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Tech wrap Aug 5: ASUS ROG Ally X, iPhone 16 series, OpenAI ChatGPT and more

ASUS launched the ROG Ally X handheld gaming console. iPhone 16 series could debut without Apple Intelligence. OpenAI explores watermarking ChatGPT generated text. Valorant arrives on gaming consoles

Apple could be working on two foldable devices for launch in 2026: Report

Reportedly, Apple is working on an iPhone based on foldable form factor and an iPad-Macbook hybrid device. Both of these could get launched in 2026

CERT-In issues advisory related to vulnerabilities in these Apple platforms

The vulnerabilities pose the danger of data breaching, disruption of services, spoofing attacks and more. The nodal agency has given the vulnerabilities a severity rating of "High"

Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android could get support for voice inputs: Report

Meta AI on WhatsApp for Android currently supports text inputs, but the new beta version hints that voice support could be available alongside text input on the instant messaging platform soon

Samsung Galaxy F14, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy F14 is offered in 4GB RAM + 64GB on-board storage configuration and moonlight silver and peppermint green colour options

ASUS launches ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in India: Price, specs

Priced at Rs 89,990 onwards, the ASUS ROG Ally X is available for purchase through both online and offline channels, including e-commerce platform Amazon and Flipkart

POCO M6 Plus 5G and Buds X1 go on sale with introductory offers: Know more

POCO M6 Plus 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 AE and packs a 5030mAh battery. The smartphone is available for purchase online on e-commerce platform Flipkart

Google makes apps sideloading on Android a tad more difficult: Report

This is partly due to its strides to make Android apps smaller in size when delivered through the Google Play Store, which is the default app distribution platform for Android devices

Apple to launch M4-powered MacBook Pro, iMac, mini later this year: Report

Apple debuted the M4 chip with the iPad Pro launch in May. The tablet has since been the only device powered by the latest Apple silicon

Valorant game arrives on Xbox, PlayStation consoles, but in select regions

The console version of Valorant is available in select regions, including the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. Riot Games has confirmed that the video game will be coming to more regions soon

OpenAI mulls watermarking ChatGPT generated text, but treads with caution

Watermarking can prove to be an effective way to find out if a content was written by AI, and OpenAI has said that the watermarking does not affect the quality of content produced by ChatGPT

iPhone 16 series may launch without Apple Intelligence in September: Report

Reportedly, the next generation iPhone models will not get Apple Intelligence at launch, but will get the initial set of features with iOS 18.1 update in October

Meta in talks to use voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and others for AI

Apart from Dench and Awkwafina, Meta is in talks with comedian Keegan-Michael Key and other celebrities, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity

Large language models: GenAI that works for India's defence sector

Security agencies need GenAI for intelligence gathering, logistics and autonomous combat systems

Microbes are helping businesses become green

Engineering biology is helping a wide range of industries to deploy and benefit from new molecules. It creates or redesigns biological systems for various uses

Tech is reimagining how e-commerce is done: Flipkart's Jeyandran Venugopal

he spoke about how the firm is using generative artificial intelligence and other technologies

Algo Rhythm: Space technology startups soar high, says Tracxn report

In 2024, space tech startups have raised $10.8 million yet

Big Tech's AI promises become a 'show me' story for investors: Report

Results from Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. this week signaled that biggest companies in world are still heavily investing in artificial intelligence

ShareChat expands its convertible debentures round to $65 million

The additional funds will be invested in company's advertising tech stack

Most chatbots inherently left-leaning but with ability to learn bias: Study

This shows that chatbots can be "steered" towards desired locations on the political spectrum, using modest amounts of politically aligned data, the author said in the study