Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 08/21 – AI Grabs The Spotlight Back
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Aug 21, 2024 AI news is back in the spotlight with Waymo doubling its robotaxi trips. Samsung's stunning new monitor promises a glasses-free 3D gaming experience. Microsoft launched a unified Teams app that simplifies account management. Additionally, the tech world's sustainability claims are scrutinized, revealing contradictions between green commitments and actual emissions. Lastly, a startup emerges with ambitious plans to mine water on the moon, tapping into the future of multi-planetary living.
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AI Tools Enhance Writing, Microsoft Models Excel
- AI tools are enhancing writing capabilities within applications like Gmail.
- Microsoft's Phi-3.5 models outperform competitors, including Google, Meta, and OpenAI, in some benchmarks.
Waymo's Robotaxi Surge
- Waymo's robotaxi trips have doubled since May, reaching 100,000 per week.
- This growth suggests a potential tipping point for autonomous driving technology.
Glasses-Free 3D Gaming
- Samsung's new Odyssey gaming monitors utilize eye-tracking to create glasses-free 3D.
- The monitors offer seamless switching between 2D and 3D modes.