TECHNOLOGY
LG to develop quantum computing tech with Dutch firm
Under the research agreement, the two companies will develop quantum computing technology for multiphysics simulations over the next three years. Multiphysics refer to systems that involve simultaneously occurring multiple physical phenomena. Multiphysics simulations are used to analyze and verify such systems.
Twitter analysing harmful impacts of its AI/ML algorithms
Terming it a long journey in its early days, Twitter said the initiative will assess any "unintentional harms" caused by its algorithms. "When Twitter uses ML, it can impact hundreds of millions of Tweets per day and sometimes, the way a system was designed to help could start to behave differently than was intended," said Jutta Williams and Rumman Chowdhury from Twitter.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure onboards ServiceNow
ServiceNow has seen strong demand for its AI-powered products such as IT Service Management Pro, Customer Service Management Pro, and HR Service Delivery Pro. The company said on Wednesday that enterprise customers can now access and manage OCI resources via their existing ServiceNow Service portal.
Blue Origin conducts 'astronaut rehearsal' in test flight
This mission, launched on Wednesday from Launch Site One in West Texas, marked a verification step prior to flying astronauts, Blue Origin said. This is the first time, Blue Origin personnel standing in as astronauts entered the capsule prior to launch.
Google Assistant can now help find lost iPhone
Android users have long been able to use the Google Assistant to trigger a sound for their smartphone if it got lost. According to MacRumors, that same ability, much like Apple's own Find My system, is coming to the iPhone. The feature will let users who have a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker and the accompanying Google Home app for iOS find a misplaced device, the report said.
Instagram testing 3 new 'like' options to empower users
According to The Verge, the company has announced a "small global test" that will present users with these options. The company added that it is was also "working on a similar experience" for Facebook. Instagram last year ran a test to hide 'like' counts on posts in seven different countries, announced in November that it was expanding the test globally.
LG-GM joint venture to build second US battery plant
Ultrium Cells, a joint venture between LG and GM, has picked a site in Tennessee for their second electric vehicle (EV) battery plant, which will be similar in scope to its $2.3 billion Ohio plant, according to sources familiar with the matter. The two companies will jointly announce the investment plan on Friday, they noted.
Dell spins out VMware, to generate over $9B
"By spinning off VMware, we expect to drive additional growth opportunities for Dell Technologies as well as VMware and unlock significant value for stakeholders. Both companies will remain important partners, with a differentiated advantage in how we bring solutions to customers," Dell CEO Michael Dell said in a statement late on Wednesday.
iPhones in 2022 to feature 48MP camera, no mini: Report
According to AppleInsider, citing famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's top-tier "iPhone 14" models will adopt a 1/1.3-inch 48MP CMOS image sensor for wide-angle camera module duties. "We believe that the new 2H2022 iPhone may support direct 48MP output and 12MP (four cells merge output mode) output simultaneously," Kuo said in a note to investors.
Samsung thanks Biden administration for chip supply meeting
Samsung was one of the 19 global firms and the only South Korean company that attended the White House's virtual meeting on Monday (local time), where Biden stressed a need to invest in the semiconductor industry and secure the country's supply chain. Choi Si-young, who heads Samsung's foundry business, reportedly attended the virtual meeting, reports Yonhap news agency.
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