Google has introduced the latest iteration of its potent AI model, Gemini 1.5 Pro, exclusively to select developers and business clients, marking a significant advancement from the three versions of Gemini 1.0 unveiled in December.
Engineers at the University of Waterloo have pioneered a groundbreaking innovation: a highly efficient antenna small enough to be housed within a ring, yet capable of transmitting crucial medical data to both healthcare providers and individual patients.
Facebook and Instagram users are set to encounter labels on AI-generated images within their social media feeds as part of a broader initiative in the tech industry to discern between authentic and synthetic content.
Reports indicate that the active social media user count has surged past 5 billion, with Meta's Facebook leading the pack at 2.19 billion users. Following closely behind are Meta's Instagram with 1.65 billion users, and TikTok with 1.56 billion users.
The European Union (EU) fined Silicon superstar, Apple, with a 1.8 billion-euro-fine (USD 1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store.
The field of brain-machine or brain-computer interface research has been making tremendous progress with the possibility of installing brain implants in humans.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge are employing virtual reality (VR) technology to identify early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. They examined spatial navigation deficits in individuals predisposed to Alzheimer's by immersing them in virtual environments using VR headsets.
WhatsApp is reportedly extending its ‘Chat Lock’ feature (initially introduced for Android and iOS) to the web client. This feature, not initially available on the web, adds an extra layer of security by allowing users to lock individual chats.
Microsoft is introducing a new pricing model for its Copilot for Security chatbot, set for release on April 1st. This chatbot, leveraging large language models (LLMs), aids cybersecurity professionals.
Dubai's Ministry of Finance has successfully concluded the second phase of integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA), employing bots to automate 1.8 million transactions with over 98% accuracy, resulting in a saving of 39,000 working hours. Aligned with the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, this initiative has streamlined 63 processes, achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in errors and a 65% decrease in average handling time. This strategic move aligns with the UAE's 2031 vision, emphasizing innovation and excellence in government affairs.
