Amazon has launched Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers that recommends products and surfaces relevant descriptions. It is currently in beta and will be rolled out globally later this year.
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California residents can now store driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet, with 1.5 million eligible to join by scanning their IDs and faces for verification. Authorized digital IDs are valid at select TSA checkpoints and different venues. #DigitalID#California Image: #Apple
FTC has released a report on social media and streaming platforms, highlighting that companies like Meta, TikTok, and Twitch often store user data indefinitely. The report warns of the dangers and hints at potential future regulations.
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@Apple has launched public betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The betas include Apple Intelligence features, such as an improved Siri, text rewriting tools, and a photo ‘Clean Up’ feature.
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@LinkedIn is training generative AI models with user data without prior disclosure. A new privacy setting allows users to opt out, but the company did not notify users of this change.
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@amazon is increasing wages for over 800,000 US workers to an average of over $22 per hour and offering free Prime subscriptions for as long as they are employed, ahead of October’s Prime Day.
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YouTube will launch generative AI tools for creators, including an Inspiration tab for video ideas and titles. Creators can use Google’s DeepMind model, Veo, to produce content, which will be watermarked to indicate AI generation.
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@NintendoAmerica and The Pokémon Company have sued Pocketpair for patent infringement related to Palworld, which sold over 5 million copies in three days after its January 2024 launch. The lawsuit seeks an injunction & damages.
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@Meta and EssilorLuxottica have extended their smart glasses partnership for ten years, following two previous Ray-Ban models. The company is also expected to reveal its latest AR glasses at its Meta Connect 2024 next week.
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Apple is negotiating with JPMorgan Chase to take over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, which has issued the cards since 2019. Goldman Sachs announced its exit from consumer banking in 2023, ending its partnership with Apple.
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Snapchat is launching new AI tools for creators, including a video-generation feature that creates AI videos from text and images. There is a new ‘Easy Lens’ feature that will allow users to convert English descriptions into AR Lenses.
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@Google is introducing a feature to help users identify if images are real, edited, or AI-generated, using the C2PA’s ‘Content Credentials’ standard. The technology will be used in Search results as well as Google’s ads system.
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@Apple latest AirPods Pro get FDA approval as the first over-the-counter hearing aid device. They feature a Hearing Protection mode and can adjust sound settings based on a hearing test conducted using the buds and an iPhone.
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OpenAI has launched its ‘Strawberry’ model, also called o1. It is designed for advanced reasoning and performs like a PhD student in science tasks, with enhanced abilities in coding and solving multistep problems.
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Google has released a new developer preview for Android 15, introducing a new ‘Desktop Windowing’ feature for tablets. This update allows users to freely resize and arrange apps in windows, similar to a desktop environment.
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@Microsoft recently announced plans to make changes to Windows security layer to prevent future outages like the CrowdStrike incident. The tech giant will create an entirely new platform within the Windows OS for antivirus monitoring.
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@HuaweiMobile has launched the world’s first triple-screen foldable phone, the Mate XT Ultimate Design, priced at 19,999 yuan ($2,809) for the 256GB model. It features a dual-hinge “Z” fold and a 10.2-inch OLED display.
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@Sony has announced its new PS5 Pro, set to arrive in November 7th for $699.99. It features an upgraded GPU with advanced ray tracing and AI upscaling. It lacks a built-in disc drive, but a 4K Blu-ray drive will be sold separately.
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Google has announced a $10 million deal with Holocene, a startup that aims to remove carbon dioxide from the environment. Holocene is only charging Google $100 per ton, well below the $600 industry average, making it a bargain.
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@amazon Audible will begin training AI on narrators’ voices in a US beta test, with plans to include authors and publishers later. Narrators will keep rights to their voice clones and Audible won’t use their voices without permission.
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