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OpenAI reportedly plans to launch an AI agent early next year
OpenAI is preparing to release an autonomous AI agent that can control computers and perform tasks independently, code-named “Operator.” The company plans to debut it as a research preview and developer tool in January, according to Bloomberg. This move intensifies the competition among tech giants developing AI agents: Anthropic recently introduced its “computer use” capability, while Google is reportedly preparing…
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Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system
Google could preview its own take on Rabbit’s large action model concept as soon as December, reports The Information. “Project Jarvis,” as it’s reportedly codenamed, would carry tasks out for users, including “gathering research, purchasing a product, or booking a flight,” according to three people the outlet spoke with who have direct knowledge of the project. Powered by a future…
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Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business
Kelly Ortberg, who took over as Boeing CEO in August, is weighing the sale of the company’s space division as part of an attempt to turn things around, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The plans, which are reportedly at an early stage, could involve Boeing offloading the Starliner spacecraft and its projects supporting the International Space…
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Apple Vision Pro with cheaper price reportedly launching next year
Mixed reality headsets are niche products, but the big problem for Apple Vision Pro is that it’s a niche within a niche. At its $3,499 starting price, you could buy seven Meta Quest 3 headsets at their launch MSRP, or 11 of the recently announced Quest 3S if you really wanted to make your buck go further. Mixed reality sales…
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iOS 18 reportedly limiting iPhone display refresh rate to 80Hz — here’s the proof
It’s been an unpleasant couple of days for iPhone 16 Pro owners. Yesterday, we reported an issue involving dead spots on the iPhone 16 Pro touchscreen. Following that kerfuffle, iPhone users claim their device is limited to an 80Hz refresh rate when it is supposed to run at a silky smooth 120Hz. The report comes from prominent smartphone leaker Ice…
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Qualcomm reportedly approached Intel for massive takeover — what you need to know
The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday that chipmaker Qualcomm reached out to competitor Intel about a potential takeover. A deal of this magnitude would be one of the most consequential tech acquisitions in quite some time, and it’s believable given that Intel has been on the ropes and pacing behind its competitors over the last few years when it…
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IBM has reportedly laid off thousands – Computerworld
IBM spokesperson Sarah Minkel emailed a rather vague statement to Computerworld that seemed to confirm the layoffs: “Early this year, IBM disclosed a workforce rebalancing charge that would represent a very low single digit percentage of IBM’s global workforce, and we still expect to exit 2024 at roughly the same level of employment as we entered with.” The Register did…
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Canoo is down to one co-founder as its CTO reportedly leaves
EV startup Canoo has lost co-founder and chief technology officer Sohel Merchant and is moving its operations out of Los Angeles, according to two reports from TechCrunch this week, citing unnamed sources. Canoo wrote in a quarterly SEC filing on August 14th that it was “permanently” dropping its headcount as part of a reorganization plan for its Torrance, California facility,…
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Formula 1 reportedly asking F1 creators to cease and desist using its branding
Creators whose online identities center around Formula 1 racing have been changing their handles lately, and they seem to be reluctant to say why. But the reason may be because they’re being asked to by F1 itself, who’s rumored to have been sending cease and desist orders to certain creators with monetized accounts that use its branding. Among the abrupt…
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Apple reportedly working on a new 27-inch iMac — here’s what we know so far
Apple hasn’t sold a 27-inch iMac for just about two years, but a new rumor suggests that Cupertino hasn’t abandoned the larger iMac variant. The rumor comes to us courtesy of Apple-whisperer Mark Gurman in his most recent Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. In his post, Gurman alleges that a larger display iMac “remains something Apple is exploring.” However, he…
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