Month: September 2023
Despite general investment downturn AI sees surge in spending, survey shows
In a survey commissioned by ABBYY, AI implementation has seen a surge of investment by IT executives in the US, UK, Germany, and France. The survey, which looked into both the budgets and ROI surrounding AI implementation, also saw positive responses surrounding employee happiness, work value, and innovation. Customers also…
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Microsoft hopes people won’t become ‘over-reliant’ on its AI assistant
This morning, Microsoft set the release date for its AI-powered Copilot feature and showed off some of its capabilities for the first time. At a “Responsible AI” panel following the announcement, company executives spoke about the danger of over-reliance on its generative software, which was shown creating blog posts, images,…
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A mysterious new Chinese malware strain is targeting large firms across the globe
A new malware strain called ValleyRAT is being deployed among large organizations around the world, researchers have warned. Cybersecurity experts from Proofpoint published a report alleging that Chinese businesses on the mainland, but also other firms elsewhere, are being targeted by multiple new malware strains, possibly used by more than…
Read MoreBose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar uses AI to try to take down the Sonos Arc
Bose has unveiled a new premium soundbar, which it’s calling the Smart Ultra Soundbar. It’s compatible with Dolby Atmos and even features what Bose calls an ‘A.I Dialogue Mode’. It’s available now in both black and white, and is priced at $899 / £899 / AU$1,499. The most eye-catching feature…
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Everything Microsoft Announced at Its 2023 Hardware Event: Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Go 3, Copilot in Windows
Microsoft’s annual product showcase was all about Surface, Copilot, and the Copilot assistant coming to Windows. Source
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Lego’s awesome $60 Super Mario Piranha Plant just earned a spot in my brick garden
For the past few years, Lego has been releasing a collection of intricate, affordable sets for adults who want a touch of green in their lives without pruning or watering, like the Lego Bonsai Tree, Orchid, and Succulents. Now, there’s a Mario set fit to join them. Lego’s just introduced…
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