The 10 most important news of the week (13/05 – 17/05)

Good morning! To stay up to date at the beginning of Saturday (18th), TecMundo This week (May 13 – 17) we’ve sorted through everything that matters most. In addition to various news about technology and science, the world of entertainment and games was also very active throughout the period.

OpenAI (13) on Monday launched GPT-4o, a generative AI model that talks like Alexa. On Wednesday (15), it was Google’s turn to provide more details about the long-awaited Android 15. This Friday (17), we reported that Brazil will soon receive a new emergency alert via mobile phone notification.

This was just a taste of everything that was going on! Check out the most important events happening this week below. To access each news in its entirety, just click on the links below.

1. iOS 17.5 released for iPhone; Check out the news. The update shows that Apple’s system will be opened to app stores other than the App Store.

2. OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a generative AI model that analyzes videos in real time. The new generative language model supporting ChatGPT has made significant progress; Check out!

3. Civil Police arrested the suspect who created and sold the ‘Pix virus’. GoatRAT malware sprayed victims’ funds into orange accounts.

4. Amazon Prime Video renews the popular series and announces many new features; Check out the summary! Highlights include the renewal of The Boys, the trailer for the second season of The Rings of Power, and the prequel to Legally Blonde; Check out the entire list!

5. Android 15 announced with a focus on artificial intelligence: See the best features of the update. During Google I/O 2024, the new Android 15 was officially unveiled and brings a host of new AI-based features.

6. New rules could create a 92% tax on international purchases: ‘the highest tax in the world’ according to AliExpress. According to AliExpress, the end of the import duty exemption for purchases under US$50 could mainly harm consumers with low purchasing power; to understand!

7. Kindle is on sale for Book Friday: check out the discounted models. The Kindle eReader is on sale for Book Friday 2024 and is up to 15% off!

8. Brazil will soon have a new emergency alert via mobile phone notification. The cell broadcast system has already been approved by Anatel and sends messages without prior registration by the population.

9. Rockstar confirms GTA 6 will be released in 2025; see details. During Take-Two’s latest earnings call, Rockstar confirmed that GTA 6 will be released in 2025!

10. How does the mobile phone addict our brain? Understand what’s going on in your brain that causes you to spend so much time on your mobile phone.