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Meta unveils its recent Quest VR headset updates, featuring improved hand tracking known as 'Hand Tracking 2.2', system-level live captions and a comeback of livestreaming functionality to Facebook. The novel update emphasizes on adaptability and usability.

Grafana Labs has rolled out a novel solution named Grafana Cloud Frontend Observability. It is designed to help firms scrutinize frontend health, decipher frontend issues, resolve errors, and enable efficient data visualization in Grafana.

OpenAI has taken the user experience a notch higher with the introduction of customized instructions for ChatGPT.

GitHub's Copilot Chat, part of the larger Copilot X initiative, has been made available as a limited public beta for all GitHub business users on Visual Studio and VS Code. This advanced conversational assistant integrates with the user's development environment, allowing developers to undertake challenging tasks with ease and speed.

Google is trialing a tool, internally named 'Genesis,' which uses Artificial Intelligence to generate news articles. A report from The New York Times suggests that Google sees this feature as an aid for journalists, helping to automate their writing tasks, freeing up their time for other responsibilities.

Google commences the broad rollout of its Privacy Sandbox APIs, designed as a substitute for tracking cookies in the internet advertising industry. Coinciding with the launch of Chrome 115, the leading tech giant is aiming at 99% availability by mid-August.

Chinese start-up Zhipu AI, a prominent contender to OpenAI, has secured investment from Meituan, a significant e-commerce player.

Microsoft showcased a range of AI-related updates at its recent Inspire event, including pricing for its awaited Microsoft 365 Copilot and innovative features for its Sales Copilot. The software giant also highlighted AI cloud collaborations alongside its new company partnerships.

Google's Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially out in the market.

JetBrains officially launches its star product, Qodana. Aimed to boost developers' efficiency by providing static code analysis and assisting in detecting problems early on, it integrates seamlessly with IDEs and CI/CD pipelines.

Apple, the eminent technology corporation, is reportedly making strides towards creating AI tools, with a focus on a sophisticated chatbot mirroring the functionality of ChatGPT. Various privacy and security concerns have to be addressed before launching this technology.

LEAD Technologies, the forerunner of developer toolkits, has launched LEADTOOLS Version 22, offering integral Python support.

The renowned DevSecOps provider, Digital.ai, releases new advanced capabilities targeted at enhancing predictive analysis across software development life cycle. The new features encompass flow acceleration, quality improvement, change risk prediction, and service management process optimization.

In the latest funding round, FedML, an AI startup created by Salman Avestimehr, acquires $11.5 million. The startup aims to build a cheaper and faster AI solution by combining decentralized AI compute networks with MLOps tools, providing an avenue for enterprises to create and fine-tune their AI models.

Instagram impels social media's creative landscape with enhanced updates to its Reels templates. The platform is set to launch a 'Template Browser' to simplify engaging short-content video creation, fortifying its competition with TikTok. Moreover, Instagram has enhanced its creation and editing experience for templates.

CodeSee, known for its visual maps of code bases, brings Generative AI into the picture. The generative AI capability allows programmers to explore and understand code bases by posing natural language queries.

As part of its cutting-edge experiments in artificial intelligence, Google extends a unique feature for Google Meet, allowing users to use AI-generated backgrounds in their calls. However, the feature is currently limited to a few Google Workspace Lab participants.

The latest update from Threads introduces key features including built-in translation capabilities, an entirely new 'follows' tab, and various refinements to user experience. This unprecedented update is set to amplify the app's reach on a global scale.

The latest C# 12 preview introduces enhancements for optimized code compilation, access to inline arrays and sharper performance enhancements.

Meta has announced the roll out of Llama 2, an advanced set of AI models optimised for a wide range of applications, from chatbots to code generation.

Microsoft's Inspire conference brought AI-centric announcements to the fore. The Vector Search, now in preview in Azure Cognitive Search, and the Voice Cloning feature stood out. These tools promise to refine data search and provide personalized natural language responses.

Google has unveiled new APIs now available for Google Workspace developers. This advancement facilitates the creation of applications that interconnect with Google Workspace Chat. The development promises simplified operational standards, including the carryover of conversations in Google Chat.

TikTok has initiated the rollout of passkeys on iOS devices across several regions, taking a step to heighten user security and ease of access.

Leaping ahead in this AI-driven era, DataStax announces the general availability of its Astra DB’s vector search capabilities.

