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Apple accelerates work on AI-powered glasses, pendant, and AirPods

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Apple Inc. is accelerating development of three new wearable devices as part of a shift toward artificial intelligence-powered hardware, a category also being pursued by OpenAI and Meta Platforms Inc. The company is ramping up work on smart glasses, a pendant that can be pinned to a shirt or worn as a necklace, and AirPods … Read more

Amazon Is Hammering Out News Deals Ahead of AI-Boosted Alexa Upgrade

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Amazon is set to unveil an AI-enhanced Alexa upgrade that could boost publisher exposure. Amazon is negotiating licensing deals with publishers for the new feature, people familiar told BI. Some publishers are banking on exposure via Alexa as traffic from other tech platforms has declined. Amazon is expected to unveil an AI-enhanced upgrade to its Alexa … Read more

“Call of Duty” Franchise Is Using AI in Some Games

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The pages for some “Call of Duty” titles on PC games store Steam now include disclosures of AI content. Publisher Activision included the statements after Steam implemented a policy requiring disclosure of AI. Some players suspected the use of AI in “CoD” games before it was confirmed. New disclosures splashed across the Steam pages for … Read more

Hinge CEO Says Dating Isn’t Something People Should Delegate to AI

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Hinge CEO Justin McLeod discussed how AI can help dating app users find love. McLeod said his company isn’t interested in offering an AI agent that can date on users’ behalf. Rather, McLeod told the New York Times dating is a journey users need to experience themselves. Hinge CEO Justin McLeod doesn’t think artificial intelligence … Read more

How to Use Microsoft Teams: a Guide to Features, Joining Meetings

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Microsoft Teams is a live meeting platform and virtual collaboration space. Microsoft first launched teams as a direct competitor to Slack. Here’s what to know about Microsoft Teams and how to use various features. If you need to set up a remote meeting wherein you can conduct video calls, swap notes, share files, align calendars, … Read more

Microsoft 365, Formerly Office: Programs, Features, Cost, Free Version

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Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based software suite with programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 was formerly called Microsoft Office, and used to be a one-time purchase. Microsoft 365 has a variety of subscriptions with different costs, but there are also free versions. If you have, at any time in the past few years, … Read more