Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won't say which one

Google has announced a “ super network ” upgrade for its Fi cell service. For the past few years, Google Fi has operated exclusively on the T-Mobile network, but now it’s adding support for a second 5G network. Oddly…

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Ohio State and Microsoft sign a five-year AI and cloud hospital deal

No financial terms were disclosed. Ohio State University and Microsoft have signed a five-year deal to bring more AI and cloud computing into the university’s Wexner Medical Center, Microsoft said on Tuesday . Neither…

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The best-selling game console of all time is over 25 years old

You might expect newer consoles to dominate lifetime sales lists. After all, the industry is several times bigger than it was two decades ago. But all-time console sales are a blend of old and new, with Sony's second…

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Oura to acquire AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M

The deal comes a few weeks after Oura postponed its up to $2.2 billion IPO indefinitely, citing “uncertainty in the IPO market.” Counsel Health is an AI-powered healthcare platform that combines a chat-based medical…

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New York will independently test AI models

As the federal government essentially leaves us all at the mercy of the AI industry , New York is taking matters into its own hands. On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul launched the nation's first state-run AI testing…

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Workers are increasingly looking for ways to hide their AI usage at work

New research has revealed an increase in “shadow AI” – AI that isn’t really approved for use – and colleagues are relying on the technology to not only assist in work, but also cover their tracks. The analysis was…

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OpenAI lets businesses claim ChatGPT profiles and launch their own agents

US ecommerce and online-service firms can also launch Business Agents, which OpenAI also sells as ads. OpenAI is letting businesses claim their profiles in ChatGPT and launch AI agents that talk to customers on their…

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PSI is trying to make a business out of AI-driven scientific discovery

“I’m totally accepting the idea that this might be the last paper I ever put out,” Turturean, who deferred plans to pursue a master’s at MIT’s prestigious computer science and AI lab to join PSI, told TechCrunch. “In a…

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Pixel phones getting new icon styles, Create My Widget, and more in November Pixel Drop

Pixel phones are getting a smattering of new AI features today. Credit: Ryan Whitwam Google’s Pixel phones get an update every month, but most are just security patches and bug fixes. The bigger changes are bundled into…

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Google's impressive Rambler dictation tech is now available on Pixel 10 devices too

Google is allowing its Gemini-powered dictation tech to trickle down to the Pixel 10 series, meaning those who haven't yet upgraded to the Pixel 11 series get one of its standout features. Rambler is a text input feature…

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