The much-awaited upgrade, Cython 3.0, is finally here. The latest version, a product of years of development, enhances Python's abilities with the power and speed of C. The release boasts an array of improvements, including expanded 'pure Python mode' and improved compatibility with NumPy.

In a move to enhance viewing experience, YouTube is currently trialing a new function called 'Stable Volume'.

Deno 1.35, the modern JavaScript/TypeScript/WebAssembly runtime, introduces Deno.serve(), a new API designed to enhance efficiency in building web servers.

Spotify unveils shared volume control for its Group Session feature, allowing participants sharing a compatible speaker with the host to modify the music volume. However, the feature is limited to in-person sessions and unavailable on Apple AirPlay or Bluetooth.

In a significant development, Wix bets on client's preference for simplicity over customization, launching an artificial intelligence (AI) based website generator.

Instagram's Threads instantly scores with its speedy uptake, recording a user participation that's a significant proportion of Twitter's weekly statistics. In scoring 100 million users rapidly, it presents a potent challenge to competing social platforms.

A joint research team has introduced a groundbreaking optical imager with near-infrared sensitivity capable of supporting touchless operation. The device can easily overlay traditional displays, allowing for intuitive gesture-based or penlight-based interactions.

CAST, the renowned software intelligence firm, has updated its CAST Highlight platform as part of its summer 2023 release.

Google announces the stable release of Govulncheck, a command-line instrument to highlight Go programming language's known vulnerabilities in dependencies. The tool utilizes the Go vulnerability database and supports static analysis to produce relevant reports.

JFrog launches JFrog Curation, a state-of-the-art automated DevSecOps solution. This tool is designed to thoroughly screen and prevent corrupted open-source or third-party software packages from infiltrating a company's software development environment.

Microsoft's open-source SDK, the Semantic Kernel, is set to adopt the OpenAI plugin standard, with new capabilities including dynamic planners and streaming aimed for a fall 2023 rollout.

Leading innovator Elon Musk takes a plunge into the Artificial Intelligence landscape with the launch of his new startup, xAI.

In a bid to refocus its engineering resources, Grammarly recently announced the discontinuation of its Text Editor SDK starting January 10, 2024. This move forces developers who have incorporated the tool into their applications to seek alternative utilities.

In a push for user trust, Google Play aims to enhance its privacy and transparency.

Microsoft reveals the .NET 8’s sixth preview, introducing a .NET MAUI extension for Visual Studio Code.

In alliance with The Associated Press, OpenAI will employ archived news stories for training AI models over the next two years. Simultaneously, AP promises to harness OpenAI's technical expertise to its own advantage.

Instagram Threads rolls out its first update, intensifying user experience for its flaring 100 million users.

GitHub’s introduction of the Merge Queue, available for public repositories and GitHub Enterprise Cloud users, aims to optimize the pull request process, eliminating code conflicts and rework cycles in highly active branches.

Designed to simplify the complexity of 3D design, no-code asset creation platform – Spline – has successfully garnered $15 million in a Gradient Ventures-led seed round. The funds will accelerate research and development efforts, and enable teams to grow.

Apple has announced plans to enable its in-house password manager to work across third-party browsers in the upcoming macOS Sonoma update. With the new compatibility, users can now bridge the gap between Apple devices and Windows computers, further enhancing their online security position.

Visual Studio Code Version 1.80 brings enhanced stability for Remote Tunnels to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The update also offers an improved editor tab and group resizing, along with several other new developments to bolster the software's functionality.

Stability AI has unveiled their latest product, Stable Doodle, a service capable of turning simple sketches into unique works of art.

Google is set to introduce innovative functionalities to its Bard AI chatbot, including responsive voice interaction and capability to handle image-infused queries. The rollout now covers most parts of the globe, including the European region.

Apple has made the initial batch of public beta versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma publicly accessible, introducing features such as advanced screenshot capabilities, bilingual Siri, and improved dual-SIM usage.

Microsoft rolls out an artificial intelligence hub for Windows 11 insiders, along with a pricing feature and additional updates. The potential of the AI-driven platform in improving user experience and app selection is also highlighted.

Google announces an update to its marketplace policies allowing app developers to integrate digital assets such as NFTs in their games via Google Play store, potentially transforming traditional gaming experiences.

Flatfile has launched its Data Exchange Platform, a suite of APIs, open-source plugins, and event streams designed to mitigate common data exchange challenges. The platform comes with a range of features, ensuring absolute control at every step of the data flow.

