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The FCC says robocalls that use AI-generated voices are illegal
08 Feb

The FCC says robocalls that use AI-generated voices are illegal

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The Federal Communication Commission is moving forward with its plan to ban AI robocalls. Commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of a Declaratory Ruling that was proposed in late January. Under the measure, the FCC deems robocalls made using AI-generated voices to be "artificial" voices per the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). That makes the practice illegal. The ruling…
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Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
08 Feb

Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future

John RoutledgeLatest News
The Apple Vision Pro has made my eyes work harder than ever before. It's not just because I have ultra-sharp, incredibly bright micro-OLED screens right on my face: The Vision Pro relies on eye tracking for navigating visionOS, its new "spatial computing" operating system. If you want to launch an app, visit a link or do just about anything that…
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Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob
08 Feb

Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob

John RoutledgeLatest News
Microsoft’s post-acquisition layoffs at Activision Blizzard have already caught the FTC’s eye. Now we know more about which subsidiary studios will take the hit. First reported by the San Francisco Chronicle (via Eurogamer), California WARN notices list 86 upcoming scheduled layoffs at Skylanders maker Toys for Bob and 76 cuts at Call of Duty: Vanguard developer Sledgehammer Games.California requires companies…
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The Google Pixel Fold is $400 off right now
08 Feb

The Google Pixel Fold is $400 off right now

John RoutledgeLatest News
Most people do not need to pay the premium for a foldable smartphone. But if you've got some cash to burn and have been looking to take the plunge, the Google Pixel Fold is one of our favorites, and a recent deal has dropped it down to $1,399. That's still far from "affordable," but it ties the largest discount we've…
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FromSoftware’s parent company has acquired Acquire, the studio behind Octopath Traveler
08 Feb

FromSoftware’s parent company has acquired Acquire, the studio behind Octopath Traveler

John RoutledgeLatest News
Octopath Traveler developer Acquire has been purchased by FromSoftware’s parent company, the Kadokawa Corporation, for an undisclosed sum. The Japanese conglomerate announced the acquisition in a quarterly earnings report published today, as revealed by Gamesindustry.biz.The purchase makes Acquire a sister company to FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft, among others. For the uninitiated, FromSoftware is the developer behind little known games like…
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Google, Apple, Meta and other huge tech companies join US consortium to advance responsible AI
08 Feb

Google, Apple, Meta and other huge tech companies join US consortium to advance responsible AI

John RoutledgeLatest News
A whole bunch of big tech companies, 200 in all, have joined a US-based effort to advance responsible AI practices. The US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will count Meta, Google, Microsoft and Apple as members. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just announced the group's numerous new members and said that they'll be tasked with carrying out actions indicated by President…
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