Top Tech News Today April 8

Meta To Release Llama 3 Next Month

During an event held in London on Tuesday, Facebook parent and social networking giant Meta officially announced its plan to release Llama 3, the next iteration of its large language model utilised to drive generative AI assistants, within the upcoming month. This confirmation aligns with a report published by The Information on Monday, which indicated that Meta was nearing the launch phase.

Homegrown Electronics Maker SPPL Launches Own E-Commerce Platform

On Tuesday, Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL), a domestic electronics manufacturer, unveiled its own e-commerce platform with the goal of achieving an annual revenue of Rs 100 crore. The company aims to sell more than one lakh products each year through its user-friendly website accessible on Android and iOS devices. The product range includes ACs, coolers, washing machines, and televisions.

Apple iPad Pro, iPad Air Launching In May With A Higher Price Tag

According to a report by news agency Bloomberg, new models of the Apple iPad Air and iPad Pro are expected to arrive in the second week of May, potentially featuring a price increase compared to previous versions. Apple has not announced any new iPads in over a year, but it seems likely that the company will unveil the next-generation iPad Pro and iPad Air models soon. As per previous rumours, a March release for these iPads was likely, but that did not materialise.

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India-Exclusive Realme P1 5G Series Colour And Design Details Teased

Handset maker Realme officially announced the launch of its P1 5G series in India on April 15 and now, it has unveiled the complete design and colour options of the Realme P1 series. This series will comprise the Realme P1 5G and the Realme P1 Pro 5G. The company has teased the price ranges and some key features of these upcoming handsets in the past. The phones will feature TUV-certified displays as well as proprietary Rainwater Touch feature. Additionally, both smartphones will support wired SuperVOOC charging. 

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Elon Musk (Again) Claims AI Will Be Smarter Than The Smartest Human By Next Year

Elon Musk, the eccentric founder of Tesla and xAI, projected the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) exceeding the intellect of the brightest human by next year, or at the latest by 2026. The conversation with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway’s wealth fund, spanned various topics, including the future capabilities of AI and the challenges faced in its development.

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