Anyone can now develop connected devices using Amazon’s Sidewalk network
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IoT devices can receive low-speed data for free using the long-range and low-bandwidth network
Microsoft’s new Copilot is set to revolutionize Office documents for good
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Microsoft’s Copilot surpasses the capabilities of a mere chatbot. It represents a long-cherished goal for Microsoft, as it steadily evolves into an advanced AI assistant
Spotify is heavily investing in video podcasts
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Spotify, having invested over $1 billion in podcast assets, faced skepticism from investors, laid off numerous podcasting employees, and parted ways with its primary podcasting chief.
The Clyde chatbot and other AI capabilities powered by ChatGPT are being tested by Discord
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Discord is embracing OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology to enhance its existing Clyde bot into a more interactive chatbot.
The evolution of your Google searches is happening silently
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To understand the impact of upcoming changes on your internet searches, we delved into the backstage workings of Shopping and Ads.
The latest phone integration feature from Microsoft enables iPhone users to access their messages, calls, and notifications on Windows 11
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In an effort to level the playing field with Apple, Microsoft announced that it will introduce new interoperability features that will allow its Windows 11 software for PCs to communicate with iPhones, enabling users to display notifications, send messages, and make and receive calls.
Google has made Bard, its ChatGPT competitor
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Google is taking a careful approach as it introduces Bard, allowing users in the US and UK to sign up for a waitlist, and making it clear that the AI chatbot is not a replacement for search.
A social network that is partially automated is on its way
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Last week, LinkedIn made an announcement that it is utilizing AI to assist users in creating posts for discussion. Additionally, Snap has developed its own chatbot, and Meta is presently developing AI ‘personas.’ This indicates that social networks in the future will likely be more integrated with AI technology.
Apple Pay Later is finally here
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The option to purchase now and pay later is currently exclusive to iPhones and iPads, and its availability is not yet accessible to everyone.
Meta doesn’t seem to be aware that it’s primarily a gaming company
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Meta appears to be fully dedicated to developing hardware that will bring about a completely new world, and appears to be distancing itself from the games that have been driving its VR business.