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April 2024

Performance leap for AI: Llamafile 0.7 brings 10x faster LLM execution on AMD Ryzen AVX-512

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2024-04-03 04:21:37

With a groundbreaking update, Llamafile catapults the performance of AMD Ryzen CPUs with AVX-512 to a new level. The result: up to ten times faster execution of complex LLM models on local systems.

By leveraging the AVX-512 instruction set, designed specifically for AI and machine learning applications, Llamafile 0.7 enables developers and data scientists to gain unprecedented efficiency. While Intel has dropped support for AVX-512 in its consumer CPUs, AMD Ryzen CPUs continue to rely on this pioneering technology. This makes it the ideal choice for anyone who wants to take advantage of the full power of Llamafile 0.7 and other AVX-512 optimized applications.

Phoronix benchmarks impressively demonstrate the performance advantages of AMD Ryzen CPUs with AVX-512. The Zen 4 “Ryzen” CPU achieves ten times faster evaluation of requests compared to previous versions of Llamafile.

A milestone for LLM development, Llamafile is an open source tool that simplifies the execution of LLM models on various hardware platforms. The tool was developed by Mozilla Ocho and is still in development, but already has a large community of enthusiastic users. The new update 0.7 represents another milestone in the development of Llamafile and paves the way for broader use of LLMs in research and development.

With the support of AVX-512, Llamafile is future-proof and ready for the challenges of the next generation of LLMs. The combination of Llamafile and AMD Ryzen CPUs with AVX-512 offers developers and data scientists a powerful tool to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Those: Phoronix

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April 3, 2024 0 comments

Economy

Boosted by Positive Manufacturing Data, Copper Prices Rise – Latest Updates on Metals and More!

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2024-04-03 01:59:48

Copper rose on Wednesday on upbeat demand prospects sparked by positive manufacturing data from major economies, while supply concerns also supported prices.

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.3% at $9,018.50 per metric ton at 0142 GMT.

The most-traded May copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 0.5% to 73,490 yuan ($10,159.53) a tonne, up for a fifth straight session.

China’s manufacturing activity increased for the first time in six months in March, an official survey showed last week.

Manufacturing activity also expanded at the fastest pace in 13 months, with business confidence rising to its highest level in 11 months, thanks to increased new orders from domestic and foreign customers, according to a private survey.

This development was helped by an unexpected increase in industrial activity in the United States, ANZ analysts noted.

The market was also supported by copper concentrate shortages which prompted Chinese smelters to plan to cut production.

SHFE will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Qingming holiday.

Elsewhere, LME aluminum fell 0.3% to $2,372 a tonne, nickel gained 0.2% to $17,070, zinc rose 0.3% to $2,488, lead rose 0.3% to $2,025.50, while tin fell 0.4% to $27,800.

SHFE aluminum rose 0.8% to 19,900 yuan per tonne, zinc 0.8% to 21,235 yuan, nickel 1.1% to 133,780 yuan, tin 0.3 % at 227,130 yuan and lead at 16,455 yuan.

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($1 = 7.2336 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Siyi Liu and Andrew Hayley; Editing by Rashmi Aich)

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April 3, 2024 0 comments

Health

The Ultimate Batman 85th Anniversary Series Collection: Figures, Lights, Puzzles, and More!

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2024-04-02 02:00:00

Where are the die-hard Batman fans? Do you already have a lot of merchandise, but always feel like one is missing? It doesn’t matter, editor Niuniu is here to make a hole in Niuniu’s wallets once more! There are five models including battle suit figures, projector night lights, and puzzles, all of which are exquisite. You will regret not confiscating them~

Batman 85th Anniversary Series Peripherals1.

batman figure

Fans must have the “Batman Figure – Modern Suit”. It has a modern suit shape, the joints can rotate, and it comes with weapon accessories. You can freely decide what pose you want. If you look closely, you will find that the expressions, clothing, etc. are quite realistic. Really, full of details~

Batman 85th Anniversary Series Peripherals2.

Projector night light

“Bat logo projection night light” is the most exquisite one among the peripherals that editor Niu thinks is a must-have! The 2-in-1 Batman Figurine lamp projects the Batman logo, adding righteous energy to a dark room. It is regarding 27 centimeters in size and looks great even as a decoration. It instantly adds style to your home!

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Shape puzzle

The 750-piece “Bat-shaped Jigsaw Puzzle” is a large bat-shaped puzzle following completion. It has a comic-style Batman, and you can see classic characters such as the Joker. The size is 61 × 54.4 centimeters, which is most suitable for mounting in a picture frame and keeping it well, girl. The editor can’t wait to hang it at home~

Batman 85th Anniversary Series Peripherals4.

