Meta and Microsoft have collaborated to launch LLaMA 2, a set of language models that will be open source. They will allow developers and organizations to create AI-powered generative tools.
Category: Software
Anyone could deactivate your WhatsApp account thanks to a bug
ESET cybersecurity expert, Jake Moore, has discovered a method to automatically block any WhatsApp account. He managed to achieve that by sending an email to the service's technical support address, requesting the account lock and providing the linked phone number in the email body.
Microsoft is testing two video stream support in Teams
The latest Microsoft Teams public beta now supports two video streams simultaneously. The user can now broadcast the image from two webcams at once.
Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Game Pass Core subscription
Microsoft has unveiled the new Xbox Game Pass Core plan, which will replace Xbox Live Gold and the Games with Gold service. The new subscription will offer users access to in-game multiplayer, various offers and discounts, and access to a small catalog of select games, including Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4 and Psychonauts 2. The launch of the subscription is scheduled for September 14. Also, it will give you access to online multiplayer and a collection of over 25 games for $10 a month or $60 a year.
Microsoft will keep Call of Duty on PlayStation, but ends Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family program
Microsoft's Head of Gaming, Phil Spencer, has announced that Xbox and PlayStation have reached an agreement to release Call of Duty on PlayStation. It will remain available after the completion of the deal with Activision Blizzard.
NotebookLM is Google’s new AI-powered app for working with local files
Google is testing NotebookLM, an AI-powered app for working with local text documents. NotebookLM stands for Notebook Language Model.
Developers will try to prove that Denuvo does not affect game performance
Irdeto, the owner of Denuvo's anti-piracy protection technology, are going to prove to demonstrate that its product does not negatively impact game performance. For that, they are going to start a program allowing trusted media to compare game performance with and without Denuvo's protection.
Google’s Bard chat bot now knows 40 languages and can change tone & style
Google has announced a major update to its chatbot, Bard, which can now communicate in 40 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi. The chatbot is now available in most countries worldwide, including Brazil and EU countries.
The ICQ messenger is no longer available on Google Play
The ICQ app is no longer available on the Google Play app store. This indicates that its development for Android has been abandoned. So from now, the official version can only be found in Huawei's AppGallery. Its last update was released back on January 26, 2021.
Windows Update Restored third party project supplies updates down to Windows 95
Enthusiasts have created the Windows Update Restored website to provide updates for PCs running older versions of Windows, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me. The project aims to support users who, for some reason, still utilize these outdated operating systems from Microsoft.
