NASA Leadership Shakeup & Budget Cuts, Massive ASUS Router Backdoor Alert, AI’s Rapid Evolution, and Ongoing Antitrust Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

This week in the tech world was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Leadership uncertainties and budgetary concerns cast a shadow over NASA, while a critical cybersecurity alert put thousands of ASUS router users on notice. The artificial intelligence landscape continued its dynamic evolution, with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic making headlines for new capabilities and policy engagements, alongside a notable AI content deal between Amazon and The New York Times. Antitrust scrutiny remained a persistent theme, highlighted by Meta’s ongoing trial and new U.S. restrictions on technology sales to China. In the software realm, the popular Arc browser announced a surprising halt to its development, and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic advanced new rules aimed at bolstering online safety and platform accountability.

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Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

This week, explore the latest in tech news. From Apple pausing its electric car project to Meta’s closure of Facebook’s news tab, there’s much to uncover. Also, there is lots of space news and legal battles with OpenAI and Elon Musk. Don’t miss our Interesting Thing of the Week and more in the Other News section. Events this Week At Pokémon Presents, major announcements included Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon TCG Pocket, alongside minor mobile game reveals. At MWC, highlights comprised HMD Fusion’s introduction and media’s first hands-on experience with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, along with several intriguing concept unveilings. For … Continue reading Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

AI Milestones, Apple’s Legal Battles, and Gaming Industry Developments`: Weekly Tech Roundup

Welcome to this week’s installment of our Weekly Tech Roundup! In the realm of artificial intelligence, tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, and Apple are making significant strides. Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro promises enhanced performance, while OpenAI introduces Sora, a text-to-video generative model, and Apple unveils Keyframer, an innovative animation creation tool. As these advancements unfold, concerns about responsible deployment and potential misuse arise. In Apple-related news, recent rulings and calls for scrutiny underscore ongoing challenges, while the gaming industry sees hints at a possible Microsoft handheld console and delays in the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Delve into … Continue reading AI Milestones, Apple’s Legal Battles, and Gaming Industry Developments`: Weekly Tech Roundup

Apple’s AR Breakthrough at WWDC, SpaceX’s Lunar Mission Setback, and Summer Game Fest Excitement: Weekly Tech Roundup

This week, Apple revealed game-changing tech at WWDC: the Vision Pro AR headset and the powerful Mac Pro. However, legal turmoil emerged as Wilson Aerospace sued Boeing over alleged intellectual property theft. On a brighter note, Summer Game Fest captivated gamers with thrilling announcements, the “Interesting Thing of the Week” and other noteworthy news in our “Other News” section.

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WWDC 2023: Apple’s Transition to Apple Silicon Completed with Mac Pro

Apple made several exciting hardware announcements at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), marking significant milestones in their transition to Apple Silicon. The highlight was the introduction of the powerful Mac Pro, powered by the M2 Ultra chip, solidifying Apple’s … Continue reading WWDC 2023: Apple’s Transition to Apple Silicon Completed with Mac Pro

Apple Unveils Annual OS Refreshes at WWDC

During Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), they announced the yearly refreshes of their operating systems, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. These updates aim to bring new features and improvements to enhance user experiences across Apple devices. iOS Apple’s showcase for iOS included notable enhancements for communication and personal expression. The introduction of Journal, a dedicated app, empowers users to document and reflect on their daily experiences with a user-friendly interface and tailored features. NearDrop facilitates the exchange of virtual business cards between nearby Apple devices, fostering networking and collaboration. The Messages app received noteworthy improvements, such as in-conversation … Continue reading Apple Unveils Annual OS Refreshes at WWDC