OpenAI Unveils Revolutionary ‘Voice Engine’ for Realistic Voice Cloning
March 31, 2024 – OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking voice cloning technology dubbed “Voice Engine”. This remarkable technology, which was first developed in 2022, utilizes text input and a brief 15-second audio sample to generate highly realistic and emotionally charged speech that bears an uncanny resemblance to the original…
xAI Debuts Grok-1.5 with Major Upgrades in Long Context Understanding and Reasoning Abilities
March 29, 2024 – In a move that echoes its founder Elon Musk’s penchant for grand announcements with minimal fuss, the artificial intelligence startup xAI has unveiled its latest language model, Grok-1.5. The official announcement was characteristically succinct, merely providing a link to the new model without any accompanying text, reflecting a “less is more”…
Apple to Embrace RCS Messaging on iPhones This Fall: A New Era of Cross-Platform Communication
March 29, 2024 – Recently, Google updated its Android page, introducing the official SMS experience while revealing that Apple will bring RCS support to iPhones this fall. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of messaging services, promising an enhanced communication experience for users across platforms. Highlighting the benefits of RCS, which include…
Apple’s Vision Pro Patents Enable Virtual Drawing Without Apple Pencil
March 29, 2024 – Recent disclosures from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveal that Apple has secured two patents related to its Vision Pro technology, enabling users to create artwork in virtual environments without the need for physical writing implements like the Apple Pencil. The first patent, titled “Input System for Head-Mounted…
Apple’s New Patent Unveils Tilt-Sensing Magic Mouse for Enhanced Interactivity
March 29, 2024 – Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) disclosed a new patent granted to Apple, which revolves around an innovative design for the Magic Mouse. This patent enables users to perform cursor operations even when the mouse is tilted or completely lifted off the desktop. Entitled simply as “Input Device,”…
Google to Enhance Pixel 8 with Gemini Nano Model in Forthcoming Feature Drop
March 29, 2024 – According to recent news, Google has announced plans to introduce the Gemini Nano model to its Pixel 8 smartphone in the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. This announcement comes after the tech giant previously incorporated the Gemini large language model into the Pixel 8 Pro during last December’s Feature Drop. Google states…
Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Key Phrase Generation to Edge Browser’s PDF Reader
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a new AI-powered feature to its built-in PDF reader in the Microsoft Edge browser, according to a recent tweet by Leopeva64. The new capability is designed to automatically generate key phrases from the current PDF document being viewed. The tech giant has begun inviting a…
Microsoft Enhances MSBuild Compiler with Usability Improvements and IntelliSense
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to its experimental MSBuild compiler, aimed at improving usability and addressing developer feedback indicating initial difficulties with the tool. MSBuild Editor, a crucial component of Microsoft’s Visual Studio software development suite, serves as a powerful platform for building and managing applications. However, initial feedback from…
Microsoft Patents AI System to Enhance Workplace Productivity Assessments
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to enhance workplace productivity assessments. The patent, which was recently made public, outlines a system that leverages AI to analyze employee interactions with documents, providing a new level…
Apple Unveils ‘Presto’: A Revolutionary System for In-Store iPhone Updates
March 28, 2024 – In a recent development, renowned tech leaker Mark Gurman disclosed last week that Apple has been working on a system device dubbed “Presto.” This innovative device is designed to facilitate over-the-air system updates for new iPhones in retail stores. The actual appearance of the Presto device has been revealed, resembling a…