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Febin Mathew, Co-Founder & Editor at ReturnByte, reports on modern technology advanced including AI & Robotics. He has been helping people figure out their tech to make informed choices. Being a creative expressionist, he loves capturing aesthetic visuals that build narratives. For leisure, he loves gaming, riding motorcycles and hiking. Follow him @febinmathew7 on Instagram
Hey, if you're going to delay a bunch of games, might as well make it a party. Gaming 

Devolver Games ‘Skate Story’ and Four Others Delayed to 2024

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You can use any term to describe Devolver Digital, except for being dishonest. The first-ever Devolver Delayed showcase successfully fulfilled its commitment by showcasing five games that were originally scheduled for release in 2023 but have now been postponed to 2024. This implies that Devolver may have provided inaccurate information when initially announcing these games, but let’s focus on the present situation. So here’s the list of Devolver games coming out next year, minus the crazy corporate fun behind the actual presentation: Skate Story, The Plucky Squire, Stick it to…

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Exploring the Latest Developments in Artificial Intelligence: Tech Companies Invest in AI Education, Uncovering Racial Discrimination in AI Software, and More

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Let’s take a look at the latest developments in the field of AI. Indian IT giants are making significant investments in AI training to tackle prominent projects. While AI technology continues to impress, it also raises ethical concerns. In the midst of ongoing US sanctions, Huawei is revitalizing its smartphone business by introducing an AI-Powered OS. Stay updated with our daily AI roundup for more news. 1. AI skills Indian IT companies like TCS, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are investing heavily in the AI skills of their employees. According to…

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The wireless 5G service promises to improve the coverage indoors and let you connect multiple devices at the same time. News 

Airtel’s Xtreme AirFiber Wi-Fi Service Available in Select Cities

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Airtel has this week launched a fixed wireless (FWA) offering called Airtel Xstream AirFiber in India. The new wireless device will be powered by the carrier’s 5G network and is currently available to consumers in Delhi and Mumbai. The whole point of the Xstream AirFiber device is to provide internet to people who live in fiber-dark areas where they can’t access high-speed data connections. Xstream AirFiber aims to solve this problem for its users. This is a plug and play device that supports built-in Wi-Fi 6, which is claimed to…

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AI is becoming a concern for various reasons and the last thing you want is for the tech to study your keystrokes and help hackers steal money. News 

AI Data Theft: Researchers Use Machine Learning To Extract Information From Keyboard Typing Sounds

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a serious concern for researchers, but it continues to fascinate everyone with its potential, and one such case has come to light recently. According to reports, researchers have managed to train a deep learning model that detects the pattern you write to steal data with 95 percent accuracy. These researchers from a British university, cited by BleepingComputer in their report, have succeeded in using an AI model to recognize sound and interpret keystrokes from a laptop or PC microphone. Researchers have used the algorithm in applications…

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7 Tips for protecting and safeguarding yourself from Potential AI troubles. (Pexels) AI 

7 Strategies for Safeguarding Your Data When Utilizing AI Technologies

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The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed our technology interactions, enhancing convenience and productivity in our daily lives. AI-powered systems like Chat GPT have gained popularity for tasks such as generating business articles, producing impressive graphics, and even crafting resumes. Nevertheless, like any technological progress, the utilization of AI tools carries certain risks and responsibilities. “Using AI not only reinforces your understanding of its capabilities and limitations, but also acts as a safeguard against malicious and ill-informed content. Therefore, the more you interact with AI, the higher your chances…

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'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' has sold 18.51 million units since its May debut. Gaming 

Nintendo Reaps Profits from Zelda and Mario Movie in Record-Breaking First Quarter

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In its latest earnings report, Nintendo revealed that it has achieved its highest first quarter profit to date, primarily driven by the successful sales of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The company earned a staggering 185.44 billion yen ($1.3 billion) from sales totaling 461.34 billion yen ($3.2 billion), surpassing its previous fiscal Q1 record of 144.7 billion yen set in 2020. The figures for these two properties are impressive. Around the world, 168.10 million people watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie,…

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Ever thought of a ChatGPT-like tool, but for generating music? Meta has done exactly that with its AudioCraft generative AI tool. Read on to know how it works. AI 