Microsoft ushers in the general availability of its Azure-based service, Dev Box, offering pre-configured developer workstations. The service, accessible from the Azure website, integrates with the Visual Studio IDE. It scales up with consumption-based pricing models, enabling standardized monthly costs when used full-time.

Google’s AI note-taking tool, formerly known as Project Tailwind, is now launched under the name NotebookLM. Launching today to a select US user base, the product aims to give users their own personal AI, relying on their data to simplify and make sense of their notes.

Inngest, an emerging force in the open-source sphere, has secured $3 million in seed capital led by GGV.

San Francisco cybersecurity startup Coalition has purchased Jumbo, the mobile app designed for web privacy. While terms of the deal have been kept private, Jumbo has revealed that updates to its app will cease and shutter the operation by next year.

Meta sees the integration of avatars in video calls on Instagram and Messenger. This feature will enable users to remain engaged in video calls, regardless of their readiness for the camera. The updated functionality is a part of several new avatar-based features rolled out by Meta.

Unveiling fresh features and enhancements, Android 14 Beta 4 has been rolled out by Google. The upgrade includes an auto-confirm unlock feature, separate control for Ring and Notification volume, among other improvements. It also posits the likelihood of the stable Android 14 version launch in August.

In a key shift in programming language rankings, C++ leaps past Java in popularity, according to Tiobe's index. The old favorite, Cobol, also makes a surprise return to the top 20.

Shutterstock signals its relentless push for AI innovation by reinforcing the strategic collaboration with OpenAI. This aims to diversify AI-powered editing offerings and explore newly acquired generative AI proficiencies in mobile via Giphy.

IBM's AI and data platform, WatsonX, has officially entered the mainstream as it begins to roll out to various enterprises.

Anthropic, the trailblazer in artificial intelligence, unveils 'Claude', a chatbot built on a unique approach to interactions.

Savvy, a startup offering enhanced security for software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, has emerged from stealth mode, raising $30M in funding led by Canaan.

Jirav, a startup helmed by industry veterans seeking to transform the financial planning landscape for companies, has closed a $20 million Series B funding round. The firm's unique financial planning and analysis tools are garnering attention, amid a rapidly expanding market.

Enhancing its offerings, Google Calendar introduces a feature enabling paid appointment bookings. This integration, targeting time-based service providers, is the result of a partnership with Stripe.

Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaochuan pushes forth his vision to give China its own OpenAI, as his startup, Baichuan Intelligence, introduces an advanced large language model, Baichuan-13B.

Netflix has advanced beyond the conventional green chroma key technique of visual effects, introducing a new approach, the Magenta Green Screen (MGS). The innovative technology ensures quicker and more precise results, reshaping the dynamics of chroma keying.

Microsoft unravels the much-awaited fall roadmap for its open-source tool, the Semantic Kernel.

Snap recently declared a significant collaboration with Linktree, extending profile functionalities for creators.

Microsoft is taking its F# language in the Visual Studio IDE a step further with improved type and parameter name hints. The new update introduces return type hints and tooltip integration, elevating developers' coding experience.

AWA expands customer-business interaction understanding by unveiling Clickstream Analytics for mobile and web applications. This innovative solution captures, processes, and visualizes customers’ clickstream data within your AWS account, promoting customization, insightful revelations, and value optimization.

Intel outlines their advancements in the GPU area with low-power consumption. The release of several reports indicate Intel's significant steps in optimizing graphics-rendering processes predominantly in artificial intelligence generation.

Bolstering its healthcare credentialing software, Verifiable secures $27 million in a Series B funding round.

In a record-breaking feat, Instagram’s answer to Twitter, the Threads app, attains the mark of 100 million registered users in just five days of its launch. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, applauded the app's rapid success while highlighting forthcoming challenges in user retention.

Google has been testing its AI-powered medical chatbot, Med-PaLM 2 at establishments like Mayo Clinic. With potential to revolutionize healthcare interactions, the tool's effectiveness when compared to actual physicians sparks insightful conversations.

Silent work is in progress over at Google as expanded features for Pixel Call Assist undergo beta testing. With an emphasis on simplicity and effective reduction of robocalls, the tech giant is working on enhancing its distinguishing phone property.

The new release of Kotlin 1.9 by JetBrains presents an array of enhancements, with the beta launch of the K2 compiler stealing the limelight. This restructured compiler, aiming for stable release with Kotlin 2.0, promises improved extensibility and speed.

