Apple unveils "Apple Intelligence" at WWDC 2024, partnering with OpenAI

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At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a significant upgrade to its AI strategy with "Apple Intelligence," a personalized AI system designed to enhance user experience across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This system integrates Siri, the company's voice assistant, and leverages OpenAI's ChatGPT technology.

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Microsoft unveils new Xbox Series X|S options for Holiday 2024

Microsoft announced during the Xbox Games Showcase three exciting additions to the Xbox Series X|S family arriving this holiday season. These consoles offer increased storage, a sleek new colour option, and a limited-edition variant for the power user.

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Microsoft backtracks on controversial "Recall" feature for Copilot+ PCs

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Microsoft is making significant changes to its "Recall" feature after concerns were raised about user privacy. Announced as a way to enhance productivity by capturing screenshots of user activity, Recall was met with criticism for potentially creating a trove of sensitive data vulnerable to misuse.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data watchdog, even launched inquiries into the feature. Microsoft has responded by making Recall opt-in, meaning it will be off by default, and users must explicitly choose to activate it.

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