Techlife News Magazine - April 19, 2025

In this issue

Apple has introduced a new approach to enhance its Apple Intelligence platform by analyzing user data on devices to train AI models, ensuring privacy through advanced techniques like differential privacy and synthetic data comparison, the company detailed in a recent machine learning research update. This shift aims to improve features like email summaries and image generation without compromising user trust.

OPENAI TAPS DOLORES HUERTA AND PHILANTHROPY EXPERTS FOR FOR-PROFIT TRANSITION

OpenAI has enlisted civil rights pioneer Dolores Huerta and three philanthropy specialists to form a temporary advisory board, tasked with guiding its charitable initiatives as the company seeks to transform into a for-profit public benefit corporation, a decision announced in a press release outlining its strategic shift.

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PERPLEXITY IN TALKS TO INTEGRATE AI ASSISTANT INTO SAMSUNG AND MOTOROLA PHONES

Perplexity AI, a San Francisco-based startup challenging giants like Google and OpenAI, is pushing to integrate its virtual assistant into Samsung and Motorola smartphones, aiming to secure prime placement in the $400 billion smartphone market, industry sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

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MUSK'S SPACEX LEADS RACE TO BUILD TRUMP'S GOLDEN DOME MISSILE SHIELD

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has emerged as a frontrunner to secure a pivotal role in constructing President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense shield, a project aimed at protecting the United States from advanced missile threats, industry insiders revealed through recent defense sector discussions. Partnering with Palantir and Anduril, SpaceX is pitching a satellitebased “custody layer” to detect and track missiles, a critical component of the ambitious system.

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CHINA BANS SMART AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING TERMS IN VEHICLE ADS

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has imposed a ban on using “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” in vehicle advertisements, a regulatory crackdown announced during a meeting with nearly 60 automaker representatives, aimed at curbing misleading claims about advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), industry reports confirm.

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HOW APPLE WILL ANALYZE USER DATA TO TRAIN AI WHILE PROTECTING PRIVACY

Apple has introduced a new approach to enhance its Apple Intelligence platform by analyzing user data on devices to train AI models, ensuring privacy through advanced techniques like differential privacy and synthetic data comparison, the company detailed in a recent machine learning research update.

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SILICON VALLEY CROSSWALKS HACKED TO PLAY HOAX MUSK AND ZUCKERBERG AUDIO

Unknown hackers tampered with audio-enabled crosswalk buttons across Silicon Valley, reprogramming them to play satirical recordings mimicking the voices of Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla’s Elon Musk, city officials in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City confirmed in public statements addressing the prank.

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Moments

THE IPHONE 16 RANGE AND THE NEXT GEN IN COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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APPLE WATCH CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH GLOBAL FITNESS CHALLENGE

Apple has announced a worldwide fitness challenge for Apple Watch users to mark the wearable’s 10th anniversary, inviting participants to close all three Activity rings—Move, Exercise, and Stand—on April 24 for a special digital award, the company revealed in a vibrant press release.

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OPENAL EXPLORES BUILDING ITS OWN SOCIAL NETWORK

OpenAl is reportedly in the early stages of developing a social network platform, with an internal prototype centered on ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities, industry insiders revealed through recent discussions on tech forums.

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2026 KIA EV4 UNORTHODOX SEDAN REDEFINES ELECTRIC MOBILITY WITH 330-MILE RANGE

Kia has unveiled the 2026 Kia EV4, an electric sedan with a bold, unorthodox design and an estimated 330-mile range, positioning it as a compelling option in the $400 billion electric vehicle market, the company showcased at the New York International Auto Show.

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APPLE TAKES TOP SPOT IN Q1 2025 SMARTPHONE MARKET, EDGING OUT SAMSUNG

Apple has clinched the leading position in global smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2025, narrowly surpassing Samsung to claim a 19% market share, industry reports confirm, marking the first time the iPhone maker has led a first quarter.

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META RESUMES AI TRAINING WITH EUROPEAN PUBLIC CONTENT

Meta has announced plans to resume training its artificial intelligence models using public content from European users on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, a decision unveiled in a company blog post addressing its AI strategy.

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NVIDIA EXPANDS US AI CHIP MANUFACTURING WITH ARIZONA AND TEXAS FACILITIES

Nvidia has launched a bold expansion of its Al chip production in the United States, commissioning over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space across Arizona and Texas to produce its cutting-edge Blackwell chips and Al supercomputers, the company announced in a press statement highlighting its domestic manufacturing push.

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APPLE REBRANDS SEARCH ADS TO APPLE ADS

Apple has rebranded its Search Ads platform as Apple Ads, a move reflecting the expansion of its advertising offerings beyond simple search results, the company announced in a statement to developers.

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TWISTY APPLE TV+ THRILLER TOPS CHARTS, DUBBED NEW BREAKING BAD

Apple TV+ has a new hit on its hands with Your Friends & Neighbors, a gripping thriller series that has soared to the top of the streaming service’s charts, outranking fan favorite Severance, industry reports confirm from recent viewership metrics.

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APPLE CLASSIFIES ALL INTEL MAC MINIS AS VINTAGE OR OBSOLETE

Apple has designated all Intel-based Mac minis as either vintage or obsolete, signaling the end of an era for these compact desktops, the company announced in an updated support policy.

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APPLE SURPASSES 60 PERCENT REDUCTION IN GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

Apple has achieved a remarkable milestone, slashing its global greenhouse gas emissions by over 60 percent since 2015, according to its 2025 Environmental Progress Report, a feat that underscores its leadership in sustainable innovation within the $400 billion tech industry.

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SONY RAISES PLAYSTATION 5 PRICES IN EUROPE, UK.AND AUSTRALIA

Sony has announced price increases for its PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles across Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, citing a challenging economic environment marked by high inflation and volatile currency markets, the company stated in a blog post addressing its global fanbase.

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