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modular
M*: A Modular, Extensible Serving System for Efficient Multimodal AI Inference
Researchers have developed M*, a universal serving system for composite AI models that integrates diverse components like vision encoders and language backbones. Using a novel 'Walk Graph' abstraction, M* achieves significant performance improvements: 20% lower latency for text-to-image, up to 2.7x higher throughput for text-to-speech, and 12.5x faster robotic planning rollouts compared to existing baselines.
Nimble SharePower: Modular Power Bank Lets You Share a Charge With a Friend
WIRED reviews the Nimble SharePower, a 10,000-mAh modular power bank that splits into two functional 5,000-mAh chargers. It features magnetic pogo-pin connection, load balancing, and a digital display. The device is made from 100% recycled plastic and is carbon-neutral. Other products in the summer collection include the Wally Pro Stretch and Champ Stretch.