Meta’s AudioCraft AI Creates Music and Sound Effects From Text Inputs

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Meta has developed a groundbreaking tool called AudioCraft, which utilizes AI technology to produce tailor-made soundtracks for various projects. This innovative solution eliminates the need for extensive time and financial resources typically associated with the creation of original soundtracks. By simply providing a few prompts, users can generate high-quality and lifelike audio and music from text, as promised by Meta. Meta notes that while AI-generated visuals have taken off – AI-generated audio still lags behind, but the new AudioCraft family of tools allows users to create “music, audio, compression and…

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But only if the creator has enabled the download option. News 

Blue X subscribers can now access video downloads from the website

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X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature that allows users to download videos from its website, but there are certain conditions that need to be met. Firstly, the creator of the content must explicitly permit downloads. Additionally, only verified users, who are mostly Blue subscription holders, have the ability to save videos from the website. Elon Musk, who announced the new feature on his account, explained that verified users can download content by tapping the ellipsis (…) menu located in the upper right corner…

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The open-source model will serve as the basis for future forest, crop and climate change-monitoring AI. Space 

IBM and NASA Collaborate to Create Global Planetary Data System for Earth Sciences

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In 2024, NASA predicts that its Earth science missions will produce approximately 250,000 terabytes of data. To effectively analyze this vast amount of satellite data, IBM, HuggingFace, and NASA have joined forces to develop an open-source geospatial foundation model. This model will serve as the groundwork for a new generation of climate and Earth science artificial intelligence systems. These AI systems will be capable of monitoring deforestation, forecasting crop yields, and tracking greenhouse gas emissions. In this project, IBM used the recently released Watsonx.ai as a base model of NASA’s…

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OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman on July 24, 2023, launched the Worldcoin crypto project that relies on an eye scan to verify a user's identity. (AFP) News 

Kenya Halts Worldcoin Cryptocurrency Project Utilizing Eye Scanning Technology

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The interior ministry of Kenya has halted the operations of Worldcoin in the country, while local authorities investigate the potential security and data protection concerns linked to the cryptocurrency project that utilizes eyeball scanning. “Government has immediately suspended the operations of Worldcoin and any other entity that may similarly engage with the Kenyan public until relevant public agencies confirm that there is no risk to the public,” Home Affairs Minister Kithure Kindiki said in a statement on Wednesday. Worldcoin – which launched last week – is an attempt to create…

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With many countries suffering from a shortage of radiologists, there are hopes that AI could make the time-consuming job of analysing routine scans quicker and more accurate. (Pexels) AI 

Research Indicates AI Could Reduce Time Spent Examining Breast Cancer Scans by Half

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According to a recent study conducted in Sweden, the implementation of artificial intelligence technology has the potential to reduce the workload of radiologists by nearly 50% when it comes to analyzing routine scans for indications of breast cancer. The trial’s interim results were considered promising, but the authors cautioned that more research is needed before AI can be used for breast cancer screening on a larger scale. While increasingly persuasive chatbots like ChatGPT have fueled speculation about possible future applications for AI, one area where the technology has already shown…

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Twitch said it would prohibit websites that include slots, roulettes or dice games and aren’t “licensed either in the U.S. or in other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection.” (AFP) Gaming 

Twitch Strengthens Prohibitions on Gambling Streams

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Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, announced on Wednesday that it will be broadening its prohibition on live broadcasts featuring gambling material. The company said it will now ban streaming online casinos Blaze and Gamdom, adding to the four sites it banned last October when its new gambling policy came into force. Twitch announced the restrictions after a controversy erupted on the platform last year in which the streamer was accused of swindling users and other content creators out of thousands of dollars to fuel gambling addiction. This led some…

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They've been offline for months due to security issues. Gaming 

Nintendo to Reactivate ‘Mario Kart 8’ and ‘Splatoon’ for Wii U on August 3rd

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After a lengthy wait, players can now enjoy online multiplayer for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon on the Wii U. Nintendo has officially announced that both games will be accessible for multiplayer once again starting from August 3rd. The company has successfully resolved the security issue that led to the suspension of online services back in March. Nintendo still hasn’t explained the error in more detail. However, hobbyist and tinkerer OatmealDome claims that the last-gen console is vulnerable to an “ENLBufferPwn” attack, which allows intruders to take over the console…

