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⋅ October 4, 2024
NEWS
Fortune

Google’s new voice-activated AI search will allow people to use Lens to ask questions about video and photos
Fortune
lphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., May 14, 2024. Jeff Chiu—AP.
WIRED

Meta’s Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips
WIRED
The company shared multiple 10-second clips generated with Movie Gen, including a Moo Deng-esque baby hippo swimming around, to demonstrate its capabilities. While the tool is not yet available for use, this …
The New York Times

Meta Unveils Instant AI Video Generator That Adds Sounds
The New York Times
On Friday, the tech giant Meta unveiled a set of A.I. tools, called Meta Movie Gen, for automatically generating videos, instantly editing them and synchronizing them with A.I.-generated sound effects, ambient noise and background music.
ABC News

Google’s search engine’s latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos
ABC News
Google is pumping more artificial intelligence into its search engine. ByMICHAEL LIEDTKE AP technology writer. October 2, 2024, 5:28 PM. 1:15. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
BBC News

Google introduces new way to search by filming video
BBC News
Android and iPhone users globally will gain access to the feature from 1700 GMT by enabling “AI Overviews” in their Google app, but it will only support English at launch. It is the latest move …
Harvard Business Review

Why Gaming Is Good for the Workplace
Harvard Business Review
TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons foster collaboration, creativity, and leadership, challenging the negative stereotypes associated with gamers. Video games can build cognitive abilities like quicker reaction times and stress management skills. To overcome …
Business Today

Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 11 24H2 update with AI enhancements and Wi-Fi 7 support
Business Today
The update is bringing a suite of new features focused on security, connectivity, and AI-driven tools. · Key Connectivity and Usability Features · Expanded AI Capabilities with Copilot+ PCs · Return of Windows Recall and Enhanced Search · AI-Powered Tools in …
Vox

Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here’s how it could save your life.
Vox
The latest generations of smartphones, however, can connect directly to satellites. That means you can send text messages and make emergency phone calls, even when there’s not a working cell tower for miles.
Business Standard

Tech Wrap Oct 3: Apple festive offer, Google for India, WhatsApp, and more
Business Standard
Apple is offering the Beats Solo Buds Festive Special Edition at no additional cost with purchases of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. Additionally, customers can receive up to Rs 10,000 cashback on iPhones, Macs, iPads, Watches, and accessories when using …
CBC.ca

Fortnite adds new parental controls to help keep your kids’ gaming in check
CBC.ca
Video game maker Epic Games is introducing two new parental controls for its popular games Fortnite and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) to help parents and guardians monitor how much time their children spend gaming. The two new parental controls …