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Latest Snap Spectacles update teases an exciting AR future that I can't wait for

Snap's fifth-gen Spectacles are getting a major update.
The update includes new location-based tools and better hand-tracking.
New apps include AR dog-walking and basketball-coaching.
The update is geared towards developers and showcases the potential of future AR glasses.

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Klang Games partners with Google Cloud on AI-driven simulation game Seed

Klang Games partners with Google Cloud to bring the AI-driven simulation game Seed to life.
Using Google Cloud technologies like GKE, Vertex AI, and Gemini model, Klang is developing a massive virtual world populated by AI-driven virtual humans known as Seedlings.
Seed is a groundbreaking MMO experience where AI-powered Seedlings live, evolve, and interact autonomously, even when players are offline.
Players guide Seedlings by setting strategic goals, shaping their education, career paths, relationships, and more.
Klang Games, with over 100 team members, aims for a soft launch of Seed later in 2025.
Google Cloud's infrastructure supports Seed's complex ecosystem and scalability.
Seed employs generative AI to enhance gameplay, enabling unique personalization and rich character interactions.
Google Cloud provides the technology and expertise to support Seed's ambitious vision of a dynamically evolving society simulation.
Seed leverages AI for natural conversations, relationships, and emergent societal behaviors within the game world.
The partnership with Google includes optimizing generative AI solutions for cost efficiency and scalability to enhance the player experience in Seed.

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Google Cloud is helping gaming startups use AI to change the industry

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the gaming industry by enhancing development processes and creating more engaging gameplay experiences.
Google Cloud highlighted at the Game Developer Conference 2025 how AI startups and gaming studios are utilizing AI architecture to address industry challenges.
Generative AI is being employed by game companies to streamline development cycles and focus on innovative game design aspects.
Common Sense Machines Inc. provides generative AI models to create 3D artwork from various sources, reducing production time significantly.
Nunu.ai uses AI agents to navigate games like human players to identify bugs, reducing tedious testing processes for game testers.
The concept of 'Living Games' is being embraced by Series Entertainment Inc., leveraging AI to drive dynamic gameplay experiences that adapt to player actions.
AI is integrated into game mechanics to interact with players and enhance storytelling in immersive ways, offering personalized gaming experiences.
By incorporating AI into gameplay, studios like Series Entertainment aim to reduce content production costs and time while empowering creators to build new experiences.
These advancements demonstrate the transformative impact of AI in gaming, leading to more efficient development processes and tailored player experiences.
Key players in the industry are recognizing the value of AI in shaping the future of gaming, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to drive innovation.

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Worryingly, Google Gemini’s new AI image generation features can be used to remove watermarks from images and I'm concerned

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash's new image generation capabilities can remove watermarks from images.
Users on the X platform have demonstrated the tool's ability to easily remove watermarks.
AI tools that remove watermarks on images are unethical and can lead to legal consequences.
The lack of guardrails in Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash image generator is concerning for copyright protection.

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CPUs to buy instead of the Ryzen 9950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9950X3D is a top gaming and productivity processor, but expensive and often out of stock.
Alternative CPUs to consider instead of the 9950X3D include the Ryzen 9800X3D, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, AMD Ryzen 9950X, and AMD Ryzen 7950X3D.
The Ryzen 9800X3D is a great gaming CPU with comparable performance to the 9950X3D at a lower price point and lower power usage.
For productivity tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K excels with its 24 cores and efficiency improvements, though it lacks in gaming performance.
The AMD Ryzen 9950X is a strong AMD CPU for productivity work, offering 16 Zen 5 cores and good multi-threaded performance.
A viable alternative to the new AMD king is the AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, with 16 cores and high gaming and productivity performance, although still expensive.
Both the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9950X offer efficient high-performance options for productivity tasks, while the Ryzen 9800X3D is a cost-effective choice for gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7950X3D remains a top choice for a do-it-all CPU with superior gaming and professional workload capabilities.
Consider these CPU alternatives to the Ryzen 9950X3D for varied performance needs and budget considerations.
Explore the different strengths and weaknesses of the Ryzen 9800X3D, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, AMD Ryzen 9950X, and AMD Ryzen 7950X3D before making a purchase decision.

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Even AMD is surprised by how fast it’s gaining on Nvidia

AMD's market share in Japan reached 45%, surprising even themselves.
According to AMD representatives, the company is not used to selling such a high volume of graphics cards.
AMD is aiming to increase its market share even further, with one board partner suggesting a goal of 70%.
While AMD's RX 9000 series GPUs are in high demand, the future availability and pricing may impact its market share gains.

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It’s crunch time for Apple Intelligence as Apple execs look for a solution to the company’s AI woes

Apple Intelligence is expected to be the main topic of conversation at Apple's major exec offsite meeting, as the company looks for a solution to its AI turmoil.
Apple has experienced delays in launching the Apple Intelligence feature, resulting in public criticism and embarrassment.
Apple is determined to make major changes to improve the performance of Apple Intelligence and regain public trust.
Despite the current challenges, there is still potential for Apple Intelligence to succeed and impress users.

