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Tech wrap Aug 6: iOS 18 dev beta 5, Lava Yuva Star, Pixel 9 series and more

Apple released iOS 18 developer beta 5 with redesigned icons and more features. Lava launched Yuva Star budget smartphone. Zoom introduces Docs, powered by AI companion, for workplace collaboration

Samsung may bring Galaxy AI features to these A-series smartphones: Report

Samsung is preparing OneUI 6.1.1 update, which is expected to expand select Galaxy AI features to A-series smartphones launched in 2024

OpenAI co-founder quits, to join rival Anthropic; CEO Sam Altman responds

OpenAI co-founder John Schulman joined OpenAI in December 2015, just before completing his PhD in electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley

Apple may use plastic body, instead of aluminium, in Watch SE 2024: Report

Reportedly, an all-plastic casing for the Watch SE 2024 could allow Apple to pack in more functionality. Other upgrades may include a new chip and sensor, and an always-on display

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale: Check deals on iPhones, foldables, more

In the Great Freedom Festival sale, Amazon is offering discounts, bank offers, and no-cost EMI on a range of smartphones, including Apple iPhone and foldables from OnePlus and Motorola

Made by Google event on August 13: What to expect from Pixel 9 series

Google is expected to introduce new mobile artificial intelligence features with the Pixel 9 series, which would include a new Plus model and a foldable

Made by Google event on August 13: What to expect besides Pixel 9 series

Apart from the Pixel 9 series, Google is anticipated to launch new ecosystem devices such as next-generation Pixel Buds, Pixel Watch and Google Chromecast

After phones, Google to enable Gemini assistant on wireless earbuds: Report

Google is expected to introduce Gemini for earbuds along with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 at the Made by Google event on August 13

AI in Olympics ad sparks creative debate; Google hits the delete button

Google is not alone in facing criticism for advertisements that appear to endorse AI's encroachment into creative domains

Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs

The companies have ramped up their buying of the artificial intelligence (AI) capable semiconductors since early this year, helping China account for about 30 per cent of Samsung's HBM chip revenue

Malaysian PM's posts on Haniyeh's assassination were removed in error: Meta

In a similar incident in May, Meta restored Facebook posts by Anwar over his meeting with Haniyeh, saying they were taken down in error

Zoom introduces gen-AI powered 'Docs' for workplace collaboration: Details

Zoom Docs is an AI collaborative document editor, powered by the company's generative AI assistant called Zoom AI Companion

Apple releases iOS 18 developer beta 5: What's new, eligible iPhones, more

iOS 18 developer beta 5 bring a new "Distraction Control" feature in Safari browser that allows users to hide things like cookie preference pop-ups on a web page

Google illegally monopolised search through exclusive deals, rules US judge

By monopolising distribution on phones and browsers, Google has been able to consistently raise the prices of online advertising

CrowdStrike sued by fliers after global IT outage disrupted air travel

They said CrowdStrike should pay compensatory and punitive damages to anyone whose flight was disrupted, after technology-related flight groundings for Southwest Airlines and other carriers in 2023

Musk sues OpenAI, says ChatGPT-makers prioritise profits over humanity

Musk claims in the new suit that he and OpenAI's namesake objective were betrayed by Altman and his accomplices

Nvidia's AI chip demand to face impact from production delay: Analysts

According to media reports, Nvidia's Blackwell chips may face delays of 3 months or more due to design flaws, potentially affecting customers such as Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google and Microsoft

With smugglers and front companies, China is skirting US AI bans

Nvidia and other US companies say they are abiding by the restrictions but cannot control everything in their distribution chain

Intel to take another of ASML's High NA EUV tools, says CEO Pat Gelsinger

The second High NA tool is coming into our Oregon facility, Gelsinger said on the call, adding that the company's technology investments are 'showing good early indicators'

Indian SaaS sector likely to reach a market size of $50 billion by 2030

Amongst the surveyed organisations, 99 per cent of firms in India said that they plan to increase their cyber budgets, with half of them anticipating a 6-15 per cent rise