Tag: AI
RealMe unveils ‘world’s fastest charger’, Huawei teases triple-fold phone
Scientists have revealed the fastest battery-charging technology in the world for smartphones, which can fully charge a smartphone in less than 5 minutes. The 320-watt fast-charging technology, dubbed "320W SuperSonic Charge," was developed by Chinese consumer electronics company Realme and beats out previous chargers. Smartphone maker Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, had previously unveiled a 300…
Amazon investigated by UK regulator, Apple plans updated M4 Mac mini
The UK's competition regulator has launched an inquiry into Amazon's investment of over £3bn into an artificial intelligence (AI) startup as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of mergers involving the fast-growing technology. The deal, which Amazon announced in March, included a $4bn (£3.16bn) investment into Anthropic and a commitment from the AI startup to use Amazon Web Services…
UK government shelves £1.3bn AI funding, iPhone 16 Pro Max leaks
The new UK Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding promised by the Conservatives for tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, the BBC has learned. It includes £800m for the creation of an exascale supercomputer at Edinburgh University and a further £500m for AI Research Resource, which funds computing power for AI. Both funds were…
VW to invest $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian, UK carmakers demand EV support
German car-making giant Volkswagen (VW) says it will invest up to $5bn (£3.94bn) in Tesla rival Rivian. The deal creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology. Rivian shares jumped by almost 50% after the announcement. The tie-up comes as competition intensifies between EV makers…
VW adds ChatGPT to several models
Interaction with ChatGPT works via the IDA voice assistant. Chat GPT AI tool will complement Volkswagen’s own online voice assistant IDA Customers can communicate with their vehicle using natural language and will receive a range of additional information Volkswagen is one of the first high-volume manufacturers to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles…
Less than 10% of people are using ChatGPT regularly, research finds
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100 million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories in 2023. It also drew a lot of attention from VC investors who injected billions of…
AI dominates 80% of top customer experience trends in 2024, data reveals
AI comprises eight out of the ten top trends influencing customer experience in 2024, according to new data. The findings, highlighted by the customer experience experts at CX Network, the global online network for customer service and marketing leaders, were published in CX Network’s Global State of CX 2024 report recently. While AI features several times…
Zoom opens new ‘Experience Center’ in London’s Holborn
At a launch event attended by Tech Digest yesterday, Zoom showed off its flashy new facility in the heart of London's Holborn district. Called the Zoom Experience Center (note the US spelling), it's billed as 'a first-of-its-kind flagship facility that brings the Zoom brand to life.' It follows the company’s opening of the Zoom Engagement…
2 in 5 customers concerned about AI ethics, new report reveals
A new report from customer experience company, CX Network, has revealed that 2 in 5 (43%) of customers are concerned about ethical AI use. 29% of CX professionals record a positive impact on customer loyalty as a result of their use of generative AI, but with customers levelling up their understanding of how AI works…
AI regulators in the UK are under resourced, Tories turn to TikTok to promote National Service
Regulators for artificial intelligence in the UK are "under-resourced" compared to developers of the technology, the Commons science committee chief has warned. Outgoing chairman of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Greg Clark, said he is "worried" by the gap between regulators and the "finance that major developers can command". In a report produced by…
