Latest in Tech: Pixel 8 Pro Enhancements, Microsoft Copilot’s Musical Skills, and More

Video boost is one of the key highlights of the Pixel 8 Pro’s video recording capability via the December Pixel drop software update. The latest update introduces video boost, which uses AI technologies to enhance the quality of the footage, especially in low-light situations. Content shot using the video boost technology offers enhanced dynamic range, improves sharpness, and stabilises videos after they have been uploaded to Google Photos.

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Microsoft’s GPT-4 powered Copilot, available for free on PCs running on Windows 10/11 OS can now generate music for free. Users can input a simple text prompt and Copilot will compose a music that matches the description. Copilot also offers Dall. E 3 powered image generation, and it offers text-based conversations, similar to other generative-AI-powered chatbots.

 

OnePlus released a new software update for the OnePlus Open, which improves stability and enhances security. While the latest software update is still based on Android 13 OS, the update claims to reduce per-app power consumption, which should help the device deliver enhanced battery life. The update also claims to improve the overall camera performance of the device.

Apple to halt the sale of Watch Series 9 and the Watch Ultra 2 in the US to comply with the ITC ruling. On top of that, it is also reported that Apple will not be able to offer repair services to older watches due to the infringement of an oximeter patent which Masimo owns. However, both models will be available via third-party sellers like Amazon until the stocks last.

Google is undergoing a restructuring of its ad business, which currently boasts a sales team comprising over 30,000 employees. The company aims to leverage machine learning to deliver more personalized ads, with an emphasis on automation. Additionally, there are plans to overhaul the revenue-sharing structure.