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From waking up to screens to aimless scrolling, how smartphones affect our lives
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1y ago
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The article discusses how smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, impacting our daily routines, habits, and even sleep and eating patterns. Users check their phones an average of 81 times a day, spending about 31% of their waking time on them. The average time spent on smartphones has increased from 2 hours in 2010 to 4.9 hours in 2023. Content streaming occupies 50% of the time spent on mobile phones, while activities like gaming and shopping make up 5-8%. The report also mentions the potential of AI-powered surfaces to enhance user experiences.
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Technology News Today Live Updates on October 3, 2024: Consumers see GenAI features in smartphones as gimmick, potentially hurting sales
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10m ago
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- Consumers are skeptical about GenAI features in smartphones, as they perceive them as gimmicks that could potentially harm sales. - Stay updated with the latest technology news today, including new gadgets, software updates, and advancements in AI and blockchain. - Get insights into how technology developments are impacting consumers and industries worldwide. - Discover the latest breakthroughs and innovations in the tech industry from around the globe. - Stay informed about the constantly evolving tech landscape that influences our daily lives.
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Is your smartphone on the verge of becoming useless? These cutting-edge devices will redefine portable computing | Mint
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5m ago
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Smartphones have been central to our digital lives, but innovations like smart glasses, VR headsets, wearables, and AI-powered laptops are redefining portable computing. Smart glasses offer hands-free connectivity; VR headsets allow immersive digital interaction; wearables enhance everyday tasks with AI. Meanwhile, AI laptops optimize performance with adaptive features. These advancements hint at a future where smartphones may become obsolete, as technology evolves to provide more seamless, integrated digital experiences.
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Chip-company boss says the idea of humans losing control of AI keeps him up at night
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1y ago
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Rene Haas, CEO of chip designer Arm, expressed concerns about humans losing control over AI. He emphasized that AI should have an override and a way to be shut down. Haas believes that AI will become integrated into every aspect of our lives in the next five to ten years. Arm designs chips for various devices, including smartphones and semiconductors. Softbank previously attempted to sell Arm to Nvidia, but the deal was canceled, and Arm went public with a valuation of $54.5 billion.
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Even advertisers are telling you to get off your smartphone
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1y ago
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Heineken has launched the Boring Phone, an early-2000s style flip phone as a marketing campaign to give young people a break from their smartphones. The phone can make calls and send texts but has no access to social media. Heineken is one of many brands tapping into the concern that technology is taking over our lives and hindering real-world social experiences. Advertisers are using humor rather than activism to address this issue, as they themselves heavily rely on technology for advertising. The campaigns also aim to connect with Gen Z and their anxieties around technology.
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‘Artificial intelligence will start ruling many things’: ISRO chief S Somanath
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1y ago
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath emphasized the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to take over various domains. He stated that AI is already present in our daily lives through smartphones, which continuously gather information about users. Somanath further predicted that AI will continue to expand its influence in the future. This statement follows his announcement that India aims to build a space station by 2035 and establish an Indian presence on the moon by 2040.
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InMobi's Glance Launches In Japan, Partners With Top Android Brands
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1y ago
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Smart lock screen platform Glance has expanded its services to Japan, offering personalized experiences directly on Android smartphone lock screens through AI-driven technology. The platform covers various areas such as games, news, sports, entertainment, and more. Glance aims to enhance user engagement by transforming passive lock screens into interactive and informative smart lock screens, eliminating the need for users to unlock their phones or download multiple apps. In Japan, Glance is available to SoftBank Corp subscribers using certain smartphone models. Globally, Glance is on over 450 million Android smartphones and plans to reach over a billion in the next two years.
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When tech fails, it is usually with a whimper instead of a bang
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1y ago
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A routine software upgrade led to a global software outage recently, serving as a reminder of how vulnerable our technology-dependent lives can be. The outage, caused by a Windows software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, crashed computers worldwide, causing panic and frustration. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with interconnected systems and the need for proper testing before deploying updates. While this outage was not caused by malicious intent, it serves as a sobering reminder that even mundane technological failures can have significant consequences.
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Glance AI launches commerce app with deep intelligence and visual shopping
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2m ago
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Consumer tech firm Glance has launched Glance AI, a generative AI-native commerce platform that aims to reinvent how consumers discover and shop online. The product is now live on Android and iOS globally. Glance is pitching the platform as the world’s first inspiration-led commerce experience, where users no longer search but discover curated fashion looks generated in real-time by AI. Consumers simply upload a selfie to visualize styled outfits photorealistically rendered on their own likeness, mapped directly to products from over 400 brands. Unlike traditional e-commerce, Glance AI removes the need for scrolling or decision fatigue. Its multimodal AI engine—commerce intelligence, generative visualization, and a real-time shopping agent—predicts user preferences, suggests hyper-personalized looks, and enables instant purchases. Glance AI is also integrated into Glance-enabled Android lock screens, TVs, and brand websites, turning passive surfaces into live commerce touchpoints. “In a world moving from curated feeds to AI-generated realities, Glance AI marks a paradigm shift,” said Naveen Tewari, founder & CEO of InMobi and Glance. “It’s one of our most ambitious technological bets and signals the birth of a new category: AI commerce.” According to the company, early trials in America have seen 1.5 million users generate over 40 million personalized looks, with 50% saving or sharing visuals, and 40% beginning purchase journeys. While fashion is the first use case, Glance plans to expand into beauty, accessories, and travel in the coming months. Founded in 2019, Glance is a Singapore-incorporated consumer tech company that operates platforms such as Glance, Roposo, and Nostra. It delivers lock screen content and commerce to over 450 million smartphones and is backed by Jio Platforms, Google, and Mithril Capital. Glance has raised around $400 million to date, including its $200 million Series D round led by Reliance-owned Jio platform, where it was valued at $1.6 billion. Coming to its financial front, the company has recorded 89% YoY growth in its revenue to Rs 614 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024.
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Generative AI helps to explain human memory and imagination
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1y ago
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A new study by UCL researchers explores how memories enable learning, imagination, and planning. Using a generative neural network, researchers simulated neural networks in the brain to understand how they learn and remember a series of events. The study suggests that when we replay memories during rest, our brains pick up patterns from past experiences, aiding in making predictions necessary for survival. The model explains how the neocortex acquires conceptual knowledge and together with the hippocampus, allows for the reconstruction of memories and the generation of new events during imagination and planning.
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'Got fired because i’m an idiot’: Man loses high-paying 'remote job' after being late to it and doom-scrolling
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4m ago
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A man was fired from his high-paying remote job for frequently being late due to oversleeping, which resulted from staying up late texting and doom scrolling. He initially blamed technical issues before admitting his fault on Reddit, calling himself an "idiot." The loss of his dream job has been emotionally challenging for him. His story went viral on Reddit, sparking widespread commentary on his actions and the consequences he faced.
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