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Microsoft’s New Magnetic-One System: A Team of AI Helpers

November 6, 2024

Imagine having a team of AI helpers that can handle different tasks for you. That’s exactly what Microsoft has created with their Magnetic-One system. This system uses multiple AI agents, all managed by an Orchestrator agent, to complete complex tasks. Think of it like a digital assistant that can d

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Tech Giants Nvidia and Musk's xAI: A Potential Match

November 6, 2024

Tech company Nvidia is in discussions with Elon Musk about investing in his AI startup, xAI. This startup is the power behind the Grok chatbot on Musk's X social network. According to reports, xAI is looking to raise billions of dollars, aiming for a valuation of around $40 billion. The company has

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Prime Video's AI Time-Warping Feature

November 6, 2024

Amazon is rolling out a clever new tool to help Prime Video viewers stay on track with their shows. Say goodbye to confusion if you pause a show mid-episode or return after a break. Prime Video's AI-powered X-Ray Recaps will provide a quick, spoiler-free summary of what you've missed. How does it w

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Radio Station's AI Takeover: A Move to Win Listeners or Lose Hearts?

November 6, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a state-funded radio station in Poland, Off Radio Krakow, decided to replace its entire staff with artificial intelligence. The move was aimed at attracting new listeners, particularly from Generation Z. The station introduced three AI-generated hosts: Emilia, Jakub,

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Phoenix Gets Air Deliveries: Amazon's Drones are Flying

November 6, 2024

Buckle up, Phoenix residents! Amazon's air drones are now whizzing around the West Valley, delivering packages in a jiffy. These tiny flies in the sky can carry up to 5 pounds, making them perfect for light parcels. The MK30 drone fleet is using smart systems to avoid mid-air hiccups and get your st

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Kindle Colorsoft's Yellow Screen: What's Up with That?

November 6, 2024

Amazon's latest Kindle, the Colorsoft, has impressed readers with its colorful e-ink display. But hold on, something's not right. Some users have noticed a yellow tinge at the bottom of the screen. People are talking about it online, and Amazon has noticed too. They've paused shipments to figure out

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The High Cost of Smart AI: Why Anthropic's New Model is Pricier

November 6, 2024

Anthropic has just released an updated version of its smallest AI model, Claude 3. 5 Haiku. The catch? It's four times more expensive to use than its previous version. The company says Haiku is much smarter, but some AI experts aren't convinced that the price jump is worth it. During development, Ha

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Netflix Switches Gears, Bets Big on AI for Gaming

November 6, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has recently announced a new project focused on generative AI, just days after rumors swirled about the closure of their AAA game studio. This news was shared by Mike Verdu, the former vice president of Netflix Games, who is now leading the "GenAI for Games" d

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PS5 Pro Speeds Up Naraka: Bladepoint, But How Good is Its Graphics?

November 6, 2024

The new PS5 Pro console has been making waves, and one of the games to benefit from its power is Naraka: Bladepoint. Yongcheng Liu, the Console Version Producer from NetEase ThunderFire Universe X Studio, shared some exciting news about the game's performance on the new console. According to Liu, th

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Huawei's Big Hire Hunt: Poaching TSMC Engineers

November 6, 2024

You might have heard about the ongoing feud between Huawei and the US government. It's been a big deal in the tech world, with Huawei facing sanctions that make it tough for them to get the latest chips. But Huawei isn't letting that stop them. They're on a mission to expand their chip manufacturing