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Yahoo
40 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alibaba introduces advanced AI coding model Qwen3-Coder
Alibaba Group has launched Qwen3-Coder, an open-source AI model designed for software development. According to the Chinese technology giant, the model is specifically tailored for tasks such as code generation and managing intricate coding workflows. Alibaba highlighted that Qwen3-Coder excels in "agentic AI coding tasks", which involve automated processes where AI systems address programming challenges autonomously. Performance data from Alibaba indicates that Qwen3-Coder has surpassed domestic rivals such as DeepSeek and Moonshot AI's K2 in core coding competencies. Furthermore, Qwen3-Coder is reportedly on par with leading US models, including Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-4, in specific areas. The model is available in various sizes, with the most powerful version being Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct. This variant features 480 billion parameters and 35 billion active parameters, setting new benchmarks among open models for Agentic Coding, Agentic Browser-Use, and Agentic Tool-Use. Alibaba claimed that the model provides long-context understanding and generation with a context length of 256,000 tokens, extendable up to one million tokens using Yarn. The model supports 358 coding languages and is optimised for repository-scale comprehension. In parallel, Alibaba subsidiary Alibaba Cloud is expanding its collaboration with HP to develop AI PCs in China. This partnership involves integrating Alibaba's open-source large language model, Qwen, with three billion parameters, into HP's smart assistant "Xiaowei Hui". This integration aims to enhance the AI PC experience by offering functionalities such as smart document drafting and intelligent meeting note summarisation. Qwen has been deployed across industries such as automotive, smartphones, robotics, and home appliances. It powers advanced AI features for various sectors, including robotics, automakers and home appliances. "Alibaba introduces advanced AI coding model Qwen3-Coder" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Digital Trends
an hour ago
- Business
- Digital Trends
One of the best work from home laptops ever made is $450 off right now
If, like many of our readers, you work from home, then you'll know all about the temptations of buying one of the best laptops ever and getting some solid work hours in at the local coffee house or from the sofa at home. But there's always something with those laptops, isn't there? That's why we investigated the best work from home laptops in the first place. Now, one of those laptops is on sale for $500 off its normal price. The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is usually $1,450 but you can now get it for a cool $1,000. Tap the button below to start shopping (and customizing your laptop) or keep reading to see what our thoughts were on this 2-in-1 laptop and why it'll be great for your gig. Why you should buy the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip At its base, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip has an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage, though all of these are upgradable. Its screen is 14-inches, OLED, gets up to 120Hz, and is (to quote our HP OmniBook Ultra Flip review) drop-dead gorgeous. So why did this laptop make the cut when it comes to WFH laptops? Firstly, its Intel Core Ultra Series processors gives it a great battery life due to their processing efficiency (over 11 hours of web browsing, for instance). Next, the 9MP webcam gives you a better-than-1080p headshot during those dreaded digital meeting hours. And, finally, it does have that 180-degree hinge that makes it a tablet, so you can curl up in a corner and read that PDF in a cozy spot when necessary or even use the included active pen to do some notetaking or contract signing as required. If you like the features of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip, now is a great time to buy it while it is $450 off, making the base model $1,000 instead of $1,450. Just tap the button below to do so. Alternatively, if you're looking for something just a bit bigger, be sure to check out our listing of the best 15-inch laptops.
New York Post
2 hours ago
- General
- New York Post
Here are the top hurdles parents say they face during dinnertime
Sixty-one percent of parents say mealtimes are one of the only times they're able to fully engage their child without distraction. That's according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans with kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. Advertisement Dealing with picky eaters, getting kids to sit at the table, and cleaning up after a meal were revealed as some of the top hurdles faced by parents at dinnertime. 5 Sixty-one percent of parents say mealtimes are one of the only times they're able to fully engage their child without distraction. tatyanadjemileva – The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP, explored how parents make the most of dinnertime to connect with their children — and what gets in the way. Results showed that even when engagement does happen at mealtime, it doesn't last long as 41% of parents said they don't talk as much as they'd like. Advertisement Another 77% agree it's a good opportunity for learning, and 87% believe small moments at the table can have a long-term, positive impact on their child's development. 5 The survey revealed 38% of parents feel pressure to make dinnertime meaningful, and 24% admit they often intend to do learning activities at home but don't follow through. SWNS The good news is families are making time for each other around the table. Just one in five parents said this was a struggle for them (22%). Thirty-eight percent of parents feel pressure to make dinnertime meaningful, and 24% admit they often intend to do learning activities at home but don't follow through. Advertisement 'Parents are juggling so much,' said Dr. Elizabeth Bonawitz, an associate professor of Learning Sciences at Harvard University, who collaborated with HP to create resources such as educational placemats to support parents in making mealtime more interactive. 'But kids don't always need hands-on activities to learn and be engaged. Light conversations, especially those built around thought experiments and generating explanations, can spark curiosity, creativity, and real understanding. It doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.' 