Weekly Tech News (05 Oct - 11 Oct 2024)
Amazon is redefining the shopping experience with five cutting-edge visual search features, designed to make product searches faster, smarter, and more precise than ever. Building on its AI-powered tool, Rufus, these innovations push the boundaries of e-commerce.
With Amazon Lens, shoppers can now refine image searches by adding text or circling specific items. The “More Like This” feature instantly presents similar products, while embedded product videos offer a preview without a single click.
Visual search queries have surged 70% globally, and Amazon’s commitment to refining this technology ensures an even more intuitive shopping experience. Feedback will drive further innovation.
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Google has rolled out its much-anticipated Gemini Live assistant to all users through the Gemini app! Previously exclusive to the Pixel 9 series, this expansion showcases Google’s commitment to making cutting-edge AI accessible.
Gemini Live elevates voice command interactions by incorporating natural speech patterns and offering a more human-like voice. Plus, it remembers context for a smoother, more intuitive experience.
Available in English for now, this rollout is just the beginning of a new era in AI engagement.
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Google Breaks Ground on $2B Malaysia Data Center
Malaysian PM Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Alphabet/Google’s Ruth Porat launched Google’s first Malaysian data center and cloud region. This landmark $2 billion investment promises:
🔳 $3.2 billion economic boost and 26,500 new jobs by 2030
🔳 Energy-efficient tech reducing carbon emissions by 10%
🔳 Partnership to restore Taman Aman Lake and promote rooftop solar energy
🔳 Digital skills training for 61,000 students through the Future Skills for All program
Google’s commitment to Malaysia’s AI-driven future is taking shape.
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In a strategic partnership, TikTok has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the growing issue of health misinformation on social media. This initiative will see TikTok collaborating with WHO’s Fides network, a coalition of over 800 healthcare professionals, to enhance medical fact-checking and deliver reliable, evidence-based health content.
Expanding Global Reach: Fides experts from the US, UK, France, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil will contribute educational content aimed at increasing health awareness and accuracy among TikTok’s global audience.
Mental Health Focus: As part of this effort, TikTok has pledged a $3M donation to support WHO’s initiatives in destigmatizing mental health conditions and promoting a supportive digital environment.
This collaboration underscores TikTok’s commitment to providing its users with trustworthy health information and addressing the surge of misinformation seen across social platforms.
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According to Adobe Analytics, U.S. online retail sales are set to break records this holiday season, with an anticipated 8.4% increase from last year. Mobile shopping is leading the charge, expected to account for 53.2% of all online sales!
With discounts up to 30% on electronics and toys, savvy consumers are shopping earlier to snag the best deals. Cyber Week alone is projected to bring in $40.6 billion in sales, with Cyber Monday expected to be the biggest day at $13.2 billion!
As the shopping landscape evolves, innovative financing options like Buy Now, Pay Later are making waves, projected to hit $18.5 billion this holiday season.
Get ready to embrace the festivities and shop smart!
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Microsoft is set to transform Mexico’s tech landscape with a $1.3 billion investment in cloud computing and AI over the next three years. Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, at a Mexico City event, announced that this initiative aims to enhance connectivity and drive AI adoption for 30,000 SMBs, benefiting 5 million Mexicans.
Major companies like Bimbo and Cemex are already leveraging Microsoft’s AI tools. With Viasat’s collaboration, the plan also promises internet access for over 150,000 previously disconnected Mexicans by 2025.
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Amazon is redefining the shopping experience with five cutting-edge visual search features, designed to make product searches faster, smarter, and more precise than ever. Building on its AI-powered tool, Rufus, these innovations push the boundaries of e-commerce.
With Amazon Lens, shoppers can now refine image searches by adding text or circling specific items. The “More Like This” feature instantly presents similar products, while embedded product videos offer a preview without a single click.
Visual search queries have surged 70% globally, and Amazon’s commitment to refining this technology ensures an even more intuitive shopping experience. Feedback will drive further innovation.