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Adobe launches Express mobile app with generative AI features
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Adobe unveils Adobe Express mobile app featuring AI technology for simplified on-the-go content creation, amid a surge in global users, with beta testing now available for iOS and Android.
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Adobe unveils AI Assistant for enhanced document experiences
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Adobe introduced its first AI assistant in Acrobat and Reader, revolutionising document interaction with generative AI technology that provides useful tools.
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Civo launches machine learning platform to democratise AI development
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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Civo, a pure-play cloud-native service provider, has launched Civo ML, a new machine learning offering designed to make ML accessible to all.
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OVHcloud introduces advanced Identity and Access Management feature
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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cloud services
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OVHcloud, a leading cloud provider, enhances security with new advanced Identity and Access Management feature.
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Adobe launches Photoshop on the web, complete with genAI features
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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Adobe has officially released Photoshop on the web as part of all Photoshop plans, complete with newly released Adobe Firefly generative AI features.
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Codezero sets out to fix broken development processes
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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Codezero debuts its flagship product at the Civo Navigate Europe conference in London, promising higher quality code development in less time.
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Adobe and Google collaborate on GenAI and AI ethics
Thu, 11th May 2023
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Adobe has showcased the momentum of Adobe Firefly including a new integration with Bard by Google and the expansion of the Content Authenticity Initiative.
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QNAP launches beta of new version of NAS OS
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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storage
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nas
QTS 4.4.1 beta 3 includes VJBOD Cloud for integrated cloud object storage and CacheMount for low-latency cloud data access.
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Cloudera announces launch of cloud based data warehouses
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Cloudera claims this is the first data warehouse cloud service that actually brings the warehouse to the data.
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Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
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Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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EA and DICE held a public beta for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront where players got a small taste of the game.
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The genie is out of the bottle: BitTorrent launch peer-to-peer browser
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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BitTorrent may be best known for peer-to-peer protocols, but that could be about to change thanks to Maelstrom, a new browser BitTorrent have just put.
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Apple iOS 8.3 beta features CarPlay, emoji and verification updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Apple's iOS 8.3 beta unveils CarPlay tech, revamped emoji selector, and improved security with Google two-step verification.
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Google creates HelpOuts
Sun, 1st Sep 2013
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HelpOuts is built on Hangouts technology, allows people to sell their knowledge to others over the net.
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End of Nations Beta Signups open.
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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gaming
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Join the battlefield in End of Nations' first beta event! Sign-ups are now open, offering fans a taste of this unique military strategy game.
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Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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facebook
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timeline
Dramatic new layout to roll out across business pages soon; is it time for your company to re-think its approach?.
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Call of Duty Elite beta (Xbox 360 only)
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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gaming
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Xbox 360 players, get ready! Sign up for the Call of Duty Elite beta now on callofduty.com/elite, blending social networking with gaming.
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iSKY launches in New Zealand
Wed, 19th Jan 2011
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Sky's online TV service launches to the masses, but is still in the beta phase. FAQ inside.
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Google launches Cloud Connect Office beta
Tue, 23rd Nov 2010
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Google's Cloud Connect service for Microsoft Office proves popular, with all places being filled in just hours.
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IE9 beta: 2 million in 2 days
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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customers
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 beta has been downloaded by over 2 million people in just two days, according to the company.
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Microsoft turns cloud threat into opportunity
Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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hotmail
What used to be a threat to Microsoft's computer-based software philosophy is now a key focus for the computing giant.
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Symantec unveils Norton Everywhere
Fri, 28th May 2010
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smartphones
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norton
New security package for mobile platforms will protect any internet-connected device.
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Watch and be rewarded
Sat, 1st May 2010
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cloud services
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pos
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inventory management systems
Electronic surveillance integrated with the POS system offers retailers significant gains.