Sony Buys Stake Valued at Over $1.2 Billion

Sony agreed to acquire half of the artist’s publishing and recorded masters catalog In what is likely the largest transaction for a solo musician’s body of work, Sony completed an agreement to acquire half of Michael Jackson‘s publishing and recorded masters. The deal values the music assets at above $1.2 billion, sources told Billboard. …

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Sam Altman Says Vision Pro Is 2nd Most Impressive Tech Since iPhone

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised Apple’s Vision Pro as the “second most impressive” tech since the iPhone. The Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset, has the potential to usher in a new normal.  OpenAI’s ChatGPT is likely his pick for the most impressive technology. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized …

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The Download: how to improve pulse oximeters, and OpenAI’s chip plans

Visit any health-care facility, and one of the first things they’ll do is clip a pulse oximeter to your finger. These devices, which track heart rate and blood oxygen, offer vital information about a person’s health. But they’re also flawed. For people with dark skin, pulse oximeters can overestimate just how much oxygen their …

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Sensitive prosthetic lets man feel hot and cold in his missing hand

Fabrizio Fidati tests the temperature-sensitive prosthetic arm EPFL Caillet A man who had his right arm amputated below the elbow has been able to feel hot and cold in his missing hand via a modified prosthetic arm with thermal sensors. After an amputation, some people can still perceive touch and pain sensations in their …

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Inscryption Review | bit-tech.net

Price: £16.79 Developer: Daniel Mullins Games Publisher: Devolver Digital Platform: PC It’s rare that a game grabs your attention from the starting menu, but then again, Inscryption is a rare game in so many regards. Boot up Inscryption for the first time, and after sitting through a faux-loading screen, your right index finger will …

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Latest Windows Insider build boosts Copilot’s usability with advanced AI functions

Forward-looking: Recent Windows updates, experimental builds, and rumors indicate that Microsoft wants Copilot – its generative AI-based virtual assistant – to take an increasingly central role in the operating system. A new Insider beta tests new functionality that could automatically integrate Copilot with specific processes. The release notes for Windows Insider build 26052 include …

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Iranian Hacker Group Infiltrates UAE Streaming Services over Fake Gaza War

Iranian state-sponsored hackers spread deep fake news by infiltrating streaming services in the United Arab Emirates. The fake news revolved around the ongoing war in Gaza. The researchers at Microsoft confirmed the hacking exploits. A blog post by Microsoft reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards were behind the hack. This group is a branch …

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