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[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech May 11 Tech Culture [How to Use Midjourney to Create AI Images](=.eEW07ifyQOWa685cS6YxB4Jb4a3Y83rbrV3Y6KQyva4) AI image generators are hot news, so it takes something special to stand out in the crowd. [Midjourney is among the best](=.Dv4ttGc02MXQE_DgtQHw6j-W8t9JhztFHLyFAZruC3k), read on to find out why and how to use it. We've updated our guide with new samples and a showcase of v5.1 capabilities. =.dvn2AZhnzpkaLQ5WR9086qnwohOQgKQXoTjnl1A282U =.PBJ3rGw-l5Liqbq26XSBZhqSVS4_ROSUginpBdBEV7o AI image generators are hot news, so it takes something special to stand out in the crowd. [Midjourney is among the best](=.E51aBBjic_ucZQZkQYmmOg-VhTibGScakzDHgm5goMw), read on to find out why and how to use it. We've updated our guide with new samples and a showcase of v5.1 capabilities. =.POZDmGCflXjgqDJZgvch3uO2WkkbO-42tu5wpFRsTd0 Cloud Gaming [Testing GeForce Now Ultimate RTX 4080 Tier](=.eKBxFnLM6TxY_kWESj6gCkioxU4nkRfqiATf6gfOYiA) Nvidia has upgraded its cloud gaming service to RTX 4080-level hardware for the Ultimate tier offering substantial performance improvements. [So, GeForce Now or GeForce Later?](=.bqshRBqAaPvU4q5i19yYJxOtTpEUwg_5NspOfEZ53X0) =.iGgB8F_I0EKxq9B0a7T_9IoMU0nTWgkMfvq8PXI1S2A =.lZxl-pHguNIPSKoxvTSzKJH-pMiBGnpMboEvwQQW7no Nvidia has upgraded its cloud gaming service to RTX 4080-level hardware for the Ultimate tier offering substantial performance improvements. 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This prompted companies like SK Hynix, Micron, Nanya,... =.-TEevvFyL1KxBJGcR9peK3ocl4zhqlFagFGcdCm_luY Back in March, we learned that global DRAM market revenue had hit 2008 lows by then end of 2022. This prompted companies like SK Hynix, Micron, Nanya,... It's Happening [AI chatbot to replace human order-takers at Wendy's drive-thru](=.dhCxGXyeyJarNVQIkK2plX-7j3r51_G68PAqzHfQDtA) According to Wendy's Chief Executive Todd Penegor, the test bot will be "very conversational" and some customers might not even realize they aren't talking to a human... =.VYeWYYsaDVs1OtfdXDO8MwjvoFlLSCUrGrFVIHBZ5YQ According to Wendy's Chief Executive Todd Penegor, the test bot will be "very conversational" and some customers might not even realize they aren't talking to a human... 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