Technology News for Monday 18th March 2024

1. What's behind the so-called 'hologram' celebrity concerts

The surprising tech behind buzzy so-called "hologram" concerts featuring the likes of Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur and other absent popstars. ... Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

2. Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google's Gemini for generative AI on iPhones

Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said that the two companies "are in active negotiations" for Gemini to power some new features coming to the iPhone software this year. Apple also recently held discussions with OpenAI and has ...

3. Qualcomm's new 8S Gen 3 targets not-quite flagship phones

Qualcomm just launched a new chipset that's designed to sit just below its current flagship in terms of capabilities and price. The Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 aims to bring most of the 8 Gen 3's features — including support for on-device generative AI models ...

4. What's behind the so-called 'hologram' celebrity concerts

Now we have a return, of sorts, of Elvis Presley in a newly announced London musical experience. NPR's Chloe Veltman has been looking into the new show and has learned some surprising things about the technologies involved in it. She joins us from San ...

5. Apple Reportedly In Talks With Google To Integrate Gemini's AI Service Into The iPhone

Apple is discussing a potential deal to integrate Google's artificial intelligence platform Gemini into the iPhone, Bloomberg reported Monday, in what could be a major deal between the rival tech giants and impact the wider AI industry.

6. Apple's claims about risk of outside payments 'do not survive scrutiny', Epic Games tells Australian court

Apple's claim that allowing outside payment systems is a security risk does not “survive scrutiny” as it already allows such options for physical goods and the “sky did not fall in”, the firm behind the popular game Fortnite has argued.

7. Crew disagree over cause of glider crash

A flying instructor and his student could not agree on the cause of a glider crash during takeoff. An Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report into the crash at Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, in September proved inconclusive.

8. Qualcomm's Next Chip Brings Generative AI to More Affordable Phones

Qualcomm's new chip aims to trickle premium features down to devices under $800, but its AI capabilities are slower and more limited. Qualcomm. Qualcomm's ...

9. OLED technology is changing the future of blue light displays

Researchers have created the highly efficient blue light using organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). These advanced light sources are already in our devices, but now the team has overcome a major hurdle: making blue light more efficient and ...

10. Some iPhone 16 Features Could Be Powered by Google AI

Apple may equip its upcoming iPhones with Google's Gemini AI models, according to a Bloomberg report published Monday. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, says Apple is in talks to strike a potential licensing deal with Google.

11. Elon Musk Says Future SpaceX Starship 'Will Travel To Other Star Systems' After Rocket's Latest Test

SpaceX's Starship rocket will be on Mars by the end of the decade and a future version will travel between the stars, billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday, days after the company celebrated major progress after the rocket's third test flight as it ...

12. Apple Leak Suddenly Reveals Biggest-Ever iPhone Update Coming Soon

Apple is about to introduce its next iPhone software update, iOS 18, at the next World Wide Developers Conference in early June, around a dozen weeks away. It's claimed that some Apple engineers are already calling it “one of the biggest iOS updates—if ...

13. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, is a collection of unique and immersive single subject episodes from CNN's Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning longform storytelling team. Every week we showcase character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, ...

14. Apple in talks to let Google's Gemini power iPhone AI features, Bloomberg News says

The negotiations are about licensing Gemini for some new features coming to the iPhone software this year, the report said, adding that the terms or branding of an AI agreement or how it would be implemented have not been decided.

15. Pixel 8 drops below $500 for the first time

We also found big savings on a TCL QM8, solid discounts on a Kasa smart bulb four-pack, and $25 off the Apple TV 4K for Sam's Club members.

16. Apple may hire Google to build Gemini AI engine into next-generation iPhone

The next batch of Apple iPhones could feature an artificial intelligence upgrade that comes from search engine giant Google. Apple is exploring a deal with Google that would allow Google to build its Gemini AI engine into Apple's iPhones, ...

17. Unbeatable Deal: Upgrade to Google's Latest Pixel Phones Now

Amazon has launched a plethora of deals across the Google Pixel range, making it a great time to upgrade your device. Whether the best phone for you is a the latest model, one with a foldable design or a budget-friendly option, some of Google's best ...

18. Scientists Engineer a New Mold-Burger

Moldy burgers are more popular than ever. Despite the unappealing origins of the fake meat, burgers derived from different fungi species have become supermarket staples in recent years thanks to rising consumer interest in environmental sustainability ...

19. If “Hulu for Sports” works, this guy could be the next Disney CEO.

There's a lot in this Wall Street Journal profile of ESPN boss Jimmy Pitaro. The switch to streaming; the Hulu for Sports plan; the battle over ever-more-expensive sports rights. But the undercurrent here is pretty clear: if ESPN can make all that work ...

20. Hey YouTube creators, it's time to start labeling AI-generated content in your videos

Starting Monday, YouTube creators will be required to label when realistic-looking videos were made using artificial intelligence, part of a broader effort by the company to be transparent about content that could otherwise confuse or mislead users.

21. The best TV speakers

Bass output: The main thing lacking from TV audio is usually bass and low-frequency response, as flatscreen TV designs don't easily fit hefty subwoofers. We made sure to include models with impactful bass or dedicated subwoofers included in the purchase.

22. Puzzle solutions for Monday, March 18, 2024

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