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Apple introduces the iPhone 16e, a fast and powerful mid-range smartphone – Computerworld
All the expectations were correct With the new device, Apple confirmed all the pre-launch speculation. For example, we had expected an Action button — and Apple came through with that. This button can be customized in Settings and used in numerous ways, to switch between Ring and Silent modes, to turn on the flashlight, recognize music and more. You can…
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Alibaba introduces Qwen 2.5-Max AI model, claims edge over DeepSeek – Computerworld
DeepSeek’s rapid ascent over the past three weeks has intensified rivalry not only with global players but also among Chinese tech firms. “The AI model war is no longer just China versus the US – competition within China is also intensifying as companies like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and others innovate and optimize their models to serve a high-scale domestic market,” said…
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Fujifilm introduces the Instax Wide Evo, a wide format hybrid instant camera
Today, January 21, Fujifilm launched its latest instant camera, the Instax Wide Evo — and it’s a hybrid, which means it doubles as a printer. Bearing the Evo moniker used by the Instax mini Evo ($199), both cameras look similar, sporting a minimalist, retro look that we’ve come to love. The Instax Wide Evo joins the Instax Wide 400 ($149)…
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Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks – Computerworld
“The goal with Phi-4 is to explore the efficiency of smaller models while maintaining accuracy,” Microsoft researchers noted in the technical documentation. Microsoft’s Phi-4 competes directly with models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini, Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku, and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Flash, each catering to specific applications in the small language model landscape. While GPT-4o Mini is designed for cost-efficient…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Pro with ‘o1 pro mode’ at $200 a Month
OpenAI has kicked off its ‘12 days of OpenAI‘ campaign by introducing ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription tier aimed at researchers, engineers, coders, and power users. ChatGPT Pro subscription costs $200 per month and it brings the full o1 model by replacing the o1-preview model. Notably, ChatGPT Pro subscribers get access to an exclusive ‘o1 pro mode’, which is basically…
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Google Introduces Veo and Imagen 3 to AI Platform
Two new Google generative AI models, Veo and Imagen 3, are now available on the cloud hosting service Vertex AI. Veo generates videos, and Imagen 3 creates photos. Google proposes these models could be used in marketing, e-commerce, and more. Veo builds video from text or image prompts After companies like OpenAI experimented with video generation to mixed success earlier…
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Data center firm Latos introduces itself with plans for 40 new facilities in the UK
A new data center operator has launched in the UK, saying it will open 40 facilities around the country by the end of the decade. Latos Data Centers, founded in 2021 by telecoms entrepreneur Mike Carlin, says the new facilities will be a mixture of hyperscale facilities and smaller volumetric assets at the network edge. The focus will be on…
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Signal introduces convenient “call links” for private group chats
The Signal messenger application has announced a set of new features aimed at making private group chats more convenient and easier for people to join. The highlight feature announced is “call links,” which allow users to create and share links with other Signal users without needing to create a group chat. The links can be created from the new “calls”…
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U.K. Government Introduces AI Self-Assessment Tool
The U.K. government has launched a free self-assessment tool to help businesses responsibly manage their use of artificial intelligence. The questionnaire is intended for use by any organisation that develops, provides, or uses services that use AI as part of its standard operations, but it’s primarily intended for smaller companies or start-ups. The results will tell decision-makers the strengths and…
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8BitDo Introduces Its First Smartphone Gamepad
We’ve seen many smartphone gamepads from manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, but one of the biggest players in the controller space—8bitdo—has held out from launching one. That is, at least, until now. 8bitdo just launched the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the company’s very first entry in the smartphone controller space. The controller features an expanding clamping mechanism that accommodates…
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