A new artificial intelligence (AI) system being developed by Meta Platforms aims to be as potent as OpenAI’s most sophisticated model. The Wall Street Journal broke this news, citing insiders with knowledge of the undertaking.

By the end of next year, the new AI model will be operational, according to Facebook’s parent company, Meta. It is anticipated to be significantly more potent than their current AI model, Llama 2, which was unveiled in July, according to the Journal. Llama 2 is an open-source AI language model that competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. It is distributed through Microsoft’s cloud Azure services. Although there is a chance that its primary objective will change, this upcoming AI system’s main objective is to help other businesses develop cutting-edge text and analysis services. If a company wants to improve its capabilities, this could be a useful resource.

Early in 2024, Meta intends to start training this new AI system, also known as a large language model. In response to this news, Meta has not yet made an official statement. The generative AI market has experienced significant growth recently as businesses and enterprises adopt AI technologies to enhance their operations. Interest in this area was significantly sparked by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which was introduced late last year. In an effort to rival OpenAI and Google, it is noteworthy that Apple is also investigating comparable AI products. For building extensive language models, they have created their own framework called “Ajax,” and they are currently beta-testing a chatbot called “Apple GPT.”.

One of Meta’s most recent accomplishments was the release of an AI model that can translate and transcribe speech in a variety of languages, potentially enabling real-time communication across language barriers. The SeamlessM4T model, as it is referred to by Meta, unifies technologies that were previously only accessible in separate models, supporting translations between text and speech in nearly 100 languages and complete speech-to-speech translation for 35 languages.

YouTube is experimenting on a new feature to make it simple for its users to subscribe to your favorite channels. The developers behind YouTube are testing on a function that will illuminate ‘Subscribe’ button whenever subscribe word is used in a video. It is a unique concept since sometimes when the content creators ask its users to subscribe, we might not notice it while watching the video. Now when you are watching a video on YouTube and when the video maker says “If you like my content, don’t forget to subscribe, the ‘Subscribe’ button will glow on the screen.

There are many different videos on the platform that are being subjected to this test; it isn’t just for a select group of fortunate creators. This procedure is entirely automatic thanks to YouTube, so no special action is required. However, YouTube is currently doing more than just that. Additional cool features are also something they’re debating adding. For instance, they are developing a method of finding songs by humming or singing a portion of the melody. Soon, you might be able to just hum or sing it, and YouTube will help you find it. For fans of music, this could change everything.

The “Skip Ads” button is also getting a makeover on YouTube. That button you click when you don’t want to see advertisements before your video now has a fresh new look. It will be less substantial than before, and “ads” won’t be capitalized any longer. The button will also have a unique design with angled borders and smaller letters. YouTube is demonstrating its concern for your viewing experience with the glowing “Subscribe” button, the “Hum to Search” function, and the redesigned “Skip Ads” button. The YouTube app may soon undergo these changes, so keep an eye out for them

GoPro Hero 12 Black has been introduced with some cool new features and enhancements compared to its predecessor. Lets have a look what’s new and exciting this action camera has to offer. It uses the trusty GP2 processor and a larger 8:7 sensor like its predecessor Hero 11 Black. But the good thing is it performs even better and it has added some cool new features. It has been equipped with the Enduro battery and the battery life is almost doubled compared to its predecessor. For some staggering shots, it has got Max Lens Mod 2.0.

It may look similar to its predecessor, there are some imposing changes. You are now able to shoot HDR videos in 5.3K and 4K resolution. It has got a new vertical capture mode for photos as well as videos in 9:16 aspect ratio. Features like TimeWrap, Time Lapse, Night Lapse and Night Effects are available in 8:7 mode. For better stabilization it has been equipped with HyoerSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost. It also supports GP Log+LUTS and 10 -bit colors. For the photographers it has got Interval Photo feature, letting them take timed photos from 0.5 seconds to 120 seconds. It has another cool feature known as wireless audio recording. You can now connect your Bluetooth headphones to Hero 12 Black for recording the audio. You can use the voice commands wirelessly. It supports up to four Bluetooth devices at the same time.

GoPro Hero 12 Black has been equipped with GP2 processor and an 8:7 aspect ratio 1/1.9-inch sensor. It has also been equipped with 2.27-inch touch display at the back and a 1.4-inch non-touch display at the front. Upto 10 meters of depth, this device is waterproof without any case. It has got a new universal tripod thread mount at the bottom end. All in all, GoPro Hero 12 Black has been equipped with some exciting features and enhancements which allows you to capture your adventure in style.

Apple has recently come up with MacBook Air 15 at WWDC 2023 event in June. The competition is PC market now a days is heating up with Google’s Chromebooks and some entry-level Windows laptops. Apple is up for the competition in this field. According to a new report, Apple is working on making low-cost MacBook models which will compete Chromebook models in education sector. These MacBook models are expected to make the debut in the next half of next year.

