HSBC aims to compete with Revolut and Wise by introducing its international payments app Zing.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-02
HSBC Revolut Wise
Telegram rolls out version 10.5, introducing a totally redesigned experience for voice and video calls with new animations and backgrounds while using fewer resources.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-02
Telegram version 10.5 voice calls video calls new animations backgrounds reduced resource usage
Telegram rolls out version 10.5, offering “totally redesigned” voice and video calls with new animations and backgrounds while using fewer resources
9to5Google · 2024-01-02 · #1
Wi-Fi 7 includes multi-link operations that allow devices to spread a data stream across multiple frequency bands.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Wi-Fi 7 multi-link operations devices multiple frequency bands
A look at Wi-Fi 7, slated for certification in Q1 2024, with multi-link operations that allow devices to spread a data stream across multiple frequency bands
IEEE Spectrum · 2024-01-01 · #20
A resurgent 'human web' is predicted to emerge in 2024.
rumored 1 article 2024-01-01
Human web
In 2024, the internet will see the biggest reshuffling of power in 25 years, with a resurgent “human web” and regulators forcing tech giants to open up
Rolling Stone · 2024-01-01 · #9
GL Knight reports abandoning a chatbot after it repeatedly produced results that ruined the story they wanted to write.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
GL Knight chatbot
How some authors are embracing ChatGPT and other chatbots as the latest iteration of an ancient literary conceit, a writer's “muse”
New York Times · 2024-01-01 · #27
Figma is adding AI into its products, launching FigJam AI in public beta in November to improve meetings with summaries, next steps, and related features.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Figma FigJam AI meeting summaries meeting next steps
How Figma is adding AI into its products, including launching FigJam AI in public beta in November to help improve meetings with summaries, next steps, and more
Fast Company · 2024-01-01 · #25
AI-generated virtual influencers are being used to promote products for leading brands, with some charging thousands of dollars for promotions.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
AI-generated virtual influencers products leading brands
A look at the rise of AI-generated virtual influencers, with some charging thousands of dollars to promote products, leading to concerns from human influencers
Financial Times · 2024-01-01 · #3
Foldable phones are starting to gain traction in the US and China.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Foldable phones United States China
Counterpoint: about 16M foldable phones were sold in 2023, just 1.3% of the 1.2B smartphone market, as foldables start to gain traction in the US and China
Financial Times · 2024-01-01 · #4
There is a rising trend of hyper-realistic virtual influencers being created and used in marketing and brand campaigns.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
AI-generated virtual influencers
A look at the rise of AI-generated virtual influencers, with some charging thousands of dollars to promote products, leading to concerns from human influencers
Financial Times · 2024-01-01 · #3
Nikon, Sony, and Canon are developing camera technology that embeds digital signatures in images so real photos can be distinguished from realistic AI-generated fakes.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Nikon Sony Canon digital signatures images AI-generated fakes
Nikon, Sony, and Canon are developing camera tech that embeds digital signatures in images so that they can be distinguished from realistic AI-generated fakes
Nikkei Asia · 2024-01-01 · #1
Sony will release firmware for professional-grade cameras to embed digital signatures into photos.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Sony professional camera firmware digital signatures photos
Nikon, Sony, and Canon are developing camera tech that embeds digital signatures in images so that they can be distinguished from realistic AI-generated fakes
Nikkei Asia · 2024-01-01 · #1
Apple is noted as the exception among large smartphone makers, implying it is not participating in the foldable phone trend.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Apple foldable phones
Counterpoint: about 16M foldable phones were sold in 2023, just 1.3% of the 1.2B smartphone market, as foldables start to gain traction in the US and China
Financial Times · 2024-01-01 · #4
Chinese robotaxi companies are shifting from full robotaxi ambitions to less advanced but more commercially viable smart-driving offerings such as supplying ADAS to OEMs and building robotic street-cleaning vehicles.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-01
Chinese robotaxi companies less advanced smart-driving solutions ADAS supply to OEMs robo street cleaners
Chinese robotaxi companies are shifting to less advanced but more commercially viable smart-driving solutions, as funding dries up and losses continue to mount
TechCrunch · 2024-01-01 · #22