Meta Launches Game Catalog Feature for Quest+ Subscribers, Mirroring Xbox’s XGP Offering

March 04, 2024 – Meta has officially announced the launch of a new feature within its Meta Quest+ subscription service, introducing a “Game Catalog” function that enables users to directly view and download “free-with-subscription” apps through the mobile app and storefront. This move mirrors a similar offering from Microsoft, which provides access to a library…

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Microsoft Reportedly Seeking to Diversify AI Models for 365 Copilot, Lowering Costs and Dependence on OpenAI

December 24, 2024 – According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft is working to introduce internal and third-party artificial intelligence models into its flagship AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot. This move is aimed at reducing the company’s current reliance on OpenAI technology and lowering operational costs. The initiative marks the latest step by Microsoft…

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US Government Pledges Up to $50 Million to Boost HP’s Microfluidic Semiconductor Factory

August 28, 2024 – In a landmark move, the United States Department of Commerce and Hewlett-Packard (HP) inked a non-binding preliminary memorandum yesterday, outlining plans to channel up to $50 million in direct funding from the Chips and Science Act towards HP’s endeavors. This strategic allocation targets HP’s microfluidic semiconductor facility in Corvallis, Oregon, with…

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OpenAI CTO Unsure About Social Media Data Usage, Emphasizes Adherence to Data Selection Principles

March 18, 2024 – In a recent report, it was stated that Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, expressed uncertainty regarding whether the organization had utilized data from social media platforms. Murati emphasized that OpenAI strictly adheres to the principle of using “publicly available data or data that has been appropriately licensed” in…

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