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Generative AI spending to reach $143 billion in 2027: IDC

A new forecast from IDC says that enterprise spending on generative AI from now through 2027 will be 13 times greater than the growth rate for overall worldwide IT spending on IT.


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How to use Presenter Overlay for better Zoom calls on Macs

The next time you’re in a Zoom meeting, you might want to try this new macOS Sonoma feature when making a presentation.


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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 22635.2483 for the Beta Channel, released on Oct. 13, 2023.


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A flight simulator for the office: How VR is helping workers hone soft skills

With virtual reality-based training, employees can practice skills such as public speaking and conflict resolution in a safe environment, building confidence before taking on challenges in the real world.


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Tech layoffs in 2023: A timeline

Facing an uncertain global economy and slowing revenue growth, technology companies have picked up the pace of layoffs in 2023. Here's an updated timeline of notable layoffs, and reasons why Big Tech is in turmoil.


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Microsoft addresses three zero-days for October’s Patch Tuesday

Microsoft this week rolled out 103 security updates, including for three zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Edge.


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Here are some of the ways Apple might use generative AI

I think Apple will introduce LLM support into numerous apps as small, locally run genAI models built to make life in those apps better.


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UK regulator clears way for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision

After almost two years and a tumultuous regulatory battle with UK and US regulators, Microsoft will finally be able to proceed with its purchase of the Call of Duty maker.


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Google indemnifies generative AI customers over IP rights claims

The indemnities include protection against infringement claims over training data used and output generated by Google’s homegrown generative AI capabilities.


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Qualcomm to lay off 1,258 employees from its California offices

The impacted staff includes engineers, analysts, software developers, administrative staff, and staff from the financial, legal, and human resources employees.


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How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows — and why you shouldn’t

Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10 or 11. (But are you sure you want to?)


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7 buried Android 14 treasures for your Google Pixel phone

Some sweet new surprises are showing up on Pixels this week, but it's up to you to dig 'em up and find 'em.


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Why we need to focus AI on relationships

We are increasingly using AI to create and maintain relationships with customers, but the real short-term need is in creating and maintaining relationships with our employees.


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Apple Vision Pro anticipation leaves VR industry gasping

The VR industry has been sent into a tailspin by Apple's Vision Pro pre-announcement. Consumers aren't buying while they wait to see what these things will do.


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Q&A: How Discover Financial Services created an AI governance council

Discover is exploring how it can use AI to create efficiencies, but in a heavily regulated industry, protecting sensitive customer data always comes first. Here's how the firm worked to ensure AI's safe but productive use.