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Using Pokémon to Train AI - DTNS 4900
Nov 20, 2024
The discussion dives into Niantic's new AI technology, utilizing Pokémon Go for geospatial information. Microsoft enhances cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, while Amazon unveils the new Echo Show 21. The conversation also tackles digital security concerns and the implications of augmented reality games on data ethics. With a spotlight on the dual purpose of gaming as entertainment and data gathering, the hosts reflect on the evolving tech landscape and user privacy challenges.
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- Niantic's development of a geospatial AI model, utilizing data from Pokémon Go, aims to enhance augmented reality interactions through precise virtual placements.
- The PlayStation Portal's recent system update allows cloud gaming, connecting users to the PlayStation Plus catalog and enhancing the device's value in a competitive market.
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Mint Mobile's Price Cut
Mint Mobile has significantly reduced its pricing for the Mint Unlimited plan from $30 to $15 per month, making it more accessible. The decision was influenced by recent discussions regarding whether big wireless companies can raise prices due to inflation, which Mint concluded they could. The plan is aimed at new customers during their first three months and comes with certain conditions, including additional charges for taxes and slower speeds after exceeding 40 gigabytes of data. This strategic move is part of Mint's plan to attract more users by offering cost-effective options in a competitive market.
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