News/New Launches
Mistral launches new AI moderation API for content filtering
New content moderation API from Mistral AI: Mistral AI has launched a moderation service to detect undesirable text content across various policy dimensions, aiming to enhance AI safety and protect downstream deployments. The API, which powers the moderation service in Le Chat, is now available for users to tailor to their specific applications and safety standards. This release responds to the growing industry interest in LLM-based moderation systems that can improve scalability and robustness across applications. Key features of the moderation model: The content moderation classifier employs an LLM trained to categorize text inputs into nine distinct categories, offering a...
read Nov 7, 2024Mistral unveils new Batch API for efficient AI processing
New cost-effective AI processing option: Mistral AI has introduced a batch API for high-volume requests, offering a 50% reduction in cost compared to synchronous API calls. The batch API is designed for AI developers prioritizing data volume over real-time responses, allowing for more efficient processing of large-scale requests. This new offering comes in response to recent API price increases in the AI industry, with Mistral AI aiming to maintain affordable access to cutting-edge AI technologies. The batch API is currently available on Mistral's La Plateforme and is expected to be rolled out to cloud provider partners in the near future....
read Nov 7, 2024Why the iMac may be Apple’s best computer yet
A new era for the iMac: Apple's latest iMac, featuring the M4 chip, brings significant upgrades to its popular all-in-one desktop computer, offering enhanced performance and features at a competitive price point. The new iMac M4 is available for preorder starting at $1,299, with shipping beginning on November 8. The base model now comes with 16GB of memory, a substantial improvement over the previous 8GB, without increasing the starting price. Apple has introduced new color options, including blue, purple, pink, yellow, orange, green, and silver, adding a touch of personality to the sleek design. Performance boost and AI capabilities: The...
read Nov 7, 2024ChatGPT just got another cool new feature to use with ‘Advanced Voice’
Voice AI evolution: OpenAI has introduced a new sharing feature for ChatGPT Advanced Voice, allowing users to easily share snippets of their AI conversations. The update enables users to share short clips of their interactions with ChatGPT's voice assistant on social media platforms and with others. This feature is available on both desktop and mobile versions of ChatGPT, wherever Advanced Voice is accessible, but not on the web interface. Practical applications: The new sharing capability opens up various possibilities for both entertainment and educational purposes. Users can share creative interactions, such as AI-performed scenes from plays with different character interpretations....
read Nov 7, 2024This UAE startup aims to transform industrial vehicles into self-driving fleets
Autonomous revolution in industrial vehicles: Abu Dhabi-based SteerAI, launched by VentureOne, aims to transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses, focusing initially on the logistics and defense sectors. SteerAI is a new venture from VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), an entity of the Abu Dhabi government in the United Arab Emirates. The company's mission is to provide autonomous functionality for ground vehicles through hardware, software stack, and fleet management technology. SteerAI's technology is supplied by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the ATRC's applied research arm. Technological capabilities and applications: SteerAI's autonomous vehicle technology promises...
read Nov 7, 2024Stability AI’s new text-to-image models transform creative workflows
Advancing AI-powered visual creation: Stability AI has launched three new text-to-image models on Amazon Bedrock, offering significant improvements over previous iterations and expanding possibilities for creative professionals. The new models - Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3 Large, and Stable Image Core - build upon the capabilities of earlier versions like Stable Diffusion XL. Key enhancements include better performance with multi-subject prompts, improved image quality, enhanced typography and text rendering, more photorealistic outputs, and superior handling of complex prompts and intricate scenes. Transforming creative workflows: These advanced models have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of media, advertising, and entertainment...
read Nov 7, 2024The iOS 18.2 beta is live — here’s what’s inside (and what’s coming next)
Apple's AI push gains momentum: iOS 18.2 public beta introduces a range of new Apple Intelligence features, signaling the company's commitment to AI-driven innovation in its mobile ecosystem. The update brings deeper integration of Apple Intelligence across the iPhone's core functionalities, enhancing productivity, creativity, and user experience. Key features include a more conversational Siri with ChatGPT integration, Visual Intelligence for the iPhone 16 series, and advanced image manipulation tools. Some highly anticipated features, such as Image Playground and Genmoji, are currently waitlisted, indicating a phased rollout approach. Enhanced Siri capabilities: The integration of ChatGPT into Siri marks a significant upgrade...
read Nov 7, 2024Microsoft Outlook adds AI-powered dynamic themes
AI-powered personalization comes to Outlook: Microsoft has introduced dynamic, AI-generated themes for its email client Outlook, aiming to enhance user experience with personalized visuals. The new feature, called "Themes by Copilot," requires a Copilot Pro or business license to access. These themes will be available across all versions of Outlook, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web platforms. Microsoft's goal is to make Outlook "more beautiful and approachable" through this personalization feature. Customization options and functionality: The AI-powered themes offer users various ways to tailor their Outlook interface based on personal preferences and real-world factors. Users can create themes based...
