Top 10 Tech News of The Fortnight (15th-30th September)
1. X Upgrades…! Musk Plans to Make It an “Everything App”
Elon Musk, Owner of microblogging platform X reveals that it will soon become an “Everything App” just like WeChat with features like hiring tab, audio-video calling, video streaming etc.
2. YouTube’s Bold Step: Shorts to Integrate with Veo AI
YouTube recently announced the integration of Shorts with Google’s Veo AI Model during “Made on YouTube” event. This feature improves creators’ capability of producing good background plus AI incorporated video footage.
3. Apple Gets a Blow…! Security Flaw in Vision Pro Gadget
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset discovered a shocking security flaw where hackers can find the password through a person’s eye movement tracking. This has given rise to a new debate about AR security.
4. New Supercapacitors May Replace Solar Cells…!
Scientists have made a supercapacitor charged by light and it is believed to be the next alternative to solar cells for improving energy efficiency in electronic gadgets.
5. Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok Join Hands for Mental Health Initiative
To promote mental wellness, social networking giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok teamed up to assist in delivering better mental health support to their users.
6. Meta Launches Llama 3.2…! Its Most Powerful Large Language Model
Meta released a new large language model llama 3.2ai that can be used for doing tasks like writing code, translating language, etc. more efficiently than its predecessors.
7. Google Planning to Expand Smart Circle Search Beyond Pixels
You will soon get the Smart Circle Search Feature in Android devices beyond pixels. Google has decided to roll it out for enhancing search functionality by predicting user needs.
8. Massive Data Breach at Capgemini
A hacker said that he stole 20 GB of sensitive data by breaching the security system of IT consulting firm Capgemini. The claim has been confirmed by the firm itself, raising concerns over enterprise security.
9. Gemini Advanced Is Here…! Google’s Attempt to Catch ChatGPT
Google, to try to catch Open AI, has launched the upgraded version of their AI, Gemini Advanced. Moreover, they are giving free access to Gemini Live AI Assistant to all android users.
10. California Governor Vetoes Much-Debated AI Security Bill
The Governor of California Gavin Newsom has vetoed the AI Bill citing the fear of business migration from the state. However, he supported the cause behind the bill.
