August 15, 2024
Tech News
Google has announced the release of its latest wireless active noise-cancelling earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, in Malaysia. Priced at RM1,099, these earbuds feature Google Gemini AI, improved ANC, and up to 8 hours of battery life. They will be available from September 22, 2024, in four colors and can be purchased from various retailers including CelcomDigi, Maxis, and online platforms like Shopee and Lazada.
Black Forest Labs, a new AI startup, is behind the controversial AI image-generation feature of Elon Musk’s Grok. The feature, which lacks significant safeguards, allows users to create and upload potentially misleading images on the X platform. Black Forest Labs, which recently secured $31 million in seed funding, aims to make its AI models widely available and plans to develop a text-to-video model soon.
Apple is advancing the development of a new tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic arm. The device, aimed to serve as a smart home command center, is expected to debut between 2026 and 2027 and may be priced around $1,000. This move is part of Apple’s broader strategy to explore new revenue streams and integrate advanced AI technologies into its products.
Thomas Lee from Equinix Asia Pacific highlights the importance of a structured multicloud strategy for businesses to achieve agility, cost savings, and innovation. Key challenges include cross-cloud connectivity, competition among cloud providers, and a shortage of skilled professionals. PAOBank’s successful implementation of a multicloud strategy with Equinix is cited as an example of overcoming these challenges.
Tech Explained
Active Noise-Cancelling (ANC) – ANC is a technology that uses sound waves to reduce unwanted ambient noise, providing a more immersive listening experience.
AI – AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, typically computer systems. It enables machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs, and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Multicloud Strategy – A multicloud strategy involves using multiple cloud computing services in a single network architecture to reduce the risk of data loss and downtime, improve flexibility, and optimize costs.
Robotic Arm – A robotic arm is a type of mechanical arm that is programmable and capable of performing various tasks. In the context of Apple’s tabletop home device, the robotic arm may assist in interacting with the device and performing functions.
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