Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/10 – A Bunch Of Datapoints
Apr 10, 2024
Google unveils new AI tools that could rival Microsoft, enhancing developer productivity. Apple is shifting its iPhone production to India, significantly reducing reliance on China. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, sees a massive 60% revenue boost, surpassing Tencent. Meanwhile, alternative web browsers are gaining traction in the EU thanks to new tech regulations. Teenagers are increasingly embracing virtual reality, with growing ownership and usage among younger audiences.
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Google's Coding AI
- Google launched Code Gemini, a coding AI rivaling GitHub Copilot.
- It handles 22 languages and offers code completion, debugging, and explanations.
Apple's Ferret UI
- Apple's Ferret UI LLM improves mobile UI understanding.
- This could enhance Siri's capabilities by letting it interpret app layouts and perform actions.
Apple's India Shift
- Apple doubled iPhone production in India, now assembling 14% there.
- This reduces reliance on China amid geopolitical tensions and boosts India's manufacturing.