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Office 2024 Adds Support for OpenDocument 1.4 Files
Microsoft Office 2024 supports OpenDocument Format 1.4, improving compatibility with .odt, .ods and .odp files created in LibreOffice and other office suites.
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MIT Researchers Say GPT-6 Astra Can Repair Other AI Models Without Retraining
A team of four MIT researchers reports that OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra altered a small number of Qwen model parameters, improving its scores on two benchmarks. The findings have drawn debate over how novel the method is and what it can demonstrate.
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Anthropic’s Claude Update Blocks Game Cloning—and Frustrates Some Developers
Anthropic has added rules against recreating existing games to Claude’s system prompt, but reports suggest the restriction is also affecting some legitimate development and analysis work.
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Xiaomi 18 Pro global launch set for November, with smartwatch and earbuds expected
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series will launch globally in November. Leaks suggest the debut may also include the 41 mm Xiaomi Watch S5 and Xiaomi Clip earbuds, though official accessory details and market prices remain unconfirmed.