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Welcome back to the latest edition of Quantious’ Tech Roundup, where you gain exclusive insights into the tech news you need to know to stay at the top of your game.
Today, we’re covering Microsoft’s diagnostic tool’s high accuracy rate, Google’s “AI Mode”, Perplexity’s $200 per month subscription tier, Slack’s latest integration with reMarkable tablets, and Threads’ upcoming DM inbox.
With our Tech Roundup, you can trust that you’re getting concise updates on just the news that matters most. Let’s dive in!
Up & Coming Trend Alert: Vibe Marketing
This article is a MUST READ. Here at Quantious, we want you to be the most informed member of your team. Vibe Marketing is a brand new topic taking root, and it’s either going to be the future of marketing, the end of it, or just a shiny new way to talk about AI generated campaigns.
Top Tech Highlights
Microsoft’s AI Diagnoses Patients More Accurately Than Doctors
New research shows that Microsoft’s AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) achieved an 85% diagnostic accuracy rate, outperforming a group of experienced physicians by more than four times. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman discussed these promising findings and the future role of AI in medical diagnostics.
Google Promotes ‘AI Mode’ on Home Page ‘Doodle’
Google featured its new “AI Mode” on the home page Doodle to promote wider use of its chatbot-like search tool for answering complex questions. This strategic placement highlights Google’s push to compete with rising AI startups by integrating its Gemini-powered AI Mode more prominently into everyday search experiences.
Perplexity Joins Anthropic and OpenAI in Offering a $200 Subscription Tier
Perplexity has launched “Perplexity Max,” a $200-per-month subscription that includes unlimited Labs usage, early feature access, priority support, and top AI models from partners like Anthropic and OpenAI. This premium plan targets power users like content designers and researchers, joining other AI companies in offering high-priced subscriptions for advanced tools.
Slack Integrates with reMarkable's E-Paper Tablets
reMarkable now offers a Slack integration that lets users instantly send notes, sketches, or doodles from their e-paper tablet directly into workplace chats for seamless collaboration. To use this feature, you’ll need a reMarkable Connect subscription and a Slack Pro, Business+, or Enterprise Grid account, making idea sharing faster and more fluid.
Threads Gains a DM Inbox
Meta’s social network Threads will begin testing a separate DM inbox so users can chat on Threads without using Instagram’s DM system. This test will start in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina, focusing on one-on-one chats, and could help Threads grow a unique follower base apart from Instagram.
What You Really Need to Know
We’re Seeing Seamless Integrations for Everyday Users
We’re sure that you’re seeing the growing trend toward making features more accessible and seamless, whether that’s through premium subscriptions like Perplexity Max, or frictionless sharing like reMarkable’s Slack integration. With Threads, users have been asking for a separate DM inbox, and that feedback loop is a huge part of what drives innovation across industries (not just tech… think healthcare, social media, education, and more).
As for artificial intelligence: Big players are racing to turn AI into an essential, user-friendly layer of our digital lives. They’re not waiting for users to come to AI, they’re bringing AI directly to where people already are.
How to ID Articles Written by AI
You’ve noticed that every article is starting to sound the same. You’re not imagining it: AI generated content is everywhere, and after a while, it starts to feel like deja vu. Here’s how to tell if the article you’re reading was written by AI.
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