Paytm with Amadeus & wearable technology with a new startup Humane’s AI Pin.
November 21, 2023
DataPanthy #9
DeveLearn
November 21, 2023
Editor’s Note :
Welcome to the 9th edition of Datapanthy, where we delve into the latest trends and breakthroughs in the world of technology. We hope you had a joyous Diwali break. We’re all reeling from the upsetting World Cup outcome for Team India, but here’s to steadily getting back into routine.
In this edition, we’re focussing on Tech developments and the news starting with the rather sudden and shocking ousting of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The stories cherry-picked for this week focus on collaborations such as Paytm with Amadeus & wearable technology with a new startup Humane’s AI Pin. This new AI-powered wearable device is poised to change the way we interact with technology on a daily basis.
Also, E-commerce giant Amazon, seems to be going all-in on automation as they commence testing for 'robot workers' in warehouses. Amazon aims to 'free up staff' by incorporating these robotic systems.
In the realm of social media, Instagram introduces the Close Friends feature to the main feed. Whilst WhatsApp launches a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups. This addition aims to enhance communication within sizable communities, providing a new dimension to group interactions.
We hope you find this edition of Datapanthy informative and inspiring as we continue to witness the transformative power of artificial intelligence across various sectors. As always, stay curious, stay informed, and enjoy reading.
Headliner :
OpenAI ex-CEO Sam Altman to join Microsoft
In a significant industry move, Sam Altman, the former head of OpenAI, is poised to embark on a new professional chapter by joining Microsoft. This strategic shift has sparked anticipation and speculation about the potential impact of Altman's expertise on Microsoft's trajectory in the technology landscape.
News of The Week :
One97 Communications, which owns fintech major Paytm, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Amadeus to integrate the travel technology company’s platform in search, booking, and payments for the next three years. Amadeus’ automation and distribution capability will allow Paytm to deliver accurate results, said the fintech company.
Wearable AI Device:
Humane’s AI Pin: all the news about the new AI-powered wearable.
The first wearable AI device, which aims to one day replace the smartphone, was introduced, indicating the ongoing advancements in AI hardware and its integration into everyday technology.
Amazon's Introduction of Humanoid Robots to Warehouses:
Amazon starts testing ‘robot workers’ for warehouses, says it wants to ‘free up staff’
Amazon introduced humanoid robots to its warehouses, demonstrating the continued integration of AI and robotics in industrial settings.
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Instagram brings Close Friends feature to the main feed
While Instagram actually started rolling this out with selected users back in September, it’s now officially announced that all users will be able to share feed posts and Reels with a selected group of people that they’ve added to their “Close Friends” list.
WhatsApp launches a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to start audio rooms within group chats, and users can choose to join the audio chat if they want.
This feature is designed to be less disruptive than traditional group audio calls, as it does not ring every member of the group.
Resource Spotlight :
In this edition, we explore the domain of "Pandas Parallelization" in addition to delving into the area of "Pandas Tricks, Alternatives, and Additions." which consists of several approaches to utilizing Pandas for even more powerful data processing and analysis.
Pandas Tricks, Alternatives and Additions
pandasvault - Large collection of pandas tricks. polars - Multi-threaded alternative to pandas. xarray - Extends pandas to n-dimensional arrays. pandas_flavor - Write custom accessors like .str and .dt. duckdb - Efficiently run SQL queries on pandas DataFrame.
Pandas Parallelization
modin - Parallelization library for faster pandas DataFrame. vaex - Out-of-Core DataFrames. pandarallel - Parallelize pandas operations. swifter - Apply any function to a pandas DataFrame faster.
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