Today's Tech News (January 20, 2024): Gaming earbuds, AI assistants, AR headsets, fines for data breaches, and more are just some of this week's big tech news.
The past few days have been full of big things happening in the world of technology. From highly anticipated new product launches to record fines for data breaches, there was no shortage of influential technology headlines. To wrap up this week, let's round up four of the most notable stories that have surfaced across the tech industry in recent days.
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- 01
Sony launches gaming earphones priced at Rs 17,990
Sony has entered the Indian wireless earphone market with the launch of INZONE Buds. Designed in collaboration with professional gamers, these noise-canceling earbuds feature a lightweight, compact design that reduces ear contact for comfort during long gaming sessions. Provides low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity via USB dongle for lag-free gaming. The earbuds also feature 360 spatial sound, ANC, Bluetooth LE audio support, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
- 02
Since 2019, total fines for Meta have reached a whopping $2.8 billion.
According to data collected by Finbold, Meta and its subsidiaries have been fined a whopping $2.8 billion over the past four years for violating the EU's GDPR regulations on data processing. The largest penalty of $1.3 billion was imposed on Meta Platforms Ireland in May 2023. Repeated violations and penalties demonstrate the critical need for strict data compliance.
- 03
Amazon launches paid subscription for new AI-powered generative Alexa
Business Insider reports that Amazon is developing an upgraded Alexa with generative AI that can have natural conversations similar to ChatGPT. But this artificial intelligence comes at a cost, so Amazon plans to charge a monthly fee when it launches Alexa Plus later this year. The subscription model helps cover the expensive computing needs of running language models at scale.
- 04
Apple Vision Pro headset now available for pre-order in the US
Apple has started pre-ordering its long-awaited Vision Pro AR headset in the US starting at $3,499. Leverage visionOS' deep integration with the App Store for an immersive experience. This headset promises to redefine connectivity and exploration through its advanced interface and features. Here's everything you need to know before ordering your own.
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Originally uploaded to: January 20, 2024 13:59 IST