By Jaydeep Bhattacharjee On September 1, 2020, Microsoft launched a new AI-powered tool targeted at spotting deepfakes for analyzing videos and still photos with the help of a manipulation score which is generated by the tool. Named as Video Authenticator, it generates “a percentage chance, or confidence score,” which, says Microsoft, indicates if the media or photograph has … [Read more...] about Microsoft brings out new AI powered tool for detecting deepfake media
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PTC’s new normal will embrace remote workflows
Alliance with Rockwell Automation and Microsoft gives PTC a boost in factory automation. The face of the new normal is coming in more clearly. PTC has wrapped up its first all-virtual LiveWorx conference, and we’ve gotten a look into quite a few East Coast homes. We also got updates on PTC’s plans for the future. You won’t be surprised to hear that the cloud is a big part of … [Read more...] about PTC’s new normal will embrace remote workflows
Bentley Systems introduces Synchro XR for AEC digital twins
Ongoing partnership between Bentley and Microsoft blossoms with Hololens 2. Bentley Systems and Microsoft have been collaborating since at least 2016, when the company announced its commitment to Microsoft Azure for its AssetWise CONNECT Edition and ProjectWise CONNECT Edition tools. Since then, Bentley has expanded the list of products that take advantage of Microsoft’s Azure … [Read more...] about Bentley Systems introduces Synchro XR for AEC digital twins
Done deal: GitHub now belongs to Microsoft
Microsoft announced its plans to acquire GitHub last June. The news that Microsoft had planned to acquire GitHub inspired considerable gnashing of teeth. No surprise there. GitHub was a community of developers—the free-spirited, open-source type of developers. We actually found it interesting that the revulsion was not so vehement. Actually, we were sort of surprised to realize … [Read more...] about Done deal: GitHub now belongs to Microsoft
SmartTalk: Voice is the new playground for AI
No manual needed for voice queries. As we confidently tell ourselves, technology works when it disappears. Perhaps the biggest AI shift will slip in right under our noses. In fact, maybe it already has in the form of voice interaction. As evidenced by fruitless arguments with Siri, voice can be among the most frustrating interfaces when they don’t work. But several … [Read more...] about SmartTalk: Voice is the new playground for AI
Inventing the future: Alex Kipman reflects on Hololens at LiveWorx
Meanwhile, back in Redmond, Microsoft opens access to HoloLens sensors. PTC’s LiveWorx conference is all about the Internet of Things and AR. It has grown out of the PTC's acquisition of ThingWorx and the subsequent remaking of the company to put it in the middle of digital lifecycle of products. In January 2018, PTC and Microsoft announced a strategic alliance around the … [Read more...] about Inventing the future: Alex Kipman reflects on Hololens at LiveWorx
PTC announces powerful alliances at LiveWorx 2018
PTC’s fights above its weight at annual LiveWorx conference showcasing new products and new alliances. The PTC conference kicked off this year with a show of strength and confidence. The company announced three major alliances this year and they highlight three different areas of focus for the company. The company is teaming with: Ansys is known for its simulation … [Read more...] about PTC announces powerful alliances at LiveWorx 2018
FreeSync 2 support coming to Xbox One X and S
Microsoft and AMD continues expanding the graphical capabilities of the Xbox One X/S, unfortunately also requires you to buy a new monitor. Microsoft and AMD recently announced during the new ‘Inside Xbox’ livestream that they are bringing FreeSync 2 support to the Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles. This technology helps reduce screen tearing and latency issues while also … [Read more...] about FreeSync 2 support coming to Xbox One X and S
Nvidia claims realtime ray tracing now possible
Using AI techniques, and powerful processor At GDC, Nvidia and Microsoft made a joint announcement about the possibility of doing realtime ray tracing, something the CG community has striven for since ray tracing was popularized by Turner Whitted in 1979. Whitted did it on big computers at Bell Labs, just before the PC was introduced. Since then, scores of papers and books … [Read more...] about Nvidia claims realtime ray tracing now possible
The advanced AR hand tracking technology no one is using
PerceptiveIO showed off impressive AR tracking technology last year, but the company has gone dark in the meantime. A recent article from Next Reality highlighted new AR technology capable of low-latency hand tracking. The team behind the tech is a company called PerceptiveIO, a San Francisco based startup made up partly of former Microsoft engineers. There are familiar names … [Read more...] about The advanced AR hand tracking technology no one is using