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Harvard Opens Million-Book Library to AI Training, Partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI
Harvard University is releasing one million public domain books for AI model training through its Institutional Data Initiative, including works from Shakespeare to mathematics textbooks. The groundbreaking project, supported by tech giants, aims to provide legal training data while preserving institutional values and cultural diversity.
Microsoft Phases Out Skype Credit and Phone Numbers in Strategic Subscription Shift
Microsoft quietly discontinues Skype credit top-ups and phone number sales, pushing users toward subscription-based services. While existing features remain functional for current users, the unannounced change marks a significant pivot for the platform's 36 million daily active users.
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 Receives Health Canada Approval for Hearing Aid Features
Health Canada has approved AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid and testing capabilities, expanding Apple's hearing health technology in the Canadian market. The features include ambient sound amplification for mild to moderate hearing difficulties and a five-minute hearing assessment tool.
Tech CEOs Pichai and Bezos Schedule Landmark Meetings with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are set to meet separately with former President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, marking a significant moment in tech-political relations. The high-profile visits follow recent engagement between Silicon Valley leaders and Trump, including Meta CEO Zuckerberg's dinner meeting in November.
Intel Arc B580: The $249 GPU That Outperforms RTX 4060
Intel's new Arc B580 graphics card delivers impressive gaming performance with 12GB GDDR6 memory while undercutting NVIDIA's RTX 4060 by $50. The Battlemage architecture brings major improvements in cache and GPU utilization, marking Intel's strongest mainstream graphics offering yet.
Apple's iOS 19 Development Faces Delays Due to Extended iOS 18 Feature Rollout
Apple's staggered release of iOS 18 features is causing delays in iOS 19 development, with engineers still focused on implementing remaining updates through version 18.4. The extended deployment strategy affects major planned features, including a significant Siri upgrade powered by large language models.
iPhone17 Pro Leak Reveals Major Camera Design Overhaul
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models may feature a dramatic shift from the iconic square camera bump to a rectangular aluminum module design. Supply chain sources and reliable leakers suggest this could be the most significant change to iPhone's camera aesthetics since 2019.
Amazon Launches 'Amazon Autos' Platform for Direct Vehicle Sales
Amazon enters the automotive retail market with a new online car shopping platform that allows direct vehicle purchases in 48 U.S. cities. Starting with Hyundai vehicles, the service promises a streamlined, haggle-free buying experience with plans to expand to more manufacturers in 2024.
Google's Willow Quantum Chip Claims Universe-Spanning Computing Power
Google unveils its revolutionary Willow quantum processor, claiming it can perform calculations that would take traditional supercomputers 10 septillion years. The breakthrough highlights quantum computing's potential while experts note current limitations and the need for validation.