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Meta’s Open Source AI Project Can Identify 4,000+ Spoken Languages

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled its Massively Multilingual Speech (MMS) project, introducing advanced speech-to-text, text-to-speech capabilities, and more for over 1,100 languages. This leap forward in AI technology aims to democratize access to information across the globe, even for languages that are at risk of vanishing. Meta's MMS project incorporates their self-supervised...

Facebook Owner Meta to Challenge Historic €1.2 Billion Fine

In response to the record-breaking €1.2 billion ($1.75 billion CAD) fine imposed by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), overseen by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), Meta Platforms has announced its intention to challenge the decision in court. The penalty, related to Meta's data transfer practices between the EU and the US, was branded...

Mophie Unveils MagSafe Car Vent Mounts for iPhone

Mophie today revealed two new additions to their lineup of iPhone accessories, both designed for in-vehicle convenience. What’s new? MagSafe-compatible car vent mounts, exclusively available at Apple retail stores and online. The Magnetic vent mount, priced at $54.95 CAD, delivers secure holding of your iPhone while maintaining access to the Lightning port. The mount's design...

WhatsApp Now Lets You Edit Messages: Here’s How

Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced on Monday you can now edit sent messages on the messaging service. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said earlier today the feature is very user-friendly. How to edit a sent message? Just long-press on a message you've sent and select 'Edit' from the drop-down menu. The caveat is that modifications can only be...

Here are Key People that Made Apple’s Headset a Reality: Report

Apple eagerly anticipated mixed-reality headset, in development for over seven years, has been the cumulative effort of thousands of dedicated employees, as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The project, potentially the most ambitious product launch in Apple's history, has been brought to life by a select group of strategists, engineers, and marketers. Among the chief...