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Microsoft Teams now uses AI to improve echo, interruptions
"While we have been trying our best with digital signal processing to do a really good job in Teams, we have now started using machine learning for the first time to build echo cancellation where you can truly reduce echo from all the different devices," Robert Aichner, a principal programme manager for intelligent conversation and communications cloud at Microsoft, was quoted as saying in an interview.
Tesla had very tough quarter, says Musk in leaked email
According to the auto-tech website Electrek, over the weekend, the Tesla CEO sent emails to employees and in the first email, Musk tried to instill meaning about building Tesla products to workers. "We actually build great, real products that people love and make their lives and the world better. That is so profound. It is an honest day's work that you can feel in your heart," Musk was quoted as saying.
India 6th on breached users' global list, new CERT-In directive can worsen situation
As of June 1, India's breach rate was 740 per cent higher than the first quarter (Q1) this year, rising from five to 42 breached accounts per minute. Indian users' data may become increasingly endangered as the new directive from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) calls companies to extensive data collection within Indian jurisdiction, putting even more of users' data at risk to be breached, according to cybersecurity company Surfshark.
Samsung set to unveil 3 Galaxy Watch 5 variants in August
According to a report in GoAndroid, the three Galaxy Watches are likely to come in 40mm, 44mm and 46mm variants. The SM-R900 Watch model will support Wifi, Bluetooth and NFC. The SM-R910 and SM-R920 Galaxy Watch 5 models will also offer the same connectivity options of WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity onboard, according to the FCC website.
Apple won't stop production of older iPad Pro models this year
The new iPad Pro models with M2 chip, wireless charging with MagSafe and camera upgrades are likely to arrive in September or October. The devices may also have a glass back, as well as mini LED backlighting for the 11-inch iPad Pro. Earlier reports suggested that the iPhone maker is experimenting with at least one 2022 iPad Pro with MagSafe on board.
Crypto lender Celsius Network pauses all withdrawals, transfers
The decision led to a nearly 55 per cent crash in the price of its digital token 'CELL' to as low as 19 cents. "We are taking this action today to put Celsius in a better position to honour, over time, its withdrawal obligations," the crypto lender said in a statement late on Sunday. Celsius Network is a Blockchain-based lending platform that is accessible through a free mobile app.
Microsoft unveils massive lineup of games for Xbox fans
The upcoming franchises also offers unique titles like Pentiment, High on Life and Ravenlok. �With Xbox, you have more ways to play those game than ever before � on console, PC, or on the go," the company said during the �Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase' event on Sunday. "From industry-defining racing games, gripping narratives, compelling strategy titles, and the most anticipated open world RPG of the last 20 years, there is something for everyone," the company added.
Google agrees to pay $118 mn to settle gender discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiffs Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, Kelli Wisuri, and Heidi Lamar worked for Google in California in a "covered position" since September 14, 2013. The class action gender discrimination lawsuit was filed in 2017. Google is also required to have an independent labour economist to evaluate its hiring practices and pay equity studies.
Half of finance AI projects to be delayed or cancelled by 2024
At the same time, the use of business process outsourcing (BPO) for AI will rise from 6 per cent to 40 per cent within two years, according to Gartner. CFOs face major barriers to scaling up the use of AI in-house and will increasingly turn to business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to meet their digital transformation objectives, the report noted.
Top 100 global firms' market cap reaches $31.7 tn, Apple leads
Apple topped the list with $2.85 trillion in market cap, followed by Saudi Aramco, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon, according to the data provided by London-based accounting company PwC. Apple regained its crown as the world's largest company by market capitalisation with a valuation 6 per cent and 13 per cent ahead of Saudi Aramco and Microsoft, respectively. Reliance Industries (at 58th position) and Tata Consultancy Services (69th spot) were the only two companies from India in the global list.
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