From the launch of new smartphones to the latest developments in artificial intelligence, here is a round-up of the biggest stories in tech this week.
OPPO Launches Find N2 Flip
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO has launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Find N2 Flip. Available in Astral Black and Moonlit Purple colour tones, the device starts at a price of Rs 89,999 and features a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz for its main display. The foldable runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage.
TikTok Faces More Bans
TikTok has been banned from government devices in New Zealand and the UK, making them the latest countries to take action against the popular social media app. The app has faced similar bans in several other countries including Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, Canada, and the US over the past few weeks. The app is also at risk of being banned from the US entirely if it doesn’t sever ties with its Chinese parent company.
OpenAI Releases GPT-4
OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has released its newest large language model, GPT-4. The model boasts improved features, including the ability to parse and understand images. Microsoft will be launching its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant for Microsoft Office, which will be based on GPT-4.
Other Developments
Samsung has announced the launch of two new smartphones, the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy A34 5G, as part of its A-series line-up in India. Facebook-parent Meta Platforms has announced a second wave of layoffs, with 10,000 employees set to be let go. Meanwhile, Reddit experienced a major outage for the second time in a month.
In addition to those developments, here are some other recent news stories:
- SpaceX successfully launches 51 Starlink satellites: On March 14, 2023, SpaceX launched its sixth Starlink mission of the year, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to 1,318.
- Google announces new features for Google Workspace: On March 15, 2023, Google announced new features for Google Workspace, including enhanced collaboration tools and improved security features.
- Amazon opens new grocery stores in the US: On March 16, 2023, Amazon opened two new grocery stores in California and Texas, bringing the total number of Amazon grocery stores in the US to 35.
- Facebook unveils new virtual reality headset: On March 17, 2023, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) announced the release of a new virtual reality headset called the Oculus Quest Pro, which features improved graphics and a wider field of view than previous Oculus headsets.
- Google fined $1.7 billion by EU for antitrust violations: On March 18, 2023, the European Union fined Google $1.7 billion for antitrust violations related to its advertising practices. This is the fourth time the EU has fined Google for antitrust violations, with previous fines totaling $8.2 billion.
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