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technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Gets a Major September Update with Offline Gemini and New Gestures

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is getting a substantial September 2026 update (CP3A.260905.002) that’s rolling out now with the August 2026 security patch. It adds Gemini-powered personalization tied to Gmail, Calendar, Search, YouTube, and Photos for tailored responses, plus proactive one-tap actions. Offline Gemini on-device AI supports fast tasks even without connectivity, while raise-to-talk improvements, major GPS-route tracking enhancements, and expanded hand gestures (including double pinch to open various interfaces and universal back navigation via wrist turn) are introduced. Some features require a Pixel 11, and updates are accessed via Settings > System > System updates.

via Droid Life|

#gemini #gestures #google

technology13 days ago•8 min saved

Set Up a Private AI on Your PC: Run Local Language Models Offline

The article explains how to download and run local large language models on Windows, macOS, or Linux for offline, private chatbot use. It covers hardware considerations (RAM and GPU VRAM, with Nvidia GPUs preferred on Windows), software options (LM Studio Bionic, vLLM, Llama.cpp, Ollama, GPT4All), and model repositories such as Hugging Face, plus a step-by-step example of setting up a local LM Studio Bionic project and choosing models.

via WIRED|

#ai-tools #hardware-requirements #local-llm

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Gemma 4 Goes Local: Google's Offline, Multimodal AI Hits Your Device

Google’s Gemma 4 is an open-source, locally installable multimodal AI that runs on smartphones and laptops without needing cloud processing, prioritizing privacy and cost efficiency. It comes in dense (31B parameters) and sparse (26B parameters) architectures using a mixture-of-experts approach to balance performance and efficiency. Capable of text, image, and audio processing, it targets coding, creative writing, UI design, healthcare and education, with deployment support through LM Studio, Ollama, Llama CPP and Supabase. Four device-optimized versions offer offline functionality and reduced reliance on cloud services, pushing accessible, private AI for areas with limited connectivity.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#gemma-4 #local-deployment #multimodal

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Galaxy S26 Ultra Brings On-Device AI and Outdoor-Ready Display, but Misses Built-In Magnetic Charging

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra debuts with on-device Edge Fusion AI for offline image generation, regional chipsets (Exynos for AI tasks and Snapdragon for imaging), and an anti-reflective, outdoor-friendly display, while adopting a softer aluminum design and lacking built-in magnetic charging, with reduced trade-in values and promos in several regions—leaving buyers to weigh premium features against incentives and charging convenience.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#edge-fusion #exynos-vs-snapdragon #magnetic-charging-omission

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Google Launches New Tools for Faster, Offline On-Device AI

Google has released the AI Edge Gallery app, allowing users to download and run AI models locally on their phones without internet, supporting tasks like image generation, question answering, and coding, with a focus on privacy and offline use.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-edge-gallery #ai-models #google

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nvidia Introduces Free AI Chatbot for Local PC Use"

Nvidia has released Chat with RTX, a tool that allows owners of GeForce RTX 30 Series and 40 Series cards to run an AI-powered chatbot offline on a Windows PC, enabling users to customize a GenAI model and query documents, files, and notes. The tool supports various text-based models and file formats, but has limitations in context retention and response relevance. While it's more of a toy than a production tool, the trend of running AI models locally is growing, driven by the benefits of privacy, lower latency, and cost-effectiveness. However, this trend also raises concerns about potential misuse of locally run AI models.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #chat-with-rtx #genai-models