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‘From impossible to merely difficult’: AI collaborates with a vintage 1980s musical gadget

GeekWire

A Boss DR-110, aka Dr. Rhythm, revived for a collaboration with AI. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) What happens when you mix modern AI with a piece of vintage technology and the musical stylings of a very amateur guitarist? You might be surprised. That’s the subject of this week’s GeekWire Podcast. My fun holiday project, revisiting a favorite gadget from my youth, illustrated some bigger themes about the AI tools that have emerged in the past two years, and the role they can play in

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Samsung and Google take on Dolby Atmos with a new royalty-free audio format

TechSpot

For years, Dolby Atmos has been the dominant force in 3D audio, known for its immersive surround sound that makes it feel as though sounds are coming from all around you. It's become a household name, with nearly every major TV manufacturer today paying the "Dolby tax" to license Atmos.

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Predictive Analytics for Talent Management

Hacker Earth

The job landscape in todays age is highly competitive for both job seekers and hiring managers. Finding the right talent under such conditions can be daunting without a little help from technology. Data analytics has been a game-changer in the hiring process. Several tools leverage historical data and statistical algorithms to forecast future workforce needs and conduct workforce planning.

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Copilot on a budget: AMD's Krackan Point APUs to debut in budget-friendly ECS laptop

TechSpot

ECS is set to showcase the first laptop featuring AMD's upcoming Krackan Point APUs at CES 2025. AMD has already confirmed that Krackan Point is designed to offer a low-cost entry point into Microsoft's Copilot+ PC standard, positioning it to compete with Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V series.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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Trump and Musk actually made a good point on immigration

Vox

US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images On New Years Eve, Americas most prominent nativist declared that the nation needs more immigrants. We need competent people, we need smart people coming into our country, President-elect Donald Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, we need a lot of people coming in.

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Hyundai and Kia score big with their EVs now eligible for $7,500 tax credit

TechSpot

Five models have made the cut to receive the tax credit incentive. These include the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover SUV, the new Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV, the Kia EV9, and 2025 EV6 models, as well as the Electrified GV70 from Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis.

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Next-gen EV batteries could last decades, researchers show the potential of single-crystal electrode tech

TechSpot

The study, funded by Tesla Canada and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, was led by Professor Jeff Dahn from Dalhousie University in Halifax, and a team of researchers. Their innovative battery demonstrated exceptional durability, lasting over 20,000 charge-discharge cycles before reaching the industry-standard 80 percent capacity threshold.

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Wooden side table is actually a sleeper gaming PC packing an RTX 3070

TechSpot

At first glance, The Scandinavian could easily be mistaken for a sleek oak side table or cabinet something you'd expect to find in a tastefully decorated living room. But lift the lid, and you'll uncover a fully functional gaming PC, complete with a Core i7-11700K processor and an Nvidia.

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JMGO set to launch 4,600-lumen N3 Ultra Max projector in the US market

TechSpot

JMGO's latest high-end projectors will appear at a CES 2025 exhibit next week. These RGB triple laser devices boast a range of advanced features that enhance image quality, motion clarity, contrast, and overall versatility.

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