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Brendan McKeag

When to Choose SGLang Over vLLM: Multi-Turn Conversations and KV Cache Reuse

vLLM is fast—but SGLang might be faster for multi-turn conversations. This post breaks down the trade-offs between SGLang and vLLM, focusing on KV cache reuse, conversational speed, and real-world use cases.
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AI Infrastructure

How to Deploy VACE on Runpod

Learn how to deploy the VACE video-to-text model on Runpod, including setup, requirements, and usage tips for fast, scalable inference.
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AI Workloads

The 'Minor Upgrade' That’s Anything But: DeepSeek R1 0528 Deep Dive

DeepSeek R1 just got a stealthy update—and it’s performing better than ever. This post breaks down what changed in the 0528 release, how it impacts benchmarks, and why this model remains a top-tier open-source contender.
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AI Workloads

How to Connect Cursor to LLM Pods on Runpod for Seamless AI Dev

Use Cursor as your AI-native IDE? Here’s how to connect it directly to LLM pods on Runpod, enabling real-time GPU-powered development with minimal setup.
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AI Workloads

Automated Image Captioning with Gemma 3 on Runpod Serverless

Learn how to deploy a lightweight Gemma 3 model to generate image captions using Runpod Serverless. This walkthrough includes setup, deployment, and sample outputs.
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AI Workloads

RunPod Partners With OpenCV to Empower the Next Gen of AI Builders

RunPod has teamed up with OpenCV to provide free GPU access for students building the future of computer vision. Learn how the partnership works and who it supports.
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AI Workloads

How to Remix Artwork with ControlNet + Stable Diffusion

Learn how to remix existing images using ControlNet and Stable Diffusion on Runpod—perfect for creative experimentation and AI-powered visual iteration.
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