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Microsoft Unveils Text-to-Speech Avatar Azure AI Speech

Microsoft Unveils Text-to-Speech Avatar Azure AI Speech
Microsoft Unveils Text-to-Speech Avatar Azure AI Speech
November 15, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft has announced the public preview release of Azure AI Speech, technology that allows users to create talking avatar videos with text input and build...

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Brick-and-Mortar Merchants to Take a Hit as Retail Sales Sputter?
Brick-and-Mortar Merchants to Take a Hit as Retail Sales Sputter?
November 15, 2023  |  Retail

Seven months of spending at the register… and now comes an interruption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Google Maps Adds Collaborative Lists and Emojis
Google Maps Adds Collaborative Lists and Emojis
November 15, 2023  |  Google

Google has added a feature to Google Maps that makes it easier for groups to plan trips. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Visa Foundation Pledges $100 Million to Advance Digital Financial Inclusion
Visa Foundation Pledges $100 Million to Advance Digital Financial Inclusion
November 15, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Visa and Visa Foundation have announced initiatives to support small and micro businesses across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies and the world. Get the Full Story...

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Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Security Solution for Small Businesses
Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Security Solution for Small Businesses
November 15, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has introduced a security solution designed to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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1 in 7 Consumers Chooses Ghost Kitchens to Skip Social Interaction
1 in 7 Consumers Chooses Ghost Kitchens to Skip Social Interaction
November 15, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

While the majority of consumers are not sold on ghost kitchens, a significant portion relishes the reprieve that the all-digital model gives from face-to-face interaction....

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PSECU and Greenlight Team to Promote Financial Literacy
PSECU and Greenlight Team to Promote Financial Literacy
November 15, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Pennsylvania-based credit union PSECU is working with Greenlight to promote financial literacy among young consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
November 15, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart earnings, slated for Thursday morning (Nov. 16) before the market opens, will likely offer the latest variations on several themes: Get the Full Story...

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NYDFS Issues Rules for Virtual Currency Listing and Delisting
NYDFS Issues Rules for Virtual Currency Listing and Delisting
November 15, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

New York State’s financial watchdog has updated its rules for listing/delisting virtual currency.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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