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Android phones sold in India might require that bloatware apps can be uninstalled

Bloatware has plagued Android phones for years, but it’s certainly an issue that’s gotten better over time. But in India, major action may soon be taken, as a reported plan by the country takes aim at Android bloatware, ensuring safe updates, and more. Reported by Reuters, India is apparently planning new rules and regulations for smartphone makers within the country that are aimed at…
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Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel phones

Following the stable launch of QPR2 on Monday, Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 today to Pixel phones. Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery] QPR3 will see its consumer launch in June, and be the last major quarterly update for Android…
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Here’s everything new in Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]

Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out today to continue the preview cycle ahead of a June stable release. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) QPR2 screenshots appear on the left and QPR3 Beta…
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Google Pixel 7a and Nothing Ear (2) show up at Bluetooth SIG

Ahead of the two devices’ upcoming launches, the Google Pixel 7a and Nothing Ear (2) have gotten approval from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). In recent weeks, leaks and rumors about Google’s next mid-range phone, the Pixel 7a, have been significantly…
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Lightning AI CEO slams OpenAI’s GPT-4 paper as ‘masquerading as research’

Shortly after OpenAI’s surprise release of its long-awaited GPT-4 model yesterday, there was a raft of online criticism about what accompanied the announcement: a 98-page technical report about the “development of GPT-4.”  Many said the report was notable mostly for what it did not include. In a section called Scope and Limitations of this Technical Report, it says: “Given both the…
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The power of MLOps to scale AI across the enterprise

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: The quest for Nirvana: Applying AI at scale. To say that it’s challenging to achieve AI at scale across the enterprise would be an understatement.  An estimated 54% to 90% of machine learning (ML)…
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Can healthcare show the way forward for scaling AI?

This article is part of a VB Lab Insights series on AI sponsored by Microsoft and Nvidia. Don’t miss additional articles in this series providing new industry insights, trends and analysis on how AI is transforming organizations. Find them all here Scaling artificial…
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Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 sample gallery

Pancakes may not be the most nutritious breakfast, but they sure are a sweet way to start the day. Pancake lenses can also be pretty sweet, offering up portability with a side of delicious image quality. We took the latest Nikon compact prime out for a quick spin around Seattle, and captured some samples for your viewing pleasure. At under $500, this weathersealed lens seems like it’d be a…
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