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Google now thinks it's OK to use AI for weapons and surveillance
- Google has removed pledges from its AI principles that it would not develop AI tools for use in weapons or surveillance technology.
- Instead, Google now emphasizes 'responsible development and deployment' of AI with human oversight and adherence to international law and human rights.
- The change in AI principles is attributed to AI's emergence as a 'general-purpose technology' and the need for collaboration between companies, governments, and organizations sharing core values.
- The new AI principles come after Google's previous controversies over military contracts and cooperation with Israel's Defense Ministry in expanding AI use.
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The FDA and EU clear Nuance Audio, smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, for sale
- Nuance Audio, smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, have received FDA clearance and CE marking for sale in the US and Europe.
- The glasses feature open-ear speakers and a beamforming microphone array, allowing the wearer to raise the volume of the person they are speaking to and cancel out surrounding noise.
- The glasses come in limited shapes, colors, and sizes, and can be controlled via a companion app or a dedicated remote.
- Nuance Audio is part of a growing market of OTC hearing aids, with Apple's AirPods Pro 2 also offering similar functionality.
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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $170
- The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $169 ($80 off). This is the best price seen so far in 2025.
- The AirPods Pro 2 were released in 2022 and are considered the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, offering great sound and transparency mode.
- Apple's newest generation earbuds, the AirPods 4, are also on sale for a new all-time low price of $100, down from $129.
- The AirPods 4 offer improved fit, comfort, and sound quality, but lack active noise cancellation (ANC).
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Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February
- Microsoft is discontinuing the VPN feature offered through Microsoft Defender.
- The service will end on February 28 for users with a personal or family Microsoft 365 subscription.
- The VPN feature allowed private browsing by routing internet traffic through Microsoft servers.
- This is the only feature being removed, while device protection and identity theft features will continue.
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Apple reportedly shelved a Mac-connected AR glasses project
- Apple canceled its project of developing augmented reality glasses powered by Mac computers.
- The product didn't perform well during executive testing, leading to constant feature changes.
- Originally planned to be powered by the iPhone, the glasses drained its battery and required more processing capacity.
- Apple is still working on a successor to its Vision Pro and plans to develop AR glasses in the future.
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Pakistan’s IT and E-Commerce Sectors Add 652 Companies, Powering SECP’s Record 3,442 Registrations in January 2025
- Pakistan's Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) registered a record-breaking 3,442 companies in January 2025.
- The IT and e-commerce sectors observed significant growth with the addition of 652 new companies.
- Other sectors, including commerce, services, real estate, and construction also contributed to the registration surge.
- SECP's digital transformation and simplified registration processes have played a vital role in this achievement.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro and Laptop for Business are getting Intel's new AI PC chips
- Microsoft is updating its Business machines, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, with Intel's new Core Ultra 200V AI PC processors.
- The new chips offer larger 48 TOPS NPU for handling complex AI tasks and improved performance.
- Surface Laptop 7 is expected to be 26% faster than Laptop 5 in multitasking, with better graphics performance and battery life.
- The new models also come with Microsoft's Pluton chip for security and a new $200 Surface USB 4 Dock.
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Deepseek is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs
- Microsoft is bringing the DeepSeek-R1 AI model to Copilot+ PCs, starting with Snapdragon X devices and later with Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PCs.
- The DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B model will be available soon on Microsoft AI Toolkit for developers, with more powerful 7B and 14B variants coming later.
- The models are "NPU-optimized" for Copilot+ PCs, allowing developers to build and deploy AI-powered applications efficiently on these devices.
- Microsoft is also bringing DeepSeek's R1 model to its Azure AI Foundry platform. However, there are concerns about privacy issues and unauthorized use of OpenAI technology by DeepSeek.
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Why Modern Professionals Are Drawn to Software Development
- Software development is a popular career choice due to the demand for expertise in modern industries.
- The accessibility of software development programs allows individuals to become trained developers in a short time.
- Software development has experienced significant growth globally, with Texas, New York, and Virginia leading in the US.
- New programs offer individualized learning, portfolio creation, and job search support, equipping developers with the skills needed for success.
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Pick up a four-pack of Apple AirTags while on sale for $70
- A four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for $70 on Amazon, representing a 30 percent discount.
- Apple AirTags are highly recommended for iPhone users due to their comprehensive finding network.
- The trackers use the ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless protocol to provide directional arrows and distance meter for locating lost objects.
- AirTags are not compatible with Android devices and have a limited ringer duration.
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Comcast unveils ultra-low lag Internet connection
- Comcast has announced new technology for ultra-low lag Internet on its Xfinity service.
- Users of select products and software from Comcast's partners will experience less delay in situations with bi-directional traffic.
- The reduction in latency is achieved through the Internet Engineering Task Force's L4S open standard.
- Comcast plans to roll out the low latency option to more locations in the coming months.
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The Unified Microsoft 365 Calendar: Microsoft Outlook and Teams
- Microsoft has introduced a unified calendar experience across Outlook and Teams, making scheduling, organising, and managing meetings more seamless.
- Key features of the Unified Microsoft 365 Calendar include enhanced meeting scheduling, advanced calendar views and settings, improved meeting management, integrated work location and weather information, Place Finder for meeting rooms, pop-out calendar for multitasking, propose new time feature, and easy joining of meetings.
- The Unified Microsoft 365 Calendar aims to create a more efficient and user-friendly scheduling experience, bridging the gap between Outlook and Teams and bringing greater flexibility, improved collaboration, and better time management.
- Stay tuned for further updates as Microsoft continues to refine and improve the team's experience.
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How IT Help Desk and IT Services Improve Business Operations?
- IT helpdesk service is necessary to prevent financial and reputational risks of a company.
- A helpdesk software helps avoid loss of user requests and solve typical IT problems.
- Automatic registration of user requests via various channels is efficiently done by IT helpdesk.
- Service level agreements (SLA) and automated timely reminders regarding request deadlines are set up through helpdesk tools.
- The IT helpdesk system includes a checklist functionality for performing typical IT services and tasks.
- An IT helpdesk system with a detailed knowledge base enables independence amongst users for managing simple IT tasks on their own.
- Kanban boards and labor cost management functions within an IT helpdesk system help in evaluating employees’ workloads.
- Automation of typical tasks and the change management function improve the efficiency of the entire department.
- The accounting and maintenance of IT assets can be efficiently managed by the IT helpdesk system.
- Manual management of the IT department can cause significant difficulties. Hence, it is recommended to use IT helpdesk tools to optimize and control the results of their work.
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Get more than $400 off one of our favorite Alienware gaming monitors
- Dell is offering a discount of more than $400 on its popular Alienware gaming monitors.
- The 32-inch model, originally priced at $1,200, is now available for $765 with an additional 15 percent off using the coupon code 'MONITORS15'.
- The 34-inch model is $250 off, priced at $650, but does not support G-Sync and has a lower max refresh rate of 165Hz.
- The monitors feature a curved QD-OLED panel, 4K resolution, and support for Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, and AMD Free-Sync.
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Meet The Mother-son Duo Who Graduated Together From IIIT Bangalore
- In a heartwarming event at IIIT Bangalore's 24th convocation on July 7, a mother-son duo, Ranjani MV, 48, and Raghav SN, 22, graduated together.
- Ranjani received her PhD in Algorithms in Computer Science, while Raghav earned his MTech. Both collaborated on projects during their studies. Ranjani, a BMS College of Engineering alumna, took a 13-year career break to care for her children before completing a master's at PES University.
- This duo's achievement was part of a larger ceremony where 343 students graduated, including 121 from the integrated MTech programme and 11 PhD scholars.
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