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Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while

Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while The move to multi-modal AI is going to be multi-year endeavor. sam rutherford · karissa bell Wed, May 15, 2024   Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget At I/O 2024, Google’s teaser for Project Astra gave us a glimpse at where AI assistants … Continue reading Google Project Astra hands-on: Full of potential, but it’s going to be a while

This affordable housing project wasn’t going to happen—and then an unlikely partnership formed

May 14, 2024 This affordable housing project wasn’t going to happen—and then an unlikely partnership formed Co-locating affordable housing and a Boys & Girls Club made two complex projects possible. BY Nate Berg In the economically disadvantaged Lincoln Park neighborhood of New Rochelle, NY, two long-sought community projects have, after decades, finally come to fruition. All … Continue reading This affordable housing project wasn’t going to happen—and then an unlikely partnership formed

Apple layoffs: iPhone maker cuts over 600 jobs after reportedly killing off car its project

April 05, 2024 Apple layoffs: iPhone maker cuts over 600 jobs after reportedly killing off its car project The tech giant has filed a WARN notice with the state of California. BY Michael Grothaus Since late 2022, every major tech company has initiated mass layoffs—with the exception of Apple. But now that is finally about to … Continue reading Apple layoffs: iPhone maker cuts over 600 jobs after reportedly killing off car its project

Apple cuts over 700 jobs following its car and display project closures

Apple cuts over 700 jobs following its car and display project closures Eight offices in Santa Clara, California were affected by the layoffs. Mariella Moon   Fri, Apr 5, 2024 Apple Over 700 people at Apple have recently lost their jobs, according to the latest WARN report posted by the Employment Development Department of California … Continue reading Apple cuts over 700 jobs following its car and display project closures

Expedia’s Project Explorer uses AI to curate trips based on budget and time of year

By Jessica Bursztynsky September 21, 2023 Expedia is leaning further into artificial intelligence with its suite of new products that CEO Peter Kern hopes will cement consumer loyalty to the travel giant’s brands. “Providing all these tools that are the new technology can allow for what we think creates the best product experience, and that’s … Continue reading Expedia’s Project Explorer uses AI to curate trips based on budget and time of year

Meta, Ireland’s Tyndall Institute Start $5.4M Semiconductor Project To Advance AR, Displays

Meta, Ireland’s Tyndall Institute Start $5.4M Semiconductor Project To Advance AR, Displays by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, June 23, 2023 Meta has teamed with Ireland’s Tyndall Research Institute for a four-year $5.4 million project to research semiconductors that will help to advance augmented reality (AR) technology and improve displays. The project will focus on key AR … Continue reading Meta, Ireland’s Tyndall Institute Start $5.4M Semiconductor Project To Advance AR, Displays

Adobe’s Project True Colors Complements Clothing Colors With Skin Tone

Adobe’s Project True Colors Complements Clothing Colors With Skin Tone by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, March 22, 2023 Adobe previewed technology this evening for the fashion and retail industries through its Summit Sneaks program at the company’s annual Adobe Summit in Las Vegas. Sneaks is technology created by Adobe employees — from engineers to designers — that … Continue reading Adobe’s Project True Colors Complements Clothing Colors With Skin Tone

Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups

Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, December 14, 2022 The Google News Initiative is working with the American Journalism Project to find U.S.-based founders with innovative ideas that can advance local news online. The latest 18-month venture launched by the Google News Initiative … Continue reading Google News Initiative Works With American Journalism Project To Fund, Advance Online News Startups

Meta abandons its Portal smart displays and smartwatch project following mass layoffs

Meta is laying off more than 11,000 employees It’s the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. K. Bell @karissabe   NOAH BERGER via Getty Images Meta is reducing the size of its workforce by about 13 percent and letting more than 11,000 of its employees go in the first mass layoffs in the company’s … Continue reading Meta abandons its Portal smart displays and smartwatch project following mass layoffs