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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…
BMW In-Car Wireless Charging Disabling iPhone 15 Series NFC: Apple Vows Fix
October 26, 2023 – Apple has acknowledged a wireless charging issue with the iPhone 15 series when used in certain newer BMW and Toyota Supra models. The company has pledged to provide a solution later this year. This problem has led to the disabling of the NFC functionality when the iPhone 15 series is charged…
Audi R8 GT3 Prototype Spotted at the Nürburgring Circuit
October 26, 2023 – Audi R8: A New Era Begins As the sun sets on the Audi R8’s production, an exciting development suggests that the iconic sports car might be going out with a bang. A recent sighting at the Nürburgring race track revealed a prototype of the R8 that seemed to be a bridge…
Next-Gen Audio: Qualcomm’s S7/Pro Chips Elevate AI Performance, XPAN Integration, and Lossless Audio
October 25, 2023 – Qualcomm Unveils Next-Gen Audio Chipsets for Immersive Listening Today, alongside the release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and X Elite processors, Qualcomm has introduced a groundbreaking audio chipset, the S7 and S7 Pro-Gen 1, designed for headphones, speakers, and mobile computing platforms. This new audio platform boasts high performance, low…
Meta’s CTO Assures: Improvements Coming to Quest 3 Headset’s Pass-Through Feature
October 25, 2023 – Meta is touting its Quest 3 as the first mainstream augmented reality headset, and the performance of its pass-through feature is pivotal. Andrew Bosworth, Chief Technology Officer of Meta, has confirmed that the pass-through feature on the Quest 3 will see improvements through software updates. While the Quest 3’s pass-through feature…