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Google Lens now lets you launch directly into a filter

September 16, 2022
Ahead of expected announcements later this month, Google has made a tweak to Lens that allows users to launch a specific filter immediately. Since last year, opening Google Lens from the Search bar or homescreen shortcut on Android takes you to a three-part screen. The gallery view below shows your eight most recent “Screenshots,” while all your “Images” appear in a grid after…
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AI Act: What does general purpose AI (GPAI) even mean?

September 16, 2022
Were you unable to attend Transform 2022? Check out all of the summit sessions in our on-demand library now! Watch here. The AI space is laden with acronyms — but arguably, one of the most-discussed right now is GPAI (general purpose AI). As anyone paying attention to the AI landscape is well-aware, this term could eventually define — and regulate — systems in the European Union’s AI…
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GM is investing half a billion to upgrade Indiana factory to support EV production

September 16, 2022
As part of GM’s plans to provide “EVs for everyone,” the automaker says it will be upgrading its Marion, Indiana, assembly plant. General Motors will invest $491 million to prepare the facility for the automaker’s transition to electric with new stamping capabilities. GM’s Marion Metal Center in Indiana opened its doors in 1956, producing sheet metals for some of the most prominent…
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Quick Charge Podcast: September 15, 2022

September 16, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Oppo kicks off its official Android 13 rollout, starting with Find X5 series

September 16, 2022
Android 13 launched for Pixel phones just last month, but it’s already on its way to more smartphones, as Oppo is launching Android 13 to the Find X5 series. Starting today, September 15, Oppo is rolling out the “official” version of Android 13 to some devices. The Find X5 will start getting the update in France and the United Arab Emirates, while the Find X5 Pro is currently being updated…
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