International Conference on Information and Computer Applications: June 2023

Monday 19 June 2023

Microsoft brings Bing ChatGPT widget to iOS: Know how to use?

Microsoft's new widget, previously exclusive to Android, is now accessible on iPhones, offering users a shortcut to Bing Chat directly from their home screen.

Microsoft has recently made significant progress in merging Bing Search and OpenAI's ChatGPT. As part of their efforts, the tech giant has introduced an update to the Bing app for iOS devices. This update brings new widgets that include a shortcut to Bing Chat, which is Microsoft's chatbot powered by GPT technology.

Previously, these widgets were exclusively available on Android. However, with the latest update, iOS users can now enjoy the convenience of accessing Bing Chat with just a tap. The introduction of widgets on iOS devices was initially introduced by Apple a couple of years ago with iOS 14.

The update to the Bing app for iOS introduces two Home Screen widgets, providing users with a seamless way to start a chat. To add the Bing Chat widget to their iPhone's home screen, users can follow a few simple steps:

Press and hold a widget or an empty area on your iPhone's Home Screen until the apps start to jiggle.
Locate the "+" (Add) button in the upper-left corner of the screen and tap it.
Select the desired size for the widget from the available options.
Tap "Add Widget" to add the Bing ChatGPT widget to your home screen.
Complete the process by tapping "Done."

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Sunday 18 June 2023

Toyota will start selling solid-state electric vehicles in 2027

Japanese concern Toyota Motor, despite being the world’s largest automaker, is showing a level of conservatism and indolence in the context of competitors’ rapid transition to electric traction that worries investors. A number of statements by Toyota management on the eve of the annual general meeting of shareholders serve to calm the situation. For example, Toyota will start selling electric vehicles based on solid-state batteries as early as 2027 or 2028.

At least, that’s the Japanese automaker’s current plan, he noted Reuters. By 2026, Toyota expects to increase the annual sales volume of electric vehicles it controls to 1.5 million units per year. At this stage of development, Toyota specialists managed to solve the problems with the reliability and durability of solid-state batteries, and now the company expects to start mass production of cars based on them by 2027-2028.

Toyota’s traction battery milestone will be in 2026. By then, the company will offer electric vehicles with larger batteries that can travel up to 1,000 km on a single charge and can be recharged in less than twenty minutes. At the same time, such a traction battery will cost 20% less than the one installed in the existing Toyota bZ4X electric crossover.

Don’t ignore Toyota and batteries that combine lithium and iron phosphate (LFP). By 2026 or 2027, the company will equip a number of its electric vehicles with it, delivering a 20 percent increase in range compared to the current bZ4X (up to 510 km in the front-wheel drive version) and a 40 percent reduction in battery costs.

Toyota used to be a shareholder of Tesla and shared some know-how with it, but in the future the companies will switch roles in terms of sharing experiences. Toyota will adopt the body panel manufacturing method used by Tesla to simplify vehicle design. Large body parts are manufactured in one piece on huge presses, as at Tesla. At the same time, the degree of automation in automobile assembly will increase due to the increasing use of robots and digital technologies.

Another item on the list of innovations that Toyota intends to implement in production is to improve the aerodynamic parameters of its products. By partnering with rocket technology developer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the Japanese automaker hopes to lower the drag coefficient of its electric vehicles below 0.2. Among mass-produced electric vehicles, Lucid Air has a comparable value of this coefficient, while the outlines of the body of this sedan are quite harmonious in terms of proportions and design. Toyota expects to get closer to 0.1 or a little more.

Toyota intends to acquire from its partners elements of the powertrain platform for electric vehicles of more compact size, the use of which frees up space for cargo and passengers. Denso will receive support from Toyota to develop silicon carbide semiconductors that are more efficient when used in inverters. According to Toyota estimates, the cost of an electric powertrain could be reduced by up to 50% by switching to silicon carbide components.

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Thursday 15 June 2023

Vision Pro: Apple’s breakthrough AR headset, and why it is a big deal

“It’s the first Apple product you look through and not at,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said, describing Apple's first major new product category in eight years.

Apple has unveiled the Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that allows “spatial computing” by using the wearer’s eyes, voice and hands. The headset is the biggest breakthrough product from Apple since the launch of the iPhone more than 15 years ago, and could mark the next chapter in personal technology.

