OpenAI Halts Use of API Customer Data for Language Model Training
May 06, 2023 – OpenAI, the leading AI research company, has announced that it will no longer use API customer data to train its large language models. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, confirmed the news to CNBC, stating that OpenAI has updated its terms of service in early March, but did not make a public…
Goertek Unveils Intelligent Wristband Link to Enhance XR Device Interaction
May 5, 2023 – Chinese tech company Goertek has unveiled its latest offering, an intelligent wristband reference design called Link, which aims to improve the interaction experience of XR devices. The wristband features a touch screen, buttons, and simple gestures for controlling and interacting with XR devices, such as AR glasses. It aims to address…
Apple Services Business Reaches Milestone with 1 Billion Active Subscriptions
May 05, 2023 – Apple has announced a significant milestone in its services business during the Q2 earnings call. The tech giant’s active subscriptions for services are set to reach 1 billion, marking an incredible achievement for the company. Apple’s service business revenue reached an all-time high of $20.91 billion, driven by various services, including…
Google Expands Trusted Tester Program for AI-Generated Content
May 5, 2023 – Google is expanding its Trusted Tester program to invite more users in the US to test AI-generated content in Gmail and Docs. The company introduced a floating action button (FAB) on mobile and a “Help me write” button on the web to generate content. Users will receive a prompt to provide…
Tesla’s Sales Soar in Germany’s Electric Car Market
May 05, 2023 – Germany’s electric car market is seeing a significant surge in sales, with Tesla leading the way. According to data from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, Tesla’s sales in the country have increased by 272.3% in April compared to the same period last year. In the first four months of this…
Twice a Day: The Charging Habits of Indian Smartphone Users
May 05, 2023 – According to a recent report from Counterpoint Research, 72% of smartphone users in India experience anxiety when their phone’s battery level drops below 20%. The report also found that 65% of respondents claimed that running out of battery affected their mood. In addition, the study revealed that smartphones are the last…
Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, the Pixel Fold, to Launch in Q4 2023
May 02, 2023 – Google’s first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2023 with a price tag of $1799. According to the latest renderings shared by tech blogger @TechCat, the Pixel Fold will feature a horizontally folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4. The…
Global PC Shipments Fall to Decade Low in Q1 2023
April 20, 2023 – Global PC shipments have suffered a significant decline, falling to a decade low in Q1 2023, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. This decline has amounted to 28% year-on-year, marking the lowest quarter for PC shipments in the past ten years, excluding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Apple’s Policy Change on Sideloading Apps: A Fundamental Shift in Response to Developer Dissatisfaction
Developers have long been unhappy with the so-called “Apple Tax,” a fee of 15% to 30% that Apple charges for sales made through its App Store. However, a fundamental change is on the horizon as Apple adjusts its strategy in response to legislative pressures and developer dissatisfaction. According to a report by Bloomberg journalist Mark…
Intel to Completely Exit 5G Market by July
According to a report by Dr. Ian Cutress of More than Moore, Intel is set to transfer its 5G WWAN product development technology to MediaTek and Fibocom before the end of May and will completely exit the 5G market by July of this year. This move will not have any financial impact on Intel, as…