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Synthesia, an AI startup supported by Nvidia, now enables users to create multilingual video presentations with just a phone or webcam

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Synthesia, an AI startup supported by Nvidia, now enables users to create multilingual video presentations with just a phone or webcam

Synthesia has recently introduced several new features, including the ability to create AI-generated avatars by recording footage with a webcam or phone. These avatars can now be “full body” with hands and arms, and a screen recording tool allows users to guide the avatar through content. The company, catering to almost half of the Fortune … Read more

Mark Cuban’s public email compromised following phone call from impersonator posing as Google representative

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Mark Cuban’s public email compromised following phone call from impersonator posing as Google representative

Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban recently revealed that his email was hacked in a sophisticated cyber attack. The incident occurred after he received a call from someone impersonating a Google representative. The hacker used fake Google account recovery methods to gain access to Cuban’s email account, sending out suspicious emails under his name. Cuban warned his … Read more

10-Day Deadline to Update Your Google Pixel Phone or Cease Usage

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10-Day Deadline to Update Your Google Pixel Phone or Cease Usage

Google unveiled a high severity firmware vulnerability on Google Pixel devices, labeled CVE-2024-32896, that could be exploited, prompting a warning from the US government to update devices by July 4 or discontinue use. The warning from CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlights the need for federal agencies to comply and urges other companies … Read more

Google’s AI priorities lie beyond creating a phone assistant, shifting focus towards real-world applications

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Google’s AI priorities lie beyond creating a phone assistant, shifting focus towards real-world applications

The most popular phone assistants allow users to interact with their devices hands-free. Google Assistant, introduced in 2019, aimed to enable users to operate their phones with voice commands. However, this feature was limited and required specific phrases to function. Competitors like Siri with Large Language Models (LLM) are striving to create voice assistants that … Read more

This is the warning you don’t want to pop up on your Google Pixel phone | Digital Trends

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This is the warning you don’t want to pop up on your Google Pixel phone | Digital Trends

Google is working on a new message for Pixel phones to warn users of overheating. Instead of a basic warning, the new message will advise users that their phone needs to cool down and may experience slower performance. The suggestion is to avoid direct sunlight and close battery-consuming apps. During this pre-emergency phase, users will … Read more

Which mid-range phone, Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 7a, is the better purchase?

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Which mid-range phone, Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 7a, is the better purchase?

The article compares the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 7a, two mid-range smartphones from Google. The Pixel 8a features slight improvements over the Pixel 7a, with a brighter and smoother display, better performance with a new Tensor G3 chip, and access to new AI tricks. Both phones have similar camera setups, with a 64MP … Read more

Creating a digital voice copy with Microsoft Azure AI for answering phone calls

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Creating a digital voice copy with Microsoft Azure AI for answering phone calls

Truecaller, a popular app for managing phone calls and avoiding spam, has introduced a new feature that utilizes Microsoft Azure AI Speech to replicate a user’s voice. This feature allows Truecaller to create a digital copy of a user’s voice to handle incoming calls, providing a personalized and engaging communication experience. Microsoft Azure AI Speech … Read more

Microsoft Azure AI has the ability to generate a digital replica of your voice for answering phone calls

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Microsoft Azure AI has the ability to generate a digital replica of your voice for answering phone calls

Truecaller is a popular app that helps users manage phone calls by identifying numbers and blocking unwanted calls. In addition to its existing features, Truecaller now offers a new capability called Truecaller Assistant, which can create a digital copy of your voice to answer phone calls. This feature is powered by Microsoft Azure AI Speech … Read more

My photos turned into AI nightmares on my Google Pixel phone | Digital Trends

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My photos turned into AI nightmares on my Google Pixel phone | Digital Trends

Artificial intelligence is a prominent tech trend, with applications in smartphones, laptops, and creative projects, including AI-powered photo editing. Google’s AI in Google Photos, particularly the Magic Editor feature in the Google Pixel 8a, offers innovative ways to enhance images. However, the results can sometimes be surprising and even terrifying, as seen in the edited … Read more