Here's a roundup of the latest tech news from the second week of April 2024:
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1.Enhanced AI Models from xAI, OpenAI, Google, and Krutim: Several companies, including OpenAI, have introduced upgraded versions of their generative AI models. Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro is now accessible in over 180 countries, while Ola's Krutim received an update and is now powered by the company's own cloud network. OpenAI launched GPT-4 Turbo with Vision capability, and Elon Musk's Grok 1.5 Vision is in the preview phase. These upgraded models offer enhanced capabilities and accuracy, with some already available to paid subscribers.
2. iPhone Cyber Attack Warning from Apple Apple issued a warning about a potential cyber attack targeting high-profile iPhone users, particularly those involved in politics and journalism. Users in India were specifically cautioned about a Pegasus-like cyber attack and advised to activate lockdown mode on their iPhones if they sensed a genuine threat to protect their data.
3. Android 15 Beta Released Google rolled out the first public beta of Android 15 for eligible smartphones. This update includes features like an edge-to-edge app display, improved NFC experience, app archiving, and enhanced background activity security. Pixel smartphone owners can sign up to test the beta version, with the stable release expected around August 2024.
4. Meta Testing AI Features for WhatsApp and Instagram Meta is experimenting with generative AI features on its platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. These features are powered by Meta's in-house Llama mode, and the company is gearing up to unveil the Llama 3 model, touted as its most capable large language model yet.
That's the latest in tech for this week! Stay tuned for more updates.
