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ChatGPT’s Images 2.0 Model Excels at Text Generation
ChatGPT Images 2.0, the newest image-generation model from OpenAI, shows just how much AI capabilities have evolved over the last few years.
SusHi Tech Tokyo isn’t a conference — it’s a deal room with 60,000 people
When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27â29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from 49 countries. But the stat that tells you what kind of event this actually is? It’s 10,000 facilitated business meetings â brokered, booked, and tracked before most attendees even land.
Apple’s California AI Crackdown Signals It’s Still Policing the App Store
Apple tells TechCrunch Cal AI was removed not for web payments alone, but for deceptive billing, manipulative tactics, and App Store rule violations.
NeoCognition AI Lab Secures $40M Seed Funding to Develop Human-Like Learning Agents
Founded by an OSU researcher, the startup is developing AI agents that can become experts in any domain.
Safety Concerns Regarding Keeping Your Xbox Series X in Sleep Mode
Xbox Series X, a robust device that can match the demands of even the most challenging video games. If you haven’t acquired one yet, you shouldn’t delay your purchase in case the cost continues to rise. When your gaming session ends for the night, do you turn off the console or allow it to remain in sleep mode? You might be asking if the latter is advisable for lengthy durations. It is indeed a feature on the console, so it must serve a purpose.
Sleep mode comes in handy when you take a quick pause to refill snacks, attend a work call, or settle the kids before continuing your gaming. However, it could also be used throughout the night. Many prefer this mode due to the quicker startup times when you’re ready to play again. It’s similar to how you likely close your laptop’s lid instead of shutting it down completely at the end of each workday.
Microsoft’s official support page does not indicate that sleep mode on the Xbox Series X should only be used for short intervals. This implies that while there are some drawbacks, particularly the unnecessary energy consumption, it is perfectly safe to utilize.
Reasons to keep your Xbox Series X in sleep mode
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By leaving your Xbox Series X in sleep mode, you can jump back into gaming more quickly and explore features you may not have realized the console offers. If you were to turn off your laptop at the end of each workday, you would need to power it back on, await all applications to load, and potentially reopen documents. Similarly, keeping the Xbox Series X in sleep mode rather than completely shutting it down ensures a fast startup when you’re ready to play again. Both my 14-year-old son and my partner engage in gaming most nights, and they often leave the Xbox in sleep mode to quickly resume their sessions. They have encountered no problems.
Five Other Ways to Utilize Your Camera’s USB Port Apart from Charging
camera enthusiasts who prioritize enjoyment are often more engaged in the photography experience than the camera’s technical aspects. However, viewing a camera’s USB port solely as a means for charging overlooks a wealth of possibilities, most of which just require a USB cable and some knowledge.
Users of smartphone cameras likely recognize their phone’s USB-C port along with its diverse functionalities. Most contemporary digital cameras also feature a USB-C port, enabling data transfer alongside charging capabilities. The USB port allows for connection between the camera and a computer, as well as various other devices. For photographers and videographers eager to venture into new creative territories or simply maximize the potential of their photography equipment, a camera’s USB port can be invaluable.
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Gemini Improves Google Home by Introducing ‘Continued Conversations’ Functionality
This week, communication with Gemini has advanced once more.
Essential information
- An update is being deployed by Google Home for its early access “Gemini for Home,” enhancing the AI with “Continued Conversations.”
- This highly sought-after feature allows Gemini to “recall” previous discussions and keeps the device’s microphone active for a few extra seconds, enabling users to elaborate on their queries.
- Recently, Gemini for Home has improved its AI with enhanced music features for songs and playlists, along with better comprehension of casual dialogue.
While early access phases can be challenging, Google mentions that these tests have provided extensive feedback, leading to the implementation of a “top request” this week.
Revealed this morning (Apr 21), Google announces that Gemini in Home is obtaining a much-anticipated feature this week that enhances its conversational capabilities. The main objective of this feature is to prolong the dialogue, aptly named “Continued Conversation.” This update allows the AI to maintain more “context.” According to Google, in contrast to the previous Assistant (farewell, Assistant), Gemini “remembers” your conversation history for improved follow-up questions and answers.
Users will observe that after saying “Hey Google” and making their initial request, Gemini’s microphones will remain active for a few moments longer. Furthermore, the lights on your smart home devices will pulse, indicating the extended conversational context period, allowing Gemini to be prepared for any subsequent queries.
The announcement also notes that Continued Conversation is accessible to everyone in the household, including visitors. Additionally, it has been equipped with multilingual support, as other regions will receive it this week, alongside the U.S.
Moreover, Gemini has been equipped with “side-talk” detection. Google indicates that this improvement enables the AI to better differentiate between general household conversation and a valid request. Users can activate Continued Conversation by following these steps: Home Settings > Gemini for Home voice assistant > Continued Conversation.
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Twelve South’s magnetic PowerBug charger is now only $35
If youâre tired of dealing with a cluttered desk or nightstand, the Twelve South PowerBug cuts down on cables by plugging directly into the wall and handling multiple devices at once. And right now, itâs down to a new low price, starting at $35.05 ($15 off) at Amazon. All you need to do is plug […]
Celebrities Granted Tools to Identify and Request Removal of AI Deepfakes on YouTube
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake monitoring feature to Hollywood – meaning some celebrity AI videos could soon disappear. The platform’s likeness detection feature searches YouTube for AI deepfake content and flags it for public figures enrolled in the program. Public figures can use it to keep track of AI content on YouTube of themselves […]
