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⋅ August 2, 2024
NEWS
The Verge

Watch ChatGPT’s new voice mode sing, mimic accents, and correct pronunciation
The Verge
Various clips of the feature in action have appeared online, demonstrating its ability to sing, imitate accents, correct language pronunciation, and perform narrative storytelling. An example of the latter can be seen …
CNBC

Apple is spending more on AI, but remains far behind its Silicon Valley peers
CNBC
Apple’s capital expenditures are far below its mega-cap peers and are growing at a much slower rate. Artificial intelligence is increasingly important at Apple, but the company takes a very different approach relative to Microsoft, Apple, …
ABC News

How Apple’s Vision Pro is helping this ALS patient to perform simple tasks
ABC News
Mark, 64, from Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. ByMary Kekatos. August 2, 2024, 2:15 AM. 2:06. Patient with ALS uses Apple Vision Pro with brain controlled commands. A man from west Pennsylvania became the first person in the world to use …
Variety

Bungie Layoffs Highlight Post-M&A Issues for Gaming Industry as Its Unions React
Variety
Bungie’s cutting of 220 roles adds to more than 11,000 gaming layoffs in 2024 · Much larger job losses have occurred at other companies after huge M&A deals · Multiple Microsoft studios have unionized as SAG-AFTRA strikes against major publishers.
Business Insider

LG G4 TV review: One of the most impressive 4K OLEDs I’ve ever tested
Business Insider
In some picture-performance metrics, it is the TV to beat. However, last year’s G3 was also an incredible display in its own right, and it remains in stock at many retailers for less money. The G4 does offer some improvements in color and brightness, but …
The Verge

Where is the Xbox mobile store?
The Verge
It’s now August and we haven’t heard an update. Xbox fan Klobrille discovered an Xbox mobile store webpage recently, which suggests Xbox Insiders will get access first. I asked Microsoft about the status of the …
U.S. News & World Report

Venu Sports May Be Available for $42.99 Per Month With Its Planned Launch Targeted for Fall
U.S. News & World Report
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch in the fall. The streaming service’s launch price was announced on Thursday.
CNBC

Microsoft says OpenAI is now a competitor in AI and search
CNBC
Microsoft’s annually updated list of competitors now includes OpenAI, a long-term strategic partner. The change comes days after OpenAI announced a prototype of a search engine. Microsoft has reportedly invested $13 billion into OpenAI.
CBSSports.com

Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which one is best for you?
CBSSports.com
Multiple sensors that track heart rate, blood oxygen levels and circulation, skin temperature and movement. Key health and wellness features like the ability to track sleep, physical activity and your menstrual cycle.
Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia Announces Availability of Latest Devices Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris
Samsung Newsroom Malaysia
The new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 have opened the next frontier of Galaxy AI[1], leveraging their unique form factors that advance communication, productivity and creativity like never before. When it comes …