GitHub unveils new AI capabilities, bringing Copilot to Apple’s Xcode and beyond

GitHub expands Copilot with multi-model AI, Apple Xcode support, Stack Overflow extent and Spark for easy app creation.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

AWS launches in-line Q Developer AI coding assistant to take on Microsoft’s Github Copilot

Amazon Q Developer’s inline chat feature demonstrates its potential through practical applications like code refactoring and documentation.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Microsoft's GitHub expands beyond OpenAI, lets developers use AI models from Anthropic, Google

GitHub is giving software developers more choices for its popular coding assistant, meaning they won't be limited to models from OpenAI.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops with new chips, more memory for AI

Apple is making a significant upgrade to its lineup of computers to better support Apple Intelligence.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops with new chips, more memory for AI

Apple on Wednesday introduced new MacBook Pro laptops with updated processors, in what is likely the company’s last major hardware announcement of the year.

Apple deftly navigated Trump's first term. The second one brings new challenges

Wall Street analysts say Trump's proposed tariffs could spell trouble for Apple. But regulatory scrutiny may ease.

Business - CNBC - November 6

ServiceNow rolls out enterprise AI governance capabilities to accelerate production deployment

ServiceNow is looking to solve a key enterprise AI adoption challenge, with the debut of new governance capabilities to give organizations more confidence in AI outcomes.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

OpenText expands AI capabilities to improve enterprise productivity and ROI

OpenText expands its enterprise AI portfolio while demonstrating ROI through real-world implementations and a 30-day proof-of-concept program.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Microsoft Copilot AI use extends deep into corporate America, but companies aren’t 100% sold

Microsoft Copilot AI adoption within corporate America is growing rapidly, but many companies are still unsure about the costs, a new CNBC survey finds.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Beyond AI, AMD and Intel earnings will hit on another important trend

Next week, as the technology sector earnings reporting season begins in full force, the results from two rival chip makers, Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc., will give investors data on ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

SoundHound diversifies its business beyond cars, but the hot AI stock retreats

The voice-based AI company is becoming less concentrated, as its top customer made up a far lower portion of overall revenue relative to a year before.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

North Korea boasts of new ICBM able to reach the U.S. mainland

North Korea bragged of its recently tested new intercontinental ballistic missile, calling it “the world’s strongest,” a claim viewed by experts as propaganda.

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Apple prepares for fresh AI assault on the smart home

A new hub to manage people’s lives would be a big bet — but it’s not clear what it can bring to the business

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 28

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Nov. 4

Entertainment - ABC News - November 5

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Nov. 8

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows

Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Nov. 15

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Meta unveils AI tools to give robots a human touch in physical world

Meta unveils three tools and benchmarks to enhance robot touch perception, dexterity, and human-robot collaboration in real-world settings.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 2

South Africa’s Wits unveils pan-African AI center

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

New plans unveiled for early prisoner release

The Scottish government is proposing to lower the minimum term served by prisoners who are on short sentences.

Meta just beat Google and Apple in the race to put powerful AI on phones

Meta has launched compressed AI models that run directly on smartphones, making artificial intelligence faster and more private while using less memory than cloud-based alternatives.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

What to know about Apple's AI features and who is eligible for them

Apple is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the ...

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

Apple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s ...

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1

These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.

Apple to buy Pixelmator, the iPhone image editing app with AI features

Pixelmator said there "will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time."

Business - CNBC - November 1

Thanks to AI, Apple's China problem is only getting worse

As artificial intelligence reshapes the technological landscape, America's leading tech companies face a choice between their values and their profits.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do

Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Box continues to expand beyond just data sharing, with agent-driven enterprise AI studio and no-code apps

Box debuts its largest set of updates ever, with agent driven enterprise AI data studio and no code apps.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

How AI regulation in California, Colorado and beyond could threaten U.S. tech dominance

California's recently vetoed state bill on safe and secure artificial intelligence systems could put the state's status as a technology hub at risk.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

DeepMind’s Talker-Reasoner framework brings System 2 thinking to AI agents

Talker-Reasoner is inspired by the two-system thinking cognitive framework proposed by Daniel Kahneman.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Anthropic, Amazon, and Palantir Team Up to Bring AI to the Defense Department

Government workers will be able to sift through classified information up to the ‘secret’ level using AI.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Microsoft brings AI to the farm and factory floor, partnering with industry giants

Microsoft collaborates with Siemens, Bayer, and Rockwell Automation to launch industry-specific AI models designed to boost efficiency in manufacturing, agriculture, and finance through tailored AI ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World

Physical Intelligence has assembled an all-star team and raised $400 million on the promise of a stunning breakthrough in how robots learn.

Tech - Wired - November 14

AnyChat brings together ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and more for ultimate AI flexibility

AnyChat unifies ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and more under one platform, offering developers and enterprises unprecedented flexibility to switch between leading AI models seamlessly.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Microsoft brings transactional databases to Fabric to boost AI agents

At its Ignite 2024 conference today, Microsoft announced a major step toward breaking down data silos separating transactional databases and analytical tools. The tech giant revealed that Azure ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Goodbye cloud, Hello phone: Adobe’s SlimLM brings AI to mobile devices

Adobe's SlimLM, a breakthrough AI system, brings advanced document processing directly to smartphones without the need for cloud computing, offering enhanced privacy and reduced costs for businesses.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

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