Technology News Updates

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announces X (formerly Twitter) update to combat deepfakes and shallowfakes, aiming to identify similar images, tackling fake news during elections.

New 'Audio Emoji' feature on Google Phone app adds sound effects to conversations. Six sounds available, with options to disable feature.

Sony's 'Reon Pocket 5' is a wearable gadget offering personalized climate control. It adjusts temperature based on sensors and app settings, priced around Rs. 20,790.

Tech misuse harms many via AI-generated content like fake images and videos on social media. Platforms face challenge ensuring authenticity. Zuckerberg stresses responsibility.

India's ongoing election faces deepfake challenges with 75% encountering fake content. McAfee warns of AI misuse. Microsoft cautions against China's AI manipulation.

The Nothing Consumer Electronics company, renowned for their smartphones, has ignited excitement with the launch of two new wireless earbuds in India – Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear A.

Major tech firms, including Apple, are advancing AI. Apple's OpenELM, a cutting-edge AI model, aims for on-device efficiency, outperforming rivals, slated for release pre-WWDC 2024.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, introduces passkey support for iPhone users, enhancing security. Simple setup through settings, offering Face ID or Touch ID authentication.

Tech sees rapid innovation, spotlighting 'Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses' integrating advanced features like AI, translation, voice control, and multimedia capabilities, transforming daily interactions.

Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande emphasized the need for self-reliance in warfighting technology and critical tech self-sufficiency through indigenous R&D. At a seminar, he highlighted the role of technology in modern warfare and called for a unified defense ecosystem among various stakeholders to enhance soldier empowerment and readiness.

For summer comfort, choose AC wisely: window units are cheaper; split units, more efficient. Consider size, energy rating, and brand preference for best cooling.

Meta's Llama 3, a powerful Large Language Model, surpasses GPT-4 in tests. It offers multilingual, multimodal capabilities and excels in various tasks.

Technology's impact: Deepfake videos blur reality. Example: Joe Biden and Donald Trump discuss math. Misuse in elections and entertainment prompts caution.

In the era of AI, tools like Suno and Udio AI simplify music creation, generating songs from text prompts. Users share creations online; pricing varies.

Following the death of a teenager attempting a risky social media challenge, psychologists urge parents and schools to offer more support to combat the lure of social media validation. Experts highlight the psychological risks and suggest alternatives like outdoor activities.