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In our fast-paced lives, it’s hard to keep up with all the important news that happens throughout the week. But fear not, we have got you covered with our Weekly Tech Recap, where we take a look at the top events that made waves in the world of technology.
Top Tech News of the Week
1) Apple Rolls Out AI Features with iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
Apple rolled out its latest developer beta update earlier this week, bringing a host of new AI-driven features to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Users running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 Developer Beta can now experience enhanced features such as Siri’s contextual awareness, automatic movie creation in the Photos app, and advanced writing tools. Safari has been updated with the AI-powered Summarize feature, which provides concise summaries of web pages and articles.
2) DMRC Allows Using WhatsApp to Recharge Metro Smart Card
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) upgraded its ticketing system on WhatsApp to allow users to recharge their metro smart cards right from the Meta-owned app. Users can make the payment by choosing their preferred methods like UPI, Debit cards, and credit cards. The new service is powered by PeLocal and is available for all lines in Delhi NCR region including Gurugram Rapid metro.
3) Reddit CEO Demands Payment from Tech Giants for Data Access
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced an end to free data scraping on the platform and is now demanding that Microsoft and other tech companies pay up to access Reddit’s data. Huffman highlighted the importance of these deals for maintaining control over Reddit’s data and ensuring its responsible use.
4) Nothing Phone 2a Plus Launched in India
London-based smartphone maker Nothing launched its mid-range smartphone, Nothing Phone 2a Plus in India this week. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G SoC and features dual 50MP rear cameras and a 50MP front-facing camera.
5) Google Unveils New AI Features for Chrome
Google has unveiled three cutting-edge AI features set to enhance its Chrome browser, including Google Lens integration, Tab Compare for product comparison, and natural language search for browsing history.
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Published: 04 Aug 2024, 02:54 PM IST
