Topics

Dimensity goes automotive. (Source: MediaTek)

Dimensity Auto platform touted to bring 3nm MediaTek silicon to next-gen cars

MediaTek has announced that its flagship Dimensity line of mobile SoCs has gone Auto with a new range of computing solutions for next-gen vehicles. It challenges Qualcomm's latest offerings for the same industry pretty directly, p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2023 19:36

The ID.7 is official. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID.7 debuts as new long-distance all-electric sedan

Volkswagen has finally announced full specs, configuration options and launch dates for the ID.7 today (April 17, 2023). The all-electric sedan aims for the upper mid-range of the automotive market with a new power unit for increa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2023 17:10

The DiDi Neuron. (Source: DiDi Global via tphuang on Twitter)

DiDi Global unveils plan to bring robotaxis to China by 2025

DiDi Global is one of the best-known sources of ride-hailing on Chinese streets. Now, it has announced its intention to give its service a next-gen overhaul by putting its own self-driving taxi on those roads in the near future. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2023 19:16

AI-generated Tesla logo proves more popular as its brand value now tops Mercedes

An American Trucks-commissioned survey proved that BMW and Subaru have more recognizable logos than Tesla, while most of the respondents liked AI-generated car company art better than the original. Still, Tesla's brand value is no...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Apr 2023 18:10

Shocking leak details the intricate mind behind OpenAI and ChatGPT

A new leak has revealed the primary improvement in GPT-4, the language model behind the current iteration of ChatGPT. This information points to how ChatGPT has come to mimic human behavior, specifically with regard to information...

Sam Medley, 01 Apr 2023 06:00

The MetaVRain chip is smaller than a regular coin. (Image Source: YouTube)

MetaVRain AI-powered 3D rendering chip is 1000x more powerful than current Nvidia GPUs

The chip may also use 26,400 times less energy and 180 times less VRAM and can be integrated in a portable device no larger than a smartphone. It is designed to simplify the conversion of 2D material into editable 3D models for th...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Mar 2023 15:50

Insta360 Flow launches as a new portable, versatile, AI-powered smartphone gimbal

Insta360 has joined its rival OEM DJI in being an action-cam company that now also sells its own gimbal. The Flow comes with its own AI to augment its in-built stabilization, and also to confer a third-gen Deep Tracking mode on th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2023 19:32

Sony ZV-E1 launches as a creator-focused full-frame, interchangeable-lens camera

The new ZV-E1 is touted as the ideal camera to get started as a creator in 2023. It combines specs such as the 12MP 35mm full-frame Exmor R sensor, flip-out touchscreen and Sony's new AI features from premium alpha-series cameras ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2023 18:19

ChatGPT-4 could infer Sassy's diagnosis better than her usual vet. (Image Source: @peakcooper on Twitter)

ChatGPT-4 saves dog's life just in time after vet fails to make proper diagnosis

A Twitter has posted his emotional experience with OpenAI ChatGPT-4, whose timely inference about his dog's condition helped save its life just when hope was running out. Based on blood test results that were fed to it, ChatGPT-4 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Mar 2023 15:58

AI prompts in Opera Browser (Source: Own)

Opera and Opera GX get AI-powered tools

With yesterday's update, Opera Browser and Opera GX received a set of AI-powered tools. Now in a public testing stage, these features include sidebar access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic, as well as smart AI Prompts, which allow the us...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2023 10:47

The C55's new Mini Capsule. (Source: Realme)

Realme C55 launches as world's first "Mini Capsule for Android" smartphone

The C55 has now landed on the Indian market as its OEM's long-fabled "Dynamic Island smartphone". Realme has indeed added a "Mini Capsule" to the device's build of Android 13; however, unlike the Apple original, this one is entire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2023 18:06

The supposed ZV-E1. (Source: @Pileetface via SonyAlphaRumors)

Sony "ZV-E1" tipped to launch as new vlogging camera by end of March 2023

Sony is now slated to make a new addition to its ZV line of 'vlogging cameras' at the end of March 2023. The "ZV-E1" may be an upgrade on the existing E10, with elements from up-to-date a7r and a7s cameras this time. It may also s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2023 16:54

The M6's new magnetic attachment. (Source: Hohem)

