/ Meta is objecting to loss-making companies paying nothing, while TikTok claims ‘flawed third party estimates’ were used to calculate its user numbers. By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy,
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Samsung’s new phones replace Google AI with Baidu in China
/ At the Chinese launch of its new Galaxy S24 series, Samsung Electronics China said it would be using Baidu’s Ernie AI to power Galaxy AI features like translation and summaries. By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of
The iPhone 16 could come with a new camera button, another report claims
/ The new mechanical button will reportedly sit on the bottom right side of the device and is designed for taking photos and videos in landscape. It could even be touch-sensitive to let you control zoom with a swipe. By
Samsung’s S24 and S24 Plus put new AI smarts in a polished package
/ The two smaller siblings of the Galaxy S24 Ultra are very similar-looking phones to last year’s devices, but they include new AI-powered features and a promise of seven years of software and security updates. By Jon Porter, a reporter
Valve opens the door to more Steam games developed with AI
/ Under new rules, developers will have to disclose their use of the technology. Valve says the change means it should be able to release ”the vast majority” of games that use AI. By Jon Porter, a reporter with five
Asus’ latest gaming phone is thinner, lighter, and sprinkled with AI
/ The ROG Phone 8 is still optimized for gaming but comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a brighter screen, and the latest flagship Snapdragon processor. By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience
Oppo’s Find X7 Ultra pairs a 1-inch sensor with not one but two periscope cameras
/ The flagship has a total of four 50-megapixel rear cameras, but like its predecessor it’s only planned for release in China. By Jon Porter, a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online