Early this week, we reported that Microsoft is planning to launch a new DirectX capability called DirectSR at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) event in San Francisco next month. SR denotes Super Resolution, a cutting-edge technique that increases the resolution and visual quality in games. DirectSR will make it easier than ever for game devs […]
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Figure, a leader in general-purpose humanoid robotics, today secured $675 million in Series B funding, propelling the company’s valuation to $2.6 billion. The round drew investments from titans including Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos (Bezos Expeditions), Parkway Venture Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventures, and ARK Invest. This substantial funding will bolster Figure’s AI […]
At MWC 2024 in Barcelona, a number of companies joined forces to form the AI-RAN (AI-radio access network) alliance, a new initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into cellular technology. The founding members include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arm, DeepSig, Ericsson, Microsoft, Nokia, Northeastern University, Nvidia, Samsung, SoftBank and T-Mobile. The group says that its […]
In a significant move, Microsoft has announced a new feature that allows administrators to migrate Google Forms to Microsoft Forms in bulk. This feature is now accessible via the Microsoft 365 admin center, marking a major step forward in the company’s efforts to streamline and enhance the user experience. The new feature leverages the existing […]
Microsoft has just unveiled the dates for its highly anticipated Ignite 2024 conference. This annual event promises to be bigger and better than ever, drawing IT professionals, developers, architects, and industry leaders from around the world. Set to take place in Chicago, Illinois, and online from November 18 to 22, 2024, Microsoft Ignite offers a […]
North Korean threat actors known as the Lazarus Group exploited a flaw in the Windows AppLocker driver (appid.sys) as a zero-day to gain kernel-level access and turn off security tools, allowing them to bypass noisy BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) techniques. […]
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to CNBC this morning that its multi-year partnership with Mistral AI includes an investment of US$16 million, which would convert into equity in the company’s next funding round. European Union regulators are now looking to examine the deal between the two companies. “The Commission is looking into agreements that have been […]
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Coffee Briefing Feb. 27 – Apple introduces post quantum cryptography in iMessage; Seneca Polytechnic and Microsoft partner; New CRTC vice chairperson; and more
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Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed the last Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. Apple introduces quantum-secure cryptography in iMessage Apple has introduced PQ3, a post-quantum cryptographic protocol, in its messaging system, iMessage. PQ3 is said to […]
When making investments in the AI space, it looks like Microsoft wants to ensure that it doesn’t put all its eggs in one basket. The software giant has officially entered a distribution partnership with Mistral AI, a French AI start-up that rivals OpenAI. As part of the partnership, Microsoft is investing €15 ($16 million) million in […]
Microsoft says the February 2024 updates fail to install on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems, with 0x800F0922 errors and downloads stopping at 96%. […]