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Get ready to pay $1360 more for the RTX 5090 - Asus just raised prices yet again, and AMD's RX 9070 XT is also affected

Asus has introduced yet another price hike for Nvidia and AMD GPUs
The ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC Edition is $1,360.99 more than MSRP
The Radeon RX 9070 XT now costs $719.99, $120.99 more than its retail price
Asus has implemented similar price-hiking measures on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs

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OpenAI Argues Case For AI-Friendly US Rules

OpenAI has proposed that US AI companies be granted relief from proposed state regulations in exchange for sharing information on their models with the federal government.
OpenAI suggests that AI companies voluntarily working with the US federal government's AI Safety Institute could receive liability protections, including pre-emption from state-based regulations focused on frontier model security.
OpenAI emphasizes that participation in the federal program would be purely voluntary and optional for AI companies, and it describes proposed state AI laws as overly burdensome.
OpenAI argues that US copyright strategy should ensure American AI models retain their ability to learn from copyrighted material, and it highlights the importance of global adoption of US AI systems.

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Your framework sucks when it comes to cloud integration (and I believe AWS should do more about it)

Most frameworks are deficient when it comes to integrating with AWS services
Frameworks often fall short of meeting cloud-native expectations
Authentication integration with AWS services is often problematic
AWS should invest more in improving integration with popular frameworks

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Windows 11 bug deletes Copilot from the OS – is this the first glitch ever some users will be happy to encounter?

March updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have a bug that removes Copilot app from the OS.
Microsoft is aware of the issue and working on a resolution. Users can reinstall the Copilot app manually from Microsoft Store.
Other bugs reported include installation failures, crashes, boot failures, and issues with remote desktop sessions.
The glitch is an embarrassing inconvenience for Microsoft as it promotes the use of its AI helper.

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Europe wants to get in on big tech — here’s why that could be good for everyone

Over 80 signatories representing around 100 organizations have signed an open letter to the president of the European Commission, urging the EU to increase support for local alternatives to big tech products, services, and infrastructure.
If Europe decides to go self-sufficient on the tech front and create its own “Euro Stack,” more competition with American tech would arise, leading to better products for consumers.
The current lack of alternatives to big tech products and services, such as search engines, map software apps, AI models, operating systems, and social media platforms, push consumers towards American companies, and the EU seeking homegrown alternatives would provide more choices worldwide.
With the strict data laws in the EU, individuals would have a choice between selling their data or not, instead of deciding who to sell it to, if the EU supports local tech alternatives.

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More RTX 50-series price hikes show scalpers aren’t the only problem

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are still facing pricing and availability issues.
Asus has raised the prices of its best graphics cards by hundreds of dollars, going beyond the MSRP.
The premium model ROG Astral LC now costs $3,410, while the air-cooled model is priced at $3,360.
Even cheaper GPUs like AMD's RX 9070 XT are also facing price hikes and availability problems.

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Foxconn Misses Profit Expectations After iPhone Sales Drop

Taiwanese contract tech assembler Foxconn, missed profit estimates for the fourth quarter of last year amidst sagging iPhone sales and investment in AI servers.
Net revenues for the fourth quarter fell 13 percent to 46.3 billion Taiwanese dollars ($1.4 billion, £1.09bn) compared to analysts' estimates of a 2.3 percent gain.
Foxconn's strong revenue growth is expected in the first quarter, despite a slowdown in iPhone sales and caution from many companies amidst the US-initiated trade war.
Foxconn plans to increase production of AI servers as demand remains strong, with expected revenue growth in the first quarter due to consumer electronics, cloud, and networking products.

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The big FAQ about Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot provides Generative AI within the Microsoft Office ecosystem, combining GPT 4o with function calls and RAG using Semantic Index.
Copilot Orchestrator handles user input, preliminary checks, reasoning, context and tool selection, function matching, tool execution, result analysis, response delivery, and conversation update.
Copilot relies on LLM to find functions for user queries and does not allow adjustment of system prompts or switching to other LLMs.
Copilot has access to user data in Microsoft 365 but not to user's archive, group, or delegate mailboxes directly.
Microsoft does not use user data to train Copilot models, and the models remain static without learning from user behavior.
Copilot is locked to GPT version, causing delays when new ChatGPT models are introduced by OpenAI.
The Semantic Index in Microsoft 365 enhances search accuracy by combining mathematical vectors with keywords and phrases.
Graph Connectors allow integration of third-party data sources to extend Copilot 365 capabilities for search.
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft apps does not work with Shared Computer licensing.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and regular Copilot differ in licensing, target groups, subscription fees, access to organizational content, and data sources.

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