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Google TurboQuant running Qwen Locally on MacAir
Google's TurboQuant compression now makes 20k-token context feasible on a base M4 MacBook Air — enabling local Qwen inference for offline AI coding without expensive hardware.
Technical deep-dive on a specific optimization technique applied to local LLM inference. Real hardware constraints tested, concrete results (20k context on M4 MacBook Air). Relevant to vibecoding because local models enable offline AI-assisted coding workflows.