TECHNOLOGY

Meta seeks OpenAI's help to create AI coding assistant for its engineers
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According to 'Command Line' by The Verge's Alex Heath, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth recently told employees about the plan, saying the cost for building an AI coding engineer is "crazy" at about seven cents per query. "That's the only place in the company we're really considering working with Microsoft and OpenAI, just because there's a natural business integration there," he told employees.
Brave removes Microsoft Bing from its search results page
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"Every Web search result seen in Brave Search is now served by our own index. We've removed all search API (Application Programming Interface) calls to Bing," Brave said in a blogpost. The announcement follows Microsoft's recent decision to implement significant price increases for third-party use of its search API.
WhatsApp rolling out 'side-by-side' feature on Android tablets
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According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to switch between conversations without losing track of their ongoing chats, providing more control over the WhatsApp interface on their Android tablets. Users can also disable the side-by-side view by toggling the option available within -- WhatsApp Settings > Chats.
Google to let users add emoji reactions to comments in Docs
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This new feature will let users leave emojis on Google Docs comments by tapping a new button in the bottom-right corner of the window to get a full pick, according to the company. It will also offer users a more expressive way to engage with comments and collaborate in real-time.
Microsoft to stop making its mice, keyboards, webcams
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According to The Verge, the move ends the legacy of Microsoft-branded PC hardware launched in 1983 with Word and Notepad bundled together. "Going forward, we are focusing on our Windows PC accessories portfolio under the Surface brand," says Dan Laycock, senior communications manager at Microsoft, was quoted as saying.
Google Pixel Fold leaked images show sleek, nearly gapless hinge design
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Renowned leaker Evan Blass, also known as evleaks, posted the leaked images on Twitter, showcasing a large screen on the outside and an even larger screen within, signalling a significant advancement in foldable display technology, reports The Verge. In addition to the impressive exterior design, the gap between the two halves of the phone is minimal.
Nearly 80% of iPhone users now own an Apple Watch
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Google Pixel users come in second with 71 per cent of Pixel smartphone users who own a smartwatch saying that they own the Google Pixel Watch, according to Counterpoint Research. Apple managed to achieve 56 per cent share of the US smartwatch market in 2022. Meanwhile, among Samsung smartphone users who.
Twitter to allow media publishers to charge users per article per click: Musk
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After announcing new monetising features for content creators, the Twitter CEO is now aiming to help media houses amid a global meltdown that has seen several publications paying off employees and shutting down programmes. Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers
Meta seeks OpenAI's help to create AI coding assistant for its engineers
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According to 'Command Line' by The Verge's Alex Heath, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth recently told employees about the plan, saying the cost for building an AI coding engineer is "crazy" at about seven cents per query. That's the only place in the company we're really considering working with Microsoft nd OpenAI, just because there's a natural.
Elon Musk isn't doing right for Twitter: Jack Dorsey
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Dorsey now uses his new micro-blogging platform called Bluesky that is now available for Android users. Responding to a question from Bluesky user Jason Goldman regarding whether he felt that Musk proved the 'best possible' steward for the platform Dorsey said: "No. Nor do I think he acted right after realising his timing.
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