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Geek Gossip
#SiriAI - You would think Apple’s new Siri AI updates would be available on the latest models. Alas - that’s not the case. The new Siri needs 12 GB memory, which the base iPhone 17 does not have! It has only 8 GB and thus the new updates will not land on that model.
Latest Updates
Meta Partners With Reliance On AI-Enabled Data Center In India
Meta, a leading tech company, is partnering with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries to build a massive AI-enabled data center in Gujarat, India, expanding its presence in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.
Spacex's India Launch Hits Security Roadblock
SpaceX's plans to add millions of new subscribers to its satellite internet network in India have been paused due to Indian government's fears that the company will not obey its laws. The government is concerned that SpaceX could not exercise control over its network, following the unauthorized use in Iran.
Zoho Launches Nathu La Server
Zoho, a software company, has made its entry into the hardware space with the launch of Nathu La, a server platform designed in India for internal use. The company partnered with Intel to develop the server, which runs on Intel Xeon 6 processors and is designed to power Zoho's own applications.
Google Cloud Network Disruptions In India
A fire at a third-party data center facility in Delhi caused network disruptions in India, leading to elevated latency and possible packet loss for some customers.
Eu Orders Meta To Reopen Whatsapp To Rival Ai Chatbots
Meta, a dominant tech company, has been accused of abusing its position in the European messaging app market by banning third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp.
Changelog
Google AI Plus - Updated Pricing and Storage Capacity
Xcode - Native support for Google Gemini, allowing developers to plan, write, and review code using the AI model.
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Miscellaneous
View Transitions In Browsers Without Javascript
Learn how to create smooth transitions between web pages using the “view-transition” rule in browsers, eliminating the need for JavaScript and routing logic.
The Orchestration Tax
Developers often overlook the "orchestration tax" - the hidden cost of managing multiple AI agents, which can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
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