In a fast-paced world, it’s easy to miss out on the latest tech updates. To keep you informed, here's a roundup of the top five tech stories of the week. This week, Meta introduced its text-to-video model, Movie Gen, Apple rolled out an iOS update, and Elon Musk made changes to X (formerly Twitter). In addition, Vivo launched FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15.
Meta Unveils Movie Gen: A Text-to-Video Generator
Meta has launched a new AI model called Movie Gen, capable of generating realistic videos using only text prompts. This tool, released six months after OpenAI's text-to-video model, Sora, is capable of creating videos up to 16 seconds long at 16 frames per second, along with up to 45 seconds of synchronized background music and sound effects. Movie Gen can also customize videos by incorporating an image or video of a person, preserving their movements and features in detail. The AI can even edit existing videos, adding transitions, effects, and elements not originally present.
Elon Musk Removes Bold and Italics from X Timeline
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced that bold and italics text will no longer appear in the platform's main timeline. Users will still be able to view these formatting options by clicking on individual post details. Musk explained that the decision was made due to the excessive use of bold text, which he described as "engagement farming." Italics and other formatting options have also been removed for the same reason.
Android 15 Rolls Out on Vivo and iQOO Devices
Vivo has released its latest FunTouch OS 15 update, based on Android 15, for several of its flagship devices. This includes the Vivo X100 series, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, and iQOO 12 models. The update makes these devices among the first to receive Android 15, ahead of even Google’s Pixel devices and Samsung smartphones.
Apple Fixes Key iPhone 16 Issue with iOS 18.0.1 Update
Apple has launched the iOS 18.0.1 update to address several bugs reported by iPhone users. Since the release of iOS 18, users, especially those with iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro models, have experienced issues such as unresponsive touchscreens and battery drainage. This new update provides crucial bug fixes and security improvements, while users await the upcoming iOS 18.1 release, which promises enhanced intelligence features.
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