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Microsoft releases Public Preview of Office LTSC 2024 for commercial customers

Microsoft has begun offering a public preview of Microsoft Office LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) 2024 for commercial customers; here is the preview announcement. The LTSC version is designed for organizations that require a stable suite of productivity applications with few updates. The preview includes versions for both Windows and Mac, with applications like Word, Excel, […]

Adobe Express is here with Firefly AI, create AI generatred visual content on-the-go

Adobe announced the launch of the all-new Adobe Express mobile app, which is a content creation tool powered by AI for users’ smartphones and tablets. This all-in-one app lets creators ideate, design, and share social media posts, videos, flyers, logos, and more. The mobile app uses Adobe’s creative suite and AI technology. Said Govind Balakrishnan, […]

Clipchamp’s silence remover is a game changer, removes awkward silences via AI

Clipchamp has announced updates designed to simplify the editing process and improve the user experience. These updates have a new AI editing tool, an expanded audio library, and several improvements to the editing interface. The most notable addition is the silence removal feature powered by AI. This tool automatically detects and removes lengthy silences from video and audio files. This is a game-changer for creators […]

Meta makes Quest 2 even more accessible with permanent price drop

Meta today announced a permanent price reduction for its popular Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. The entry-level 128GB model will now retail for a compelling $199, further lowering the barrier to entry into the VR market. The move signals Meta’s commitment to making virtual reality experiences accessible to a broader consumer base. The self-contained […]

Meta AI now has a dedicated website for chats: meta.ai, expands to 12 other countries

Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) announced today the expansion of its AI assistant, Meta AI, to over a dozen new countries outside the US. This update makes Meta AI available in English in countries like Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Singapore. Here is the full list of the countries where Meta AI is being released:  Meta AI has been improved with […]

Xbox Mastercard now available for everyone in the US, Alaska and Hawaii

Last year, Microsoft first announced the Xbox Mastercard under early access program. Today, Microsoft announced that Xbox Mastercard is now available for everyone in the US, Alaska and Hawaii. Xbox Mastercard offers rewards redeemable for digital games, add-ons, and other Xbox ecosystem purchases. Also, this card carries no annual fee. Benefits of Xbox Mastercard: Also, […]

Meta releases Llama 3, the most powerful open LLM model

Meta today announced the release of its next-generation large language model (LLM), Llama 3. According to standard benchmarks, LLama 3’s 8B and 70B parameter models are the most powerful model of its size which is available in the open for free. Meta claims that Llama 3 performs better than Claude Sonnet, Mistral Medium, and GPT-3.5. […]

Google unifies Android and Pixel teams

Google has announced a major restructuring of its hardware and software teams. The newly established ‘Platforms and Devices’ team, led by seasoned tech executive Rick Osterloh, will bring together Google’s Pixel devices and Android operating system under one umbrella. Before this, Osterloh was responsible for Google’s hardware division, overseeing the development and strategy for products […]

Vivaldi browser joins Google Chrome in offering Windows on ARM build

Vivaldi today unveiled a preview version of its browser tailored for Windows on ARM devices. The move follows Google’s recent release of its Chrome browser optimized for the ARM architecture, signaling growing support for the energy-efficient platform. In a blog post acknowledging the experimental nature of the release, Vivaldi stated: “These builds are not yet […]