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Elon Musk adds image processor to AI chatbot
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Elon Musk adds image processor to AI chatbot

Elon Musk’s rival to OpenAI, xAI, has debuted a feature capable of processing visual data in the AI chatbot, Grok. Dubbed Grok-1.5V, this is xAI’s first multimodal AI model, adept not only at text comprehension but also at analyzing “documents, diagrams, charts, screenshots, and photographs.” In its announcement, xAI showcased several practical applications of Grok’s […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta tests messaging between Threads, Instagram without DMs

Meta is currently testing messaging capabilities that leverage Instagram’s inbox but allow for initiating new messages directly from the Threads app. Some Threads users have already spotted this feature, noticing a “message” button on other users’ profiles where the “mention” feature used to reside. A spokesperson from Meta confirmed the testing phase, stating that the […]

Microsoft tests ads in Windows 11 start menu
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Microsoft tests ads in Windows 11 start menu

Microsoft is currently exploring the possibility of integrating advertisements into the Windows 11 Start menu. Specifically, they are considering placing ads for apps available in the Microsoft Store within the recommended section of the menu. This strategy closely resembles the advertising approach seen in the previous Windows 10 operating system. For those who have extensively […]

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FG faults pipelines issue for oil production decline

The Federal Government has attributed the decline in crude oil production in Nigeria to the disruption of the Trans Niger Pipeline, as well as the maintenance activities carried out by some oil companies. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri in Abuja by his Special […]

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MDAs remittance hits M835.7bn in February – Minister

The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the revenues of government-owned ministries, departments, and agencies rose to N835.70bn in February. This disclosure was made by the minister during a presentation titled “Reconstructing the Economy for Growth, Investment, and Climate Resilience Development,” delivered at the Lagos Business School […]

Google signs $3bn US hydropower deal amid AI energy race
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Alphabet to discontinue Google One VPN service in 2024

Alphabet, the parent company of Google has announced the discontinuation of the VPN service included with its cloud storage offering, Google One. In an email sent to users, the company revealed its plans to phase out the service within this year. Initially introduced in 2020, Google One’s VPN feature was exclusively available to users subscribed […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
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Google supplies Cloud services to Israeli for war with Palestine

Google is supplying cloud computing services to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, and the tech giant has negotiated to deepen its collaboration during Israel’s conflict in Gaza. The Israeli Ministry of Defense possesses its own designated “landing zone” within Google Cloud—an exclusive entry point to Google’s computing infrastructure. This setup enables the ministry to store […]

Brazil lifts ban on Starlink, X accounts after fine payment
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X ends option to hide verification checks for users

X has announced a significant update to its platform, stating that users will no longer have the option to hide their blue verification checks, regardless of their subscription status. The app, known for its premium features, recently started notifying users that the “hide your checkmark” feature, previously available to X Premium subscribers, will be discontinued […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Russian hackers steal US govt, Microsoft email – Official

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency revealed in an emergency directive released on Thursday that Russian government-backed hackers exploited their access to Microsoft’s email system to pilfer correspondence between officials and the tech giant. According to the directive issued on April 2, the agency cautioned that hackers utilized authentication credentials obtained from email […]

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Bezos’ Net Worth soars by $3.3 billion

The owner of Amazon, Jeff Bezos is $3.3 billion richer as Amazon’s stock surged to a record high on Thursday, showing a striking resurgence from its slump in 2022. Amazon’s stock rose to 2% hitting a new intraday high of almost $190 per share Thursday, according to Forbes. The rally coincided with broader momentum for […]

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Court grants Emefiele N50m bail

The Lagos high court in Ikeja has granted the former Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, a N50 million bail on Friday. In the ruling, Judge Rahmon Oshodi granted Emefiele bail with the condition of providing two sureties for the same amount, according to The Punch. The former CBN is facing trial for accusations of […]

Epic Games seeks Google app store changes after antitrust win
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Epic Games seeks Google app store changes after antitrust win

Epic Games, the creator of the “Fortnite” video game, has urged a federal judge in California to compel Google to increase competition by opening up its Play Store. This request comes after a jury found that Google had abused its authority as a gatekeeper for Android mobile platform apps. In a court filing on Thursday […]