Apple launches free new Apple Sports app
Apple has unveiled Apple Sports, a new free app tailored for iPhone users, aiming to provide sports enthusiasts with real-time scores, statistics, and more. Created with a focus on speed and simplicity, the app offers a personalised experience that places users’ preferred leagues and teams front and centre. Apple Sports features an intuitive interface designed […]
Google launch Gemma: new state-of-the-art AI open models
Google has been busy making up time on its AI product roadmap and now, they introduce Gemma, a family of lightweight, state-of-the-art open models developed by Google DeepMind and other teams. Google has a previous background in contributing to the open community with innovations like Transformers, TensorFlow, BERT, and more. Gemma is designed for responsible […]
Google announces new search features for compliance with EU Digital Markets Act
Google is gearing up to implement new search features in Europe in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation by the European Union aimed at regulating tech giants. The changes, designed for the European Economic Area (EEA), include innovative search experiences such as rich results carousels, aggregator links, and flight information boxes. Among […]
OpenAI announces instant video generator – Sora
OpenAI announces its development of Sora, an AI model capable of creating realistic and imaginative video scenes from simple text instructions. Sora’s primary aim is to understand and simulate the physical world in motion, with the ultimate goal of assisting people in solving real-world problems that necessitate interaction with the physical environment. Sora’s capabilities include […]
Google make surprise AI announcement with Gemini 1.5 almost ready
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind has announced the release of Gemini 1.5 – just one week after launching Gemini 1.0. Gemini 1.5 is heralded by Google as a significant leap forward in performance and efficiency, driven by innovations in research and engineering, particularly in its Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture. This architecture, pioneered by Google, enhances […]
Bluesky officially launches but will it be able to compete with X?
Bluesky, the new social network, has officially launched, after a year of testing in invite-only beta mode. The platform was founded by Jack Dorsey, the former Founder and CEO of Twitter. With the removal of the invitation requirement, Bluesky has seen a surge in sign-ups, with over 3 million to date, indicating a level of […]
Google rebrands Bard as Gemini in AI relaunch
Google has announced the transformation of Bard into Gemini, along with the introduction of a new mobile app and Gemini Advanced featuring Ultra 1.0. Since the inception of Bard, users worldwide have engaged with AI in the usual ways, such as job interview preparation, code debugging, and image creation. Now, with Gemini’s unveiling, the focus […]
Google Cloud and PMY Group announce new Generative AI partnership to broadcast sports and events
Google Cloud and PMY Group have entered into a new, multi-year partnership aimed at enhancing fan experiences through generative AI in selected sports, events, and venues. This collaboration will particularly focus on projects with major sports and lifestyle brands, including a notable agreement with LIV Golf. One of the initial endeavors of this partnership involves […]
Meta announce new labelling of AI-Generated Images on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
Meta, a company deeply invested in AI development, has witnessed a surge in creativity with the use of its new generative AI tools, such as the Meta AI image generator, which enables users to create images from simple text prompts. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, Meta acknowledges the importance of transparency in distinguishing between […]
Alphabet sees drop in core Google advertising revenue
In the final quarter of 2023, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported a significant miss in predicted advertising revenue, which triggered a more than 5% drop in Alphabet stock during after-hours trading. Despite narrowly surpassing overall revenue predictions at $86.31 billion, compared to the expected $85.36 billion and marking a 13% YoY increase, the […]
Apple announces big changes to comply with Digital Markets Act in the EU
Apple has revealed a series of changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union (EU) to align with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The modifications encompass over 600 new APIs, extended app analytics, options for alternative browser engines, and new features for payment processing and app distribution for developers. While these […]
Will Generative AI transform the retail space?
Earlier this month, Google Cloud unveiled a series of new AI and generative AI-powered technologies that the company hopes will improve the retail experience. But, will they work and who will benefit? Let’s take a look. What has Google Cloud announced? Google made a series of announcements prior to NFR 2024, the retail industry’s largest […]