1. Google’s Instrument Playground Offers AI-Made Music
Google AI has released a new experimental tool called Instrument Playground that allows users to create music with the help of artificial intelligence. The tool features a variety of instruments and sounds that can be manipulated and combined to create unique compositions.
2. Intel slams AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series as “Snake Oil”
Intel has taken a swipe at AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, calling them “snake oil” and accusing the company of confusing consumers with its branding. Intel claims that AMD’s chips are not as powerful as they are being marketed and that they offer poor value for money.
3. US regulator threatens Nvidia’s Chinese chips
The US government has threatened to block Nvidia from selling its latest GPUs to China. The move is part of a broader effort to restrict the flow of technology to China, which the US government sees as a threat to national security.
4. Amazon Lex adds generative AI features
Amazon has added new features to its Lex chatbot development platform that allow developers to build bots with the ability to generate text, translate languages, and write different kinds of creative content.
5. Did Windows 11’s 2023 Update Slow Down Your PC?
Some Windows 11 users are reporting that their PCs have become slower after installing the latest 2023 update. Microsoft is investigating the issue and has not yet released a fix.
6. EU Commission objects to Amazon’s iRobot purchase
The EU Commission has expressed concerns that Amazon’s proposed $1.7 billion buyout of iRobot could harm competition in the market for robotic vacuum cleaners. The Commission has given Amazon until December 20 to respond to its concerns.
7. Alibaba shutters quantum computing efforts
Alibaba has shut down its quantum computing research laboratory. The move comes as the company focuses on its core e-commerce and cloud computing businesses.
8. Savex Technologies Partners with Accops
Savex Technologies, the third largest information and communication technology distributor in India, has announced a partnership with Accops, an Indian-origin provider of remote access solutions. The two companies will offer a joint solution that helps businesses build a secure digital workspace for sustainable growth.
9. ROG Announces Availability of Swift OLED PG42UQ Gaming Monitor
ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced the availability of its Swift OLED PG42UQ gaming monitor. The monitor features a 42-inch OLED panel with a 4K resolution, a 138Hz refresh rate, and a 0.1 ms response time.
10. ROG Launches Matrix GeForce RTX 4090
ASUS Republic of Gamers has also launched its Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card. The card is based on Nvidia’s latest RTX 4090 GPU and features a custom design with a built-in water cooler.