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ACCC Report Big Techs Growth Requires Updated Regulations for Fair Play

The ACCCs report on digital giants—Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft—finds no direct evidence of anticompetitive behavior but suggests up

The ACCCs report on digital giants—Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft—finds no direct evidence of anticompetitive behavior but suggests updated regulations due to their vast expansion into new markets. ACCC Chair Gina CassGottlieb notes potential market dominance risks despite recognizing the benefits of connected services. Concerns involve bundled services, preinstalled apps, default settings, and selfpromotion, potentially establishing these firms as market gatekeepers. Cloud storage practices limiting consumer options and data collection by these companies, particularly with smart home devices, raise concerns about the necessity and extent of collected data. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Google Slides Gets Recording Feature Create Engaging Presentations Easily

Google Workspace introduces a slides recording feature on Chrome for Google Slides users, enabling recording presentations with embedded webcam and vo

Google Workspace introduces a slides recording feature on Chrome for Google Slides users, enabling recording presentations with embedded webcam and voiceover. Available for Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Education customers soon, this feature simplifies sharing engaging video presentations without thirdparty tools. Users can leverage computer cameras and microphones for voice and video input without additional tools. Instructions for recording involve selecting Rec, choosing Record new video, initiating recording, and saving to Drive, capped at 30 minutes per session, counting towards Google Drive storage. Exclusive to Google Chrome on desktop, recordings are stored in a designated "Slides Recordings" folder in Drive, accessible via the Drive mobile app but not creatable or viewable within the Slides mobile app. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Streamlined Navigation Google Drive Overhauls Home Page for Efficiency

Google Drive is undergoing a transformation with its home page, aiming to improve file discovery and speed up access to essential documents. Utilizing

Google Drive is undergoing a transformation with its home page, aiming to improve file discovery and speed up access to essential documents. Utilizing Googles machine learning, the update offers tailored suggestions based on various factors like recent activity and connected Calendar events. The revamped homepage introduces Filter Chips for easy file sorting by type, people, dates, and locations, enhancing organization and collaboration. Following Material Design 3 guidelines, the visual overhaul focuses on streamlined navigation and a modern interface. Users can opt out if they prefer the previous setup by accessing My Drive and selecting the Change to My Drive option. The rollout began on November 28, with gradual deployment, ensuring a more personalized and efficient Google Drive experience. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Amazon Introduces AI Chatbot Q to Revolutionize Business Productivity

Amazon has unveiled its AIpowered chatbot, Q, aimed at enhancing business productivity by summarizing documents, managing group chats, and providing v

Amazon has unveiled its AIpowered chatbot, Q, aimed at enhancing business productivity by summarizing documents, managing group chats, and providing various support functions. Following OpenAIs ChatGPT success, tech giants are racing to integrate AI bots into their services. Amazon assures protection against copyright issues, an area where OpenAI faced lawsuits. Q will gradually integrate into Amazons primary business applications, offering features like customer support, data analysis, and coding assistance. This move reflects the intensifying competition in AI innovation among tech giants, with Microsoft leading after significant investments in ChatGPT. Amazons recent $4 billion investment in Anthropic, an AI firm by former OpenAI staff, and ownership of Mechanical Turk emphasize their commitment to AI advancement. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Enhanced Privacy WhatsApp Set to Roll Out View Once on Desktop

WhatsApps web and desktop versions lacked the view once photos and videos feature present in mobile apps, but reports suggest its imminent return with

WhatsApps web and desktop versions lacked the view once photos and videos feature present in mobile apps, but reports suggest its imminent return with enhanced security measures. Users can access the view once option in the desktop apps caption bar, allowing singletime viewing of sent media, preventing downloads, and disabling screenshots. This feature aims to maintain content ephemeral, heightening user control and privacy. Initially available for some users, it will expand to WhatsApp for Windows, macOS, and WhatsApp Web. WhatsApp reinstated this feature due to user demand, aiming to unify the apps functionality across all platforms, and responding to continued feedback for an enhanced user experience. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Augmented Reality & Analytics Tech Mahindra, AWS Redefine Sports Fan Experience

Tech Mahindra has partnered with Amazon Web Services AWS to construct a sports cloud platform catering to global sports enthusiasts. Their joint ventu

Tech Mahindra has partnered with Amazon Web Services AWS to construct a sports cloud platform catering to global sports enthusiasts. Their joint venture targets delivering a comprehensive digital arena for sports organizations, encompassing content engagement, customer data management, audience segmentation, and sports analytics. Augmented and virtual reality experiences and metaverse gamification aim to enhance stadiumtohome fan engagement. This cloud solution empowers sports entities to revamp digital properties, create tailored services, and develop revenue streams aligned with audience preferences. The collaboration, part of a strategic alliance announced earlier in September, aims to reshape fan interactions, leveraging AWSs diverse cloud services to build an engaging, fancentric sports community. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Microsofts £2.5bn AI Investment Bolsters UK Tech Infrastructure

Microsoft commits £2.5bn for UK AI infrastructure as part of the governments £29.5bn foreign investment revelation. The pledge includes more data ce

Microsoft commits £2.5bn for UK AI infrastructure as part of the governments £29.5bn foreign investment revelation. The pledge includes more data centers and numerous graphics processing units GPUs to power AI applications. Alongside, Ellison Institute of Technology commits £1bn to its Oxford Campus for R&D, while SBI Investment leads a $100m raise into Oxford Quantum Circuits. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasizes this influx fuels economic growth across industries like clean energy and life sciences, creating quality jobs nationwide. Specifics on the timeline for Microsofts investment remain undisclosed, with the company set to reveal more details later. The surge in AI application demand, exemplified by Microsofts ChatGPT, drives the need for enhanced hardware infrastructure. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          

Alibaba Enacts Changes, Closes Quantum Lab in Workforce Reduction Move

Alibabas Quantum Computing Lab closure signals potential costcutting measures amid a companywide overhaul led by Joseph Tsai and Eddie Wu. Equipment f

Alibabas Quantum Computing Lab closure signals potential costcutting measures amid a companywide overhaul led by Joseph Tsai and Eddie Wu. Equipment from the lab will be donated to Zhejiang University, resulting in 30 staff losses, some possibly redirected within the institution. This move follows the abandonment of a cloud services spinoff and signifies potential shifts in Alibabas longterm strategy. Before this, the company was planning a complex sixway split. Recent executive appointments within Alibaba Cloud aim to revamp the division losing ground to statebacked competitors. The closure affects DAMO Academy, initially envisioned as Alibabas innovation hub, reflecting Alibabas costcontrol strategies amid workforce reductions since 2022. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 years ago          



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