ChatGPT-Bing just recently launched in beta, and now, an experimental Microsoft Kosmos-1 AI model is in the works. This Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM) builds upon ChatGPT and adds the ability to interpret images as well as solve IQ tests with a 22% – 26% accuracy. In othe words, it can perceive general modalities, learn in context and follow instructions.
A couple of years ago, Microsoft revealed this ‘The Mandalorian’ Xbox controller, and today, custom Xbox consoles were introduced to celebrate the release of season 3, which begins streaming on Disney+ starting today. The new season follows Grogu as he reunites with Din Djardin, and once you’re ready to make the jump to hyperspace, the bundle includes a color-coordinated controller as well as hoodie.
Microsoft Flight Simulator fans rejoice! The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s heaviest aircraft, can now be flown in-game as of today. This aircraft started as the An-124 Ruslan in 1985, classified as the “Mk. 401″ project, before being named the An-225 later, since it could carry up to 225 tons of cargo.
The Microsoft Surface Pro X can be used as either a tablet or laptop, and it’s being offered for just $569 shipped, today only, originally $1499.99. Featuring a 13-inch PixelSense (2880 x 1920) display, a Microsoft SQ2 processor, an Adreno 690 GPU, 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 256GB internal SSD, and up to 15-hours of continuous use on a full charge. Product page.
ChatGPT is taking the world by storm, and even more so today, as a next-generation Microsoft Bing search engine as well as an Edge browser powered by an even more powerful AI were revealed. Bing is still the same search engine, but now has a new sidebar that shows more comprehensive answers if you want them. It draws upon results from across the web to find and summarize the answer you’re searching for.
Here’s a first look at the new Xbox Wireless Controller Stellar Shift Special Edition, which has apparently leaked online before its official reveal. Featuring a color-changing blue-purple twinkle and swirl grips, along with the standard textured grip on the triggers, buttons, as well as the back.
When Microsoft employees aren’t working on the VALL-E speech synthesis AI, you could find them in Building 87, which contains the world’s quietest room. This anechoic chamber was constructed back in 2015, and to date, no human has been able to stand in the room for more than 1-hour, with the current record being 55-minutes.
Bill Gates has many things in his office just outside Seattle, including a wall-mounted periodic table with samples of most elements. Now you might be wondering, ‘why not all of the elements’? Some are radioactive, very rare, or only exist for a couple of seconds in a particle accelerator.
You won’t need this Mac Mini-like Windows Dev Kit to run Microsoft’s VALL-E speech synthesis AI, just any modern PC. This new speech synthesis AI model is capable of recreating your voice using just 3-seconds of audio including the tone, charisma, and more. It’s based on EnCodec, a neural codec language model that generates discrete audio codec codes from text and acoustic prompts.
The Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse can be used for laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and more, all for $35.99 shipped, today only, originally $69.99. At first glance, there are no visual indicators of separate active zones and that’s because the entire front face is a large touch pad of sorts. This touch pad still registers left and right clicks, along with scrolling actions. Product page.