Additionally, OpenAI unveiled its GPT Store, a marketplace for personalized AI applications, while a Delhi-based startup introduced India's first official AI replica of Bollywood celebrity Sunny Leone. Apple hinted at major AI developments for its iPhone lineup, and Instagram founders' AI-powered news app Artifact announced its closure. This week also witnessed the launch of Motorola's budget Moto G34 5G smartphone in India.
CES 2024 Highlights
Asus ROG Phone 8 Series
Asus took center stage with its gaming-focused ROG Phone 8 series, featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Despite a decrease in battery capacity, the series promised improvements such as reduced bezels, protection against water and dust, and reduced weight.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Super Series GPU
NVIDIA launched the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER chip, which offers enhanced gaming and generative AI performance. Priced at $999, the chipset promised 1.4 times faster gaming performance and 1.5 times faster video generation compared to the previous generation.
ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars
Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT into vehicles equipped with the IDA voice assistant. This feature, which will go live in the second quarter of 2024, would be available across Volkswagen's EV range and would introduce AI-powered interactions.
LG's invisible TV
LG unveiled the world's first wireless transparent OLED TV, with a 77-inch screen that's nearly invisible when turned off. The transparent OLED can switch between transparent and traditional black backgrounds and serves as a digital canvas with an Always-On-Display function.
Samsung's partnership with Hyundai
Samsung and Hyundai have announced a partnership to develop 'Home-to-Car' and 'Car-to-Home' services for all Kia and Hyundai vehicles. This partnership aimed to bring the SmartThings platform to supported cars, allowing users to control various aspects of their vehicle from smart home devices.
Day 2 and 3 launches
The second and third days saw launches such as Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4, Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro headphones, ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard, Asus AirVision M1 smart glasses, JBL Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker and LG Signature transparent OLED T display. Day 3 included products such as Amazfit Helio Smart Ring, Rabbit R1 AI-powered device, Hisense 110UX ULED TV, Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds, Sony XR headset and more.
Highlights of day 4
Day 4 brought additional highlights such as HiSense UX Mini-LED TV, Lockly Zeno Series Visage Smart Lock, MW75-Neuro Brain-Scanning Headphones, Segway E2 Pro electric scooter, Minitailz AI Smart Collar for pets and Linxura Smart Controller for smart home control.
OpenAI's GPT store
OpenAI launched the GPT Store, a marketplace for personalized AI applications, located within the ChatGPT chatbot. Users with paid ChatGPT subscriptions were given initial access, with plans to enable GPT creators to monetize their personalized AIs in the coming months.
Sunny Leone's AI replica by Kamoto.ai
Delhi-based startup Kamoto.ai collaborated with Bollywood actress Sunny Leone to unveil India's first official AI replica of a celebrity. The AI replica, trained on Sunny's voice and personal data, provides users with an interactive experience via chat or voice calls.
Artifact closing by Instagram founders
Artefact, an AI-powered news app created by Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, announced its closure. Artifact launched in 2023 and leveraged machine learning for personalized news reading, but struggled to justify further investment due to market challenges.
Apple's AI revolution with iOS 18
Apple is set to unveil groundbreaking generative AI-based tools for its iPhones with the iOS 18 update at WWDC 2024. Expected features include auto summarization, autocomplete for apps, and AI integration into Apple Music for a more personalized streaming experience. Apple's own Large Language Model (LLM), called Ajax, is expected to play a crucial role in this AI integration.
Moto G34 5G launch in India
Motorola launched its budget Moto G34 5G smartphone in India, packing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, dual camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 14 OS based on Motorola's My UX, and promises 1 year of OS upgrades and 3 years of security upgrades.
Breakthrough in AirDrop monitoring in China
Chinese authorities have reportedly developed a method to detect individuals using Apple's AirDrop feature to send messages. This initiative is part of broader efforts to eliminate unwanted content, using the method to bypass iPhone encryption to identify users who share content via AirDrop.
In conclusion, the first week of 2024 showcased a wide range of technological innovations, from gaming and GPUs to AI integration in cars and the entertainment industry. As companies continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, the future promises even more exciting developments in the technology landscape.
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Published: Jan 13, 2024 4:49 PM IST