ChatGPT Tests New Feature: Automatic Tool Selection Based on Context
October 30, 2023 – OpenAI is rolling out new beta features for ChatGPT Plus members. Users have reported that this update includes the ability to upload and process files, as well as support for multimodal capabilities. This means that users no longer need to select modes like “Browse with Bing” from the GPT-4 dropdown menu….
Paying Homage to a 2003 Classic: Samsung Introduces the Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro
October 30, 2023 – Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro, a smartphone paying homage to the legendary SGH-E700 flip phone from 2003. This limited-edition device will be available for purchase starting November 1st in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Australia. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro is a…
Alibaba Cloud’s DNS Formal Verification Paper Selected for ACM SOSP’23
October 27, 2023 – Recently, a collaborative research paper between Alibaba Cloud (Alibaba’s cloud computing subsidiary) and Peking University titled “Automated Verification of an In-Production DNS Authoritative Engine” has been accepted for presentation at the prestigious ACM Symposium on Operating Systems Principles (SOSP) 2023. This paper introduces a groundbreaking approach to formal verification technology, which…
Sony Confirms Departure of Senior VP Connie Booth from PlayStation Division
October 27, 2023 – Sony’s PlayStation division is undergoing a significant change, as the company has officially confirmed the departure of Connie Booth, the former Senior Vice President of Internal Product Development. In a statement released to the media outlet Axios, Sony acknowledged Connie Booth’s departure and praised her contributions to the success and growth…
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: A New Translation Feature with iOS 17.2 Beta 1
October 27, 2023 – Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have introduced a new feature with the release of iOS 17.2 Beta 1 – the “Translate” option in the Control Center. Back in September, Apple had announced: The newly introduced Control Center button replaces the previous, single-purpose switch used for toggling ringer…
Ford Postpones $12 Billion Electric Vehicle Investment Plan in Response to Market Challenges
October 27, 2023 – Ford Motor Company has announced a postponement of their $12 billion investment plan in electric vehicles, which includes a partnership to build a second battery factory with SK On. During the earnings conference, Ford’s Chief Financial Officer, John Lawler, emphasized that the company remains committed to the electric vehicle sector. Lawler…
OpenAI Establishes Special Team to Tackle AI’s Catastrophic Risks
October 27, 2023 – OpenAI has announced on Thursday that it is in the process of assembling a new team dedicated to mitigating “catastrophic risks” associated with artificial intelligence. This team will be responsible for tracking, assessing, predicting, and safeguarding against major issues that may arise from AI. OpenAI has expressed its belief that cutting-edge…
Honor Teases Upcoming ARM PC with Snapdragon X Elite Processor for Mid-2024 Release
October 26, 2023 – Honor Executives Unveil ARM PC Powered by Snapdragon X Elite Chip at Qualcomm Summit During the recent Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, Honor executives took the stage to introduce their upcoming ARM PC, which will be equipped with the cutting-edge Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The product is set to hit the market in…
Samsung Shifts to OLED for Budget Galaxy A1x Series, Leaving LCD Behind
October 26, 2023 – Embracing OLED Technology: Samsung’s Galaxy A15 In a world where user preferences often prioritize eye comfort, some smartphone enthusiasts opt for devices equipped with LCD panels, chanting the slogan “LCD, the Unshackled.” However, it is undeniable that major smartphone manufacturers have been steadily transitioning to OLED panels, relegating LCD-panel phones primarily…
Google CEO Pichai Contemplates Subscription Model for New AI Products
October 26, 2023 – During the third-quarter earnings call in 2023, Google and its parent company, Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai, mentioned the possibility of adopting a subscription model for some of their new artificial intelligence (AI) products. During the conference, Brian Nowak, an analyst from the U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley, inquired about Google’s investments…