AMD is gearing up to launch its new budget-friendly RDNA GPUs at the CES show in January, aiming to regain major market share from Nvidia. According to reports, AMD’s upcoming mainstream GPUs are expected to hit the market months ahead of Nvidia’s competing chips, providing a competitive edge for the company. Graphics card makers have
The introduction of a new “empathic voice interface” by Hume AI marks a significant milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking technology, developed by a New York-based startup, aims to imbue AI helpers with emotionally expressive voices, thereby ushering in an era where interactions with AI are more human-like and engaging. With a
In the wake of Apple’s recent iPhone 16 event, the tech giant has unveiled a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions in the App Store Connect. This feature, known as “win-back” offers, aims to target lapsed subscribers and entice them to return to using the app or game. By offering specialized discounts and incentives,
Curved monitors have managed to find a place in the market despite being a specialized piece of tech that is best suited for gaming. While they may not be ideal for group settings, they do have a loyal following of enthusiasts. The Acer Nitro XZ342CU V3bmiiphx is one such curved monitor that aims to deliver
At Apple’s recent iPhone 16 event, the absence of a previously featured health technology on the Series 10 watch models was a noticeable setback, particularly for consumers in the U.S. The blood oxygen feature, which was introduced with the Series 6 device, will not be included in the Series 10 models sold in the U.S.
Recently, TechCrunch had the opportunity to preview an unfinished version of Apple’s upcoming Hearing Test app during the iPhone event held on Monday. The app, which will be integrated into iOS 18, features similarities to traditional clinical hearing tests. It prompts users to tap the screen when they detect progressively increasing tones of varying frequencies.
French AI startup Mistral recently launched its newest model, Pixtral 12B, which can process both images and text. This 12-billion-parameter model, available on platforms like GitHub and Hugging Face, has sparked interest in the AI and machine learning community. Pixtral 12B, built on Mistral’s text model Nemo 12B, has the capability to answer questions related
During a recent presidential debate, former president Donald Trump made a statement that sparked outrage and controversy. Less than 30 minutes into the debate, Trump mentioned a viral racist lie about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio. Despite fact-checkers immediately debunking the claim, Trump continued to repeat it, adding fuel to the fire and spreading dangerous
In a recent Instagram post, Taylor Swift announced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. This public declaration came after AI-generated images surfaced of Swift supposedly endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Swift expressed her concerns about the dangers of spreading misinformation through AI and emphasized the importance of transparency in
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) features into Apple’s iPhones is set to revolutionize the smartphone market. This move is expected to drive a significant increase in sales, with analysts predicting a surge in demand for the latest iPhone models. While some experts are optimistic about the potential of an iPhone supercycle driven by AI,
Apple has once again revolutionized the world of smartphone photography with the introduction of a dedicated touch-sensitive camera button on the iPhone 16 series. This new feature, unveiled during the recent “Glowtime” event, promises to make capturing moments easier and more intuitive than ever before. Covered by a smooth texture sapphire crystal and a stainless
Apple recently announced some exciting AI-powered updates for watchOS during its Apple Event 2024. These enhancements build upon the features revealed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, showcasing the innovative capabilities of Apple’s smartwatch platform. One of the notable additions to watchOS is the integration of the Translate app. This app harnesses the
Apple has once again swept the tech world off its feet with the highly anticipated release of the iPhone 16 series. During the “It’s Glowtime” event, Apple introduced four new models that promise to redefine the smartphone experience. Let’s take a closer look at the key features and specifications of the iPhone 16 and iPhone
The tech world is abuzz with news of an upcoming game-changer in the realm of handheld devices. AMD’s Ryzen Z1 processor, a powerhouse that currently drives devices like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, is set to be succeeded by the highly-anticipated Ryzen Z2 in the near future. This upgraded semi-custom chip is
In a recent court ruling, Apple has been ordered to pay €13 billion of unpaid taxes to the Irish state after a decade-long legal battle with the European Commission. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld the European Commission’s 2016 decision, which stated that Apple had received illegal tax advantages from the Irish government for
Huawei has recently unveiled the world’s first dual-hinged, triple-screen foldable phone and the price tag is as jaw-dropping as the technology itself. With prices starting at $2,809 for the base model in China, the Mate XT Ultimate Design is pushing the boundaries of what consumers are willing to pay for a smartphone. The Mate XT