This week in technology news, numerous significant advancements have taken center stage. OnePlus unveiled its newest smartphone, the OnePlus 15, which boasts a redesigned square camera bump and the robust Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Qualcomm’s latest chipset is said to deliver a 20% enhancement in CPU performance alongside improved AI functionalities. Leaks have emerged regarding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro, suggesting new features are on the way. Users of the Pixel Watch received the M3 Expressive update, which provides a revamped UI incorporating Material 3 design elements. Google Search launched a new “Live” feature that allows real-time interactive dialogues through AI Mode. Other noteworthy updates include YouTube’s experimentation with a new AI feature, Amazon’s Vega OS for Fire TV, and Verizon’s initiative towards 6G technology.
