review: A Remarkable Thin Foldable Phone That's Surprisingly Practical
8.2/ 10 SCORE Oppo Find N5 Pros Slim design feels like a regular phone Lightweight but durable Multitasking is a treat Support “Airdrop” to iPhone & Macs Good battery life Cons Not sold in US or Europe Cameras tend to over brighten images Price is at the high end for foldable phones “I could get…