Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 03/24 - Instagram Co-Watching
Mar 24, 2020
A serious zero-day vulnerability in Windows is causing concern among users. Google is revolutionizing AI with an open-source architecture that cuts training costs significantly. Instagram introduces a co-watching feature, allowing friends to share posts during video chats amidst isolation. Meanwhile, a popular challenger bank makes its debut in the US, and reviews of the latest iPad Pro highlight its impressive camera upgrades and functionality. The tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly, offering both challenges and innovations!
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Windows Zero-Day Flaw
- Beware of a critical zero-day flaw in Windows font rendering.
- Microsoft is working on a patch, but a temporary workaround is available.
App Store Expansion
- Prepare for the App Store expansion to 20 new countries next month.
- Developers need to accept updated agreements and select new regions.
SeedRL Efficiency
- Google's SeedRL reduces AI training costs up to 80% by centralizing inference.
- This avoids data transfer bottlenecks by keeping model variables local.
