Technology News for Thursday 3rd October 2024

1. The New Oura Ring 4 Will Be Thinner and More Capable Than Ever

And unlike many popular fitness trackers, you're not locked into your iPhone, Samsung phone, or Google Pixel to use it. This year's update, the Oura Ring 4, promises a lot of great upgrades, as well as some surprises. For the first time, more women wear an ...

2. Hack Your Home Security to Scare Trick-or-Treaters for Halloween 2024

After planning out your decorations and grabbing the candy, there's another part of your home you can use to get extra spooky in October -- your security system. Recruit your home security system to have extra fun this Halloween season using the ...

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series goes on sale with launch offers: Details here

Unlike the previous-generation series, which was available in three display options, the 2024 range of Android tablets from South Korean electronics maker are offered in two model: the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and the ...

4. Recent Apple updates focus on health tech. Experts think that's a big deal.

Apple introduced hearing health-based features, including hearing tests and hearing profiles, and enhanced protections in the AirPods Pro 2 headphones, which can also be used as over-the-counter hearing aids.

5. MIT engineers create a chip-based tractor beam for biological particles

Using a system called an integrated optical phased array, the MIT researchers have developed a new modality for integrated optical tweezers that enables trapping and tweezing of cells more than a hundred times further away from the chip surface.

6. Google, Muthoot Finance tie up to provide gold-backed loans through GPay

Google also announced that from October 3, 2024, its AI assistant Gemini Live will be available in Hindi, and later eight more Indian languages will be included. Advertisement. Google pay, Gpay. These announcements were made by the company officials at ...

7. No Tricks, Just Games: GeForce NOW Thrills With 22 Games in October

The air is crisp, the pumpkins are waiting to be carved, and GFN Thursday is ready to deliver some gaming thrills. GeForce NOW is unleashing a monster mash of gaming goodness this October with 22 titles joining the cloud, with five available for ...

8. Amazon introduces Fire HD 8 tablet with AI-powered experiences: What is new

The tablet offers an 8-inch display in a lightweight and portable design. According to Amazon, the Fire HD 8 boasts 50 per cent more RAM than the previous generation, now with 3GB RAM, and is available in 32GB and 64GB storage options.

9. Google's search engine's latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos

Google is pumping more artificial intelligence into its search engine. ByMICHAEL LIEDTKE AP technology writer. October 2, 2024, 5:28 PM. 1:15. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

10. My Deepest Condolences. Signed, ChatGPT.

A friend recently sent me a link to a popular social-media post, a screenshot of a text message. The caption made clear that the text was the response someone had received from a friend after asking for support because of a divorce.

11. Tech Wrap Oct 3: Apple festive offer, Google for India, WhatsApp, and more

Apple is offering the Beats Solo Buds Festive Special Edition at no additional cost with purchases of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. Additionally, customers can receive up to Rs 10,000 cashback on iPhones, Macs, iPads, Watches, and accessories when using ...

12. Why Gaming Is Good for the Workplace

TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons foster collaboration, creativity, and leadership, challenging the negative stereotypes associated with gamers. Video games can build cognitive abilities like quicker reaction times and stress management skills. To overcome ...

13. Some AI Assistants Have This Big Flaw. They Talk Too Much

Don't share your company's dirty laundry with an AI assistant. Despite privacy and safety controls, the tech sometimes “leaks” confidential information.

14. YouTube Shorts Will Boost Max Video Length to 3 Minutes

YouTube Shorts are about to get a longer playing time. The video platform's TikTok-like short-form format will triple the maximum length of videos, boosting it from 60 seconds to 3 minutes. Starting Oct. 15, creators will be able to upload YouTube ...

15. Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here's how it could save your life.

The latest generations of smartphones, however, can connect directly to satellites. That means you can send text messages and make emergency phone calls, even when there's not a working cell tower for miles.