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IGN reported Thursday afternoon that the Entertainment Software Association canceled this year's E3, which was set to be the first in-person E3 since 2019. IGN said the ESA sent out an email to members saying that the 2023 version of E3 "simply did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry." When asked if the event would return next year ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis said, “We’re committed to providing an industry platform for marketing and convening but we want to make sure we find that right balance that meets the needs of the industry.” https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/30/23664044/e3-cancelled-isnt-coming-back | IGN reported Thursday afternoon that the Entertainment Software Association canceled this year's E3, which was set to be the first in-person E3 since 2019. IGN said the ESA sent out an email to members saying that the 2023 version of E3 "simply did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry." When asked if the event would return next year ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis said, “We’re committed to providing an industry platform for marketing and convening but we want to make sure we find that right balance that meets the needs of the industry.” https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/30/23664044/e3-cancelled-isnt-coming-back | ||
In an interview with the New York Times' Hard Fork podcast, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company would upgrade its Bard chatbot to use its PaLM large language model over the next week. At launch Bard used a "lightweight and efficient version" of its LaMDA model. Pichai said this new model is more capable, better at reasoning, coding, and answering math questions. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/31/23664426/google-bard-ai-chatbot-upgrades-coming-soon-sundar-pichai | In an interview with the New York Times' Hard Fork podcast, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company would upgrade its Bard chatbot to use its PaLM large language model over the next week. At launch Bard used a "lightweight and efficient version" of its LaMDA model. Pichai said this new model is more capable, better at reasoning, coding, and answering math questions. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/31/23664426/google-bard-ai-chatbot-upgrades-coming-soon-sundar-pichai | ||
Italy's data protection authority opened an investigation into whether OpenAI unlawfully processed Italian citizen's data, as well as lack of controls for allowing minors to access its systems, like ChatGPT. It ordered OpenAI to temporarily stop processing Italian user data. OpenAI has 20 days to respond to this order. https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/31/chatgpt-blocked-italy/ | Italy's data protection authority opened an investigation into whether OpenAI unlawfully processed Italian citizen's data, as well as lack of controls for allowing minors to access its systems, like ChatGPT. It ordered OpenAI to temporarily stop processing Italian user data. OpenAI has 20 days to respond to this order. https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/31/chatgpt-blocked-italy/ | ||
Audible confirmed it began "conducting limited testing" on inserting ads into audiobooks, podcasts, and original content. Right now the test offers "ad-supported access to a limited set" of titles for non-paying members. Audible says a maximum of eight ads will play within a 24-hour period. https://www.engadget.com/audible-is-now-testing-ads-in-your-audiobooks-for-some-reason-185337088.html | Audible confirmed it began "conducting limited testing" on inserting ads into audiobooks, podcasts, and original content. Right now the test offers "ad-supported access to a limited set" of titles for non-paying members. Audible says a maximum of eight ads will play within a 24-hour period. https://www.engadget.com/audible-is-now-testing-ads-in-your-audiobooks-for-some-reason-185337088.html | ||
Twitter launched Verified Organizations globally, which lets verified organizations vetted by Twitter designate verification badges to affiliated accounts. This costs $1000 a month, plus $50 for each affiliate account. BuzzFeed News reports that several news organizations won't pay for the feature, including the New York Times, Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Politico, Insider and BuzzFeed itself, or allow journalists to expense an individual Twitter Blue subscription. Semafor will allow reporters to expense Twitter Blue, with CNN and others still weighing the decision. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641596848921276417 | |||
--- https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/journalists-blue-checks-newsrooms-twitter-verification | Twitter launched Verified Organizations globally, which lets verified organizations vetted by Twitter designate verification badges to affiliated accounts. This costs $1000 a month, plus $50 for each affiliate account. BuzzFeed News reports that several news organizations won't pay for the feature, including the New York Times, Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Politico, Insider and BuzzFeed itself, or allow journalists to expense an individual Twitter Blue subscription. Semafor will allow reporters to expense Twitter Blue, with CNN and others still weighing the decision. | ||
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According to a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Virgin Orbit, a subsidery of Virgin Group aimed at launching small satellites, will cease operations immediately and layoff 675 employees, 85% of its staff. CEO Dan Hart informed staff "we’ve not been able to secure the funding to provide a clear path for this company." Since 2020, Virgin Orbit carried out six missions to launch two-stage rockets from a converted Boeing 747, four missions were successful. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/31/23664437/virgin-orbit-layoffs-cease-operations-satellite-launch | According to a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Virgin Orbit, a subsidery of Virgin Group aimed at launching small satellites, will cease operations immediately and layoff 675 employees, 85% of its staff. CEO Dan Hart informed staff "we’ve not been able to secure the funding to provide a clear path for this company." Since 2020, Virgin Orbit carried out six missions to launch two-stage rockets from a converted Boeing 747, four missions were successful. https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/31/23664437/virgin-orbit-layoffs-cease-operations-satellite-launch | ||
In June 2022, the Chinese automotive company Geely acquired the smartphone maker Meizu. Meizu announced its first phones since that acquisition with its Meizu 20 lineup. All offer 2023 Android flagship specs. The standard 20 offers a 144Hz OLED screen, with the Meizu 20 Pro and 20 Infinity offer larger LTPO OLEDs with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, with the Infinity offering slimmer bezels. The Meizu 20 starts at 2999 yuan ($436 USD), the 20 Pro at 3999 yuan, and the Infinity at 6299 yuan. | In June 2022, the Chinese automotive company Geely acquired the smartphone maker Meizu. Meizu announced its first phones since that acquisition with its Meizu 20 lineup. All offer 2023 Android flagship specs. The standard 20 offers a 144Hz OLED screen, with the Meizu 20 Pro and 20 Infinity offer larger LTPO OLEDs with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, with the Infinity offering slimmer bezels. The Meizu 20 starts at 2999 yuan ($436 USD), the 20 Pro at 3999 yuan, and the Infinity at 6299 yuan. | ||
The company also announced Flyme Auto, an in-car operating system. It offers a desktop with customizable widgets, supports multiple windowed apps on screen, and can sync with a mobile phone, displaying video content from a phone on a car's screen during a video call or syncing media playback when you leave the vehicle. https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_20_series_debut_with_snapdragon_8_gen_2_-news-58078.php | The company also announced Flyme Auto, an in-car operating system. It offers a desktop with customizable widgets, supports multiple windowed apps on screen, and can sync with a mobile phone, displaying video content from a phone on a car's screen during a video call or syncing media playback when you leave the vehicle. https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_20_series_debut_with_snapdragon_8_gen_2_-news-58078.php | ||
--- https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-meizu-unveils-first-smartphones-since-deal-with-geely-founder-2023-03-30/ | --- https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-meizu-unveils-first-smartphones-since-deal-with-geely-founder-2023-03-30/ | ||
--- https://www.autoevolution.com/news/flyme-auto-the-new-kid-on-the-block-that-puts-android-and-carplay-to-shame-212714.html | --- https://www.autoevolution.com/news/flyme-auto-the-new-kid-on-the-block-that-puts-android-and-carplay-to-shame-212714.html | ||