Microsoft Teams tests AI interpreter that sounds like you

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Microsoft's newest artificial intelligence feature, which is coming to Teams, allows you to sound like you are speaking a language you are not. The app offers a new AI interpreter that simulates your voice and provides near-real-time voice interpretation.

The feature is being tested by a limited group of users and is expected to roll out in 2025 for accounts with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. It initially supports nine languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish. Microsoft plans to add more languages in the future.

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Apple's thinnest iPhone yet?

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Apple has released many ultra-thin devices, and the iPhone 17 range is supposedly set to take this to a new extreme. The iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch in 2025, will be a mere 6mm thick, significantly thinner than any previous iPhone. This will make it a standout device in a lineup that maintains dimensions similar to its predecessors.

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Instagram will let you manually reset its recommendation algorithm

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Instagram will soon allow you to reset the recommendation algorithm to change what you see in your feeds. The reset affects the Explore, Reels, and Feed tabs. The change is aimed especially at teenagers to guarantee they see more age-appropriate content. In this mode, you can also review your "following" list and unfollow accounts. Your recommendations will start personalizing over time based on the content and accounts you interact with.

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Quantum dot display tech coming to the Apple Pro Display XDR?

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Apple's latest M4 MacBook Pros have adopted quantum dot (QD) technology, a significant upgrade over traditional KSF displays. This shift promises improved colour accuracy and motion performance. While QD technology has existed for a while, concerns over toxic materials have previously hindered its adoption in Apple products. However, the availability of cadmium-free QD films has made it a viable option.

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