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Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Video creation is still the frontier of generative AI, and OpenAI leads the pack with its Sora AI video generator. The generator, which launched last month during the 12 days of OpenAI, has caused quite a buzz because of its highly realistic output quality.  On Wednesday, OpenAI shared with ZDNET that there are 10 Sora generations per second worldwide. That translates to 600 videos being generated every minute. The top five cities for…

AI-driven automation could help close staffing gaps Research firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), too, cites the infrastructure complexity that has resulted from hybrid and multi-cloud networks and the need for more advanced automation. “EMA research finds that hybrid clouds are particularly problematic for network operations teams today. They’re struggling with complexity there. Better automation could help,” said Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research at EMA. Today’s vendors are developing AI and ML algorithms that can…

Verizon Business has launched AI Connect, an integrated suite of products designed to let businesses deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) workloads at scale. Verizon is building its AI ecosystem by repurposing its existing infrastructure assets in its intelligent and programmable network, which consists of fiber, edge networking, and data center assets, along with its metro and long-haul fiber, ILEC and Fios footprint, its metro network build-out, lit and dark fiber services, and 5G network. Verizon…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET You’re probably used to sending a Venmo payment to cover lunch or coffee, but what about using it to hop on a flight?  In an announcement last week, JetBlue says it’s the first airline to accept payment for a plane ticket through Venmo. Many airlines already let you use PayPal (which owns Venmo), but this is the first airline partnership with the popular peer-to-peer payment platform. Also: Gemini Live is expanding and can…

ZDNET Laggy internet might be a thing of the past, at least for Comcast customers. In a press release today, the company introduced what it calls a first in the nation — ultra-low-latency internet designed for gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality. The technology has been in testing since 2023. Drastically reduced latency  With this launch, Comcast explains, latency for FaceTime on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, apps for Meta’s mixed reality headsets like…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Right now, you can get a Ring Stick Up Cam Pro at Amazon for only $90 (that’s half off). The 50% discount is available on the battery Pro model, but you can also get a battery-powered Ring Stick Up Cam at 40% off for $60. Also: This Ring model is the only indoor security camera you’ll ever need Since the Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is built for indoor or outdoor installation, I’ve had it…

Getty Images/lengo ChatGPT excels as a workplace assistant: The AI chatbot makes robust documents searchable, automates complex tasks, assists with writing and coding, and more. As a result, the US government should, in theory, be one of generative AI’s biggest beneficiaries  — and OpenAI thinks so, too.  ChatGPT Gov On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Gov, which, as the name implies, is a version of ChatGPT tailored to the specific requirements of federal agencies. ChatGPT Gov…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Whether you’re an iOS or Android user, Google Photos is an excellent photo storage and sharing service, with features such as Magic Editor and Ask Photos. However, one very basic capability was missing until this week: the option to flip photos. On Wednesday, Google shared that users can now flip or mirror their photos from the Google Photos app. Although that may sound like a fundamental feature, the previous edit functions only allowed…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The OnePlus 12 typically sells for a starting price of $799. It’s the company’s most complete handset to date, with the fastest charging speeds on the market (both wired and wireless), a flagship camera system, premium build quality, and reliable performance. The lack of generative AI features is felt, but for many, that may not be a problem. more buying choices This article was originally published on January 23, 2024, and was…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Solix C300 DC is available from Amazon for $199. This fantastic portable power station can charge pretty much everything you have, and you can recharge it quickly using both the 140W USB-C ports. I wish the 12V port had a rubber cover to prevent dirt and metallic items from entering the port. What’s the deal? The Anker Solix C300 DC is typically available for $199 but it is currently on…