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OpenAI postpones launch of ChatGPT voice assistants, 'sultry' peronas
The delayed features include the ability for ChatGPT to speak in various synthetic voices, or "personas." These features were first introduced late last year, with a more advanced AI system called GPT-4o showcased in a demo in May
AI likely to see tougher regulations because of Elon Musk's proximity to Trump, fear experts
With Musk expected to have significant sway over Trump, experts are also concerned that the policy for regulating AI and other key technologies may be swayed by what Elon Musk thinks would be best for him and his businesses, as he deems fit
Apple faces another lawsuit for ‘extorting’ UK iCloud users, ripping them off with ‘exorbitant’ prices
The lawsuit alleges that Apple forced 40 million customers to pay 'rip-off prices' for digital storage. Pricing ranged from a £0.99 per month for 50GB to a hefty £54.99 per month for 12TB of storage, with no option to select an alternative cloud storage service provider
Apple likely to face new class action lawsuit over audio quality issues with AirPods Pro
Apple misled consumers with claims of high-quality audio, even as widespread reports emerged of crackling and static sounds soon after the product's release. Users complained about audio problems within months, prompting Apple to launch a service program in 2020
Kaapi Machines, La Carimali unveil Carimali GLOW to revolutionise the coffee experience with technology
Carimali, based in Bergamo, Italy, has a century-long legacy of producing top-quality coffee machines that blend high precision with advanced technology. Through its partnership with Carimali, Kaapi Machines promises to bring Italy’s rich coffee heritage to India
Affordable housing, ‘physics-bending UFOs’: Facebook, Insta flooded with AI slop about Elon Musk & DOGE
From affordable housing projects to supersonic jets that defy physics, these AI creations have caught the eyes — and hearts — of countless social media users. The explosion of posts, which are a mix of pure fiction and twisted reality, show Musk as this larger-than-life genius
France court orders Google to halt news search scheme which might suppress some media articles
The Paris commercial court was ruling on an emergency injunction sought by the SEPM union that represents magazine staff in France
Trump promised to save TikTok, could this be a lifeline for the platform?
Trump’s support for TikTok appears at odds with his prior stance. During a CNBC interview in March, he maintained that the app presents a security risk but argued against a ban, claiming it would benefit competitors like Facebook, which he has criticised since his 2020 election loss
Samsung's stock at its lowest in 4 years because of downturn in AI chip demand, Trump's election
Fears over Trump’s potential tariffs have compounded Samsung's woes. The former president has proposed a sweeping 10 per cent tariff on imports and a massive 60% levy specifically on Chinese goods. Samsung's stock performance has been bleak, down 34% this year
TikTok continues to hire hundreds of Chinese workers for US office, despite ongoing US divestment case
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, hired 669 Chinese nationals through H-1B visa applications between October 2022 and September 2023, despite the ongoing scrutiny from US officials. TikTok’s heavy reliance on hiring talent from China stands out
Elon Musk's own AI claims Tesla boss is a 'huge spreader of misinformation'
When asked if Musk has been responsible for spreading misinformation to billions, Grok’s response was quite damning. Grok explained that Musk’s misleading social media posts, particularly those involving the recent presidential election, have been viewed billions of times
Amazon is all set to launch its self-developed AI chip to reduce reliance on NVIDIA
Amazon’s in-house chips is being developed by Annapurna Labs, an Austin-based start-up, which was acquired by Amazon in 2015 for $350 million. The new AI chip, Trainium 2, is expected to be unveiled next month, promising significant improvements in training large-scale AI models
LG showcases new stretchable screen tech which lets displays grow by 6 inches when pulled
Dubbed the Free-Form display, this technology from LG allows the screen to be moulded into a variety of shapes, including stretching, folding, and twisting, making it one of the most versatile display innovations to date
Your smartphone is accelerating ageing and making musculoskeletal pain worse, shows study
The study involved 326 college students, all aged between 18 and 30, who were put through a series of tests to measure how phone addiction translated into physical pain. About 43.3 per cent of these young adults reported neck pain, and 42.9 per cent were suffering from shoulder pain
Amazon confirms security breach where employee data of millions was leaked
