The past few days have seen major developments in the tech world, from controversial AI-generated images going viral to rumors about the next Nintendo console. Here are 5 key tech stories you need to know.
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Taylor Swift AI Images Cause Chaos on X
Highly offensive and explicit AI-generated images of singer Taylor Swift quickly spread on X, sparking outrage from fans at the White House. A post containing the images was viewed more than 45 million times and hundreds of thousands of likes before being deleted, showing their viral spread. The images gained popularity as fans voiced their concerns, highlighting issues surrounding the irresponsible use of AI.
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Analyst predicts new Nintendo Switch console for 2024
According to industry analyst Hiroshi Hayase, Nintendo could launch a successor to its hugely popular Switch console this year. Nicknamed the “Switch 2”, it could have an 8 inch screen – considerably larger than the 6.2-inch and 7-inch screens of current Switch models. Hayase based his prediction on supply chain research regarding shipments of small and medium-sized displays, also estimating that Nintendo’s demand would lead to a doubling of shipments.
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Microsoft Teams hit by major global outage
Microsoft Teams, the widely used collaboration platform, suffered a significant outage lasting several hours around the world. Microsoft said this was due to a network issue and had initiated failovers, but acknowledged that some users, particularly in the Americas, were experiencing continued disruption. Outage tracking system DownDetector has shown an increase in user reports, pointing to widespread issues.
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iQOO confirms key details of the upcoming Neo 9 Pro
Ahead of its launch, iQOO revealed that its Neo 9 Pro will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and feature a 50 MP Sony IMX920 primary camera sensor. It also featured a 144Hz display and a proprietary Q1 chip for enhanced gaming. iQOO aims to deliver solid performance and experiences at an affordable price.
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Spotify denounces Apple’s European App Store compliance plans
Music streamer Spotify has sharply criticized Apple’s plans to comply with new EU regulations, calling them a “total farce”. Under these plans, Spotify says it would still have to pay Apple a 17% commission, compared to 30% today – and would therefore still be at a disadvantage despite the rules. He criticized Apple for formulating an undesirable alternative to the status quo.
