Technology News for Thursday 1st August 2024

1. Researchers launch long COVID risk calculator to encourage early treatment

Immunologists have created an online calculator that estimates a person's risk of developing long COVID. Long COVID symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. What's next: Associate Professor Kirsty Short says much more research ...

2. Our first taste of 'Apple Intelligence' is here. Here's what works.

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is betting that phones with AI tools can make life a little easier — and now, we're getting a first look at how. This week, Apple released an early preview version of its iOS 18.1 software, containing the first of the Apple ...

3. Red Bull Basement 2024

Red Bull Basement empowers the next generation of innovators to develop and launch outstanding ideas, accelerated by AI technology. Ready to elevate your idea? Submit you application now for a chance to gain mentorship, network with industry leaders ...

4. August Adventures Await: 18 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW

Plunge into the heart of battle with Stormgate, a newly released real-time strategy game from Frost Giant Studios, which is renowned for its work on popular games StarCraft II and Warcraft III. In single-player or multiplayer mode, fight demonic invaders, ...

5. Why Google's Olympics 2024 ad went viral for all the wrong reasons and what the company said on the controversy

A recent Google commercial featuring its AI chatbot, Gemini, has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The TV advertisement played during ad breaks from the Olympics. The "Dear Sydney" ad from Google shows a little girl aspiring to be like Olympic track ...

6. Get more out of Teams with these 5 features

Q. My firm has been using Teams for the last few years but only for chats and calls. What other features should we consider using? A. Chat applications like Microsoft Teams have become crucial tools for managing communication in a firm and finance ...

7. Venu, a $42.99 per month sports streamer, has a tough marketing challenge to find an audience

Venu Sports will be a case study in the value of marketing. · Sling TV already sells a product that's similar to Venu Sports, and it's been losing customers for five years.

8. Google's Gemini AI Olympics-themed ad sparks fierce backlash

Google's Olympics-themed advertisement for its Gemini AI product, called "Dear Sydney," isn't exactly winning over viewers. The ad features a young female runner whose father narrates the commercial. She wants to write a letter to her hero, ...

9. Venu Sports May Be Available for $42.99 Per Month With Its Planned Launch Targeted for Fall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch in the fall. The streaming service's launch price was announced on Thursday.

10. Microsoft says OpenAI is now a competitor in AI and search

Microsoft's annually updated list of competitors now includes OpenAI, a long-term strategic partner. The change comes days after OpenAI announced a prototype of a search engine. Microsoft has reportedly invested $13 billion into OpenAI.