Hohem iSteady M6 debuts as a premium, AI-enhanced gimbal with a detachable RGB fill light

The iSteady M6 is the latest generation of motorized gimbals from Hohem, and as such is touted as the most advanced and premium iteration of its series thus far. To this end, the OEM sells it as a bundle with a magnetic module to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2023 15:20

AI is evolving (Image Source: TheAIGrid)

OpenAI unleashes ChatGPT-4 with impressive new features

Apart from being smarter and more useful than ever before, ChatGPT-4 now has access to the Internet and can analyze up to 25,000 words in order to provide comprehensive solutions. Additionally, the chatbot can scan uploaded pictur...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Mar 2023 18:19

Samsung once again finds itself in the midst of a fake moon controversy with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. (Image via NotebookCheck)

S23 Ultra moon gate: Samsung stirs up controversy by faking Space Zoom moon shots using AI

A viral Reddit post has uncovered how the Samsung S23 Ultra is supposedly faking its Super Zoom moon images. The OP's tests seemed to indicate that Samsung is using AI to fill in texture and surface information of the moon on to t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2023 17:52

Enabot EBO X home robot Kickstarter attains nearly 20 times its goal

Enabot touts its latest EBO X as the "first true family bot", and, as such, capable of helping protect, entertain and inform your loved ones while moving independently around the home. Its launch via Kickstarter involves a hefty d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2023 19:23

AI-powered Bing now comes to the Windows 11 taskbar. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Moment 2 update brings AI-powered Bing to the taskbar among other noteworthy changes, can brick taskbar tweaks like StartAllBack

A new Windows 11 update has dropped bringing with it the much-hyped AI-powered Bing directly to the taskbar. The new update also offers energy saving recommendations, Braille display support in Narrator, tablet mode improvements, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Mar 2023 18:16

Organoids contain brain cell clusters that can develop faster pathways than any digital circuit. (Image Source: Frontiers of Science)

Organoid intelligence could greatly boost AI processing power with human brain cells

The limited miniaturization of digital processors could soon constrain the available AI processing power. Scientists are now exploring alternative ways to boost AI processing speeds by combining human brain cells with digital comp...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2023 16:05

Nvidia smartphone graphics soon? (Image Source: Frandroid)

MediaTek rumored to integrate Nvidia AI GPU in upcoming flagship smartphone SoC

Given the previous collaboration between the two companies on Arm-based Chromebook processors paired with GeForce GPUs, this rumor is not really far-fetched. RTX 4000-like performance on a smartphone would be nice, but AMD and Sam...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Feb 2023 17:18

Stable Diffusion at work on a smartphone. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm demos art-generating AI for smartphones with on-device Smart Diffusion

Qualcomm AI Research reports that it has made an on-device version of a generative AI text-to-image converter that works on Android smartphones. This was done using the OEM's AI Engine and the Hexagon Processor that is part of the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2023 19:46

More AI power for the upcoming RDNA 4 GPUs (Image Source: profesionalreview.com)

AMD execs detail AI-powered technologies that could be implemented in the upcoming RDNA 4 gaming GPUs

Instead of limiting AI-powered processing to image quality improvements, AMD wants to utilize the RDNA 4 inference cores to make games more fun and life-like with better moving characters and more complex pathfinding. Image render...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2023 18:17

The new Ultralite OEM Platform. (Source: Vuzix)

Vuzix Ultralite OEM Platform is touted to bring OpenAI to next-gen smart glasses

The Ultralite OEM Platform is something of an all-in-one reference design for next-gen smart glasses from Vuzix. The manufacturer asserts that the new, lightweight form-factor for wireless, smartphone-linked spectacles can leverag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2023 19:19

Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 is the first modem to support 5G Advanced. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 5G modem-RF system first to support 5G Advanced, slated to be available in phones from H2 2023

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X75 5G modem-RF system with support for 5G Advanced, which aims maximize 5G's potential into extended reality, accurate GPS, enhanced mobility, improved coverage, and more. The Snapdragon X75...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Feb 2023 07:49

Google Bard can distill information to offer meaningful insights in conversational search. (Image Source: Google)

Google Bard factual snafu sees Alphabet Inc. losing US$100 billion in market value, employees mock CEO Pichai for rushed, botched announcement

