Technology News for Monday 22nd April 2024

1. CNN writer explains how Microsoft's new AI model works

CNN Business writer Clare Duffy talks to Julia Chatterley about Microsoft's new AI model that can take a still image of a face and an audio clip of someone speaking and automatically create a realistic looking video of that person speaking. Source: CNN ...

2. Apple's 'next big-thing' may get unveiled soon; here's what to expect from the big announcement

Apple is reportedly developing an on-device large language model, a form of advanced AI, as its next major project. This move comes as the tech giant explores various high-stakes projects, including augmented reality spectacles and personal robots.

3. Apple's iOS 18 is expected infuse iPhones with Gen AI features

Apple is expected to load iOS 18 with AI features that can be accessed offline and on-device. It will showcase the upcoming features at its developer conference scheduled in June. The iPhone maker has been investing heavily in all sorts of AI ...

4. New vision to create 'more pleasant' town centre

Improved public transport and better facilities for cyclists and pedestrians are part of plans to improve a Lincolnshire town. Lincolnshire County Council has drawn up a new strategy for Stamford that aims to support future development.

5. Space Takes Center Stage at South By Southwest 2024

The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival held in Austin, Texas, continues to gain a greater reputation as one of the aerospace industry's must-attend events. Indeed, the same internationally recognized creative music and film festival that helps ...

6. Introducing Our Open Mixed Reality Ecosystem

We're opening up the operating system that powers our Meta Quest devices to third-party hardware makers. We're working with leading technology companies to create a new ecosystem of mixed reality devices, and we're making it even easier for developers ...

7. Apple quietly beefs up its AI division with acquisition of French startup

Apple is far from the loudest voice in the world of artificial intelligence right now, but that doesn't mean it's planning to sit out the fight. The company quietly acquired Paris-based AI startup Datakalab in December, according to a report from ...

8. Microsoft expands AI watermarking to EU political parties to tag deepfakes.

The company will offer the same deepfake protection to EU political parties as it did to US politicians. Political campaigns can use Microsoft's tools to attach Content Credentials, aka watermarks, to media they release to track whether the image or ...

9. Why some marketers are betting on the Apple Vision Pro

Brand and agency marketers are more optimistic about the immersive tech than they are about the metaverse. article cover. David Swanson/Getty Images. ByKatie Hicks. April 22, 2024. · 5 min read. It wasn't long ago when the metaverse seemed to be ...