Top Tech News Today: What To Expect From Google I/O 2023, WhatsApp To Be Probed For Breach Of Privacy And More

Google is set to host its much-anticipated Google I/O annual conference today (May 10). The tech giant is expected to officially launch the Pixel Fold, its first foldable smartphone to rival Samsung Galaxy Fold.

The annual developer conference is also likely to witness the unveiling of the latest AI features and new software, including Android 14. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

Google I/O 2023: Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, And What Else To Expect

Google is set to host its much-anticipated Google I/O annual conference today (May 10). This year's edition of the Google I/O event is special as the tech giant is expected to officially launch the Pixel Fold, its first foldable smartphone to rival Samsung Galaxy Fold which currently dominates the foldable segment in India. The annual developer conference is also likely to witness the unveiling of the latest AI features and new software, including Android 14. The event is slated for tomorrow, May 10. Viewers in India will be able to watch the I/O event starting 10:30 pm IST. Google Pixel 7a, Google Pixel Tablet and Google Pixel Fold are the interesting hardware that are expected to be unveiled by the tech giant.

The Google Pixel 7a will be the next budget flagship from the tech giant, which will debut in India on May 11, a day after the official unveiling. According to previous leaks and rumours, the device could have design language, camera specs and the Tensor G2 SoC similar to the Pixel 7.

Twitter To Launch Voice, Video Chat Features: Elon Musk

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday shared some updates about upcoming features on the microblogging platform. Last year, Musk had already hinted at the development of  'Twitter 2.0' or  'The Everything App' — a new version that would introduce several enhancements, including encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and integrated payments. Taking to Twitter, Musk disclosed additional details, stating that users can expect voice and video chat functionalities. These features will allow individuals to engage in conversations with others around the globe simply by using their Twitter handles, eliminating the need to exchange phone numbers.

India Wearable Shipments Grew 80.9 Per Cent In Q1, 2023

India shipped 25.1 million wearable units in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, registering a strong 80.9 per cent YoY (year-over-year) growth, but remained flat QoQ (quarter-over-quarter) following a strong Q4, 2022, a new report said on Wednesday. Share of smartwatches grew to 41.4 per cent from 26.8 per cent a year ago, according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker. The earwear category in India also witnessed a strong 48.5 per cent YoY growth. The growth was attributed to improved supplies, leaner inventory, multiple new launches, and faster portfolio refresh. Additionally, a long tail of several India-based small players (collectively holding > 15 per cent share), is further intensifying the competition, and lowering the overall ASPs to US$22.7 (vs US$29.5 a year ago) in Q1. It should be noted that the dominance of online channels remains with a share of 73.9 per cent in the overall wearable market.

Govt To Investigate WhatsApp For 'Unacceptable' Breach Of Privacy

The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has stated that the government will investigate allegations of privacy breaches by WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta. The investigation is in response to a claim made by Foad Dabiri, an engineering director at Twitter, who accused WhatsApp of accessing his microphone while he was sleeping. According to Dabiri, "WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background while I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 AM." WhatsApp responded to the engineer's complaint on Tuesday, stating that they have been in contact with him for the past 24 hours regarding an issue he had with his Pixel phone and WhatsApp. The company also emphasised that users have complete control over their microphone settings.

'AI Must Be Regulated To Prevent Negative Consequences, Impact On Public Health'

Healthcare experts and doctors from various countries have raised concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on public health. While AI holds promise in transforming healthcare with improved disease diagnosis, better treatment methods, and increased access to care, its development must be regulated to prevent negative consequences. In an article published in BMJ Global Health, health professionals from the UK, US, Australia, Costa Rica, and Malaysia highlighted the risks associated with AI in medicine and healthcare. These risks include the possibility of AI errors causing harm to patients, concerns about data privacy and security, and the exacerbation of social and health inequalities.

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