APP STORE NEWS
● Setapp Plans to Launch Independent App Store Amid Changing Apple Rules
Setapp, an app subscription service, is planning to launch its independent app store in response to changing Apple rules, offering developers a more lucrative revenue-sharing model and potentially challenging the dominance of the iOS App Store, while leveraging forthcoming EU regulations to empower users and developers alike.
TECH NEWS
● Amazon Applied AI-Generated Review Summaries
Amazon has introduced AI-generated review summaries, available to select users in the United States through its mobile app, to provide concise insights into the sentiment of products based on hundreds or thousands of reviews, aiming to enhance the shopping experience and combat fake reviews.
● Google Maps Updates on Enhancing EVs' experience
Google is introducing new features for electric vehicle (EV) owners with Google Maps built-in, including automatic charging stop suggestions for short trips, a filter for "very fast charging" stations, and the display of EV charging availability in search results, aiming to enhance the EV charging station finding and trip planning experience.
● Foxconn Chairman's Prediction on the AI Server Market
The chairman of Foxconn, a leading electronics manufacturing service provider, predicts that the AI server market, driven by increasing demand for Generative AI services, will grow from $30 billion in 2023 to $150 billion by 2027, with cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft being the primary clients.
● Microsoft Will Replace Cortana with AI
Microsoft is discontinuing support for Cortana as a standalone app in Windows, as well as ending Cortana support in various other Microsoft products by the fall of 2023, while introducing new AI-driven features such as voice access in Windows 11, an enhanced Bing search experience, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Copilot to offer alternative ways for users to access assistance and productivity tools.
GAMING NEWS
● Roblox Plans to Conduct Job Interviews Within Its Virtual World
Roblox is launching a "Roblox Career Center" within its virtual world to connect with early career candidates worldwide, offering a unique immersive experience for aspiring job candidates, though the prospect of conducting job interviews directly within the virtual environment has sparked debate over its appropriateness and potential implications.
● Netflix Launches Cloud Gaming Beta for UK and Canada
Netflix is launching a limited beta test of its cloud gaming service in Canada and the UK, enabling members to play Netflix games (including iOS Games) on select TVs, computers, and mobile devices, with the initial test featuring two games and a controller that utilizes smartphones, as part of Netflix's efforts to expand its gaming offerings and make games more accessible to its members.
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SPORTS NEWS
● UEFA Super Cup: Man City 1-1 Sevilla (5-4 on penalties)
Manchester City secured their first-ever UEFA Super Cup title with a thrilling 5-4 victory on penalties over Sevilla after the match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Youssef En-Nesyri's towering header for Sevilla and Cole Palmer's equalizing goal being highlights of the game.
● Lionel Messi Inspires Inter Miami CF to Leagues Cup Final
Lionel Messi played a pivotal role as Inter Miami CF secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup semifinals, with Miami winning all their games since Messi's arrival and now advancing to the inaugural final while also earning a spot in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
FINTECH NEWS
● Coinbase Receives Approval for U.S. Cryptocurrency Futures Trading
Coinbase Global has obtained regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to offer cryptocurrency futures trading to retail customers in the United States, a notable development amid its ongoing legal dispute with the SEC, expanding its services beyond institutional clients and potentially tapping into a lucrative market.
● Epic Launch Propels WorldCoins, Claims Beyond $16 Million WLD
WorldCoins has achieved a significant milestone with its project's claims exceeding $16 million in WLD tokens, driven by its innovative features, decentralized finance integration, solid tokenomics, security measures, and a thriving community of supporters and strategic partnerships.
SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS
● Snapchat's "Snap My AI Story" Feature Gets Hacked
Snapchat's AI integration, which was introduced earlier this year, raised concerns and confusion among users when the AI posted its own Snapchat Story, prompting speculations about its intentions and capabilities, while Snapchat has not yet officially addressed the matter.
● WhatsApp Introduces AI-Generated Stickers
WhatsApp has introduced an AI-powered feature in its beta version, allowing users to generate stickers by entering prompts or keywords, enhancing creative expression in conversations.
● TikTok is going to integrate with Lemon8
TikTok is reportedly working on an integration with Lemon8, another social app owned by ByteDance, which would enable users to sync their Lemon8 posts to TikTok and enhance them with TikTok's sound and music editing features, potentially leveraging TikTok's reach to promote Lemon8 further.
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