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Meta announces a new AI Sandbox with tools for advertisers, Anthropic's chatbot can now process around 75,000 words, and Elon Musk says he's hired a new Twitter CEO.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google has new devices and AI features and Disney might combine Hulu and Disney+.Full show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ByteDance reportedly delays the launch of the TikTok Shop in the US, the American Psychological Association releases its first health advisory on social media use, and Uber starts rolling out flight booking in the UK.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple will release Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPadOS later this month, IBM announces a platform to build AI models called Watsonx, and Wendy's will use an AI chatbot for drive-through service at a store in Columbus, Ohio. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DEF CON's AI Village wants hackers to improve LLMs, Baidu's Xiaodu's unit is readying a smartphone, Volkswagen's Cariad software division experiences technical delays. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft and AMD reportedly started working together on AI chips, Warner Brothers Discovery expects its streaming business to turn a profit this year, and the Court of Justice of the European Union rules on compensation for GDPR claims. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bing Chat comes out of private preview, Discord is making everybody change usernames, and two studies that use AI to read minds. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQYV-SIKm1xT2KxBSHDv9icPWRK5GxS0Hjkvx2JFA0bHsKT8pV3Xxl51aVkNqd1-ecccpy4CVyZQ5zA/pubhtml?gid=1661265403&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMD announces its next-gen ultraportable laptop chips, Google starts rolling out passkey support for accounts, and Microsoft reportedly plans to offer private ChatGPT servers.Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastodon introduced a default server for new users to streamline onboarding, Microsoft launched a preview of payments in Teams, and BeReal introduces a curated timeline called RealPeople.Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WatchOS 10 said to be widget-friendly again, Godfather of AI says he regrets things, Super Mario Bros movie rakes it in at box office. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit starts testing persistent chat channels, Qualcomm announces mobile upscaling tech, and Sony sold a bunch of PS5s. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus Meta sees user growth again for Facebook and the handheld gaming device space gets crowded.Full show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority announced it opposes Microsoft's proposed Activision-Blizzard deal, Artifact adds AI-powered article summaries, and Lenovo releases a Motorola co-branded phone.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMD announces a Z1 chip lineup for handheld PCs, Microsoft reportedly agrees to sell Teams separately from Office in the EU, and AT&T makes the first call over satellites on a standard smartphone. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple reportedly plans proprietary charger for upcoming headset, BeReal experiments with multiple uploads, Arm starts work on new chip prototype. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several user's report Twitter now requires either a subscription or checkmark to run ads, Apple reportedly plans to release a journaling app as part of a mental health strategy, and Stack Overflow will soon charge for using its data to train large language models. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, there's a chip glut now, crossing all the sectors including servers, and Chinese scientists let an AI control an observation satellite for 24 hours to see what it would decide to look at. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google proposed allowing alternative payment processors to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, the EU launches the European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency, and Instagram bios get more links. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonos launched a new service for businesses called Sonos Pro, security researchers find new LockBit ransomware encryptors targeting macOS, and Twitter will start labeling tweets with restricted visibility. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix has a big livestream fail, Spotify drops exclusivity for some paywalled podcasts, AI music ruffles industry feathers. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The newly launched Hacking Policy Council will advocate for ethical security researchers, Twitter Blue subscribers can now post 10,000 characters, and Washington state passes a bill to give ride-hailing drivers access to a paid family and medical leave program.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon Web Services announces new options for multiple generative AI models, Italy outlines how OpenAI can continue operating in the country, and LinkedIn partners with CLEAR for user verification in the US.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DTH - Intel and Arm team up to make chips togetherAlso, Nvidia Announces the RTX 4070, and Bing starts putting chatbot responses at the top of search results. Get show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Substack opens Notes to all users, Apple sets Mumbai store date for April 18, Microsoft Teams now supports Snap lenses. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla's next Megafactory will be in Shanghai, IDC reports Apple saw the steepest PC shipment decline in Q1, and ByteDance signs a content deal with Tecent.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google will enable the WebGPU API in Chrome by default, Samsung will lower memory production, and Twitter shuts down its legacy free API. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google cracks down on personal data handling by apps in the Play Store, The Pirate Bay gets a TV drama, and an Australian mayor threatens to sue OpenAI. Show Notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says the company will commercialize generative AI this year, eFile.com distributed malware, and the UK is investigating competition concerns with cloud infrastructure. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tidal launches a new Live listening session feature for subscribers, Japan expected to increase chip making equipment spending 82% in 2024, and Apple reportedly makes its first round of layoffs since it began cost-cutting. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tor Project helps create VPN-based privacy browser Mulled, Paris votes to ban e-scooters, the first cell phone call was made on this day 50 years ago. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ESA cancels E3, Sundar Pichai says it will upgrade Bard to its PaLM model by next week, and Italy's data regulator orders OpenAI to temporarily halt processing local data. