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Microsoft is accusing Google of leading an astroturf group that will discredit it in the eyes of competition authorities. Google has filed a complaint with the European Commission, calling out Microsoft for anti-competitive licensing for its cloud products.

Meta is reportedly building an in-house AI-powered search engine for its Meta AI chatbot. The bot currently uses Google and Bing to answer questions about current events.

Anona has announced its new smart home security suite, including an Aurora security camera and the Holo WiFi smart lock. Anona’s new smart home security devices are compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa. The Aurora security camera also packs features such as AI detection, color night vision for superior imaging, Always-on video, and more. Anona’s new home security suite is now available for purchase via Amazon.

According to a reliable leaker, Google is working to launch various new AI features alongside the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series. Allegedly, Stable Diffusion-based models will finally run locally too, albeit perhaps only for Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro onwards.

It seems that Google could have a whole host of camera features in development for its Pixel smartphone division. Allegedly, a new Ultra Low Light video mode is in development that can capture footage at as low as 5 lux, among other improvements.

OpenAI's transcription tool Whisper is used in medical centers to translate and transcribe patient interviews. According to researchers, it is prone to hallucinating information, including racial commentary and fake medications.

Google is reportedly working on an AI agent that can take control of web browsers to automate mundane tasks. Codenamed Project Jarvis, the function will be part of Google's next-generation Gemini model.

The launch of the next Mac Mini is thought to be both imminent and a lot, with a substantial design upgrade for Apple's most compact desktop PC. Now, the late 2024 device might be touted as even more of an upgrade due to its M4 silicon. It is thought to make the Mini into more of a gaming machine as well as a more powerful source of digital assistance.

A new survey by CNET shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is less of a priority for smartphone buyers than expected. Despite the investments made by leading manufacturers in AI-supported functions, the core needs of users remain more traditional.

As everyone races for the release of next-gen AI models these days, Google is also getting ready to unleash Gemini 2.0. While the December launch of this flagship AI product is a mere rumor for the time being, an official statement regarding this topic might surface in the coming days.

Google's Gemini is set to become more powerful on Android with upcoming lock screen functionality for messages and calls. The AI assistant is getting a streamlined interface and expanded capabilities, positioning it to potentially replace Google Assistant as the primary Android AI companion.

Sam Altman has denied reports that OpenAI is going to launch a new model in December.

DVDFab has unveiled the Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator. The tool allows audiobook creators to quickly convert text to audio with a variety of realistic-sounding voices speaking English or Japanese. In the consumer audio market, audiobooks are a top revenue-generating product.

Nvidia has announced a partnership with Reliance Industries to help India build AI infrastructure. The deal will give Reliance access to Nvidia's Grace Hopper Superchip and DGX Cloud.

China surges ahead in semiconductor patent race despite industry challenges. The country witnessed a staggering 42 percent increase in patent applications, while the U.S. saw a modest 9 percent growth.

Humane now offers the Ai Pin at a lower price tag but it has also removed some accessories. On the plus side, the device now boasts simple but key features it didn't have at launch.

Nvidia is partnering with Indian IT firms to spur AI development in the country. The partnership aims to create new jobs and upskill the Indian service market for future AI development.

Compared to the AI ​​features of Android or Windows, Apple Intelligence offers a fairly limited range of functions. According to Apple, this is partly intentional, as Apple's software boss criticizes AI image processing for the reason that it could undermine trust in photos.

Researchers have developed MvACon, a breakthrough AI enhancement that helps self-driving cars better understand their surroundings through improved 3D object detection. The system seamlessly integrates with existing autonomous vehicle technology and consistently improves performance across all implementations.

Bambu Lab has launched an AI based text-to-3D tool that lets you create Pokemon-like characters from your own imagination. PrintMon Maker generates full-colour 3D models, which can then be edited, refined and printed directly from Bambu Studio or by downloading an OBJ file. The entire process requires little to no knowledge of 3D modelling and printing.

TSMC caught a suspicious chip design order that closely matched Huawei's AI processor specifications, leading to a swift report to US authorities. The incident reveals ongoing attempts by Chinese tech firms to circumvent trade restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

The US start-up Throne has developed an AI-supported toilet camera that analyzes stool and urine samples and informs users whether they are drinking enough or how their digestion reacts to certain foods.

Baidu CEO Robin Li predicts a major shakeout in the AI industry, suggesting 99 percent of current AI companies won't survive despite the sector's explosive growth. Drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble, he sees a long road ahead before AI truly transforms the workplace.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jenson Huang has proposed a partnership with India to develop an AI chip. The American chipmaker reportedly wants to leverage design talent in the country.

