In the early 2010s, Microsoft execs had gloomy chats. Google and Apple led the smartphone revolution, while Microsoft struggled to create a mobile business. Microsoft struggled to recruit from colleges as employees left for competition. “Are we at risk of becoming irrelevant?” asked Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group investor Sivaramakrishnan Somasegar, a former Microsoft executive. How … Read more
A fresh investment is supposedly putting the enterprise-focused AI startup Sierra, co-founded by OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor and former Google executive Clay Bavor, on the cusp of becoming a unicorn. According to an unnamed source cited by Bloomberg on Friday (Jan. 26), Sequoia Capital is reportedly in the lead in a $85 million funding round … Read more
Custom chatbot apps backed by OpenAI’s text- and image-generating AI models (e.g., GPT-4 and DALL-E 3) are available for purchase in the GPT store, which the company hinted about last week. The GPT Store, a new tab in the online ChatGPT client, showcases a variety of GPTs created by OpenAI’s partners and the larger development … Read more
A new set of binoculars backed by artificial intelligence can identify more than nine thousand bird and wildlife species, making them ideal for use in the great outdoors or at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This follows the release of AI-powered bird feeders that can tell you what kind of birds are visiting your backyard. … Read more
After a hiatus of almost seven years, Quora is once again seeking financial backing. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) invested $75 million in the Q&A website, which will go toward expanding Quora’s artificial intelligence conversation platform, Poe. How are Quora’s AI chatbots unique compared to others? With the use of artificial intelligence chatbots, Quora is attempting to … Read more
Indeed, a virtual assistant is likely already tucked away in your phone. Honestly, I’d be surprised if you didn’t have at least one smart speaker lying around your house that you could ask to do simple things just by reading Engadget. Rabbit, a new firm, appears to disagree, though, and thinks that Siri and Alexa … Read more
Companies are always discovering new methods to bring more technology to your deck or patio, so CES has become more of a grilling expo. An example of a company that has incorporated AI into its operations is Seergrills, a startup based in the UK that employs engineers and product developers. The Perfecta, its top-of-the-line device, … Read more
Despite the end of the Christmas season, one winter custom remains. Once again, Las Vegas will be transformed into a paradise for tech-obsessed individuals thanks to CES. On January 8, one day before the formal opening of the CES displays, at 2PM PT / 5PM ET, Samsung will hold its annual press conference. Attendees at … Read more
Meta Quest 2 Price Reduction: In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the virtual reality (VR) community, Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a significant price reduction for its highly acclaimed Meta Quest 2 headset. This strategic decision not only makes VR technology more accessible to a broader audience but also positions Meta as a key … Read more
AI and Satellite Imagery to Map Ocean Activities: The vast expanse of the world’s oceans has long been a realm of mystery and intrigue. Mapping and understanding ocean activities, however, have proven to be challenging due to the sheer scale and dynamic nature of marine environments. Enter the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) combined … Read more