OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor, ElevenLabs previews music-generating AI model

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OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor imminently. - Link

ElevenLabs previews music-generating AI model. - Link

Microsoft Plans Mobile-Game Store, Vying With Apple, Google. - Link

Stanford’s Computational Imaging Lab develops holographic imaging tech to improve Augmented-Reality headset capabilities. - Link

Oura launches two new heart health features. - Link

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