Inside the Neural Vocoder Zoo: WaveNet to Diffusion in Four Audio Clips

Hey everyone, I’m Oleh Datskiv, Lead AI Engineer at the R&D Data Unit of N-iX. Lately, I’ve been working on text-to-speech systems and, more specifically, on the unsung hero behind them: the neural vocoder. Let me introduce you to this final step of the TTS pipeline — the part that turns abstract spectrograms into the natural-sounding speech we … Read more

Filecoin Continues Steady Bullish Momentum with Strong Volume Support

Filecoin (FIL) showed strong upward momentum throughout the last 24 hours, climbing from $2.38 to $2.44, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The model showed that the digital asset carved out strong support foundations within the $2.38-$2.39 corridor, backed by substantial volume validation that became particularly pronounced during the 6:00 AM ET trading hour … Read more

The Polestar 5 is an 884hp fastback sedan that should make Porsche nervous

It’s been five years since Polestar first introduced the Precept, a concept car that the electric automaker described as “a manifesto of things to come; a declaration.” Well, come they have, because today Polestar finally revealed the production car that’s based on this manifesto: the Polestar 5. And wow, these specs: up to 460 miles … Read more

Nova Launcher’s founder and sole developer has left

An old screenshot of Nova Launcher. | Image: Nova Launcher After nearly everyone working on the Nova Launcher, one of the most recognizable names in Android launchers, was laid off last year, founder Kevin Barry, Nova’s sole remaining developer, said this weekend that he has left Nova’s parent company after being asked to stop working … Read more

Upbit Parent Files ‘GIWA’ Trademarks Amid Rumors of New Blockchain Launch

The parent company of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, Dunamu, has filed several trademark applications for what is rumored to be a new blockchain project under the name “GIWA.” The trademark applications, which have been circulating on social media, including stylized letters next to what could be the logo of the project. The rumors seem … Read more

Circle’s USDC Market Share ‘On a Tear,’ Says Wall Street Broker Bernstein

Hyperliquid is planning to launch its own stablecoin, in a move that could reduce the decentralized exchange’s (DEX) dependency on Circle’s USDC. In spite of these fears, USDC supply has surged to $72.5 billion, running 25% ahead of Wall Street broker Bernstein’s 2025 estimates. The firm had predicted that the stablecoin’s supply would reach $74 … Read more

MegaETH Unveils Native Stablecoin with Ethena, Aiming to Keep Blockchain Fees Low

MegaETH, an Ethereum scaling network designed for transactions that process so quickly it calls itself a “real-time” blockchain, said on Monday it is launching a native stablecoin with fast-growing DeFi protocol Ethena (ENA). The token, dubbed USDm, will be embedded closely into applications and protocols built on top of the network and aims to help … Read more

The 80/20 Rule for Compose Modifiers: How to Unlock Faster UI with Modifier.Node

In our last discussion, we mastered the art of ordering standard modifiers for peak performance. We treated them as powerful, pre-built tools, like a perfect set of wrenches for any job. But what happens when those pre-built tools aren’t enough? Every Android developer has hit that point: you’re building a unique UI component, and the … Read more