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(Image Courtesy: Microsoft) Microsoft has completely redesigned the interface of its communications client Skype, giving it a visual overhaul and introducing some new features. There are now colourful headers, and a ton of themes to choose from that support both light and dark modes. The set-up process has also received a do-over with new illustrations and animations. Microsoft is also introducing more accessibility options with updated colour themes for low-vision users. The calling experience on the mobile app has been bought in line with the updates rolled out on desktop. Mobile users will now be able to see custom backgrounds and light themes during a call. The Redmond-based technology giant says it has also streamlined the experience by making technical improvements for mobile. Read More Microsoft will update the video call experience more in the future, allowing video to scale seamlessly despite the number of people on a call. There is now a … [Read more...] about Microsoft updates Skype with new look, real-time translation and more

(Image Courtesy: Microsoft) Microsoft has added OpenAI tech to Teams as part of its premium subscription plan. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-3.5, the same language model that powers ChatGPT, the new features aim to cut down routine administrative work during meetings. Intelligent Recap will automatically generate notes throughout the meeting, give you a list of recommended tasks based on the meeting, and even show you personalised highlights for each individual team member. If you happen to miss the meeting, you can still browse through the notes and highlights. Intelligent Recap will also make AI-generated chapters so that you don't have to scrub through the entire meeting again to find what you want. It will also integrate into PowerPoint Live meeting recordings. Also Read | Satya Nadella on how Microsoft Teams Premium is making meetings ‘more intelligent’ Your meeting transcripts will also include AI-generated chapters as well. Read More With Personalised … [Read more...] about Microsoft fires up Teams with OpenAI features

Satya Nadella at the Microsoft Future Ready Leadership Summit in Bengaluru on January 5. Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out a premium Teams service powered by ChatGPT, with CEO Satya Nadella saying it would help make meetings more intelligent, personalised and protected. Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s new offering in a Twitter post, sharing a link to a blog post by Microsoft Teams VP Nicole Herskowitz. “We’re bringing the power of large language models, including OpenAI’s GPT, to Teams Premium, as we make meetings more intelligent, personalized, and protected,” Nadella wrote on Twitter. We’re bringing the power of large language models, including OpenAI’s GPT, to Teams Premium, as we make meetings more intelligent, personalized, and protected. https://t.co/kFkTtPX2nj — Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) February 1, 2023 OpenAI-owned ChatGPT will generate meeting notes, recommend tasks and offer live translations to make meetings more productive and effortless, … [Read more...] about Satya Nadella on how Microsoft Teams Premium is making meetings ‘more intelligent’

The lingerie industry is no stranger to mission-driven brands. Over the past few years, at least a dozen U.S.-based intimates brands, including Savage x Fenty and Aerie , have gained popularity thanks to their dedication to body positivity. Now, a different type of mission is taking hold of the industry: breast cancer awareness. Dana Donofree was one of the first to embrace this mission. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a day before her 28th birthday, and not long after, she learned that she needed a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Breast cancer is more than the pink ribbon and smiling women in breast cancer awareness ads, she thought. In addition to intense emotional distress , she also had to cope with painful and permanent changes to her body. Donofree, now 40, eventually learned to love her new body. But after her surgeries, she started searching for new bras, and was consistently disappointed. The only mastectomy bras available were … [Read more...] about These Inclusive Lingerie Brands Are Putting a Spotlight on Breast Cancer

