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Assistant gets better at understanding context as Google touts ‘nearly’ perfect alarm/timer responses

April 29, 2021
Google today announced a trio of updates for Google Assistant that leverage AI to improve pronunciation accuracy and context.  Similar to how you can already teach Assistant to pronounce your name, Google is expanding this capability to contacts. Users will be asked to say the name, and “Assistant will listen to your pronunciation and remember it.” Google says the initial recording will not…
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Google posts I/O 2021 schedule, starting with Sundar Pichai keynote on May 18 at 10 a.m.

April 29, 2021
As we get closer to I/O 2021, Google today posted the schedule of sessions and other events for its three-day developer conference next month. ‘New look’ for Android 12 widgets, Wear drops the ‘OS,’ & more from Google I/O 2021 sessions It starts with the Google I/O Keynote hosted by CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. PT. The company will likely show off the rumored…
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Fujifilm GFX 100S review

April 29, 2021
Introduction GFX100S product photography by Dan Bracaglia & Richard Butler 90% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Fujifilm GFX 100S is the logical next step in the development of the company’s medium format lineup: a 100MP sensor in a single-grip…
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Atomos announces Ninja V+ with 8K/30p and 4K/120p ProRes RAW support, Ninja Stream for remote liveview

April 29, 2021
Atomos has announced three new pieces of news regarding its Ninja V lineup. First up, the Ninja V gets H.265 codec support in a new, paid upgrade. Next, Atomos has announced the new Ninja V+, an expansion of the Ninja lineup that allows 8K/30p and 4K/120p capture in ProRes RAW. Lastly, Atomos has announced the Ninja Stream, a 5” 4K/60p monitor/recorder that includes built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet…
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Boeing CEO points to defense and space biz as financial stabilizer

April 29, 2021
Boeing reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss on Wednesday, although revenue met Wall Street forecasts as the company generated cash by delivering more new airliners than it did a year ago. Boeing lost $561 million — or $537 million after accounting for a loss attributable to a noncontrolling interest — as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hurt demand for new planes. …
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