Jibin Joseph

Ahmedabad

Technology News Reporter at PCMag

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Samsung Halts One UI 7 Rollout for Users Worldwide Over 'Serious Bug'

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Samsung has paused the rollout of One UI 7 to its older phones. The OS update, which brings Android 15 and some new AI features, began rolling out to compatible devices in the US on April 10.
Waymo Robotaxis Are Coming to Atlanta: Early Access Now Open in the Uber App

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Waymo robotaxis will soon hit the streets of Atlanta, and you can hail them through the Uber app. Interested customers can now join a waitlist to be among the first to try out an autonomous vehicle in the city. To sign up, update the Uber app and go to Account > Settings > Ride Preferences > Autonomous Vehicles > Join interest list. This will increase your chances of being matched with a Waymo car when the service launches this summer, Uber says.
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices in Europe, UK, Australia: Is the US Next?

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Sony has increased prices on its PlayStation 5 console by roughly 10-15% in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Starting today, the PS5 Digital Edition will cost €499.99 in Europe, up from €449; £429.99 in the UK, up from £389; AUD $749.95 in Australia, an $80 increase; and NZD $859.95 in New Zealand, an increase of more than $200, Sony announced in a blog post.
Samsung Updates Rugged Phone, Tablet With Bigger Batteries, Faster Chips

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

If you need a phone or tablet that can take a beating at work, Samsung has announced Pro versions of its rugged Galaxy XCover 7 smartphone and the Tab Active5 tablet. Both devices are come with MIL-STD-810H drop protection, IP68-rated water and dust resistance, and 5G connectivity. They "have been tested for use with common workplace sanitizers, ensuring durability in environments requiring frequent cleaning," Samsung says.
US: Actually, Semiconductors Still Face a 'Special' Type of Tariff

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

The tariff saga continues, with Trump officials now saying that smartphones, computers, and chips may be tariffed under the semiconductor category. Two days after the US exempted some incoming those categories from President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday that these products would be moved to the semiconductor category and subject to tariffs.
These Robots (Probably) Won't Judge Your DoorDash Delivery Habit

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

If you live in Los Angeles or Chicago, your next DoorDash order may be delivered by a robot. The food delivery platform has partnered with Coco, a robotics company, to deliver orders from nearly 600 merchants in the two cities. Eligible customers will be able to see the availability of Coco’s fleet and may get assigned one if they order from a participating restaurant. Coco has been working with restaurants in Los Angeles since 2020 and recently launched in Chicago and Miami.
Google Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds Across Pixel, Chrome, Android Teams

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Google has laid off hundreds of workers across its Pixel, Chrome, and Android teams, The Information reports, citing a person familiar with the move. The layoffs arrive a few months after Google announced a “voluntary exit program” for its Platforms and Devices team. Google SVP Rick Osterloh told employees to "be deeply committed to our mission and focused on building great products," or voluntarily leave the company with a severance package.
ChatGPT Has Receipts, Will Now Remember Everything You've Ever Told It

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

OpenAI has rolled out an update to ChatGPT’s Memory feature, allowing the chatbot to remember not just your preferences but all your previous conversations. "This is a surprisingly great feature [in my opinion], and it points at something we are excited about: AI systems that get to know you over your life, and become extremely useful and personalized," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
After Delays, Microsoft Recall Inches Closer to Full Launch

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Microsoft is getting closer to releasing its controversial Recall feature. A preview is now available for compatible Copilot+ PCs with the Windows 11 Insider Build in the Release Preview Channel, which is typically the last phase of Microsoft’s testing. Recall is intended to help Windows users look back at previous PC sessions. It periodically takes screenshots of your computer activity and stores them on-device to help you find files, websites, or data you previously accessed more easily.
Director James Cameron Is Open to Using AI to Reduce Filmmaking Costs

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

James Cameron is open to the idea of using generative AI to reduce filmmaking costs. As Deadline reports, the development is a sharp turn from Cameron's earlier stance on the technology. And it comes just six months after he joined the board of Stability AI, an artificial intelligence company known for its text-to-image and image-to-video models.