, Google has acquired Cameyotion a software virtualisation company, to make Windows apps accessible on ChromeOS. The acquisition aims to provide a streamlined experience for virtualised applications and enhance clipboard support for virtual apps. Cameyo uses Virtual Application Delivery (VAD) technology, allowing virtual apps to run on ChromeOS without complex installation procedures or a Windows desktop emula. This approach simplifies app management, allows businesses to keep software updated, and reduces the cost of running virtual apps. Google's acquisition of Cameyo will provide easier access to legacy applications, simplify app deployment, improve data protection, and reduce the cost of running virtual apps.
Samsung's Galaxy A52 lineup, including the standard A52, A52 5G, and A52s, will not receive updates to new Android and One UI versions. Instead, they will receive One UI 6.1, which will be their final feature-packed OS update. The A52 series phones were preloaded with Android 11 and One UI 3, and have received three Android version updates and multiple One UI updates. Security updates will be available every three months for the A52 and A52 5G for at least another year, and monthly for the A52s. The A52 lineup may receive a fifth year of security updates before discontinuing support. If you own an A52 or its cousins, waiting until next year may be a more sensible decision.
Scientist Lee Seok Woo has invented batteries for smart contact lenses inspired by a scene from a "Mission Impossible" movie. The batteries, which are about 0.2mm thick, are designed to be safe and compact, as contact lenses are extremely thin at 0.5mm. The battery can be powered using a biocompatible saline solution, which reacts with sodium and chloride ions to charge it. After eight hours of chemical charging, the battery can reach 80% of its full capacity. Another unusual way to power the battery is through tears, which also contain glucose. Currently, the battery's capacity and voltage are very low, but the team is working to develop specifications. A potential partner for the battery is in healthcare, where glucose can be used as a biofuel for diabetic patients.
The annual Computex conference in Taiwan saw the chief executives of Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Arm discuss the "AI PC revolution" that promises the biggest advance in decades in how consumers and office workers interact with their personal devices. The event provided an opportunity for each chipmaker to tell their own AI PC story, ahead of a surge in demand for AI PCs in the coming months. These notebook and desktop computers are embedded with specialized silicon to run AI applications such as digital assistants and software that generates everything from code to videos on the device itself, rather than relying on cloud services. Microsoft kicked the AI PC race when it unveiled a series of AI-enabled personal computers in May. Intel and AMD are not far behind in deploying their AI chips in PCs, with AMD unveiled two new processors for AI PCs and Intel expected to ship its Lunar Lake processor in the third quarter.
The "AI revolution" is causing a surge in products in Taipei, aiming to attract attention to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. The PC market is recovering, with a 3.2% year-on-year growth in shipments in the first quarter. Morgan Stanley analysts predict AI PCs will contribute to the next leg of PC market growth as penetration rises from 2% in 2024 to 65% in 2028. Nvidia, a chipmaker primarily focused on AI processors for data centres, could leverage its GPU advantage to be competitive in the AI PC market. Smaller hardware makers are also entering the market, with dozens of consumer electronics manufacturers from Taiwan and China showcasing accessories integrating AI software. However, analysts question whether consumer demand will justify higher hardware prices.
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