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Apple Halts iPhone 14 and SE Sales in EU Amid USB-C Compliance Deadline
Apple has officially ceased sales of its iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in multiple European Union countries, complying with an EU directive mandating USB-C charging ports on all consumer electronics. The legislation, aimed at reducing electronic waste and promoting universal compatibility, took effect on December 28, marking the end of an era for Apple's proprietary Lightning connector in Europe. 
Apple has officially ceased sales of its iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in multiple European Union countries, complying with an EU directive mandating USB-C charging ports on all consumer electronics. The legislation, aimed at reducing electronic waste and promoting universal compatibility, took effect on December 28, marking the end of an era for Apple's proprietary Lightning connector in Europe. -
AI Pioneer OpenAI Restructures, Faces Backlash Over Ethical Concerns
OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research organization, has announced a significant restructuring plan to separate its non-profit and for-profit operations. The move, confirmed in a blog post on Friday, is intended to allow the company to raise substantial capital and compete in an increasingly crowded AI market. However, the decision has sparked criticism, particularly from co-founder Elon Musk, who has accused OpenAI of abandoning its foundational principles. 
OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research organization, has announced a significant restructuring plan to separate its non-profit and for-profit operations. The move, confirmed in a blog post on Friday, is intended to allow the company to raise substantial capital and compete in an increasingly crowded AI market. However, the decision has sparked criticism, particularly from co-founder Elon Musk, who has accused OpenAI of abandoning its foundational principles. -
OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora Hit by Outage, 'Upstream Provider' Blamed
The digital world was briefly thrown into disarray earlier today as ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot from OpenAI, experienced a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded without their go-to source for everything from coding advice to existential pondering. The outage, which lasted for several hours, highlighted humanity's growing dependence on artificial intelligence and sparked a flurry of online reactions ranging from humorous to mildly panicked. 
The digital world was briefly thrown into disarray earlier today as ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot from OpenAI, experienced a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded without their go-to source for everything from coding advice to existential pondering. The outage, which lasted for several hours, highlighted humanity's growing dependence on artificial intelligence and sparked a flurry of online reactions ranging from humorous to mildly panicked. -
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Could Feature Built-In Displays by 2025 Amid AI Push
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly preparing to integrate display technology into its Ray-Ban smart glasses as it accelerates efforts to develop "AI-native" devices. According to a report by The Financial Times, the updated glasses, featuring a small display for notifications and AI interactions, could be released as early as the second half of 2025. 
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly preparing to integrate display technology into its Ray-Ban smart glasses as it accelerates efforts to develop "AI-native" devices. According to a report by The Financial Times, the updated glasses, featuring a small display for notifications and AI interactions, could be released as early as the second half of 2025. -
OpenAI Unveils Advanced o3 Models, Claiming Breakthroughs in Simulated Reasoning
OpenAI closed its 12-day "shipmas" announcement series with a major reveal: the introduction of its newest AI reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini. These models, successors to the earlier o1 series, represent a significant leap in simulated reasoning, offering advancements that the company claims push closer to the realm of artificial general intelligence (AGI). OpenAI closed its 12-day "shipmas" announcement series with a major reveal: the introduction of its newest AI reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini. These models, successors to the earlier o1 series, represent a significant leap in simulated reasoning, offering advancements that the company claims push closer to the realm of artificial general intelligence (AGI). -
Apple Reportedly in Talks with Tencent and ByteDance to Bring AI Features to Chinese iPhones
Apple Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in China. This move comes as Apple navigates the country's strict regulatory environment, which requires government approval for generative AI services and restricts access to foreign AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT. 
Apple Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in China. This move comes as Apple navigates the country's strict regulatory environment, which requires government approval for generative AI services and restricts access to foreign AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT. -
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Accessibility with Phone and WhatsApp Integration
OpenAI announced a new way for users to interact with ChatGPT: through phone calls and text messages. By dialing 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) or messaging via WhatsApp, users can now access the AI chatbot without the need for a smartphone app or desktop interface. This initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to make artificial intelligence more accessible. OpenAI announced a new way for users to interact with ChatGPT: through phone calls and text messages. By dialing 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) or messaging via WhatsApp, users can now access the AI chatbot without the need for a smartphone app or desktop interface. This initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to make artificial intelligence more accessible. -
OnePlus 13 to Launch January 7 with AI Features, IP69 Durability, and Micro-Fiber Vegan Leather
OnePlus has officially announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone series, the OnePlus 13, scheduled for January 7, 2025. The highly anticipated unveiling will coincide with the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where the company is expected to showcase groundbreaking features tailored for both general users and photography enthusiasts. 
OnePlus has officially announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone series, the OnePlus 13, scheduled for January 7, 2025. The highly anticipated unveiling will coincide with the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where the company is expected to showcase groundbreaking features tailored for both general users and photography enthusiasts. -
Apple’s AirTag 2 Promises Enhanced Range and Improved Safety Features, Set for 2025 Launch: Report
Apple's popular AirTag tracker, first launched in 2021, is reportedly poised for a significant upgrade with the release of its second-generation model, expected in mid-2025. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming AirTag 2 will feature a series of advancements, including enhanced range and safety improvements, while maintaining the familiar design that has contributed to its widespread adoption. 
Apple's popular AirTag tracker, first launched in 2021, is reportedly poised for a significant upgrade with the release of its second-generation model, expected in mid-2025. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming AirTag 2 will feature a series of advancements, including enhanced range and safety improvements, while maintaining the familiar design that has contributed to its widespread adoption. -
Apple to Begin AirPods Manufacturing in India Starting 2025
Apple is set to produce its AirPods wireless earphones in India for the first time, marking a significant step in the tech giant's ongoing effort to reduce reliance on China amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Foxconn, Apple's long-time assembly partner, will spearhead the initiative at a newly constructed factory near Hyderabad in Telangana state, with full-scale production expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. 
Apple is set to produce its AirPods wireless earphones in India for the first time, marking a significant step in the tech giant's ongoing effort to reduce reliance on China amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Foxconn, Apple's long-time assembly partner, will spearhead the initiative at a newly constructed factory near Hyderabad in Telangana state, with full-scale production expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
