Meanwhile, Microsoft is experiencing major problems with the release of Windows 11 24H2
A comprehensive roundup of major domestic and international events, significant technological announcements across various sectors, and the most interesting news from the past week.
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Apple Presentation: New iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro with M4 Chips and AI
The 2024 desktop iMac and MacBook Pro now feature optional nano-texture display coating, a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage and Desk View capabilities, and updated Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 interfaces. The Mac mini has been reduced to 5×5 inches, becoming the first carbon-neutral Mac in history. All computers now incorporate powerful M4 family chips up to M4 Max, 16GB unified memory as standard, and special optimizations for Apple Intelligence AI. The USB-C ports in Mac mini and MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max also gained Thunderbolt 5 support.
Related:
- Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max processors: 2.5 times faster than any PC AI chip
- Apple re-releases “worst mouse in history” with USB-C connector
- Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Mac with enhanced graphics and spatial audio
OpenAI Fully Launches Its Search System Within ChatGPT
Rather than launching search as a separate product, it has been integrated into the chatbot’s familiar interface. ChatGPT now automatically determines when to connect to the internet and use real-time search results based on queries. The system promises quality, relevant answers from reliable sources, including deep contextual queries. Additionally, weather, news, stocks, and sports will be displayed in enhanced visual widgets directly from data providers. Content publishers believe AI is the future of search.
Windows 11 24H2 Release Plagued with Bugs
A month after the global rollout began, users started reporting numerous errors that continue to multiply daily. This week revealed that Windows 11 24H2 installation breaks Wi-Fi and Office applications, triggers blue screens of death, and causes Task Manager to display zero values even with dozens of running applications and background processes. Other system behavior irregularities have been reported. Microsoft has officially acknowledged only two of these issues, with no timeline for resolving the latest wave of problems.
Related:
- Windows 11 24H2 reveals numerous issues: Non-functioning Wi-Fi, blue screens of death, and more
- Windows 11 update breaks system again: Installation errors, freezes, and mysterious failures
Rebranding After 3 Years: First Snapdragon 8 Elite Smartphones
Qualcomm’s next flagship platforms for smartphones in late 2024 and throughout 2025 will be branded as Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Extreme. The manufacturer has abandoned the “Gen” prefix with numerical naming in favor of enhanced premium branding, though it’s unclear how generational differences will be designated. Late October saw several announcements of debut models featuring Qualcomm’s latest innovation from popular Chinese manufacturers, including Xiaomi, OnePlus, and HONOR. realme will join the lineup in November.
Launch Models:
- Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro
- OnePlus 13
- HONOR Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro
Other Notable News
- Scientists’ new discovery could bring back compact CDs : ultra-high density breakthrough
- Russian scientists develop new photodetectors to improve fitness tracker and smartwatch accuracy
- Fan-designed Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition revealed – special smartphone glows in the dark
- VK creates its own AI-powered DDoS protection system
Here’s a concise summary of the key tech news :
The news highlights a significant focus on AI integration across different tech sectors, continued evolution in mobile and computing hardware, and ongoing challenges in software implementation.