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is experimenting with placing ads in its chatbot responses, Apple kicks the mixed reality headset launch down the road a few months and why you should uninstall 3CX phone app right now.Full Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQYV-SIKm1xT2KxBSHDv9icPWRK5GxS0Hjkvx2JFA0bHsKT8pV3Xxl51aVkNqd1-ecccpy4CVyZQ5zA/pubhtml?gid=1675207696&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An open letter with some big names attached calls for a pause in AI system training, Microsoft reportedly working on a modular CorePC version of Windows, and a draft UK Media Bill would put streamers under the same rules as public broadcasters. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon opened its Sidewalk IoT network to developers, Elon Musk says Twitter will only recommend verified accounts, and Alibaba restructures into six independent business units. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter seeks info on Github code, Microsoft updates Teams, Nintendo shutters Wii U and 3DS eShops. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Framework announced the Laptop 16 platform supporting discrete graphics modules, OpenAI releases plugin support for ChatGPT, and Utah's governor signs two social media regulation bills into law. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft released a public preview of its new collaborative work app Loop, the US FTC proposes new Click to Cancel rule for subscriptions, and Apple reportedly plans to release blockbuster films with a wide theatrical release before coming to streaming. Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon One technology will start rolling out to Panera locations, Instagram testing ads in search results, and DP Review will shutdown next month. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adobe announced its Firefly family of generative AI models, Google flags Pinduoduo's apps as malware, and TikTok reached 150 million US users. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free app Glaze helps artists protect their work from AI tools, Microsoft hopes to launch mobile gaming app store next year, Indian state Punjab cuts mobile internet. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belkin pauses development of Matter smart home devices, the FCC finalizes rules to block spam texts, and VW shows an affordable EV concept. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Glass Enterprise is being discontinued and the US warns Bytedance it better sell TikTok if it doesn't want to get banned. Plus GPT-4 tried to hire a TaskRabbit when being tested for safety.MORE: Google has stopped selling and supporting Google Glass Enterprise as it shifts focus to other products like a prototype that can translate speech on the fly. Following national security concerns, the UK has joined other countries in banning government employees from using TikTok on government devices. Microsoft is introducing AI-powered features, such as creating PowerPoint presentations automatically from Word documents, to revolutionize productivity. OpenAI gave the Alignment Research Center early access to multiple versions of GPT-4 to evaluate its abilities, while Foxconn has agreed to manufacture AirPods for Apple in India. Baidu launched its Ernie AI chatbot and LinkedIn's GPT-4 provides writing suggestions for Premium users. Finally, the GNOME and KDE Foundations are collaborating to develop an App Store using Flatpak, with support from industry leaders.Full show notes:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQYV-SIKm1xT2KxBSHDv9icPWRK5GxS0Hjkvx2JFA0bHsKT8pV3Xxl51aVkNqd1-ecccpy4CVyZQ5zA/pubhtml?gid=1384484660&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

T-Mobile intends to acquire the parent company of Mint Mobile, Samsung plans to invest $230 billion into chipmaking in South Korea over the next 20 years, TikTok reportedly considering divesting US operations as a last resort. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announced it will roll out AI features to Workspace apps to testers this month, Meta announced it will cut 10,000 more jobs, and Sony introduces a camera kit for users with visual impairments. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon and Rivian in talks to end electric van exclusivity deal, Apple may be working on new AirPod health features, Samsung’s Space Zoom feature called into question, again. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta confirms its working on a decentralized social network, Microsoft will start rolling out GPT-4 next week, and the Epic Games Store launches support for self-published titles.Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GrammarlyGo can write in your own personal writing style, Roku launches its new OS and branded TVs and Bing now has 10% of the search audience Google has.Grammarly adds a text generator called GrammarlyGO, which can rewrite content, generate outlines, and more, coming to all users in beta in April. Other companies, including Salesforce, ThoughtSpot, and Forethought, have also embedded text generators.Microsoft's Bing has more than 100 million daily active users, with a third of people using the Bing chatbot at least once a day with an average of three chats per day.Spotify announces a redesign of its app's homescreen, with more personalization, integration with Anchor and Patreon, and a focus on discovering new content beyond music, like podcasts, audiobooks, and live audio.Roku announces more details about Roku OS 12, including the ability to select local news providers, games from interested teams, and more efficient continue watching features. The FBI is investigating a breach of DC health link servers.The Netherlands will increase restrictions on the export of chip technology to China, with ASML needing a license to export its equipment to Chinese companies under these new rules.Wing, Alphabet's drone-delivery company, announces the Wing Delivery Network, where drones can delegate tasks to its fleet and move on to the next pickup if it has enough charge, much like a ride-hailing system.Apple Music is launching a standalone app for classical music fans, with more than 5 million tracks, curated playlists, and more.Raspberry Pi offers a 1.6-megapixel Global Shutter Camera module for $50.Full Show notes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQYV-SIKm1xT2KxBSHDv9icPWRK5GxS0Hjkvx2JFA0bHsKT8pV3Xxl51aVkNqd1-ecccpy4CVyZQ5zA/pubhtml?gid=1471816712&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta tests reintegrating Messenger into the Facebook app, researchers at Google and the Technical University of Berlin announce a multimodal embodied visual-language for controlling robots, and DuckDuckGo rolls out an AI-powered summarization feature.Get the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok introduces a content paywall for creators called Series, Salesforce releases Einstein GPT, and Medium opens up its Mastodon instance to all paying community members. Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft releases Dynamic 365 Copilot assistant, Meta’s Quest price cuts go into effect, Bing chat has hidden ‘celebrity’ feature. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.