Blog & Research

Insights, breakthroughs, and deep dives into AI compression, quantization, and accessibility

Beyond TurboQuant: The gemma4-nano Journey

How we achieved sub-1GB AI that outperforms Google's compression research. A deep dive into Q3_K_S quantization, mobile validation, and why smaller models run faster than their larger counterparts.

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Real-World Mobile Testing: Why Stock Models Fail

We tested Google's "mobile-ready" Gemma 4 on a high-end phone. It overheated. Our nano version stayed cool. Here's the technical breakdown of why size matters on mobile devices.

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Cloud Speed, Zero Latency: The Local AI Advantage

Why 20+ tokens/sec on a CPU feels faster than cloud AI. The physics of network latency vs local inference, and why offline-first architecture will win in the long run.

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Kaggle Gemma 4 Good: Building gemma4-turbo

Our submission to the Kaggle Gemma 4 Good Hackathon. How we built IQ4_XS quantized models with vision support, and what we learned about BF16 quantization pipelines.

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Pocket Ash: Your AI Companion, Truly Offline

The vision for mobile AI that doesn't require internet, doesn't cost money, and doesn't compromise on capability. Building the future of personal AI assistants.

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Google's "Mobile-Ready" Gap: Promise vs Reality

What does "mobile-ready" actually mean? Google says Gemma 4 is optimized for mobile, but real-world testing tells a different story. Where the industry went wrong and how indie developers are fixing it.

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