Covered by the terms of the Apache 2.0 license, the IBM Granite 3.0 family of AI models targets enterprise customers and provides top performance alongside (allegedly) the most comprehensive set of risk and harm detection capabilities on the market. Those interested can download the models from Hugging Face.

Google plans to power its AI data centers with small nuclear reactors, partnering with Kairos Power. This bold move aims to meet the growing energy demands of AI technology while maintaining sustainability.

Konka asserts that it has hit a new world record for brightness zones packed into a 110-inch 8K screen with its new 110A8. The miniLED TV is touted to achieve the best detail for its size as a result of its new "pixel-level precision" technology. The huge device also comes with potentially massive inbuilt audio by JBL and AI for even more image quality.

Meta's Open Materials 2024 (OMat24) aims to revolutionize AI-driven materials discovery with a massive open-source dataset and top-performing models. This initiative could accelerate research in battery technology, sustainable fuels, and AR devices, marking a significant shift in materials science.

AI-powered tools like AlphaFold are transforming protein design, pushing the development of COVID-19 vaccines, cancer-targeting proteins, snake venom neutralizers, and enzymes that break down plastics and convert waste into biofuels.

Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improved performance.

The ChatGPT app for macOS came out in May this year. After five months, OpenAI has finally released the ChatGPT app for Windows. However, instead of a native app, it is just an Electron-based web app.

CheckMag Discover Flo, the most popular period tracking app that empowers women with personalized insights for menstrual and reproductive health.

A new patent by Warner Bros details an AI-based system designed to let strangers have enjoyable multiplayer gaming sessions while in transit.

CheckMag The AI music landscape is evolving at an astounding pace. Many websites are now available that let one bring ideas to life with just a few mouse clicks.

Fujitsu has unveiled the FMV Zero WU5/J3 - the world's lightest 14-inch AI laptop. The laptop comes with an AI NPU, rugged carbon-fiber body, and a slew of ports.

Lenovo has brought some of its latest prototypes to preview at its TechWorld 2024 press conference, most of which are, of course, AI-powered. To that end, the OEM's first AI mouse and “Home AI Brain” have been showcased alongside the new AI Buddy, touted to bring a futuristic, emoji-based interpersonal experience to the digital assistant world. They are joined by a glasses-free 3D solution for video conferencing.

The first-ever AI agent for PCs such as the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 has just been introduced at TechWorld 2024 in the form of Lenovo AI Now. Based on an up-to-date form of Meta's Llama LLM, it is rated to help automate PC management as well as act as a local or cloud-based personal chatbot. It has debuted alongside the OEM's new equally AI-powered educational platform.

CheckMag Tesla does not always deliver on its promises, and the latest news on its humanoid robot proves as much. While that's unfortunate, it does not mean Tesla is a bad company.

Hailing from China, Pyramid Flow is an open-source AI model capable of creating virtual hi-resolution (768p) videos. According to the team behind it, this model can generate a five-second 384p video in less than a minute. The MIT License covers Pyramid Flow, which underwent training on open-source datasets.

Rapid growth in AI demand has forced tech companies to retreat from more eco-friendly power sources like solar and turn to nuclear power plants to power the latest generative AI. Cooling massive AI data centers has also driven up water usage.

Although they often deliver impressive results, AI engines such as those from Meta and OpenAI, which use large language models, still lack basic reasoning capabilities. A group backed by Apple proposed a new benchmark, which already revealed that even the slightest wording changes in a query can lead to completely different answers.

AI-powered scams are now targeting Gmail users with fake Google support calls and recovery notifications. These attacks are so convincing that even tech professionals like Sam Mitrovic (from Microsoft) warn they are easy to fall for.

MIT researchers have created the Future You web service where young users can chat with 60-year-old AI-versions of themselves. Wallowing Gen Zs and Alphas can improve their well-being by talking to themselves, which would have been a crazy idea in the past, but not with the effective AI simulacrums.

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, which includes 500 in Malaysia alone. The company is shifting its focus to AI-driven content moderation amid regulatory pressure and efforts to improve platform safety.

It looks like Microsoft's Recall push is back in full swing with Windows 24H2. A recent technical analysis revealed that disabling Recall also disables the modern File Explorer interface. Currently, it is unclear whether this is a bug or intended behaviour, but it's indicative of Microsoft's AI-encrusted future.

Adobe has killed perpetual licenses for its Elements software lineup with the launch of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2025. After three years of use, users will be blocked from launching and using the Elements 2025 software. The 2025 software adds more features and Apple M3 CPU support.