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Qualcomm has officially announced the latest mobile platform in its Snapdragon 7 series, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, which is poised to power the next generation of mid-range smartphones and drive the possibilities of on-device AI functions. With deep integrations of generative AI capabilities, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is set up to deliver some exciting AI innovations for upcoming devices. Notably with support for multiple AI models including Large Language Models like Baichuan-7B, Llama 2, Gemini Nano, and Zhipu ChatGLM.…

HONOR has just announced a new version of its Android UI, MagicOS 8.0. The company did in China, but the company did share the info in English with us. So most of what we’ll say will likely apply to the global version of MagicOS 8.0 too. MagicOS 8.0 comes with “fully integrated platform-level AI” The company says that MagicOS 8.0 comes with “fully integrated platform-level AI and the industry’s first to feature a revolutionary intent-based user interface (IUI)”. HONOR says that MagicOS 8.0 delivers “comprehensive…

Last updated: January 8th, 2024 at 13:29 UTC+01:00 Samsung has announced new soundbars at CES 2024, just in time to accompany its latest Neo QLED and OLED TV lineups. The company unveiled two new soundbar models, including the ultra-thin HW-S800D and the flagship soundbar HW-Q990D. The HW-S800D is a 1.6-inch-deep soundbar that Samsung has designed for users to fit seamlessly into any space (if it's wide enough). This soundbar features 10 drivers, including overhead speakers and a center channel for clear vocals.…

Govee is one of the better brands for smart RGB lighting and it’s announcing two new products this week at CES, including the new AI Sync Box Kit 2 that’s perfect for gamers. In addition to the AI Sync Box Kit 2, Govee is also announcing the Neon Rope Light 2. Both products will be available sometime in the first half of 2024 but Govee doesn’t give specifics on availability or pricing just yet. That being said, by the sounds of each product you’re probably going to want to pay whatever they cost. Not to mention, Govee’s…

For Doctor Who fans, the introduction of a new Doctor is always an event in and of itself. After months of teasing and set photos, yesterday’s third and final 60th anniversary special formally introduced the world to Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor.Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedTo mark the occasion, BBC released three videos focused on the new Who era he’s ushering in. The first hypes up his debut solo adventure, The Church on Ruby Road special airing on Christmas. In it, the Doctor is…

In a bid to make calls less frustrating, WhatsApp is rolling out the Voice Chat feature to groups on the platform. This is a very interesting feature that has been in beta testing for quite a while now, some users have even been able to try it out. But the voice chat feature is now making its way to group chats of 33 to 128 people to make calling friends more intriguing. The group voice chat feature will help to eradicate certain problems that were the case with group calls. This new feature is also replacing group calls…

Vimeo, the video hosting and sharing platform, is embracing AI in a major way. This week, Vimeo announced a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help users create scripts, record footage using a built-in teleprompter and remove long pauses and unwanted disfluencies like “ahs” and “ums” from the recordings. They’ll be available starting July 17 as a part of Vimeo’s Standard plan, which costs $20 per month (billed annually). Ashraf Alkarmi, Vimeo’s chief product officer, says that the new capabilities are aimed at…

  Hublot has announced yet another ultra-expensive smartwatch, this one costs $5,400, and it comes with Wear OS 3 pre-installed. The watch is called the Hublot Big Bang E Gen 3, which is a mouthful. The Hublot Big Bang E Gen 3 is a $5,400 Wear OS smartwatch Hublot kicked off this smartwatch series in 2020, and this is the latest offering. This is a 44mm watch, and it’s built using “microblasted and polished ceramic”, as the company wanted to achieve a textured look. Ceramic is well-known for its durability, and it is…

ZAGG has announced its offerings for the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a, its cases, and screen protectors. Google announced these two smartphones during Google I/O 2023 yesterday. The Pixel Fold is the company’s very first foldable smartphone, while the Pixel 7a is the company’s new mid-range offering. Having said that, ZAGG has three products to offer for the Pixel 7a, and two for the Pixel Fold. Let’s kick things off with a screen protector that is available for both devices, shall we. ZAGG screen protectors for the Pixel 7a…

IBM, like pretty much every tech giant these days, is betting big on AI. At its annual Think conference, the company announced IBM Watsonx, a new platform that delivers tools to build AI models and provide access to pretrained models for generating computer code, text and more. It’s a bit of a slap in the face to IBM’s back-office managers, who just recently were told that the company will pause hiring for roles it thinks could be replaced by AI in the coming years. But IBM says the launch was motivated by the…