Ole Miss won’t play Texas A&M as scheduled this upcoming Saturday. The SEC announced Monday morning that the game between the Rebels and Aggies is postponed because of “the continued quarantine of individuals within the Texas A&M FB program.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) It’s the second straight game the Aggies have had postponed. NEWS | The Ole Miss at Texas A&M FB game of Nov. 21 is postponed due to the continued quarantine of individuals within the Texas A&M FB program. The action is consistent with SEC COVID-19 management requirements. — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 16, 2020 The SEC continues to burn thanks to coronavirus, and there’s a real chance this won’t be the last game that gets postponed. I really don’t know what the solution is here, but the SEC needs to figure it out sooner than later. Time is running out. View this post on … [Read more...] about Ole Miss Vs. Texas A&M Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As healthcare systems face increasing societal scrutiny and criticism, restoring trust is critical to improving public health. According to a study , if mistrust goes unchecked, it can erode physician-patient relationships and effectuate poorer patient outcomes and prevalent burnout among doctors. Healthcare leaders have taken steps to address this issue. For example, many organizations now utilize customer experience metrics to measure the quality and trustworthiness of their services. But has it made a difference? The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer concluded that public trust in healthcare systems is, in fact, declining. This is problematic for a variety of reasons. First, patients may be less likely to seek medical help if they distrust the system. Second, physicians may be discouraged from providing care due to negative public opinion. Disparities in how healthcare systems treated different races, genders, and … [Read more...] about Leaders Are Restoring Trust In Healthcare—But How?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Every week, on his The Soul & Science Podcast , Jason Harris talks with great marketing minds. I was struck by this interview on the subject of keeping the brand fresh: “If you’re standing still, you’re moving backward," said Chris Davis, chief marketing officer of New Balance on the podcast. “Would you take kindly to being called complacent? I know I wouldn't. By not thinking ahead, you could be missing out on big opportunities. Seeking out innovation as you look into the future is crucial. Avoid getting too comfortable in your strategy so that you don’t go stagnant.” No matter how well your marketing is doing, it pays to avoid going stagnant. Steve John, CEO of Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, is committed to building on the rich tradition established by classic crooner Bing Crosby and his celebrity friends. He and board chairman Clint Eastwood are definitely not … [Read more...] about Build Your Brand Like New Balance And Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Key takeaways Options allow you to make money in the stock market regardless of whether it’s up, down or stagnant The two varieties of options, calls and puts, can be combined in several different ways to anticipate the increases or decreases in the market, decrease the cost basis of a trade or mitigate the risk options trading poses Trading options can be risky, so it’s best to practice trading on paper before you use real money Most people know that you can make money in the stock market when the prices of equities are rising and the economy is doing well. But what about when economic times are uncertain? Rather than sitting on the sidelines, you can use alternative approaches to make money during a down market. One of these strategies is trading options. Options come with more risk than buying and holding stocks, but this can be minimized with proper planning. Better yet, your returns could be much more … [Read more...] about Options Trading 101: Understanding Calls And Puts

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Seattle Sounders defender Alex Roldan sank to the turf, head in hands in disappointment after inadvertently deflecting Mohamed Afsha’s volley past goalkeeper Stefan Frei. The goal, credited to Afsha, was enough to give Al Ahly the win and see them advance to the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Sounders expense—with the added reward of a matchup against storied European champions, Real Madrid. As referee Anthony Taylor blew the final whistle, the players and staff on Al Ahly’s bench streamed onto the pitch in celebration. The crowd erupted, with the most concentrated celebrations coming from a group of hardcore Ahly supporters behind one of the goals. It was as if a cup final had been won, while Roldan’s reaction was as if one had been lost. Outside of the European soccer bubble, maybe this tournament means something after all. It was certainly meaningful for Seattle Sounders, and arguably for American … [Read more...] about What Does Seattle Sounders Club World Cup Defeat Mean For US Soccer?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Everyone has their breaking point. I suppose you could also say that everything has its breaking point. We know that humans for example can sometimes snap and utter remarks that they don’t necessarily mean to say. Likewise, you can at times get a device or machine to essentially snap, such as pushing your car too hard and it starts to falter or fly apart. Thus, the notion is that people or “everyone” likely has a breaking point, and similarly we can assert that objects and things, in general, also tend to have a breaking point. There could be quite sensible and vital reasons to ascertain where the breaking point exists. For example, you’ve undoubtedly seen those videos showcasing a car being put through its paces to identify what breaking points it has. Scientists and testers will ram a car into a brick wall to see how well the bumper and the structure of the vehicle can withstand the adverse action. Other tests … [Read more...] about How Hard Should We Push Generative AI ChatGPT Into Spewing Hate Speech, Asks AI Ethics And AI Law