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Top tech stories today: October 4, 2024

By James DurstonOctober 4, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Elon Musk’s xAI hosts recruiting event ahead of OpenAI Dev Day

Elon Musk’s xAI is ramping up hiring, organizing a major recruiting event just days before OpenAI’s Developer Day, signaling competition between the two AI powerhouses as the industry grows.

The Verge

Apple to open four new stores in India

Apple plans to expand its presence in India by opening four new retail stores, reinforcing its commitment to one of the fastest-growing markets for smartphones and tech products.

TechCrunch

Texas could lead U.S. in DC power adoption

Texas is considering a shift toward direct current (DC) power systems for its data centers, a move that could set a national trend by improving energy efficiency and reliability.

The Register

Residents sue BioLab over toxic plume incident

Louisiana residents have filed a class action lawsuit against BioLab after a chemical plant fire released a toxic plume into the air, accusing the company of negligence and environmental harm.

404 Media

iPhone’s satellite messaging saves lives during Hurricane Helene

Apple’s satellite text messaging service has proven life-saving during Hurricane Helene, helping users contact emergency services in areas with no cellular coverage, showcasing the tech’s real-world impact.

Vox

iPhone 16 Pro camera to compete with Xiaomi 14 Ultra

The iPhone 16 Pro’s camera is set to rival Xiaomi’s 14 Ultra, promising an exciting showdown in smartphone photography with advancements in image quality, zoom, and low-light performance.

CNET

Nasa’s New Horizons reaches farthest point in Kuiper Belt

Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft has reached its furthest exploration point in the Kuiper Belt, offering unprecedented insights into this distant region of our solar system.

Mashable

Apple M4 chip rumored to offer big upgrades

The upcoming Apple M4 chip could deliver major performance and efficiency improvements, continuing Apple’s innovation streak in its proprietary silicon for MacBooks and other devices.

TechRadar

Tesla stops selling its cheapest electric car

Tesla has discontinued its most affordable car, the Model 3 Standard Range, as it shifts focus toward premium models and prepares for the release of its next-generation electric vehicles.

Engadget

IBM launches quantum data center in Europe

IBM has opened its first European quantum data center, making advanced quantum computing more accessible to businesses and researchers across the continent, and positioning Europe as a quantum leader.

The Next Web

License plate readers could track political signs and stickers

Concerns are growing over the use of license plate readers to potentially track drivers based on political signs or bumper stickers, raising privacy issues in the age of automated surveillance.

Wired

Google study tools used to create AI podcasts

People are using Google’s study software to generate AI-driven podcasts, resulting in weird and fascinating audio creations that blend artificial intelligence with human storytelling.

MIT Technology Review

James Durston

James Durston is the Editor-in-Chief for Blue Tech Wave, and a former editor and journalist for some of the world's biggest international media organisations.

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