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Google’s new ‘Speaking practice’ feature uses AI to help users improve their English skills

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Google is testing a new “Speaking practice” feature in Search that helps users improve their conversational English skills. The company told TechCrunch that the feature is available to English learners in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela who have … Continue reading →

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Area man, Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, buys The Onion

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Jeff Lawson, the co-founder and recently departed CEO of enterprise infrastructure software company Twilio, is the proud new owner of satirical online newspaper The Onion. “Alright, the news is out — yes, I bought The Onion,” Lawson wrote in a … Continue reading →

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Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

The regulator will check whether Tesla’s fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

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Thoma Bravo to take UK cybersecurity company Darktrace private in $5B deal

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly-formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd, formed by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, has tabled an all-cash bid of £6.20 … Continue reading →

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Bulgarian politicians propose a national gambling ad ban

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Two Bulgarian political parties have submitted an amendment to the country’s Gambling Act, seeking to ban betting ads nationally. If this amendment is successful, Bulgaria will make a significant mark in history as the first European Union member to enforce … Continue reading →

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Microsoft ramp up AI spending as it smashes Q3 earnings expectations

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Microsoft’s decision to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) appears to have paid off after the company revealed significant gains in its third-quarter earnings call on Thursday (25 Apr). The world’s largest public company outperformed Wall Street expectations, delivering $61.86 … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk’s xAI closes in on $6 billion as AI race heats up

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI, looks like it has some serious venture capital money behind it with the commitment of Sequoia Capital, to invest in the company. Musk launched xAI in 2023 with lofty ideals and plans to work … Continue reading →

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Surprisingly, people are surprised that the Fallout 4 next-gen update is packed with bugs

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Oh Fallout, it was going so well. Seemingly forgotten about until approximately two weeks ago when people discovered the TV show, millions went flocking to Fallout 4, many for the first time so that they too could adventure into the … Continue reading →

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Blizzard cancels Blizzcon – the end of the show as we know it?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

Blizzard’s annual fan festival BlizzCon has brought us some memorable gaming moments over the years. Who could forget the much-jeered announcement of the mobile game Diablo Immortal as Blizzard execs badly mid-read the room? Overall though the show has been … Continue reading →

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Tesla Autopilot investigation closed after feds find 13 fatal crashes related to misuse

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Techme101

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a long-standing investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system after reviewing hundreds of crashes involving its misuse, including 13 that were fatal and “many more involving serious injuries.” At the same time, NHTSA … Continue reading →

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