OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT with Eight New Voices, Including Realistic Animal Sounds
September 03, 2024 β According to a blog post published by testingcatalog on September 2nd, OpenAI is set to expand its ChatGPT application by adding new voices through reverse engineering. The upcoming update promises to deliver more natural and expressive voice readings. Evidence suggests that OpenAI intends to introduce eight fresh voices, each identified by…
π TV Beta Now Available: Musk Takes a Step Forward in Realizing the ‘Super App’ Dream
September 03, 2024 β Elon Musk has recently announced the launch of the beta version of TV on his platform π. However, the service is currently limited to LG TVs (presumably running on webOS), Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV. According to Musk, the TV version of π aims to deliver a more integrated experience,…
ByteDance Welcomes French Tycoon Xavier Niel to Its Board
September 02, 2024 β According to the official English website of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, Philippe Laffont, the founder of Coatue Management, has stepped down from the company’s board. Meanwhile, Xavier Niel, the French billionaire and founder of Iliad Telecom Group, has joined the ByteDance board. Xavier Niel, a French businessman with a strong presence…
Apple and OpenAI Lead the Way as First Customers for TSMC’s Cutting-Edge A16 Process
September 02, 2024 – According to a report by the Economic Daily News, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has secured its first customers for its upcoming A16 process, which is slated for mass production in the second half of 2026. The report indicates that long-time partner Apple has already reserved the initial production capacity, and…
Apple Developing Affordable Magic Keyboard for iPad, Anticipated Mid-2025 Launch
September 02, 2024 β According to the latest report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently testing a new low-end Magic Keyboard specifically designed for the basic iPad and the new iPad Air. Unlike the Magic Keyboard introduced for the iPad Pro series in May, this more affordable version will not feature an aluminum exterior….
Apple Maintains Stockpile at 88 Million for iPhone 16 Series, Matching iPhone 15 Levels
September 02, 2024 β Reports have emerged from “Wall Street Insights” claiming that Apple has updated its stockpile guidelines for the upcoming iPhone 16 series to 88 million units, maintaining a similar level to the previous iPhone 15 series. “Stockpile guidelines” refer to the data and criteria used by companies to prepare their inventories, ensuring…
Intel CEO Gelsinger to Unveil ‘Cost-Cutting, Efficiency-Boosting’ Plan for Company Revival
September 02, 2024 β According to a report by Reuters, citing informed sources, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and his executive team are expected to submit a plan to the company’s board later this month. The plan aims to revive the fortunes of the once-dominant chipmaker by divesting unnecessary businesses and reorganizing capital expenditure. The proposed…
Apple iPhone 16 Hits Indian Production Milestone: Foxconn Rejects Low Yield Claims
August 30, 2024 β Apple Unveils Grand Plans for Its Fall 2024 Event, Set to Revolutionize the Tech Landscape with iPhone 16 Series and Beyond In a highly anticipated announcement, Apple has confirmed that its much-hyped Fall 2024 event will take place on September 10th, marking the official debut of the groundbreaking iPhone 16 series…
Global Smartphone Shipments to Reach 1.23 Billion in 2024: 5% YoY Growth, with Nearly 1 in 5 Featuring GenAI
August 30, 2024 β A pivotal shift in the global smartphone landscape is forecasted by Counterpoint Research, with a groundbreaking announcement on August 29th. The esteemed market analysis firm projects a triumphant resurgence in the industry, predicting a robust 5% year-on-year growth, leading to a total shipment of 1.23 billion smartphones worldwide in 2024. This…
Nokia Denies Internal Plans for Mobile Network Asset Sale: Focus Remains on Growth
August 30, 2024 β In a recent development that has captured the attention of the tech industry, sources privy to the matter have disclosed that Nokia Oyj’s mobile network division has piqued the initial curiosity of potential acquirers, notably Samsung Electronics, among others. While the discussions remain in their nascent stages, the likelihood of Nokia…