Google Wallet is set to strengthen its market position by introducing a highly anticipated pass sharing feature for its users.

Apple enhances Shazam, the popular song identification app, with a new feature allowing it to identify songs from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, boosting its real-time audio recognition capabilities.

Incorporated under the umbrella of no-code platforms aiming to rival Twitter, Bluesky has managed to hit an impressive one million installations milestone despite remaining by-invite-only. Meanwhile, Instagram's Threads reaches double-digit millions, changing the competitive landscape of social outlets.

Researchers from University of Pennsylvania have announced a revolutionary technique for designing and programming RNN-based reservoir computers, drawing parallels with programming languages for computer hardware.

YouTube Music is seen potentially expanding user participation by adding a comments section to its platform.

AWS introduces important new features to its Application Migration Service, facilitating and speeding up the application migration process.

Google seeks to establish a 'machine-readable means for web publisher choice and control for emerging AI and research use cases,' creating a mirror of the function of a robots.txt file.

Sony releases its latest product, the HT-AX7, offering portable and immersive 360-degree home theatre audio. Equipped with revolutionary features like Spatial Sound Mapping technology and dual Bluetooth compatibility, Sony disrupts the market once again.

Instagram’s novel app, Threads is off to a promising start. It has witnessed over 30 million sign-ups and 95 million posts within the first day of its launch. Despite features yet to be integrated, the platform is making waves as a potential challenger to Twitter.

OpenAI has announced that its latest text-generating model, GPT-4, is now generally available through its API. The advanced model accepts both text and image inputs and performs at human levels across multiple benchmarks. OpenAI has big plans for massive distribution and for facilitating fine-tuning with user-specific data.

Meta's Threads, the new Twitter alternative closely tied to Instagram, reaches an astounding 20 million user mark just 12 hours post-launch.

Now dabbling with a brand-new functionality, YouTube is enabling its Premium clientele to lock their screens while viewing, thus dismissing concerns over inadvertent taps ruining their experience.

Celebrated cloud-hosting enterprise DigitalOcean's most recent acquisition, Paperspace, is set to revolutionize AI applications. The New York-based AI development disruptor was snapped up for a whopping $111 million in cash.

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's chief, has suggested that a personalized Thread feed showcasing posts from specific followed accounts could become a new feature. However, this proposal is not yet a confirmed addition.

In a recent move, music streaming behemoth Spotify has decided to drop the App Store as a payment option for its existing subscribers. Even long-term subscribers who formerly paid via the App Store will now have to switch to Spotify's official website to continue their premium membership.

In a fierce competition against Meta and Twitter, Bluesky has revealed its own competitive edge: A new $8 million seed funding and the debut of its first paid service that offers unique custom domains to its users. The funds will fuel the expansion of Bluesky's operations.

Day one for Meta's latest social media venture, Threads, demonstrates substantial user interest as the app crosses two million downloads within the first two hours of going live. Discussions on Twitter alternatives escalate, as the tech giant relies on its proven algorithmic approach to retain users.

Microsoft aims to boost workflow automation efficiency by allowing direct .NET Framework calls within Azure Logic Apps.

OpenAI initiates a specialized team headed by its Co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, to create strategies for controlling and guiding 'superintelligent' AI systems.

Meta is set to unveil its text-based Twitter rival called Threads. Prior to its launch, the platform inadvertently went live, providing a sneak peek into the social dynamics of the platform. Instagram’s CEO predicts that ActivityPub will not be supported initially.

Mozilla confirms that Firefox 115 will be the last to support older macOS and Windows systems. To maintain compatibility and security, users are advised to upgrade their computers whenever possible.

Apple's Game Porting Tool, which aids developers in converting Windows games for macOS, received its first update, offering notable enhancements.

Amazon Kindle has been overwhelmed with a surge in AI-generated books, creating a considerable issue for authors and readers. This trend could create a potential setback for Kindle Unlimited if not curbed timely.

Adoption of Windows 11 is set to gain momentum in 2024 despite Windows 10 still holding a substantial lead.

Google's Android Auto is becoming more electric vehicle-friendly with new features and settings suited specifically for this next-gen transport. Google Maps additions, connector types, and usability improvements are primed to transform the infotainment experience.

Google Chat is rolling out seven innovative features, transitioning from its mainly business-focused framework closer to a more personal platform, comparable to WhatsApp. Enhancements include message editing, quoting messages for context, and decluttering by hiding dormant conversations.