Styling mug

Although mugs are definitely a daily necessities that everyone already has, this “Batman-shaped mug” is definitely the most special! The all-black cup body is engraved with a storyline, and the handle is in the shape of a bat. It is low-key but has a unique sense of luxury. It is perfect for personal use or as a gift!

Batman 85th Anniversary Series Peripherals5.

color changing mug

Among the five peripheral products this time, there are two mugs. In addition to the styling models, girls don’t miss the “Batman Color Changing Mug”. Using a special temperature-sensitive printing pattern, as long as hot water is added to the cup, the original colorful movie screen will instantly turn into a bat logo. There are two styles in one cup, adding a lot of fun to the use process!

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Product information>>

7-11 “Batman 85th Anniversary Series”

Sales time: Flash sales in stores from 4/3 to 4/30: Online sales from 4/15 to 4/30

Batman figure – modern suit model: additional purchase price of 1,290 yuan

Bat logo projection night light: 6 o’clock + 1699 yuan

Bat-shaped puzzle: 6 points + 399 yuan

Batman style mug: 6 points + 299 yuan

Batman color-changing mug: 6 points + 199 yuan

source: 7-ELEVEN/Niu News

*Actual activities and selling prices are subject to official announcements

Playful girl, your best travel companion.

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April 3, 2024 0 comments

News

Exploring the Charm of Small Towns in New Mexico: From Ruidoso to Taos

by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief

2023-12-31 08:00:00

New Mexico has always served as a meeting place for cultures, peoples, and ideas. Once a Spanish colonial territory, the region earned US statehood in (only) 1912 and has continued to blossom as a historic and photogenic center of travel and tourism from the United States, its southern neighbor Mexico, and elsewhere. Beyond the state’s larger cities like Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and the capital, Sante Fe, small towns like those here provide visitors a look at the state’s authentic, sometimes out-of-the-way charms. With a heritage of Native American settlements, modern art, and some of the greatest of the great American outdoors, New Mexico’s smaller towns are well worth a detour — and a few photos, too.

Noisy

Downtown Rudioso, New Mexico. Image credit: Beatnik Photos via Flickr.com

The high-altitude town of Ruidoso, population 7,800, has beckoned outdoors fans for generations. Found in the state’s south-central zone, in an unusually verdant region for New Mexico, Ruidoso sits inside the Lincoln National Forest. Hikers and skiers will enjoy Sierra Blanca Peak, also called White Peak, a nearly 12,000-foot mountain west of town. The Ski Apache resort is owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache tribe. The town takes its name from the Rio Ruidoso, which translates from Spanish as “noisy river,” which is, in fact, a stream running through the center of town.

Less outdoorsy types will enjoy the Inn of the Mountain Gods, a combination casino, hotel, golf course, and arcade, which the Mescalero Apache run also. Boating fans can hit the water at Grindstone Lake, south of town, or from the Inn of the Mountain Gods, given its proximity to Mescalero Lake.

Tucumcari

Sign of a motel in Tucumari, New Mexico. Image credit: Mobilus In Mobili via Flickr.com

The historic district of northeastern Tucumcari, with 5,100 inhabitants, has attracted tourists for generations. Founded in 1901, the place should be of particular interest to history fans. Its Main Street boasts buildings still in use, like the Tucumcari Railroad Museum, housed in a former rail station first built in 1926, and the Odeon Theatre, completed in 1937. Today, the town is a cattle-raising hub with two major ranches. The T4 Cattle Company is based here, while the Bell Ranch celebrates 200 years of business in 2024. Both ranches claim to be among the largest in the United States.

For hikers and walkers, Tucumcari Mountain will interest active types of all fitness levels. The Mesalands Dinosaur Museum is an obvious draw for families traveling with children. And not least, for the wanderer in all of us, Tucumcari’s Route 66 Monument stands as a noble tribute to what it calls the “Mother Road” of the American West.

Silver City

A historic building in Silver City, New Mexico.

The southwest town of Silver City, with 9,500 inhabitants, gets its name from the mining frenzy that brought thousands to New Mexico in the 1870s. The town’s Silco Theater, from 1923, completed renovation and has operated as a movie house since 2016. The town remains a center of culture for the Apache and other Native American communities. Silver City’s downtown also includes the Grant County Art Guild Gallery, a venue focused on local artists, and the Silver City Museum.

Nature fans will enjoy Gila National Forest, a gigantic preserve with hiking, scenic overlooks, and waterfalls. Like Ruidoso and Tucumcari, hikers love Silver City, especially for the Market Street Trailhead and the Boston Hills Open Space, both just outside town. The eighteen holes at Scott Park Golf Links, which is the home course for Western New Mexico University, will keep golfers busy, too.