April 7, 2024
Tech News
Google is developing a “Lookup” feature for the Android Phone app, allowing users to easily search for unknown callers directly from their recent calls screen. This feature aims to simplify the process of identifying unknown numbers, especially in an era dominated by spam calls. Additionally, Google is working on integrating Gemini email summaries into the Android Gmail app, enhancing email management by providing summaries with a simple tap.
OpenAI utilized over a million hours of YouTube videos to train its GPT-4 model, despite legal and ethical concerns regarding data usage. This effort is part of the broader AI industry’s challenge in sourcing high-quality training data. Companies like Google and Meta have also engaged in extensive data collection efforts to improve their AI models, raising questions about privacy and copyright laws.
EV Connection and Gentari have launched a new 150kW DC charging station at Behrang Layby Southbound on the North-South Expressway, priced at RM1.60 per kWh. This station, equipped with battery energy storage and solar panels, supports efficient EV charging and is strategically located for travelers needing a quick charge between Tapah and Tanjung Malim.
Canoo, an EV startup, disclosed that it paid $1.7 million for its CEO’s private jet rental in 2023, a figure that notably exceeds the company’s revenue for the same period. This revelation comes amidst broader discussions on corporate governance and spending within the startup ecosystem.
AT&T has reset millions of account passcodes following a significant data leak that exposed customer records online. The incident highlights ongoing concerns around data security and privacy within the telecommunications industry.
Apple has reportedly allowed emulators on its App Store, potentially transforming the iPhone into a more versatile gaming platform. This move could significantly impact the mobile gaming landscape, offering users access to a broader range of retro games and enhancing the appeal of gaming controllers for iOS devices.
Tech Explained
GPT-4 – A language model developed by OpenAI that has been trained using over a million hours of YouTube videos to improve its natural language processing capabilities.
DC charging station – A charging station for electric vehicles that operates on direct current (DC) and is capable of delivering high power levels to quickly charge EVs.
Emulators – Software that enables a computer system to behave like another system, allowing users to run programs or games designed for the emulated system on their device.
