Technology News for Wednesday 4th September 2024

1. Upcoming Nintendo Switch games – September 2024

You'll find Hyrulian heroics, glorious goals, the grandest Splatfest ever and much more on Nintendo Switch this September. Check out the upcoming highlights below, and don't forget to click on any that catch your eye for pre-orders, purchases, ...

2. WhatsApp for Android to get hands-free voice mode for Meta AI chatbot

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new Voice Mode feature for its Meta AI chatbot on Android devices. According to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, this feature will enable users to engage in two-way conversations with the AI chatbot using their ...

3. New Instagram feature lets followers comment on each other's Stories; check details

Instagram is rolling out new features aimed at enhancing interaction within Stories. The Meta-owned company plans to make the platform more community-driven with this new feature. One of the latest updates allows users to comment on each other's Stories, ...

4. Will Apple's iPhone 16 Get Users To Upgrade Their Aging Handsets?

Pent-Up Demand For iPhone Upgrades · Supercycle Of Upgrades Predicted · IPhone 16 Is One Entrant In AI Smartphone Market · Apple Stock Is On Tech Leaders List.

5. Is your phone listening? Marketing firm confirms tech behind targeted ads

For years, people have noticed advertisements for products they recently discussed in conversation—even without searching for them online—suddenly appear on their devices. While many dismissed this as a coincidence or attributed it to targeted ...

6. Best laptop deals for students, according to Consumer Reports

The Acer Chromebook is a solid budget choice. It costs $300. It is $440 fast, has a long battery life, and has more local storage than most other Chromebooks. If your student needs something ...

7. Amazon-backed Anthropic rolls out Claude AI for big business

Anthropic on Wednesday rolled out Claude Enterprise, its biggest new product since its chatbot's debut and a step up for businesses looking to integrate Anthropic's artificial intelligence. GitLab, Midjourney, Menlo Ventures, North Highland Consulting ...

8. OnePlus Nord Buds 3 to launch in India on September 17: Check expected price, specs and more

In terms of design, OnePlus stated, “The ivory-like finish of Melodic White contrasts elegantly with the metallic accents of Harmonic Gray. The sleek vertical case of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3, adds to its premium look, smooth feel, comfortable grip, and ...

9. Lyft to sell bike, scooter assets in latest effort to cut costs

will sell some assets related to its bike and scooter rental operations and cut jobs, the ride-sharing service provider said on Wednesday, as part of a restructuring plan to rein in costs. The company, which offers the popular Citibike service in New ...

10. I just saw Panasonic's new OLED Fire TV — here's why I'm impressed

Electronics titan Panasonic hasn't sold its TVs in the United States for years, but you can mark 2024 down as the year that's all changing. Its new trio of TVs, including the flagship Z95A OLED TV, end a decade-long absence from the US market in an ...

11. We played the new Zelda game — and it's launching alongside a special Switch Lite

A major Nintendo release typically means a new limited edition Nintendo Switch, and the impending launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is no exception. Nintendo is launching a special Hyrule Edition Nintendo Switch Lite to commemorate the ...

12. Next time you talk on your phone be careful! Facebook and Google are listening to your conversations

A marketing agency that works with big digital giants, like Google and Facebook, is reportedly using smartphone microphones to record conversations in order to tailor ads. With differing degrees of alarm, the IT companies have reacted to these assertions.

13. After Nearly a Decade Away, Panasonic TVs Are Back in the US

Today, Panasonic officially revealed the US launch of three premium TVs powered by Amazon's Fire TV smart interface: the flagship Z95A and “core” Z85A OLED TVs, and the W95A flagship mini LED TV.

14. The Popular Way to Build Trusted Generative AI? RAG

Organizations of all sizes, across all sectors, are rushing to reap the benefits of generative AI, from boosting operational efficiencies to reinventing their businesses. But as they begin to adopt this transformative technology, they're encountering a ...

15. How much will an iPhone 16 cost? What to know before making any upgrades before its release

Many outlets have since pinpointed a specific launch date for the new iPhone, though its unconfirmed by Apple officials. But if the new mobile device is announced during Monday's event, Indiana can expect customers lining up outside its Apple stores as ...

16. Anthropic's New Claude Enterprise Plan Promises Bleeding-Edge AI at Scale

Anthropic product lead Scott White says the company is developing new methods to connect external data sources to Claude.

17. Part fungus, part machine

The team began by growing king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) in the lab from a simple kit ordered online. The researchers chose this species of mushroom because it grows easily and quickly. They cultivated the mushroom's threadlike structures or ...

18. Instagram allows publicly visible comments for stories but with limitations

Comments on stories will be viewable for 24 hours following the story's posting. If the story is saved as a highlight on the profile, the comments will remain. Advertisement.

19. 'Hogwarts Legacy' Sequel One of the “Biggest Priorities” for Warner Bros. Discovery, CFO Says

At a Bank of America conference Wednesday, WBD CFO Gunnar Weidenfels said that when Channing Dungey adds oversight of the company's TV networks at the end of this year, she will look for opportunities to create synergies between the studio and the channels ...

20. Wearable activity trackers could offer early clues on COVID-19

The study is published in the journal JMIR mHealth and uHealth. Wearable devices can track steps, hours slept, and blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, and skin temperature, as well as falls ...

21. Instagram users can now publicly comment on Stories

“Story Comments are here! Giving you an easy way to connect with your friends and spark conversations via comments in Instagram Stories!” said the Instagram creators account on Threads.

22. The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this week: Logitech, Breville, Vitamix and more

CNN Underscored editors found the best sales on Amazon right now, including deals on a Hoover carpet and upholstery cleaner, a discounted KitchenAid baking essentials set and a Vitamix compost bin. Editor Favorite ...

23. The World's First Trifoldable Phone May Be Coming From Huawei Next Week

Huawei could be the first major phone maker to launch a trifolding phone: a new type of foldable phone that bends in more than one place to provide even more screen space in your pocket. The company is holding an event just hours after Apple unveils ...

24. The best sales to shop today: Apple, Ring, Sony and more

The computer that I personally use at home, Apple's iMac features its signature all-in-one design that's thiner than ever. It has a gorgeous 24-inch display and comes powered by the speedy M3 chip — all at an Amazon all-time low price.