read Nov 7, 2024Startup Thesys aims to transform how users interact with AI agents
AI-driven user interfaces: A new frontier in software development: Thesys, a California-based startup, aims to revolutionize how users interact with AI tools by focusing on dynamic and personalized user interfaces. Rabi Shanker Guha, co-founder of Thesys, argues that while AI has significantly advanced the back-end capabilities of software, the front-end user experience has largely remained static. The company has secured $4 million in seed funding to develop its software-as-a-service solution, which promises to create responsive and tailored interfaces for AI applications. Thesys's technology enables businesses to incorporate adaptive front-ends that leverage AI for greater personalization, potentially transforming user engagement with...
read Nov 7, 2024Dell XPS 13 ultrabook blends AI power with sleek design
AI-powered ultrabook redefines portable computing: The Dell XPS 13 sets a new standard for ultrabooks with its combination of AI capabilities, premium design, and powerful performance. The laptop features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor with 16 cores and a max clock speed of 3.4GHz, integrating a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU for AI workloads. As a Copilot+ PC, the XPS 13 is optimized for Windows' AI-based features like Copilot personal assistant, Microsoft Cocreator, and Windows Studio Effects. The device offers up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, ensuring smooth performance and ample storage. Stunning visual experience:...
read Nov 7, 2024OnePlus 12 receives Android 15 update without AI features
Android 15 arrives on OnePlus 12: OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable version of Android 15 for its flagship OnePlus 12 smartphone, making it one of the first non-Pixel devices to receive the update globally. Rapid deployment and availability: The update is being released ahead of schedule, with the stable version launching just days after the Open Beta was announced for European users. The rollout is occurring in multiple regions simultaneously, including the European Union, North America, India, and for global variants of the OnePlus 12. OnePlus states that the update will reach users in "batches" throughout the week,...
read Nov 7, 2024MindOne Builder allows non-engineers to create apps — here’s how to try it
Introducing MindOne Builder: MindOne Builder is an innovative AI-native app development platform designed to empower non-engineers in creating sophisticated mobile and web applications. The tool adopts a design-first approach, allowing users to visualize and construct their apps without extensive coding knowledge MindOne integrates artificial intelligence to guide users through the app-building process, while also offering the flexibility to switch to manual editing within the interface The platform caters to both mobile and web app development, providing a versatile solution for various project requirements Key features and functionality: MindOne Builder combines AI-assisted development with user-friendly design tools to streamline the app...
read Nov 7, 2024‘Overlay’ is a new AI-powered search engine designed to keep customers on your site
AI-powered site search revolutionizes user experience: Crisp has launched Overlay, a new AI-driven website search engine designed to improve user engagement and reduce support workload. Overlay functions as a full-page website pop-up, leveraging Crisp's AI data hub to enhance the buying experience for visitors. The tool aims to combat high bounce rates by providing users with more efficient and accurate search results. Crisp's innovative approach combines user experience optimization with artificial intelligence to create a more seamless browsing experience. Key features and functionality: Overlay integrates advanced AI capabilities to deliver a comprehensive search solution for websites. The full-page pop-up design...
read Nov 7, 2024OpenHands is a new developer tool with zero set up and instant access to AI
Introducing OpenHands: A new frontier in AI-assisted coding: OpenHands, launched on Daytona's platform, offers developers instant access to autonomous AI coding capabilities without the need for complex setups or waitlists. The new tool combines cloud-based Visual Studio Code with advanced AI coding assistance, aiming to streamline the development process and increase productivity. OpenHands is positioned as a zero-setup solution, eliminating barriers to entry for developers interested in leveraging AI for coding tasks. The platform was launched in the categories of Open Source, Software Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence, indicating its broad applicability across various development domains. Key features and benefits: OpenHands...
read Nov 6, 2024Microsoft Notepad to add AI text rewriting feature
Microsoft enhances Notepad with AI-powered text editing: The tech giant is introducing a new feature called Rewrite to its classic text editor, allowing users to modify their content using artificial intelligence. The Rewrite feature is currently being rolled out in preview to Windows Insiders, offering capabilities to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and modify text length. Users can access Rewrite by highlighting text, right-clicking, and selecting the Rewrite option, which then presents a dialogue box for specifying desired changes. The AI tool generates three rewritten versions of the selected text for users to choose from. How it works: Rewrite leverages cloud-based...
read Nov 6, 2024Samsung unveils AI assistant Bixby, but you can’t use it unless you’re in China
Samsung unveils AI-powered 'Next-generation Bixby' in China: The tech giant has quietly launched an updated version of its voice assistant, Bixby, with advanced AI capabilities for select Galaxy devices in the Chinese market. The new Bixby was introduced alongside the release of the Galaxy W25 and W25 Flip, region-exclusive variants of Samsung's foldable devices in China. This update marks a significant advancement for Bixby, which was notably absent from Samsung's Galaxy AI suite of features launched earlier this year. Key features of 'Next-generation Bixby': Samsung has highlighted four main enhancements to its AI assistant, focusing on multimodal interactions and improved...
