token efficiency
2 published articles
Tools & Frameworks2 min read
AI Coding
OpenCode adds Ling 3.0 Flash for free, betting token efficiency wins the AI coding war
OpenCode offers Ling 3.0 Flash for free, a token-efficient model from inclusionAI that could make AI coding cheaper. The addition comes days after the model's release and continues OpenCode's cost-conscious strategy.
2026-07-24
AIFeatured3 min read
Model launches
Google's three-model Gemini drop: a cheaper flash, a faster lite, and a cyber variant locked to governments
Google's three-model Gemini drop targets production AI with better token efficiency and lower latency. 3.6 Flash cuts token usage by 17% versus its predecessor. 3.5 Flash-Lite runs at 350 output tokens per second. A cyber-focused variant ships exclusively to vetted partners.
2026-07-22