Enterprises are overpaying for simple AI queries — Snowflake's gateway now auto-routes to cut costs up to 3x
Snowflake's Cortex AI Gateway now automatically routes AI queries to the most cost-effective model, reducing token costs by up to 3x on certain workloads. The system selects between different models based on task complexity rather than using a single fixed model for all queries.
Read full story →Block’s new Apache 2.0 agent workspace Berd works across models and harnesses, stores conversation history locally
Block open-sourced Berd, a desktop application available under Apache 2.0 license for macOS, Windows, and Linux that lets users work with AI agents across different models in a single environment. The locally installed application reached version 0.6.2 with 91 contributors and stores conversation history locally while enabling users to attach files, configure AI providers, and manage persistent projects.
Fairphone’s most repairable phone yet is now available in the US at $650
Fairphone is selling the Gen 6+ directly in the US for the first time at $650 with twelve user-replaceable parts. The Dutch company is entering a market without equivalent EU repairability rules that took effect last year.
China is removing Microsoft’s Windows 10 from state agencies
China is removing a customised version of Microsoft's Windows 10 from state agencies earlier than scheduled due to data security concerns. The Ministry of State Security issued instructions to state-linked entities to uninstall the software, though specific vulnerabilities were not disclosed.