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Nokia CEO made world’s first 3D call

Nokia CEO made world’s first 3D call

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In a groundbreaking technological advancement, Nokia's Chief Executive Officer, Pekka Lundmark, conducted the world's first 3D call using a cellular network. This historic call was made possible through the innovative 'Three GPP Immersive Audio and Video Services (IVAS) Codec' technology. On June 10, CEO Lundmark connected with Stefan Lindström, Finland's Ambassador of Digitalization and New Technology, using Nokia's cutting-edge 5G network and smartphones. What Makes 3D Calls Revolutionary? Immersive audio and video calls, facilitated by the IVAS Codec, provide a vastly superior experience compared to traditional phone conversations. Unlike the typical monophonic voice calls on current smartphones, 3D calls offer: 3D Spatial Audio: Users experience sounds in a three-dimensional spa...
Apple introduced an open-source AI model that can work without the Internet

Apple introduced an open-source AI model that can work without the Internet

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Apple's foray into the AI landscape has taken a significant leap with the release of their latest generative AI model, Open Source Efficient Language Models (OpenELM). Unlike many AI models that rely on cloud servers for processing, OpenELM operates directly from the device's chipset, marking a departure from the traditional cloud-based approach. This groundbreaking development means that users can harness the power of AI without the need for constant connectivity to cloud servers. The model's availability on the Hugging Face Hub, a popular AI code sharing platform, opens doors for developers to leverage its capabilities for various tasks, including email composition and writing. Apple's white paper reveals that OpenELM comprises eight models, with four trained in the CoreNet library...