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Why Apple is behind in the AI race
Why Apple is behind in the AI race Apple has traditionally focused on consumer electronics and software, rather than investing heavily in artificial intelligence research. The company’s approach to AI has been more incremental, with a focus on integrating AI capabilities into existing products rather than developing entirely new AI-powered technologies. Other tech giants like […]
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What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday
What to expect from Amazon’s big fall hardware event on Tuesday A new Echo smart speaker or two will likely be announced at Amazon’s fall hardware event on September 30th, possibly including a standard Echo and an upgraded Echo Studio. A color version of the Kindle Scribe tablet-sized E Ink device may be released, which […]
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The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix
The Blink security camera app was down, but Amazon rolled out a fix The Blink security camera app experienced an issue on Friday night, preventing users from accessing their cameras. The issue was reported by users across multiple states, including California, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, with many seeing a 503 status code error. […]
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Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour
Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour The Raleigh One e-bike has been developed by VanMoof’s departed founders, Ties and Taco Carlier, as part of their new venture. The bike features anti-theft protection, including GPS tracking and an alarm, to ensure rider safety. The Raleigh One comes equipped with practical commuter features such as mudguards, integrated […]
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Microsoft Photos will soon auto-categorize your pictures
Microsoft Photos will soon auto-categorize your pictures Microsoft Photos will soon introduce an AI-powered feature that auto-categorizes images into folders based on their visual contents. The new feature, available to Windows 11 Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs, can identify and categorize screenshots, receipts, identity documents, and handwritten notes. The app’s ability to recognize text in […]
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Can Google be trusted without a break up?
Can Google be trusted without a break up? Google’s trustworthiness is being questioned by Judge Leonie Brinkema during a trial over allegations of ad tech misconduct. The DOJ argues that Google has not acted in good faith, citing examples of employees allegedly using chat messages to avoid leaving certain practices. Brinkema’s question about whether she […]
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Around 40% of Employees Use AI At Work, Up From 20% in 2023
Around 40% of Employees Use AI At Work, Up From 20% in 2023 40% of employees in the US are now using AI at work, up from 20% two years ago, according to a recent study. The use of AI for educational tasks has surged, increasing from 9.3% to 12.4%, while scientific tasks have also […]
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4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI
4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI Four films – Blade Runner (1982), Moon (2009), Resident Evil (2002), and Free Guy (2021) – offer thought-provoking portrayals of human-AI relationships, highlighting the importance of fairness, trust, accountability, and transparency in these interactions. The films demonstrate that AI […]
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Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement
Spotify Lossless is an inconvenient improvement Spotify has introduced lossless audio, which offers improved sound quality compared to its standard streams. The new lossless FLAC files are available at 24-bit / 44.1kHz resolution, a significant upgrade from the standard 96Kbps streams. However, the difference may not be noticeable for casual listeners who typically consume music […]
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San Francisco company uses AI to insure homes in California wildfire zones
San Francisco company uses AI to insure homes in California wildfire zones A San Francisco company is using AI to insure homes in California wildfire zones. The traditional insurance market has been unable to provide adequate coverage due to the high risk of wildfires. Thousands of homeowners have been forced onto the costly and limited […]
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