News Topic: Tech talk
Prices of computer memory soaring
NEWS SUMMARY The AI boom is pushing up the price of RAM (random access memory), the fundamental hardware that computer processors need. AI systems require vast amounts of high-speed memory which manufacturers prioritize over consumer RAM. The shift has reduced the availability of regular computer memory, which is likely to lead to higher prices of […]
A 13-year-old inventor helps older people
NEWS SUMMARY Kevin Tang, a 13-year-old from California, invented FallGuard, a system that uses cameras and an algorithm to detect when older people fall, and alerts caregivers about the accident. Tang developed the device after his grandmother’s accident, and later refined it with help from a mentor. His invention earned him the title of ‘America’s […]
Google Skills – a new era of learning
NEWS SUMMARY Google has launched a new learning platform called Google Skills, bringing together nearly 3,000 online courses and labs in one place. It’s designed to help students, professionals and companies develop the AI and cloud skills they need for the future of work. The platform features new AI-powered learning tools, including Gemini Code Assist, […]
GPT-5 now available
NEWS SUMMARY Open AI has released the fifth generation of AI technology behind ChatGPT. According to Sam Altman, the company CEO, talking to GPT-5 is like talking to a ‘PhD-level expert’. The company also assures that the chatbot is less deceptive than it was previously. GPT-5 is available for free to all 700 million users, […]
China’s EV Revolution
NEWS SUMMARY China has become the global leader in electric vehicles (EVs), with BYD overtaking Tesla as the world’s top EV seller. This success is the result of massive government subsidies and investment in infrastructure like the world’s largest charging network. Chinese companies now produce high-tech, affordable EVs for both domestic and international markets. Western […]
The next level of AI video generation
NEWS SUMMARY Google has released Veo 3, a new AI video generator model. Using a text or an image prompt, it creates 8-second videos that include dialogue and background noise. Users are astounded by how realistic the videos are, with some saying they are indistinguishable from real ones. The Veo 3 model is currently available […]
Goodbye, Skype!
NEWS SUMMARY Microsoft has shut down Skype this month, ending the service’s 22-year run as a once-dominant voice and video calling platform. Skype, launched in 2003, was once revolutionary for allowing free international calls. It had seen major success before being acquired by Microsoft in 2011. Over the years, its popularity declined in the face […]
Robots challenge humans in the marathon
NEWS SUMMARY In the world’s first humanoid half-marathon in China, robots competed against humans. Despite their technological advancements, the robots were far from outpacing the human runners. They faced challenges throughout the race but showcased China’s progress in humanoid robotics. While the robots finished well behind the human winners, the event highlighted the growing competition […]