Google's demonstration of Bard — the company's rival to ChatGPT-powered Microsoft Bing — did not go down too well with the press and employees alike. A factual error during Bard's demonstration saw Alphabet Inc. losing US$100 bill...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2023 14:15

The NW-A306 (left) and ZX707. (Source: Sony)

Sony NW-ZX707: A new premium Walkman now available in the US

Sony has just unleashed its latest Walkman ZX- and A-series audio players on the United States market. They consist of the NW-ZX707 and more affordable NW-A306, both of which are rated for extended battery life, relatively large d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2023 19:56

The Timekettle WT2 Edge real-time translator earbuds actually work, but they have their limitations

We put these pricey AI-powered earbuds to the test in both Mandarin and English under a variety of scenarios. They're great for basic day-to-day conversations, but the automatic translations can be unreliable depending on your acc...

Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2023 04:55

Deal | EZVIZ C6N Black launches via Amazon with Smart Night Vision and an introductory discount

EZVIZ' latest home security camera offers 360-degree surveillance in an FHD resolution and a 2-way talk function. However, the OEM asserts that it stands out with its Smart Night Vision, designed to address some potential problems...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2023 17:41

ChatGPT uses GPT-3 AI language processing model developed by OpenAI. (Source: Tara Winstead on Pexels)

Popular tech site CNET reportedly employing AI to write full-fledged articles

Amidst the fears of AI-written articles taking over the internet, CNET has started publishing completely auto-generated articles without an official announcement. The tech site has allegedly been publishing such pieces since Novem...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2023 11:26

The W82 Transformable OLED TV. (Source: Skyworth)

CES 2023 | Skyworth exhibits W82 Transformable OLED TV, first-gen outdoor Google TV and Coolita smart TV OS

Skyworth's bendable OLED TV is on display during CES 2023, alongside other TVs with tech such as mini-LED backlighting. The OEM is also demonstrating its own in-house OS as an alternative to the Google TV of its upcoming outdoor s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2023 18:24

Qualcomm's vision for the car of the future. (Source: Qualcomm)

CES 2023 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Flex SoCs unveiled to drive the future of OEM's advanced in-car technology

Qualcomm has arrived at the Las Vegas Convention Center to highlight the current and ongoing role of its Snapdragon Ride Platforms as prominent automotive processing solutions. This involves a debut for the inaugural Ride Flex SoC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2023 13:30

Concept Nyx will use virtual reality and mixed reality to change how people connect for business meetings or gaming sessions. (All images via Dell)

CES 2023 | Dell imagines the future of connectivity for business and gaming with Concept Nyx

Dell's Concept Nyx is an exploratory idea for future methods of connecting people for business, gaming, and more. The crux of Concept Nyx is the personalization of tools like mixed reality cameras and gaming controllers.

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2023 15:00

The new Genoio 900 debuts. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2023 | MediaTek Genio 700 unveiled as new IoT platform with dual display and USB 3.2 Gen1 support

MediaTek has introduced a new addition to the Genio family of internet of things- (IoT) specific platform at CES 2023. The 700 is an octa-core chip rated to support FHD and 4K displays - both at the same time if necessary, in fact...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2023 17:57

John Carmack has left Meta due to problems with inefficiency. (Image: stock image w/ edits)

John Carmack announces departure from Meta and VR development

John Carmack has resigned from Meta and the development team behind the Meta Quest VR headset. Citing inefficiency problems that plague the company as a whole and VR development specifically, Carmack has quit Meta to work on his A...

Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2022 19:21

OPPO Air Glass 2 debuts as a new, light and accessibility-friendly augmented-reality product

OPPO's already action-packed Inno Day event has also introduced the OEM's latest augmented reality (AR) device. The second-gen Air Glass is touted as durable yet super-lightweight, and to come in various styles and support correct...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2022 14:13

MIUI 14 is finally official. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date

Xiaomi has prefaced its launch for its latest 13 series of flagship smartphones with an introduction to the new software the devices will run out of the box. MIUI 14 is based on Android 13, and is rated to bring improvements in te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 13:23

The Scorpion, electrified. (Source: Abarth)

Abarth 500e (2023) represents a switch to electric power rated for petrol-beating turns of speed and three driving modes

