Read more about Microsoft to add AI-powered text predictions in Word on Windows next month on Business Standard. Microsoft is bringing text predictions to its Word tool on Windows next month that would work like the Smart Compose option in Google Docs
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Apple’s next-gen Face ID tech
Apple is working on a next-gen Face ID camera using a new indirect time of flight (iTOF) system that may be able to identify a user at a far greater distance from the camera, according to a report by
Patently Apple. The present Face ID system used in Apple devices requires a user to hold the device fairly close to their face, for it to recognise and unlock the device. The new system, as revealed in a patent application, uses pulse modulation, which will be able to improve depth accuracy at short, mid and long-range distances even in challenging ambient light conditions, the report noted. The next-gen Face ID camera could be useful on iMacs, MacBooks and other Apple devices, as well as for augmented and virtual reality applications, it added. In another
Google wants to help students and teachers on February 17, 2021, 17:48
In brief: Chrome OS is already a great operating system for educators, but it s about to get even better: the OS is set to receive a host of new features designed to enhance the teaching experience for instructors and school leaders.
The bulk of these features could arrive as early as next month, with the most prominent arguably being the new built-in screen recording feature. Google hasn t shared how the feature will be switched on, but once it s active, instructors can record their entire screen or just a portion of it for as long as they like.
Google has introduced new features for Chrome OS such as a native screen recorder and a few accessibility improvements. The search giant is also launching 40 new Chrome OS devices this year.