What is Vision Pro?

Apple’s first major new product category in eight years, the Vision Pro is a headset that the wearer can control with her eyes, hands, and voice, a feature that other headsets do not have. “It’s the first Apple product you look through and not at,” CEO Tim Cook said. Vision Pro represents “spatial computing”, and brings “a new dimension to powerful personal technology”, he said.

The headset features a glass 23 million-pixel screen that covers the upper part of the user’s face like a pair of oversized ski goggles. The facial interface is adjustable, which means it should provide a closer and more comfortable fit than competing headsets.

The headset is encased in “aerospace grade alloys”, glass, and fabric, and contains five sensors, 12 cameras, a 4K display for each eye, and a wearable computer that is cooled by a fan.

What can it do?

Vision Pro is essentially an augmented-reality (AR) headset that “seamlessly” blends the real and digital worlds. The device can switch between augmented and full virtual reality (VR) using a dial. However, Apple did not use the expressions “mixed reality” or “virtual reality” in the presentation.

According to Apple, the Vision Pro allows users to consume and create content in a new way, in the spaces around them. They can watch movies in 3D, with spatial audio as though they were in a cinema theatre, look at pictures or video, and play video games.

Vision Pro uses a custom software called visionOS which, according to Apple, is “the first OS designed for the ground up for spatial computing”. Architecturally, visionOS is similar to macOS and iOS, but it adds an additional “real-time subsystem” for processing interactive visuals.

There will be a dedicated App Store for Vision Pro. The apps will be tuned for the 3D interface, and will use the headset’s eye tracking and optic ID, allowing the user to use Apple Pay and autofill passwords. Apple has said no user data will be shared without permission.

IF YOU WEAR GLASSES, you can still use Vision Pro. Apple has teamed with Zeiss to create custom optical inserts that magnetically attach to the lenses for those who wear glasses. But how this actually works will be clear only after enough people with specs start using the headset around the world.

IT IS NOT FOR CHILDREN. Apple has recommended the user is at least 13 years old.

ITS RUGGEDNESS IS NOT KNOWN. Apple has also not said if the headset has received any water resistance rating.

BATTERY DOESN’T LAST LONG. Vision Pro requires an external battery pack that you need to charge after about 2 hours of use. The separate battery suggests Apple wanted to keep the headset as light as possible. Meta’s Quest Pro headset includes the battery that makes it bulky.

IT IS EXPENSIVE. Vision Pro is priced at $3,499, or about Rs 2,90,000 at the current exchange rate. The Quest Pro mixed reality headset costs only $,1000 (Rs 83,000).

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Wednesday 14 June 2023

Windows 11 introduces app privacy settings and easy-to-use VPN: Know more

Windows 11's recent update brings a range of new features, including account badging, live captions for calls, a convenient glanceable VPN icon, and an enhanced widget panel.

Microsoft has recently unveiled a range of new security features for its latest operating system, Windows 11. These enhancements aim to provide users with increased privacy control and protection against potential threats. One notable addition is the introduction of new app privacy settings, which grant users transparency and control over their personal information.

Another noteworthy feature is the glanceable VPN (Virtual Private Network). When users establish a recognized VPN connection, a small shield icon appears on the taskbar, indicating a secure connection. This visual cue allows users to quickly verify their VPN status.

Furthermore, Microsoft has included customization options for the VPN feature via Quick Settings. This empowers users to align the VPN settings according to their personal preferences and requirements.

The company said that Windows 11 PCs are equipped with the advanced Pluton security processor that offers enhanced protection from chip to cloud. This integration ensures robust defense against malware, hardware attacks, and credential compromise.

In addition to these security updates, the company has introduced an account badging feature. Beginning in June, users will receive real-time alerts on their Start menu, prompting immediate action to protect their information and PC.

Moreover, the tech giant is also rolling out a new feature to Word that enables users to react to comments, similar to the reactions feature in Outlook. The company is including a Like button in Word, making it easier for users to respond to comments within documents.

To react to a comment in Word, users simply need to open a document, navigate to the comment section, and click the 'Like' button located in the top right corner. This feature is currently available for web users and Beta Channel users

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