The compromised data consists of work-related details like email addresses, desk phone numbers, and building locations. Crucially, Amazon assured that no sensitive personal data, such as Social Security numbers, government identification, or financial information, was accessed
Apple likely to launch public version of iOS 18.2 with ChatGPT & Image Generation on Dec 9
The update, currently in its beta stage, introduces a range of new features centred on advancements in artificial intelligence. The biggest of them all would be ChatGPT's integration into Apple Intelligence
Gigabyte launches M27QA ICE high-refresh rate monitor in India, aims it for gamers & content creators
The M27QA ICE boasts features a 27-inch IPS non-glare display with a QHD resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. Gamers will appreciate the 180Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 1ms (MPRT) response time with 95 per cent DCI-P3 and 130 per cent sRGB colour gamut coverage
Google announces $1mn grant for Indian NGO to help low-income communities to learn & use AI
This latest grant is part of Google’s broader push to prepare India’s workforce for an AI-driven future. At the 10th edition of Google for India, held last month, Google unveiled several initiatives. These included the launch of AI Skills House, which aims to provide AI training to 10 million Indians
First World Problems: US law agencies see a surge in smuggling of cloned sheep
A Montana man has been sentenced to six months in prison for trafficking a clone of a near-threatened Marco Polo argali sheep. The case has triggered debates about wildlife law and the ethics of animal cloning
US likely to support 'cybersecurity' that has been designed to increase global-scale mass surveillance
The treaty, finalised by a UN committee in August, outlines measures for countries to collect and share data on suspects, ease the extradition of cybercriminals, and confiscate crime-related proceeds. It also mandates digital service providers to retain and share sensitive user data
iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue
Apple’s production increase hinges on the policies of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his intent to impose steep tariffs, between 60-100 per cent, on goods imported from China
GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers
Under the current Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), companies can import electric vehicles at reduced customs duties if they commit to certain investment and localisation targets
US military is planning to use AI-powered machine guns to counter drone attacks
With drones often being a low-cost yet lethal danger to troops stationed abroad, an AI-driven weapons system, like ACS' AI-powered machine gun is being considered as a game-changer for military defences across the world
Apple likely to launch the iPhone SE in March, camera production enters mass production
Leaks surrounding the iPhone SE 4 suggest several major improvements. The iPhone SE 4 is likely to stick with a single-lens setup for it camera. However, the performance upgrades are expected to be substantial.
Asus ZenBook S14 OLED Review: Intel’s Lunar Lake processors make this one simply incredible
The Asus ZenBook S14 OLED is among the first laptops to come with Intel Core Ultra 200 to hit the market. While there are some issues, Intel’s focus efficiency and performance-per-watt clicks brilliantly
LG India to go the IPO-route, adds Axis Bank to roster of banks as it looks for $1.5bn value
This move comes on the back of reports from September when LG was said to have already enlisted major international banks, including Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Morgan Stanley
AI Singularity might take place under Trump presidency, AI experts are worried
Despite Trump's podcast appearances where he described “super-duper AI” as both “alarming” and “scary” in a rather puzzled tone, many speculate that his administration's policies could accelerate progress toward artificial general intelligence
Intel launches AI PC Experience Development Centres at IISc, IIT-H for students to learn how to work with AI
The focus of these AI PC Experience Development Centres is to empower the next generation of innovators to use AI to tackle population-scale problems. With AI emerging as a transformative force worldwide, Intel aims to advance this revolution through personal computing
Apple to launch Vision Pro 2 around Fall 2025, Spring 2026, give it a massive boost in performance
The next iteration of the Vision Pro is set to offer a major boost in performance, upgrading from the current M2 chip to the M5 chip. The original Vision Pro debuted with the M2 chip, but the subsequent rapid releases of M3 and M4 left the expensive $3,500 headset feeling somewhat dated
Anthropic, Palantir team up with Amazon to work together in creating AI for the US military
The surge in AI applications for national security highlights an era where public sector contracts are becoming a lucrative target for tech giants, with AI technology serving as the centrepiece of modern defence and intelligence strategies