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OpenAI is set to debut a multimodal AI digital assistant that combines speech and object recognition. Apple's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games takes an interesting turn. Plus, game stores refund Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders, and iFixit's Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale. Tune in to Simply Tech for the latest updates on AI technology, app store policies, gaming controversies, and device repairs.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154307/openai-multimodal-digital-assistant-chatgpt-phone-callshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154397/only-38-of-65000-developers-have-applied-for-apples-outside-payment-linkshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24154412/steam-refunding-ghost-of-tsushima-preorders-psn-network-unavailablehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/11/24153242/ifixit-pro-tech-toolkit-sharge-retro-67-charger-deal-saleOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) OpenAI could debut a multimodal AI digital assistant soon(00:03:43) Only 38 of 65,000 developers have applied for Apple’s outside payment links.(00:06:09) Game stores are refunding Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders in non-PSN countries(00:08:39) iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit is on sale for just $60

Scammers found planting online betting ads on Indian government websites. Apple plans to bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes. EA is prototyping in-game ads for its next generation of games. Microsoft is launching its own mobile game store in July. Stay informed about these tech news stories and their potential impact on cybersecurity, productivity, gaming experience, and the mobile gaming market.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/10/scammers-found-planting-online-betting-ads-on-indian-government-websites/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/10/24153618/apple-ai-transcription-notes-voice-memoshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/10/24153809/ea-in-game-ads-reduxhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/10/microsoft-is-launching-its-mobile-game-store-in-july/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Scammers found planting online betting ads on Indian government websites(00:03:07) Apple might bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes(00:05:42) EA is prototyping in-game ads even as we speak(00:08:45) Microsoft is launching its mobile game store in July

Did Stanford just prototype the future of AR glasses? Verizon and T-Mobile are trying to gobble up US Cellular. Plus, Microsoft's new Xbox mobile gaming store is launching in July. Also, AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C funding.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/9/24153092/stanford-ai-holographic-ar-glasses-3d-imaging-researchhttps://www.theverge.com/business/2024/5/9/24153201/verizon-t-mobile-buy-us-cellular-spectrumhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/9/24153245/microsoft-xbox-mobile-gaming-store-july-launchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/09/ai-chip-startup-deepx-secures-80-5m-series-c-at-a-529m-valuation/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Did Stanford just prototype the future of AR glasses?(00:03:02) Verizon and T-Mobile are trying to gobble up US Cellular(00:06:26) Microsoft’s new Xbox mobile gaming store is launching in July(00:08:50) AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C at a $529M valuation

Google DeepMind's new AI model can model DNA, RNA, and 'all life's molecules'. OpenAI releases Model Spec to establish rules for AI models. Intel and motherboard makers disagree on stabilizing crashing i9 CPUs. Microsoft's closure of game studios raises questions about its future goals.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152088/google-deepmind-ai-model-predict-molecular-structure-alphafoldhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152273/openai-model-spec-behavior-rules-guidelines-artificial-intelligencehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152383/intel-motherboard-manufacturer-i9-stability-bios-update-baseline-profile-defaulthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152137/xbox-hi-fi-rush-tango-gameworks-matt-bootyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Google DeepMind’s new AI can model DNA, RNA, and ‘all life’s molecules’(00:04:19) OpenAI’s Model Spec outlines some basic rules for AI(00:06:34) Intel and motherboard makers disagree on how to stabilize your crashing i9 CPU(00:09:03) Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio

Samsung Medison acquires French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M. OpenAI is developing a search engine for ChatGPT. Plus, the US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy. Also, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production after $20M Series A funding.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/samsung-medison-to-aqcuire-french-ai-ultrasound-startup-sonio-for-92-7m/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151616/openai-is-entering-the-search-gamehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/5/7/24151375/renewable-energy-global-electricity-report-us-gashttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/after-a-20m-series-a-funding-germanys-insempra-plans-eco-friendly-lipid-production/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M(00:03:42) OpenAI is entering the search game.(00:06:52) The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy(00:09:36) After a $20M Series A funding, Germany's Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production

Apple's Project ACDC aims to create AI chips for data centers, while Wayve raises $1 billion to revolutionize self-driving technology. Google's new cybersecurity product and the shifting San Francisco office real estate market are also discussed in this episode of Simply Tech.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150742/apples-project-acdc-is-building-ai-chips-for-data-centershttps://techcrunch.com/2024/05/06/wayve-raises-1-billion-led-by-softbank-to-take-self-driving-to-cars-and-robots/https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150610/google-gemini-cybersecurity-mandianthttps://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-downtown-towers-discounts-19442452.phpOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Apple’s ‘Project ACDC’ is creating AI chips for data centers.(00:03:29) Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers(00:06:44) Google’s AI plans now include cybersecurity(00:09:58) Access to this page has been denied