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Google has expanded the availability of Vids, its Gemini-powered AI video generator, for select core Workplace SKUs. Google Vids will allow you to create marketing videos using files or text descriptions.

While Paint 11.2410.28.0 gets generative fill and erase, an improved model for Cocreator, and an updated Image Creator, Notepad 11.2410.15.0 comes with AI-assisted content rewriting. Currently, only Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11 in select markets can access these features.

Google accidentally put up a preview of Jarvis, its upcoming agentic AI, in the Chrome web store. It listed the agent as a Chrome extension before removing it from the Store.

Terraria, which celebrated its 13th anniversary in May, released a new Flying Dutchman t-shirt design. As it turns out, the Terraria community had some unsavory words about the use of AI in the creation of the shirt's design, and the creator of Terraria wholeheartedly agrees: "Clearly, this is not acceptable..."

Meta plans to use an AI-based age prediction tool to identify teens on Instagram. The tool, internally called "adult classifier", will categorize Instagram users into two groups - under or above 18 years old.

Meta has announced that it is making its open-source LLM (Large Language Model) Llama accessible to U.S. government agencies and contractors for national security applications. The company is partnering with Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and others to make this happen.

Amazon has updated Prime Video's X-Ray with the ability to recap episodes or seasons. The company uses generative AI to create "brief, easy-to-digest summaries" of what you're currently watching.

The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will debut autonomous AI in the energy sector. Backed by G42, Microsoft and AIQ, the company says this will lead to "operational improvements".

AMD's breakthrough in neural network technology aims to revolutionize real-time path tracing by combining denoising and upscaling into a single process, potentially enabling high-quality graphics from just one ray sample per pixel.

The American company reported its first quarter (Q1) financial results, showcasing a 16% year-over-year increase in revenues that surged to $65.6 billion. The most notable growth came from the cloud division, which increased its revenues by 22% compared to Q1 2023.

While Samsung has yet to officially open the One UI 7 beta to the public, the version ending with "XJW" apparently has a notification summary feature. It reportedly works similarly to the one found in Apple Intelligence.

Meta's AI research team unveils a new touch-sensing technology for robotics, including an artificial fingertip that can detect forces smaller than a paperclip's weight. The innovations could revolutionize how robots interact with objects and collaborate with humans across healthcare, manufacturing, and prosthetics.

The task of Walt Disney's new group, labeled "Office of Technology Enablement," is to coordinate the use of new technologies such as AI and mixed reality across the film, TV, and theme park divisions. The leader of this group is Jamie Voris, the CTO who was in charge of the mixed reality Disney app for the Apple Vision Pro.

Google's largest-ever AI integration brings Gemini to Maps, Earth, and Waze, transforming how we navigate and interact with location services. From AI-powered route suggestions to instant urban planning analysis and natural language reporting, the update reaches across Google's entire geospatial ecosystem.

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT search, allowing users to search the web effectively. However, a recent report suggests that the resulting outputs closely resemble those generated by Bing.

China has created an AI tool based on Meta's freely available Llama LLM that could have potential applications in the military. The AI tool "ChatBIT" can gather and process intelligence data to offer reliable information for strategic decisions.

Microsoft has again delayed the controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs to December. The feature was supposed to roll out in June this year, but Microsoft moved the release date to November after backlash from users.

Humane has issued a recall for about 10,500 AI Pin charging case accessories "out of an abundance of caution" after receiving a report of the case overheating and melting.

Meta's Llama 4 AI model harnesses over 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs while promising better reasoning and performance. The open-source model aims to democratize AI access, escalating the AI industry's technological race.

After nearly two decades online, Reddit is finally profitable. In the third quarter, the company recorded a massive 68% increase in revenue alongside 47% more daily users. The figures are $29.9 million and 97.2 million users. Obviously, the popularity went above the 100 million threshold a few times already.

Google's AI initiatives are transforming its operations, with AI now generating 25 percent of new code while driving significant cost reductions. The tech giant reports strong financial growth with $88.2B in revenue, alongside major expansions in global AI infrastructure and sustainability efforts through nuclear power deals.

AI data centers started to proliferate in recent years, increasing the load on power grids worldwide. Data centers reportedly consumed 1% to 1.3% of the electricity generated in 2023. According to the most recent analysis, Electricity 2024 by the International Energy Agency (IEA), this figure could double by 2026.

A few months after introducing the hydraulic-free version of Atlas, Boston Dynamics shared a video demonstration. While not spectacular, it highlights the robot's future direction.

Google is reportedly developing an AI-based feature for the Play Store to answer user queries on apps and help find them.

OpenAI is developing a specialized AI inference chip together with Broadcom. It has also secured manufacturing capacity at TSMC and will begin producing the chips in 2026.

Innovative Eyewear has unveiled the Lucyd Armor AI-powered safety glasses with all-day access to AI chatbots like ChatGPT. The safety glasses can be used by workers that require ANSI Z87.1 certified eye protection for jobs like construction or gardening.

TikTok has announced that it will soon enhance the way users express themselves with .gifs that come up as a result of AI-generated suggestions. The animated images in question will all come courtesy of Giphy thanks to a new agreement between its company and the social media platform. It is slated to result in a change to the direct message (DM) interface in the latter's app.

Linux creator Linus Torvalds offers a sobering perspective on AI at the Open Source Summit, describing it as "90 percent marketing" while acknowledging its future potential.

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.