MacBook Air 15 come up with usual sleek metal casing that Apple is famous for. The use of less expensive materials as well as components of these models set them apart. At the moment, Windows laptops and Chromebooks are famous options among the students and in educational institutions. Apple on the other hand is planning to compete with Chromebook. At the moment the most affordable Apple laptop is M1-powered MacBook Air 13-inch. Chromebooks and Windows laptops are currently common options among students and in educational settings. According to the report, over 13 point 9 million Chromebooks were shipped in 2019 and over 30 point 4 million units will be shipped in 2020. More than 331.5 million Chromebooks will be available in 2021. With a goal of keeping the cost of these new MacBook laptops under $1,000 (roughly Rs. 80,000), Apple appears to be aiming for the Chromebook market. The plans for inexpensive MacBook models have not yet been officially confirmed by Apple, so proceed with caution.

Apple MacBook Air M1 has been equipped with 13.3-inch IPS Retina display with a sharp resolution of 1600×1560 pixels. It has got a very powerful Apple M1 chip and it is empowered with 16GGB RAM and 2TB storage. It has also been equipped with HD FaceTime camera as well as a Touch ID sensor for additional security. It has got stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos which ensures that you have got a crisp audio experience.

The second tablet from Realme i.e. the Realme Pad 2 has brought some significant enhancements over its predecessor. This tablet comes in two finishes which are Imagination Grey and Inspiration Green. It has been equipped with a metal frame with the flat sides as well as a polycarbonate has been added on the rear end thus giving it s premium feel. The camera bump is noticeable but it will not make the tablet wobble when you will place it flat.

Realme Pad 2 has been empowered by Media Tek Helio G99 SoC which is sufficient for casual gaming and everyday tasks. It gives you good multitasking capabilities, letting you run multiple tasks ate the same time. Its wide display is ideal for content consumption. When it comes to software, the tablet runs on Realme UI with personalization features akin to Realme smartphones. There is no bloatware to halt the experience. However, it lacks the biometric authentication and it only supports 2D face unlock.

On the camera front, the Realme Pad 2 has been equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The primary camera takes some of the most decent photos. When it comes to battery, the tablet has got the battery that lasts around 2-3 days with heavy or casual use.  It has been equipped with 8,360mAh battery. It supports fast charging, with 33W charger taking about almost 1 hour and 36 minutes to complete the charging process. Performance-wise, the tablet has passed the benchmark very well though it is not a gaming powerhouse. The sound quality has enhanced greatly when it compared with its previous model.

All in all, the Realme Pad 2 is basically media consumption device that lacks the accessories for the productivity. It has got high refresh-rate display, an updated processor and LTE connectivity.

Tinrocket, the developers famous for the apps like Waterlogue and Olli, have now come up with a new camera app known as Cinemin. What is the unique thing about Cinemin is that it allows you to capture animated photos as well as videos without relying on AI filters. This app draws its inspiration from the classic animated art as well as movies for its filters. These filters can be used in real time while taking the photos or recording videos, giving you a sneak peek about your final outcome. Once you have taken a photo, you will have many editing options at your disposal. You can edit different things like lines, brightness, shadows and many more in order to perfect your image.

For the ones who love to create videos, Cinemin boasts a full-screen cinema mode. This feature ensures that you can have focus on your recording your video without any irritating distractions. This impressive camera app does not stop here it provides in-app purchases as well. For a small fee you can unlock all the premium features. The features include the ability to save your unfiltered photos as well as videos for later editing and the option to export your videos in 3K and 4K resolutions.

Balestrieri, the main man behind Tinrocket, has spent more than 20 years experimenting with art and vision using computer graphics. Each of his apps, including Percolator, Waterlogue, and Cinemin, focuses on visual and aesthetic principles derived from the human visual system and centuries of artistic tradition. While there are many apps that use generative AI to improve photos, Balestrieri takes a different tack. He thinks that depending on AI frequently necessitates enormous amounts of training data and can abuse artists by using their previous work. Instead of heavily relying on AI algorithms, he decides to embrace his own artistic journey and solve problems on his own.

Cinemin offers a novel perspective on photography and videography in a world full of AI tricks, reclaiming your creative control. Thus, Cinemin may be the artistic tool you’ve been looking for, whether you’re a fan of the arts or simply enjoy taking photos and making videos.

Google is going to roll out a new feature known as SafeSearch. This feature blurs any explicit or harmful images automatically when you use Google to search for different things. Google has told about this change way back in February and now is it open for everyone to use.

The main purpose of this feature is to keep people as well as their families safe from seeing some explicit things that they should not see while searching online. If you have not turned on SafeSearch, it will now be turned on by default. So if you search something and there is an explicit image in the results, Google will turn it blurry so that you can not see the details. Explicit content includes things like violence and sexual images etc. When SafeSearch becomes default setting, Google will send you message to tell you that it is turned on. If you come across an explicit content and you still want to see it, you can click on a button that ‘view image’. If you want to change SafeSearch settings or turn it off completely then there is another button that says ‘manage setting’ that you need to click.

It is important to know that SafeSearch works only while using Google to search for things. If you are searching the content from other search engine or you go directly to a website then the explicit content won’t be blocked. The SafeSearch initiative was first introduced by Google in August 2021, but only for logged-in users who are under the age of 18. This took place at the same time that Congress was requesting information from Google and other tech firms regarding the potential impact their services might have on children.

This modification is one of many that Google has recently made to aid you in maintaining control over your privacy, personal data, and online security. Search results that are about you are now simpler for you to locate and delete. Additionally, they modified their policies regarding explicit personal images to ensure that they no longer appear in search results. Google is therefore working to make the internet a more secure and private place for all of us.