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What’s up HeyUppers. Welcome to HeyWhatsNew– Your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting the world of tech for the week beginning 26/06/2023.

Meta’s new Quest Plus subscription gets you two free VR games per month

Meta has launched a new Quest Plus subscription service, offering subscribers two free VR games per month. This move could potentially attract more users to Meta's VR platform and boost its position in the VR gaming market. It also provides added value for subscribers, making the platform more appealing to VR gaming enthusiasts. Read more

Baidu Claims Its Ernie Bot Now Beats ChatGPT on Key Measures

Baidu's Ernie Bot is making waves in the AI world, claiming to outperform OpenAI's ChatGPT on key measures. This development could mark a significant shift in the AI landscape, with Baidu's Ernie Bot potentially setting new standards for AI performance. The specifics of these key measures are yet to be disclosed, but the claim itself is a bold statement in the competitive world of AI. Read more

Telegram is adding Stories next month

Telegram is set to introduce a Stories feature next month, following in the footsteps of other popular social media platforms. This addition could significantly enhance user engagement and provide a new way for users to share their experiences. It will be interesting to see how this feature is received by the Telegram community. Read more

OpenAI’s ChatGPT app can now search the web — but only via Bing

OpenAI's ChatGPT app has added a new feature: web search. However, this function is currently limited to Bing. This move could potentially expand the app's capabilities, providing users with a more comprehensive AI experience. However, the exclusive use of Bing as the search engine may limit its appeal to users who prefer other search engines. Read more

Google Reportedly Killed Its AR Glasses, Will Focus On Android For Third Party Hardware

Google has reportedly discontinued its AR Glasses project, choosing instead to focus on Android for third-party hardware. This decision could have significant implications for the AR industry and Google's role within it. It suggests a shift in Google's strategy, prioritizing the development of its Android platform for third-party hardware over its own AR hardware. Read more

YouTube is testing Aloud, an AI-powered dubbing tool developed by Google's Area 120, with “hundreds” of creators, starting with English, Spanish, and Portuguese

YouTube is currently testing Aloud, an AI-powered dubbing tool developed by Google's Area 120. The tool, which is being tested with hundreds of creators, could revolutionize content accessibility and localization on the platform. If successful, it could enable creators to reach a wider audience by providing dubbed content in multiple languages. Read more

Carl Pei’s Nothing raises something – $96M – ahead of the launch of its Phone (2)

In a surprising turn of events, Carl Pei's tech startup, Nothing, has raised a whopping $96 million ahead of the launch of its much-anticipated Phone (2). This significant financial boost is expected to propel the company's ambitious plans to disrupt the tech industry. The Phone (2) is highly anticipated, and this financial boost could potentially accelerate its development and launch. Read more

Andy Jassy says Amazon plans to invest $15B more in India by 2030, likely most for AWS expansion; in May 2023, AWS announced a $12.7B investment in the country

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced plans to invest an additional $15 billion in India by 2030, likely focusing on AWS expansion. This follows a $12.7 billion investment announced in May 2023, signaling Amazon's strong commitment to its operations in the country. This investment could significantly boost Amazon's presence in India, potentially leading to increased market share and influence in the region. Read more
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