Technology News for Monday 25th March 2024

1. Apple to launch Vision Pro in China this year, Tim Cook says

Apple's virtual and augmented reality headset launched in the U.S. in February with a starting price of $3,500. With the Vision Pro's entrance into China, Apple will compete against local headset players such as Pico, which ...

2. Baidu Shares Rise on News That Apple Will Use Its AI Services in China Products

By Jiahui Huang. Shares of Baidu rose sharply in Hong Kong on news that the Chinese tech giant will provide artificial-intelligence services to Apple's latest iPhone 16 and other products being sold in China. Baidu climbed 5.4% on Monday morning after ...

3. Apple could use Google, OpenAI, others for generative AI features in iOS 18: Report

Apple is in talks with potential artificial intelligence partners including Google, OpenAI and Anthropic, for the integration of generative AI in its upcoming iOS 18, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The discussions are primarily focused on ...

4. Best strollers and stroller accessories for new parents in 2024

Specifically, it's incredibly easy to maneuver thanks to its all-wheel suspension, and it comes included with a bassinet piece for newborns and a toddler seat for when baby grows. It's also car seat compatible (UPPAbaby Mesa V2) and can accommodate up to ...

5. LG's new Evo G4 and C4 OLED TVs are now available: Check out the latest 2024 models

These TVs offer a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and have a 120Hz refresh rate, via LG's a9 AI Processor 4K Gen 7 and WebOS 24 operating system. To complement the amazing picture quality, the C4 TVs support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and have a built-in 2.2 ...

6. EU probes Apple, Google, Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches

Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms will be investigated for potential breaches of the EU's new Digital Markets Act, European antitrust regulators said today, potentially leading to hefty fines for the companies. The European Union law, ...

7. Artificial intelligence helped design a new type of battery

Doing that has traditionally involved tinkering in the lab — with lots of trial-and-error. But artificial intelligence (AI) could speed up that process, new research shows. And it hints that computers might help identify new materials for batteries to meet ...

8. Here's How to Take Advantage of Samsung's Buy-One, Get-One-Free TV Promotion

If you're willing to wait until Samsung can ship you one of its upcoming 2024 models, you can get a 65-inch LED TV for free. But this preorder promotion ends April 11.

9. Apple Vision Pro to hit mainland China this year, state media says

Cook revealed the headset's China launch plan in response to a media question on the sidelines of the China Development Forum in Beijing, CCTV finance said on its Weibo social account. Apple will continue to ramp up research and development investment in ...