read Nov 5, 2024The latest MacOS update introduced these 3 useful features
MacOS 15.1 update brings subtle yet useful improvements: The latest update to Apple's operating system introduces a handful of practical features that enhance user experience, even for those not interested in AI or iPhone integration. Key features for non-AI enthusiasts: While Apple Intelligence is the headline feature of MacOS 15.1, there are several other upgrades that cater to users who prefer traditional functionality. Apple Mail now offers email summaries, allowing users to quickly grasp the content of lengthy emails without reading them in full. The battery indicator for MacBooks has been improved, providing easier access to low-power mode and visual...
read Nov 5, 2024Microsoft’s ‘Magentic-One’ framework directs multiple AI agents to complete your tasks
A new multi-agent AI infrastructure: Microsoft researchers have introduced Magentic-One, an open-source framework designed to manage multiple AI agents working together to complete complex, multi-step tasks. Magentic-One is described as a generalist agentic system that aims to enhance productivity and transform daily life by enabling AI agents to solve tasks requiring multiple steps. The framework is available to researchers and developers for both research and commercial purposes under a custom Microsoft License. Alongside Magentic-One, Microsoft released AutoGenBench, an open-source agent evaluation tool built on their previously released Autogen framework. System architecture and functionality: Magentic-One operates with an Orchestrator agent that...
read Nov 5, 2024ChatGPT Plus upgrade now available on iOS app
Apple enhances AI capabilities with ChatGPT Plus integration: iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 introduces a direct upgrade option for ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app, expanding Apple's AI ecosystem. The new feature allows users to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus without needing a separate OpenAI account or subscription outside of Apple's ecosystem. This integration is part of Apple's expanding Apple Intelligence suite, which already offered ChatGPT's free version in the initial iOS 18.2 beta release. The upgrade option is available in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT, along with usage limit tracking for free ChatGPT users. ChatGPT Plus benefits:...
read Nov 5, 2024Microsoft begins international rollout of Copilot AI features within Office apps
AI integration reshapes Microsoft 365 subscriptions: Microsoft is expanding its Copilot AI features to standard Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions in select Asia-Pacific markets, signaling a significant shift in the company's AI strategy. The expansion includes Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand, with current subscribers gaining automatic access to Copilot features upon updating their apps. This move represents a departure from the previous model where Copilot was only available through a separate, expensive Copilot Pro subscription. The integration comes with a monthly allotment of AI credits for use across various Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,...
read Nov 5, 2024This new AI tool turns regular video into fully editable 3D scenes
AI-powered animation breakthrough: Wonder Dynamics, recently acquired by Autodesk, has launched Wonder Animation, a tool that transforms regular video footage into fully editable 3D scenes using artificial intelligence. The technology aims to make high-quality visual effects more accessible and flexible for filmmakers of all skill levels. Wonder Animation uses over 25 different AI models to analyze video, understanding body movements, lighting sources, and camera positioning to translate 2D video into 3D space. The tool can recognize various shot types and recreate them as 3D data, allowing artists to edit and experiment more easily. Democratizing filmmaking: Wonder Animation's technology has the...
read Nov 5, 2024Linux Lite adds subtle AI desktop chat feature for better developer support
Linux Lite 7.2 introduces subtle AI integration: The latest release of Linux Lite, a lightweight distribution designed to revive older desktops, has incorporated an AI feature in a more nuanced way than expected. The distribution now includes a website called "Linux Lite AI Chat" that serves as a direct support option for users, answering Linux Lite-specific questions and addressing issues. This approach to AI integration is less intrusive than full desktop integration, which would be challenging to implement across various Linux components and development teams. Key features of Linux Lite 7.2: The new version builds upon its reputation for being...
read Nov 5, 2024Brainiest AI launches advanced imaging tools for SMB marketers
Brainiest AI expands imaging capabilities: The all-in-one marketing communications platform has introduced four new advanced imaging applets, enhancing its suite of visual content creation tools for small and mid-sized businesses. Brainiest AI's expanded suite now includes ten imaging applets, enabling users to generate high-quality visuals for various marketing applications without relying on professional graphic design teams. The new additions aim to democratize access to professional-grade imaging tools, allowing smaller businesses to create compelling visual content for social media, websites, and print materials. Founder and CEO Alan Steinberg emphasized the unprecedented nature of this offering, stating that it enables small businesses...
read Nov 5, 2024Suno unveils ‘Personas’ feature to achieve consistency in AI-generated songs
Suno introduces Personas: A new approach to AI music creation: Suno, an AI music generation platform, has launched Personas, a feature designed to bring consistency to AI-generated tracks by capturing and replicating the essence of a song's style and vocal characteristics. Available exclusively to Pro and Premier plan subscribers, Personas allows users to save the core elements of a track and apply them to future creations. This innovation aims to address a common challenge in AI music generation: producing multiple tracks that sound like they're created by the same artist or group. Users can personalize their Personas by naming them,...
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