Technology News for Wednesday 2nd October 2024

1. The $459000 Ferrari 12Cilindri Sports Car Will Be a New Classic

(Bloomberg) -- Ferrari NV has impeccable timing with its new 12Cilindri. The first car the automaker has ever debuted outside of Italy, the naturally aspirated V-12 grand tourer arrives as increasing numbers of consumers are looking for visceral ...

2. Apple readies new iPhone SE model that kills the home button

The SE will feature an edge-to-edge screen and support Apple Intelligence. New versions of the iPad Air and updated Magic Keyboards are also expected. Apple is also working on new Mac models with M4 processors.

3. Apple's next-gen iPhone SE to pack full display, FaceID, AI: What to expect

After launching its iPhone 16 series last month, Apple has reportedly shifted its focus to a more affordable iPhone SE model. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple plans to release its next-generation iPhone SE early next year, alongside updated iPads ...

4. Former Nintendo factory in Kyoto opens as nostalgia-fuelled gaming museum

On the back wall, visitors can also peer at toys, playing cards and other artefacts from the Japanese company's pre-video-game history, stretching back to its founding as a hanafuda playing card manufacturer in 1889.

5. Microsoft releases Windows 11 24H2 (2024) update: Check what's new and more

Microsoft has announced the rollout of the Windows 11 version 24H2 update to users. The latest update to the Windows platform introduces several new features, including Energy Saver mode, Hearing Aid support with Bluetooth LE Audio, HDR background ...

6. Copilot Plus PCs: Microsoft releases Recall, adds new AI tools, native apps

Microsoft has announced exclusive artificial intelligence capabilities coming to the Copilot Plus PC platform, specifically designed for Windows on ARM. New AI-powered features include image enhancement and generation tools in Paint and Photos, ...

7. A hidden device is sharing the Mission District's musical soundtrack with the world

Created by Riley Walz, the Bop Spotter is a solar-powered cellphone installed somewhere in the Mission District and set to Shazam that's constantly overhearing and identifying snippets of music. Riley Walz built “Bop Spotter,” a device to track and ...

8. Nintendo shows off Mario, Zelda, and 135 years of history in a new Kyoto museum

KYOTO, Japan – Japan's iconic video game maker Nintendo opened a museum here in its home city today, Oct. 2nd, tracing the company's roots from a playing card company that began 135 years ago, to the present-day home of Super Mario, Pokémon and a vast ...

9. Character.ai abandons making AI models after $2.7bn Google deal

Instead, three-year-old Character.ai will focus on its popular consumer product, chatbots that simulate conversations in the style of various characters and celebrities, including ones designed by users. “It ...

10. Apple's AI Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here's What It's Like.

Apple Intelligence, a suite of software tools bringing what Apple describes as artificial intelligence to its devices, will be released through free software updates for owners of some iPhones, Macs and iPads. The initial version ...

11. Apple to the rescue: Stolen Ferrari tracked and recovered using AirPods in US

A Ferrari, valued at approximately $575,000 (Rs 4.81 crore approximately), was recovered in Waterbury, Connecticut, after being reported stolen from Greenwich. The luxury vehicle, taken on September 16, was located thanks to a pair of AirPods left ...

12. DeepMind and BioNTech build AI lab assistants for scientific research

Sir Demis Hassabis, chief of Google's AI arm, is leading the company's efforts to develop a specialised AI model to act as a research assistant, helping scientists to collaborate across disciplines and make unexpected connections more ...

13. Meet the all-new Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet lineup

Fast and Responsive: The new Fire HD 8 lineup features 50% more RAM for enhanced performance when streaming, gaming, and enjoying the latest entertainment from Prime Video, Audible, Kindle and more. · Improved camera · Long battery life: · Kid-friendly ...

14. Meet Amazon's new lineup of Fire HD 8 tablets, now with 50% more RAM for enhanced performance

Plus, we're introducing brand-new generative AI-powered experiences to the Fire tablet family. Amazon's popular Fire HD 8 lineup is getting an upgrade. The ...

15. Chandrayaan-4 to bring back 2-3 kg moon samples

India's Chandrayaan-4 mission, set for 2029 and costing ?2,104.06 crore, plans to return lunar surface samples. The mission will utilize five modules launched on two LVM3 vehicles. Key technologies, developed domestically, aim to advance skill development ...

16. Music played in San Francisco Mission District tracked by solar-powered phone

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There's a new way to find out what's on and poppin' in San Francisco's Mission District. Well... sort of. There's a new playlist online called "Bop Spotter." It uploads songs that are being played in a specific area in real-time.