Tech Roundup: Smartphone Futures,AI Advancements,and Network upgrades
This week in tech,discussions ranged from the potential future of the smartphone,driven by OpenAI and Apple design veteran Jonathan Ive,to the latest advancements in AI and the rollout of next-generation network technology.
OpenAI is reportedly exploring the future of smartphone design with Jonathan Ive, the former Apple chief Design Officer. The collaboration signals a potential shift in how we interact with mobile devices, though specific details remain undisclosed. The news also sparked conversation around potential successors to current Apple CEO Tim Cook, with John Ternus being a prominent name in the discussion.
The AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly. OpenAI is currently testing SORA 2, a tool that combines social networking features with advanced video generation capabilities, alongside the implementation of parental controls for ChatGPT. Meanwhile, anthropic has released Sonnet 4.5, lauded as a leading AI model specifically for coding tasks. A separate segment highlighted the addictive potential of Zeta AI, tested by Pierre [Last Name Not Provided].
On the hardware front, Amazon has unveiled its latest generation of Echo Dot and Show smart speakers, alongside updated Kindle e-readers.
Network infrastructure is also seeing significant upgrades. Both Orange and SFR are rolling out new boxes supporting 5G+ and 8 Gb/s fiber optic connections. Lionel Paris has been involved with the launch of the new SFR Box, compatible with Wifi 7, and the Orange box, developed in collaboration with Nokia. Further looking ahead, details regarding the future of 6G technology were also discussed.
Beyond thes core updates, the podcast also featured segments on the state of the digital photography market with lionel Costa of Labo Fnac, changes impacting La Poste Mobile subscribers, and a historical overview of audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marrantz, presented by product expert Yann Ghezi.