5 An overwhelming 77% agree it's a good opportunity for learning, and 87% believe small moments at the table can have a long-term, positive impact on their child's development. SWNS When asked what would make dinner more engaging, parents gravitated toward small, kid-driven moments like letting children help choose (35%) or even cook (37%) the meal, building in silly or storytelling time (29%), or using conversation prompts that spark curiosity (21%). More than half of parents said they'd use printed activities with games, 'what if' questions, or personal memory challenges at the table. Advertisement 'Mealtimes are a wonderful opportunity for connection,' said Dr. Bonawitz. 'They offer a natural setting for children to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations. These everyday interactions are foundational for building trust, curiosity, rapport, and for supporting broader cognitive development. Small, low-effort shifts such as the free Bite Size lessons from HP can transform dinner into a moment of connection and discovery,' said Dr. Bonawitz. 5 Dealing with picky eaters, getting kids to sit at the table, and cleaning up after a meal were revealed as some of the top hurdles faced by parents at dinnertime. Christian Delbert – TOP 10 HURDLES AT MEALTIME 1. Cleaning up the mess afterward (35%) 2. Dealing with picky eating or food complaints (33%) 3. Getting my children to actually sit still and eat (24%) 4. Managing different schedules and routines (22%) 5. Getting everyone to the table at the same time (21%) 6. Trying to cook while managing homework and chaos (18%) 7. Keeping screens away without a meltdown (17%) 8. Just finding the energy to make it happen (17%) 9. Getting anyone to talk beyond 'fine' and 'I don't know' (11%) 10. Feeling like I have to make it meaningful or educational (7%) 5 The top hurdle that parents say they face is cleaning up the mess afterward. SWNS Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 parents with children in grades K through 6; the survey was commissioned by HP and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between May 29 – June 5, 2025.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
UK court awards £700 million to HP in late tycoon's fraud case
A UK court Tuesday awarded £700 million ($946 million) compensation to IT firm Hewlett Packard in a fraud case involving late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, killed last year when his superyacht sank off Sicily. A UK court ruled in 2022 in favour of the U.S. technology giant, now known as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), in a civil case linked to the sale of Lynch's company, Autonomy. Lynch, once dubbed the "British Bill Gates", founded software firm Autonomy in the 1990s. Its $11 billion sale to Hewlett Packard in 2011 also saw him face fraud charges in the United States. HP accused Autonomy of artificially inflating its revenues and growth before the sale and had demanded $5 billion in compensation. "We are pleased that this decision brings us a step closer to the resolution of this dispute," said a spokesperson for Hewlett Packard. "We look forward to the further hearing at which the final amount of HPE's damages will be determined," they added. The further hearing, dealing with matters including interest, currency conversion and whether Lynch's estate can appeal the decision, is scheduled for November. The British court had not yet awarded damages when Lynch was killed along with his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, four friends and the yacht's cook in the sinking of his British-flagged vessel Bayesian in a storm in August 2024. Lynch, 59, his family and guests were on board celebrating his acquittal in the massive U.S. fraud case. The 56-metre (185-foot) yacht was struck by a mini-tornado before dawn as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo. Hewlett Packard had recorded nearly $9 billion in write-downs, including more than $5 billion it claimed resulted from accounting manipulations by Autonomy's directors before the sale. But justice Robert Hildyard in the British case wrote in his ruling that "HP's claim was always substantially exaggerated". The initial compensation award had been expected in September 2024, and before his sudden death Lynch had prepared a written reaction to the judgement. The ruling "exposes HP's failure and makes clear that the immense damage to Autonomy was down to HP's own errors and actions", he wrote, adding that the company would consider appealing the decision. A spokesman told AFP any debts would have to be discharged from Lynch's estate.
Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
UK court awards £700m to HP in late tycoon's fraud case
LONDON: A UK court Tuesday awarded £700 million ($946 million) compensation to IT firm Hewlett Packard in a fraud case involving late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, killed last year when his superyacht sank off Sicily. A UK court ruled in 2022 in favour of the US technology giant, now known as HPE, in a civil case linked to the sale of Lynch's company, Autonomy. Lynch, once dubbed the 'British Bill Gates', founded software firm Autonomy in the 1990s. Its $11 billion sale to Hewlett Packard in 2011 also saw him face fraud charges in the United States. HP accused Autonomy of artificially inflating its revenues and growth before the sale. Hewlett Packard had demanded $5 billion in compensation. The company did not reply to an AFP request for comment. The British court had not yet awarded damages when Lynch was killed along with his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, four friends and the yacht's cook in the sinking of his British-flagged vessel Bayesian in a storm in August 2024. Lynch, 59, his family and guests were on board celebrating his acquittal in the massive US fraud case. The 56-metre (185-foot) yacht was struck by a mini-tornado before dawn as it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo. Hewlett Packard had recorded nearly $9 billion in write-downs, including more than $5 billion it claimed resulted from accounting manipulations by Autonomy's directors before the sale. But justice Robert Hildyard in the British case wrote in his ruling that 'HP's claim was always substantially exaggerated'. The initial compensation award had been expected in September 2024, and before his sudden death Lynch had prepared a written reaction to the judgement.
