Apple announced that its AirPods Pro 2 can be used as 'clinical-grade' hearing aids, which boost specific sounds in real-time to help wearers better hear their surroundings and engage in conversations. The feature has not been FDA-cleared yet, but Apple expects approval soon. The company also previewed a 5-minute certified hearing test coming to iOS 18 and AirPods Pro 2, allowing users to check their current hearing health.
2024-09-09 06:03:04 PM |
Apple has upgraded its watchOS with AI-powered features, including the Translate app, which uses AI for speech recognition and translation in various languages. The Smart Stack feature will automatically add new widgets based on contextual information, such as time and location. Additionally, the new photos watch face uses machine learning to curate photos from the user's library.
2024-09-09 05:33:38 PM |
Meta has released its open-source generative AI model, Llama, which can be downloaded and used by developers. The model is available in cloud-hosted versions through partnerships with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Meta has also released tools to fine-tune and customize the model. Llama is unique among major models in that it's open, unlike models like Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini which can only be accessed via APIs.
2024-09-08 03:38:32 PM |
Apple will reveal the iPhone 16 at its September 9 event, also known as 'It's Glowtime'. The Apple Watch Series 10's blood pressure monitoring will not be available on the Watch Ultra 2, but both models will get a sleep apnea feature, although it may not be available at launch. Apple Intelligence features will be limited for the Watch, but will be integrated into a future fitness coach-style feature.
2024-09-08 02:38:48 PM |
Canva is increasing its Teams prices by 300%, from $120 to $500 per year, with a 40% discount for the first 12 months. The price hike only applies to Canva Teams accounts, not Pro or Enterprise customers.
2024-09-06 04:08:51 PM |
Aleph Alpha, a German large language model maker, is pivoting to a broader generative AI-support play. The company has unveiled a product called PhariaAI, which aims to help other companies or the public sector use AI tools. CEO Jonas Andrulis stated that having an European LLM is not sufficient as a business model, citing the need for a broader approach. Aleph Alpha raised a $500 million Series B round last November.
2024-09-05 03:48:43 PM |
Google expanded its AI-powered virtual try-on tool to support dresses, allowing users to virtually wear thousands of dresses from hundreds of brands. The tool, which was initially released last year, uses Google's own diffusion technology to create high-quality images of clothing. The tool simulates how the clothing would drape, fold, cling, and form wrinkles and shadows on real people.
2024-09-05 03:18:50 PM |
The US, UK, and EU signed the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, a legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring AI systems are consistent with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The treaty was opened for signature at a meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Apple is launching a smarter version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence and OpenAI, with features like ChatGPT integration and the ability to type instead of speak. The revamped digital assistant will be introduced this fall, alongside new AirPods, Apple Watch, and Macs. The iPhone event will start at 10 a.m. on Monday.
2024-09-04 03:48:14 PM |
Spotter, a startup, launched Spotter Studio, an AI-powered creative suite, to support YouTubers throughout the creative process. The tool helps with brainstorming, generating ideas, planning projects, and collaborating with teams. It also analyzes billions of publicly available YouTube videos to draw inspiration from similar creators.
2024-09-03 02:08:18 PM |