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API Outage Leaves Bing and Other Search Engines Stranded – Microsoft’s Search Engine Facing Technical Issues

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Seattle, Washington – Microsoft’s search engine, Bing, is currently experiencing technical issues, causing disruptions in its functionality. Initially, users were unable to conduct web searches altogether, but now search results are loading as per normal. However, the outage has extended to impact Bing’s application programming interface (API), affecting other services reliant on Bing. Alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo and Ecosia, which utilize Bing’s search results, are currently unable to provide any search results. Additionally, Microsoft …

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**Cursor Control with Facial Gestures Now Available in Google’s Latest Innovation [Read More]** Developers can now integrate the accessibility feature into their apps, allowing users to control the cursor with facial gestures or by moving their heads. For example, they can open their mouth to move the cursor or raise their eyebrows to click and drag. Announced during last year’s Google I/O for desktop, Project Gameface uses the device’s camera and a database of facial expressions from MediaPipe’s Face Landmarks Detection API to manipulate the cursor. “Through the device’s camera, it seamlessly tracks facial expressions and head movements, translating them into intuitive and personalized control,” Google explained in its announcement. “Developers can now build applications where their users can configure their experience by customizing facial expressions, gesture sizes, cursor speed, and more.” While Gameface was initially made for gamers, Google says it has also partnered with Incluzza — a social enterprise in India focused on accessibility — to see how they can expand it to other settings like work, school, and social situations. Project Gameface was inspired by quadriplegic video game streamer Lance Carr, who has muscular dystrophy. Carr collaborated with Google on the project, with the aim of creating a more affordable and accessible alternative to expensive head-tracking systems.

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San Francisco, California – Developers have rolled out a new feature that allows users to control their cursor using facial gestures or by moving their heads. This innovative accessibility feature, known as Project Gameface, was announced during Google I/O for desktop last year. By leveraging the device’s camera and a database of facial expressions, users can now manipulate the cursor with simple movements like opening their mouth to move and raising their eyebrows to click …

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