TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has let go of up to 700 workers, primarily from its Malaysian branches. Rather than following the trend of large-scale layoffs seen in tech giants like Microsoft during challenging economic periods, TikTok intends to hire generative AI as a replacement for the terminated employees.
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For Windows 11 users in the Release Preview Channel, you’ll find some exciting fresh features to experiment with and share feedback on. If your computer runs on Windows 11 Build 22631.4387 – the latest version now distributed to Insiders – you can now view mobile content directly from your smartphone within your PC’s Start menu. This updated menu will display battery status, connectivity information, and other essential details about your phone. Furthermore, Microsoft has been testing a new Gamepad keyboard with this Windows 11 Insider build.
Lately, the state of California has enacted a significant law safeguarding consumers in relation to digital content purchases. In essence, this legislation requires vendors to clearly inform buyers when they are purchasing a temporary license for digital content, rather than an eternal, offline product.
Starting October 1, 2024, Microsoft initiated a staged release of the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) for both individual users and businesses alike. Unlike typical updates, which primarily emphasize new features and enhancements for consumers, this rollout also incorporates changes designed to boost the performance and functionality of the operating system within business environments and large organizations.
Following a prolonged wait, Google’s highly anticipated Image Generation Tool powered by AI, known as Imagen 3, is now being deployed to Gemini users on both mobile and desktop devices. As a result, Gemini AI will automatically utilize this new image generation tool for creating images going forward.