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Fable Studio unveils two AI-based virtual beings who can talk to you

December 19, 2020
Fable Studio has announced two new conversational AI virtual beings, or artificial people. Their names are Charlie and Beck, and they will be able to hold conversations as if they were real people. The new characters are a blend of storytelling and artificial intelligence, a marriage that Fable is pioneering in the belief that virtual beings will become a huge market as people seek companionship…
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Report: Qualcomm sees boost from strong iPhone 12 demand as Apple works on in-house modem

December 19, 2020
A new report on how the global chip makers stacked up for Q3 suggests that Qualcomm likely has the iPhone 12 to thank for solid growth and taking the number one spot with almost $5 billion in quarterly revenue. That almost a 40% increase from Qualcomm’s 2019 Q3. However, Apple’s work on an in-house modem is a reminder of the looming hit to Qualcomm’s revenue in the future. The analysis…
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Facebook now warning users about impacts on ads due to new iOS 14 privacy features

December 19, 2020
As we covered here this week, Facebook criticized Apple with a full-page ad in US newspapers due to the new App Store guidelines, which will force apps to offer an option for users not to be tracked across the web. After Apple responded to Facebook, the company started warning iOS users in its official apps about the upcoming changes in advertisements. As noted by some users today and now…
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AI controlled a US military aircraft for the first time

December 19, 2020
As much as the US military relies on drones to bolster its aerial arsenal, it has still relied on human operators to guide its aircraft — until now. Air Force Assistant Secretary Dr. Will Roper has revealed to Popular Mechanics that AI controlled a US military aircraft…
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Google app on Android prompting you to rate recent search, location results

December 19, 2020
Google frequently asks users for feedback to improve Search results, and the latest rating example is in the Search app on Android. There is a new “Rate your recent experience” notification that appears to be focused on improving location results. This silent notification is sent from the Google app and accompanied by a green profile avatar with badged star. Tapping opens a local.google.com…
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