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AI models
A new model drops, the benchmark chart goes up, the press release calls it a revolution. We read past the chart and tell you what actually changed — and what didn't.
AI models
Fable 5 is here. The benchmark flex is real — the moat isn't.
The chart goes up. That's the easy part.
The InsidersFeed Desk · 9 June 2026
AI models
xAI's new model animates one photo into video — 'preview' is the word doing the work
Cinematic video from a single still, at 720p, in preview. Impressive — and unfinished.
The InsidersFeed Desk · 3 June 2026
AI models
Opus 4.8: the benchmarks crept up, but the fast mode is the actual upgrade
Five points on a coding benchmark. A 2.5× speed-up. Guess which one you'll feel.
The InsidersFeed Desk · 28 May 2026
AI models
Google announced a flagship it couldn't ship — and called the cheap one the win
Gemini 3.5 Flash is out. Gemini 3.5 Pro is a 'next month'. Notice which one got the keynote.
The InsidersFeed Desk · 19 May 2026