This Week in Tech 24: WWDC Steals the Show

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Apple's WWDC 2024 introduced significant AI integrations and updates across devices and operating systems, including Apple Intelligence, Siri with ChatGPT, and more with the goal of joining the AI competition. NVIDIA revealed groundbreaking AI advancements, and Kai Cenat set a new Twitch viewership record having a sleepover with Kevin Hart and Druski.

Additionally, the NaviCam® Stomach Capsule System offers innovative, non-invasive medical imaging reminiscent of the Magic School Bus, and "Bodycam" redefines gaming realism using the latest technologies. Discover all these exciting developments and more in our latest newsletter!

Artificial Apple Intelligence

Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote introduced major AI integrations and significant updates across its devices and operating systems.

Major Announcements:

1. Apple Intelligence: AI system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

2. Siri with ChatGPT integration: Enhanced voice assistant capabilities.

3. AI features in Mail, Messages, Photos, and more.

4. iOS 18: Customizable Control Center and RCS support.

5. Apple TV Plus: New "inSights" feature. Like Amazon X-Ray.

6. Passwords app: Manage logins across devices.

7. iPadOS 18: New Calculator app with Apple Pencil support.

8. macOS 15: iPhone mirroring.

9. watchOS 11: Automatic widget suggestions.

10. visionOS 2: Spatial photos and ultrawide Mac display.

11. AirPods Pro update: Head gestures for Siri.

Plenty of other things were announced, click the link above or our other references to learn more!

Marques Brownlee reviews Apple's WWDC 2024, emphasizing their significant AI advancements. Apple Intelligence, integrated into devices, introduces new capabilities like AI-powered writing tools, photo clean-up, and generative emojis. VisionOS 2.0, iOS 18, and macOS updates bring customization and enhanced functionalities. Siri now includes ChatGPT integration.

Apple ensures most AI processes occur on-device, with complex tasks utilizing secure cloud compute. These innovations mark a notable shift in Apple's tech landscape.

Major Announcements:

1. Apple Intelligence: AI integration across devices.

2. VisionOS 2.0: New features and improved usability.

3. iOS 18: Customizable home screen and Control Center.

4. Siri: ChatGPT integration and enhanced capabilities.

5. macOS Sequoia: iPhone mirroring and other updates.

6. AirPods: Voice isolation and gesture controls.

7. Apple TV: Real-time actor and song info.

8. iPadOS 18: Calculator app with Math Notes feature. This one was pretty cool.

Apple promises that its AI technology ensures user data is never stored or accessible by Apple. This commitment highlights Apple's emphasis on privacy and security, ensuring that personal information remains on the device and is not shared with the company.

Apple has announced its entry into the AI race with the introduction of Apple Intelligence, focusing on integrating advanced AI capabilities while maintaining user privacy. This move aims to enhance Apple's product ecosystem with intelligent features, ensuring data security by processing information on-device rather than in the cloud.

NVIDIA’s latest announcements

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced groundbreaking advancements at Taiwan's event, highlighting their vision for the future of AI. Key points include the Omniverse for simulations, the Earth 2 digital twin for climate predictions, and various AI libraries like CUDA, cuDNN, and Litho. Huang introduced "Nims" (NVIDIA Inference Microservices) and AI Factories, emphasizing generative AI's role in revolutionizing industries.

He unveiled the Blackwell GPU architecture designed for large-scale AI models and discussed robotics powered by physical AI. Collaborations with companies like Foxconn, Siemens, and others were also showcased, emphasizing the integration of AI in manufacturing.

Robotics x Biotech

The NaviCam® Stomach Capsule System offers a sedation-free, robotically controlled endoscopy, providing precise and comprehensive gastric visualization. Using magnetic control and intelligent software, the capsule can be maneuvered in real-time in five dimensions, eliminating the need for invasive procedures. It's like the "Magic School Bus" coming to life, allowing doctors to navigate your stomach remotely without discomfort or sedation.

Gaming

Kai Cenat broke his Twitch viewership record during a sleepover stream with Kevin Hart, Druski, and others, reaching over 670,000 concurrent viewers. Highlights included a surprise FaceTime call from LeBron James. This stream, which amassed an average of 486,702 viewers, surpassed his previous records and Ninja's famous Fortnite stream with Drake and Travis Scott.

Kai’s streams exemplify the evolving landscape of entertainment, where live, interactive, and star-studded events captivate massive online audiences, blending traditional celebrity with modern streaming culture.

Bodycam is a new multiplayer FPS by Reissad Studio on Steam, showcases the rapid advancement of gaming realism with its horror-like experience. Inspired by "Unrecord," it uses Unreal Engine 5 and camera-like distortions to create an unsettlingly realistic environment.

Despite early access issues, "Bodycam" highlights how gaming technology is quickly evolving to offer more immersive and lifelike experiences, pushing the boundaries of traditional shooter games.

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