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Is there a better way to build a search tool that produces more highly relevant results than just using keyword-based techniques?
That’s one of the many questions that…
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CIOs face what seems like an impossible task: Increase operational efficiency and improve the employee experience — and do it all without first…
8 new Microsoft Azure AI updates to boost productivity
October 13, 2022
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Today Microsoft Azure announced a variety of enhancements across its AI services at Ignite 2022. The company says the updates will help people “work…
Scientists got lab-grown human brain cells to play 'Pong'
October 13, 2022
Researchers who grew a brain cell culture in a lab claim that they taught the cells to play a version of Pong. Scientists from a biotech startup called Cortical Labs say it’s the first demonstrated example of a so-called “mini-brain” being taught to carry out goal-directed tasks. ”It is able to take in information from an external source, process it and then respond to it…
The popular song recognition platform Shazam, which is owned by Apple, recently introduced a new version of its iOS app that offers exclusive wallpapers for iPhone and Apple Watch. The wallpapers promoting concerts and artists can be easily downloaded directly from the…
SEE, For All Mankind and other Apple TV+ shows to be available on Blu-Ray later this year
October 13, 2022
Some of the Apple Original shows have become quite popular, and the first place you probably think to look for them is on Apple TV+. However, those who don’t subscribe to Apple’s streaming platform will soon be able to watch SEE, For All Mankind, and other Apple shows on…
Microsoft’s new AI graphic design app is built on DALL-E
October 13, 2022
New hardware isn’t the only thing Microsoft had to share at its Surface event. On Wednesday, Chief Product Officer Panos Panay announced Microsoft Designer, a new graphic design offering within the company’s 365 productivity suite. The app features DALL-E 2 integration, allowing you to use the well-known image generator to add supporting art to your social media posts, invitations and…
Microsoft's Teams Premium service uses AI to recap your meetings
October 13, 2022
Microsoft might have a way to make Teams a more enticing option for meetings: make AI tackle the dirty work. The company is launching a Teams Premium offering for Microsoft 365 that uses AI to greatly simplify meeting management. Most notably, an “Intelligent…
Tesla Semi spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp
October 12, 2022
A Tesla Semi electric truck was spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp near a highway in Northern California.
After years of delays, Tesla has finally started production of the Tesla Semi last week.
The first deliveries are expected to start on December 1, and the…
Toyota exec equates 300K hybrids sold to 90K electric vehicles while heatedly defending company’s EV plans
October 12, 2022
Toyota can’t seem to grasp why it’s being criticized for its lack of progress in fully electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker is making headlines Wednesday after an executive went off on a tangent defending Toyota’s carbon reduction efforts and future EV plans – the frustration comes as Toyota has come under fire for not going all in on electric vehicles.
The world’s largest…
