August 2024

# August 5

We updated Meta Llama to their latest 3.1 version 🦙 This is the state-of-the-art open source large language model. Llama also powered Perplexity Sonar, so that one got an update too.

As a reminder, while some models have internet access through tools, Sonar has it natively, so give it a try the next time you want latest info.

# August 7

You can now pin threads 📌 Pinned threads are easy to find thank to their own tab in the sidebar. Pinned threads stay on your device forever. They will not be cleared in batch, either manually or automatically.

This has been requested by @hai and @chinh, so thank you!

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# August 8

You can now delete threads, permanently 🔥 Moreover, we added an option to quickly clear all unpinned threads.

This has been requested by @nhi, @hai, and @huy most recently, so thank you all!

# August 9

We have complete authentication support 🥷 This goes from basic stuff like sign up and sign in to a full-featured account management with multiple-email and device history ✨

In the near future, signed in users will have more benefits, such as higher usage limit, better models, and the privilege of sending us money (to pay for the models, of course).

As always, privacy is our first priority. Even if you signed in, chats are always stored in your devices only. To learn more, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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# August 11

Say goodbye to lagging and frame drops 🏎️ We've updated our streaming to minimise CPU usage, with zero compromise on the interface, eliminate any chance of UI freezes. This is most visible when the AI assistants generate huge chunk of code, so try it out ✨

This is requested most enthusiastically by @khoa, @huy, and @chinh, with a special shout-out to @huy for collaborating with us, thank you 🙇

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# August 12

We ensure that legal links are always visible before you try Ask Box 💂 This highlights our commitment to a privacy-first and transparency approach to AI chat.

# August 14

We now support GitHub Flavoured Markdown 🍨 This includes Tables, Strikethrough, Task list items, and more.

This is requested most recently by @huy, so thank you 🙇

# August 24

We has a logo 🎨 With some guidelines that one may even call it a branding 🙌 This was requested by our payment provider(s) for legal purposes, so, well, thanks them!

# August 29

We have a pricing table 🏦 There's no payment yet, nor changes to any experience. However, this should clarify our (near-future) roadmap and how we will make money while protecting your privacy.

Like the previous one, this was also requested by our payment providers for legal purposes, so, well, thanks them!

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