Abarth has gone full electric with the latest version of its classic 500e. Nevertheless, the Fiat-owned brand asserts that the new battery-powered 2-door car beats its nearest gas-powered counterpart in certain areas of performanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2022 18:33

The 782G has arrived. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm debuts the Snapdragon 782G as a refreshed mid-range mobile device SoC

The Snapdragon 782G is the latest mobile processor to be announced from Qualcomm, although sharp-eyed tech fans will be strongly reminded of some pre-existing platforms on reading its main specs. Then again, the "new" SoC may stil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2022 17:18

The Innovators Development Kit. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveils new Innovators Development Kit based on the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship processor is projected to be on the market in the form of new smartphones by 2023. However, those who would like it in something more like a reference platform for purely AI applications ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Nov 2022 17:43

The latest "Vivo X90" teaser. (Source: Phone Jianghu via Weibo)

Vivo X90 series tipped to launch in late November 2022 with Dimensity 9200-powered options

Vivo's putative Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered X90 Pro Plus is now thought to launch alongside a vanilla counterpart with the OEM's exclusive combination of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC and a custom co-processor. It is touted to bo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2022 14:46

The new Pentonic 1000. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Pentonic 1000 launches as a new SoC for next-gen 4K/120Hz premium TVs

MediaTek has announced the addition of a new flagship variant for its Pentonic chipsets specifically for TVs. The Pentonic 1000 is pitched at the 4K/120Hz screens of the near future, and is rated for on-board support for broadcast...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2022 17:35

Huawei shows its latest Petal update up. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Petal upgrades to "3D real-world mapping" thanks to new rendering technology

Huawei's Petal is its in-house alternative to Google or Apple Maps, developed for the first-party HarmonyOS UI. The OEM has just unveiled a new and "powerful" 3D real-world feature for the app, touted to confer hyper-realistic "di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2022 16:58

EZVIZ DB1C Video Doorbell debuts with AI-powered person detection, 2-way talk and dual-band Wi-Fi

EZVIZ has launched the DB1C as a new option for those interested in a teched-out doorbell. It is compatible with 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi, which can stream FHD video to a user's personal device. The new smart home component also has AI t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2022 21:59

2022's Snapdragon Summit is officially announced. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2022 is officially set to start in mid-November 2022

The Snapdragon Summit is officially on, and will take place from its traditional Hawai'i setting in 2022. However, it will also be livestreamed, starting with its Day 1 keynote. The event is widely projected to introduce the new t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2022 19:37

The Mate Xs 2 may be able to access satellites soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is slated to upgrade to satellite functionality - with some possible caveats

Huawei is now strongly hinting at an upcoming new feature for its latest top-end foldable smartphone, the Mate Xs 2, to be unveiled during the OEM's upcoming Developer Conference. The upgrade could put the premium device on par wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2022 18:42

The 7R V has finally arrived. (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the alpha 7R V as the first "AI-driven" mirrorless camera of its line

The fifth-generation Sony alpha 7R (the alpha 7R V, or a7R V) has finally been unveiled as a new interchangeable-lens mirrorless unit with an updated build and the highest-res Exmor R image sensor available to it. However, the OEM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2022 16:35

1MORE Aero TWS ANC earbuds launch with brand-first Spatial Audio

1MORE has introduced its latest wireless earphones as its first ever audio accessories with spatial audio. The OEM claims that this upgrade confers a "3D", "cinematic" and "immersive" experience on the Aeros. The TWS buds also sup...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 16:21

The new Smart Monitor 32SQ780S. (Source: LG)

LG Smart Monitor 32SQ780S is unleashed on the US market to take the 4K Samsung M8 on

With its 4K/UHD resolution and form-factor, LG's new Smart Monitor 32SQ780S has clearly launched as a challenger to the Samsung M80B. The new external display combines features such as streaming app support, webOS-based UI and a "...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 13:26

Anker eufyCam 3 kit goes to the Edge with a new AI-powered hub for machine learning-enabled facial recognition

Anker's eufy home-security brand has launched a third-gen outdoor camera kit powered by its OEM's new BionicMind AI. It can be "taught" to recognize specific faces as friendly, and can even learn to "perceive" certain human behavi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2022 15:48