Here is the top trending news from the world of technology. News that every tech enthusiast should keep a tab on.
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Microsoft is Developing an Xbox AI chatbot
All the die-hard Xbox users out there, there is an interesting news for you guys. According to reports, Microsoft is currently testing an AI chatbot specifically designed for Xbox consoles. The information available about this AI chatbot is scarce but what we do know is that main purpose of the chatbot is to assist gamers with Xbox-related issues. This includes troubleshooting technical problems, answering questions about subscriptions, and potentially even helping with refunds. This is part of Microsoft’s larger push to integrate AI across its Xbox ecosystem, including using AI for game development and moderation tools. Microsoft hasn’t announced any official launch date yet for the Xbox chatbot.
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Yahoo buys AI-powered news app Artifact founded by Instagram Cofounders
Remember Yahoo. The go to online platform in the early 90’s. Yahoo is back in news for acquiring Artifact, an AI-powered news app. One of the interesting things about Artifact is that it has been created by the co-founders of Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. Yahoo plans to integrate Artifact’s news recommendation technology into their own products, most likely their Yahoo News app. This will allow Yahoo to personalize news feeds for users based on their reading habits and interests. While this acquisition is unlikely to revive the fortunes of Yahoo, it is certainly likely to improve the user engagement on its platform.
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Spatial Personas arrives in Apple Vision Pro in Beta Today
Have you just bought or planning to buy an Apple Vision Pro headset. If the answer is ‘yes’ then there is an important news for you guys. Apple’s mixed reality headset has just got a major upgrade with the addition of Spatial Personas. This new feature will take video calls to a whole new level. magine having a conversation where the other person appears to be floating in the same room as you, not just on a screen. That’s the idea behind Spatial Personas. Another special thing about Spatial Personas is that it can be used in other apps as well. This means you can collaborate virtually on any projects, watch movies together, or even play games with friends – all while feeling like you’re in the same space.
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Microsoft upgrades Copilot for 365 with GPT-4 Turbo
If you’re a Microsoft 365 then there is a great news for you guys. Copilot, AI assistant embedded in Microsoft 365, is all set to get a major upgrade. It will soon be getting access to the powerful GPT-4 Turbo model. OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo, as we all know, is the most powerful LLM model in the world. This means you can expect faster and more insightful responses when using Copilot across web searches and your work documents. That’s not all. Gone are the days of limited conversations! Copilot now allows unlimited back-and-forth messaging, making your workflow smoother and more natural. Overall, these updates will bring good news for Microsoft 365 users as it will greatly boost their productivity.
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Tesla sees EV deliveries drop for the first time since 2020
Elon Musk led electric vehicle company Tesla has just announced bad news. The company’s electric vehicle deliveries dropped year-over-year for the first quarter of 2024. This is a big deal because this marks the first such decline since 2020. The company delivered total 386,810 vehicles, which is 8.5% lower compared to the same period in 2023. Clearly, increased competition in the EV car market coupled with production issues and even changes in consumer demand is giving a major headache to Tesla. It remains to be seen whether this is just a temporary blip or a sign of more long-term challenges for the company.