ChatGPT by OpenAI now has plugin support, enabling it to access the web, interpret code, and retrieve data from customized knowledge bases. Continue reading “OpenAI adds support for plugins to ChatGPT”
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Audible and Dolby bring Spatial Sound to Audio Storytelling
Dolby Laboratories and Audible have partnered to release Dolby Atmos on Audible. This offers a range of cinematic listening experiences with cutting-edge spatial sound. Continue reading “Audible and Dolby bring Spatial Sound to Audio Storytelling”
Twitter Blue goes global; ‘Legacy’ verified checkmarks are going away starting from April 1
Twitter has announced that it will stop verifying accounts for free starting April 1, 2023. Previously verified accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they pay for Twitter Blue or the business-focused Twitter Verified Organizations plan. Continue reading “Twitter Blue goes global; ‘Legacy’ verified checkmarks are going away starting from April 1”
Uber rolls out Airport-Friendly features in India
Uber has introduced new features for airport travel to simplify the process for both riders and drivers before the summer travel season. One feature allows for ride reservations up to 90 days in advance. Continue reading “Uber rolls out Airport-Friendly features in India”
WhatsApp for Desktop gets faster load times, improved calling
Meta has launched a faster version of WhatsApp for Windows desktop that allows group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. Additionally, WhatsApp has included new controls for group admins. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Desktop gets faster load times, improved calling”
Microsoft Loop now in public preview, takes on Notion
After being available in private beta for a year, Microsoft has now launched its new Loop app in public preview. With Loop, teams can collaborate in real-time using components, pages, and workspaces, all in one place. Continue reading “Microsoft Loop now in public preview, takes on Notion”
Instagram to roll out ads search results and ‘Reminder Ads’
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has announced the release of two new tools that will provide additional opportunities for advertising on the popular social network. Continue reading “Instagram to roll out ads search results and ‘Reminder Ads’”
Microsoft introduces Bing image creator powered by ChatGPT
Last month, Microsoft launched AI-powered Bing and Microsoft Edge. Now, they’re adding Bing Image Creator, updated Knowledge Cards, and new AI-powered visual Stories to the preview. Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant for workplace efficiency, was also recently introduced. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Bing image creator powered by ChatGPT”
Google launches early access to Bard AI
Google has opened early access to its new conversational AI service, Bard, which runs on LaMDA and aims to compete with ChatGPT. The company describes the project as an early experiment that allows users to collaborate with generative AI. Continue reading “Google launches early access to Bard AI”
WhatsApp adds new controls for group admins
WhatsApp has announced new group updates that will make it easier for admins to manage and for users to navigate. The new update will give administrators more control over who can join a group and make it easier to discover which groups you share with someone. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds new controls for group admins”
Twitter to open source algorithm used to recommend Tweets
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, announced today that he will make tweet recommendation codes open source. He had previously promised to make the Twitter algorithm open-source weeks before, but had failed to deliver, and has now revealed that the code will be released on March 31. Continue reading “Twitter to open source algorithm used to recommend Tweets”
WhatsApp rolls out Text detection on iOS, working on Limit poll to only one choice to Android
WhatsApp recently rolled out the new feature of picture-in-picture to video calls on iOS. Now, according to WABetaInfo, the Meta owned firm is working on two new features for a future update of the iOS and Android app: Text detection and Limit poll to only one choice. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Text detection on iOS, working on Limit poll to only one choice to Android”
Truecaller accelerates expansion plans with Bengaluru office
Truecaller, the communications and caller ID platform, has opened its largest office space outside Sweden in Bengaluru. The Sequoia-backed company is optimistic about its largest market, which it predicts will experience a two-fold growth in user base over the next three years. Continue reading “Truecaller accelerates expansion plans with Bengaluru office”
Snapchat now lets parents limit sensitive content for kids
Snapchat has announced the launch of Content Controls, its newest Family Center feature that lets parents regulate the kinds of content their teenagers can access. Parents can filter out Stories from publishers or creators who may have been identified as sensitive or suggestive using Snapchat’s new Content Controls in Family Center. Continue reading “Snapchat now lets parents limit sensitive content for kids”
Spotify’s HiFi offering still in the works, confirms Co-President
In 2021, Spotify announced their HiFi lossless streaming tier would be released later that year. Two years have passed and HiFi still hasn’t been launched. The latest report by The Verge reveals that Spotify’s co-president claims HiFi is still in the works and will be released at some point. Continue reading “Spotify’s HiFi offering still in the works, confirms Co-President”
