Ahead of Google’s I/O 2024 event later tonight, it was a packed day in the tech space. OpenAI launched its GPT 4o, Apple and Google came together to introduce new tracker alerts on iOS and Android, and a lot more happened. So, let’s take a look at the five most important news of the day.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o with Enhanced Translation for ChatGPT
OpenAI shocked everyone with the launch of its new AI model, GPT-4o. The best part is that it will be available for free for all ChatGPT users. Here, the ‘o’ stands for Omni. The latest model is capable of powerful translation in real-time.
Interestingly, the new translation feature supports Indian regional languages like Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, and Tamil. The company has also introduced a new ChatGPT desktop app for macOS. Read more here.
Apple and Google Add Tracker Alerts to iOS and Android
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 17.5 to iPhone users globally. This update introduces support for Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers (DULT), a collaborative effort by Apple and Google. Here’s the complete scoop!
This functionality will help people prevent unwanted tracking to ensure user safety. Read more here.
Sony Announces Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as New PlayStation CEOs
Sony has announced that Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will become co-CEOs of the PlayStation business from June 1, 2024. Hulst, the current PlayStation Studios chief, will lead the studio business group, while Nishino will lead the platform business group. Read more here.
Dyson’s First Wet Floor Cleaner, WashG1 is Coming to India
Dyson has expanded its floor cleaner portfolio with the launch of its all-new WashG1. According to the company, this is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner. The machine promises to tackle wet and dry debris in a single pass with its new separation technology, leaving your hard floors hygienically clean.
It also comes with an in-use hydration cool for users to decide the level of hydration required on the debris. The Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner will soon be available in India. Its price is still under wraps.
POCO F6 5G to Debut as First Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Phone in India
POCO has officially announced that the F6 5G is coming to the Indian market on May 23. The company has also confirmed that it will become the first smartphone in the country to pack the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, a flagship product from Qualcomm featuring the same architecture as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Read more here.