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Twitter has been renamed to "X" in July. News 

TweetDeck Rebrands as ‘XPro’

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TweetDeck is showing signs that it will be affected by Twitter’s rebranding. When you visit the tool’s landing page without logging in, you will notice that it now displays “XPro” in the upper left corner, indicating its new name. However, apart from this change, the page still features the familiar Twitter bird logo and describes TweetDeck as a powerful real-time tool for Twitter users. Additionally, the URL for TweetDeck remains unchanged as https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/, similar to Twitter’s URL which is now referred to as X’s URL: https://twitter.com/. Twitter’s rebranding to “X”…

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Uber to develop AI-powered chatbot to integrate into app. (REUTERS) AI 

Uber Creating AI Chatbot to Enhance App Experience

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Uber Technologies Inc. is currently working on an AI-driven chatbot that will be incorporated into its app, following the trend of numerous companies utilizing this language tool to enhance customer service, marketing, and other automated functions. “We’re working on it right now,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an interview on Bloomberg Technology on Tuesday. He didn’t go into detail about what the chatbot could do, but highlighted the ways Uber currently uses AI in its business. “We’ve been working on machine learning and artificial intelligence systems for years and years,”…

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Zen Puzzle Game ‘Unpacking’ Launches on Android and iOS on August 24th

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Unpacking, the game that revolves around the calming activity of unpacking cardboard boxes, is set to release on iOS and Android on August 24th, as confirmed by Humble Games and Witch Beam. The iOS version is available for pre-order at $10 starting today. Although the game initially debuted on consoles and PCs in 2021, it could still be a worthwhile experience for those unfamiliar with the concept. Unpacking is basically a hybrid puzzle and home decoration game. You have to find a place for things when the invisible person moves…

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A desire has emerged from powerful quarters to protect citizens from the potential harms of AI — issues that are known (discrimination, privacy violations, copyright theft) and those which are not. Yet. (Unsplash) AI 

Exploring the Global Impact of Europe’s AI Regulation

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The AI regulation of the European Union is expected to inspire several imitations in Brussels and other regions. Almost there, but not quite. “This is the AI moment.” This is what happened in the declaration of Doreen Bogdan-Marti, secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union, at the end of the UN summit held in Geneva on July 7, 2023. At a historic UN Security Council meeting 11 days later, Secretary-General António Guterres agreed. So are nations and regulators. There has been a desire from powerful quarters to protect citizens from…

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Dell Technologies on Monday launched new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions. (HT Tech) AI 

Dell and Nvidia Join Forces to Deliver Generative AI Solutions via ‘Project Helix’

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In a collaborative effort with Nvidia, Dell Technologies has introduced innovative generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions. These solutions utilize Nvidia’s chips, which power the technology supporting OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The tools help companies build GenAI models and are an extension of Dell’s Project Helix, which launched in May.

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LinkedIn is working on an AI coach that will help people apply for jobs, upskill themselves, and much more. (Pixabay) News 

LinkedIn Launches ‘AI Coach’ to Help Job Seekers Prepare for Automation-Related Job Losses

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Artificial intelligence has been held responsible for a significant decline in employment opportunities, particularly in recent times. Concerns have been raised about the potential crisis that may arise as millions of individuals are expected to lose their jobs to AI. However, amidst these concerns, certain companies are utilizing AI to facilitate job applications. LinkedIn, a well-known professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, renowned for its exceptional contributions to job search and skills enhancement, is now making significant progress in this field. LinkedIn is currently developing an AI-based tool known as…

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From hacking, phishing, to online scams, bad actors are increasingly using AI-powered malware to commit cybercrimes. FBI has issued a warning. (Pixabay) AI 

FBI Alert: Malicious Use of AI in Cyberattacks

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The rise of generative artificial intelligence has opened up new possibilities for growth and advancement, but it has also brought about new concerns regarding security and privacy. In recent times, there have been instances of cybercrimes where criminals and malicious individuals have exploited generative AI for their own nefarious purposes. Just last month, a man in Thiruvananthapuram fell victim to a scam and lost Rs. 40,000 after the scammer used deepfakes to impersonate someone known to the victim. These crimes, now utilizing advanced AI malware, have become so prevalent that…

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