Weekly Tech Recap: OpenAI extends ChatGPT image generation to all users, Vivo V40 series makes India debut and more

livemint.com:

OpenAI has recently announced exciting news for ChatGPT users, particularly those utilizing the free version of the platform. The company is now extending the ability for free users to generate up to two images daily using DALL-E 3, their advanced generative AI model.

This feature, which was previously exclusive to subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, is now being made available to a broader audience.“We’re excited to introduce the ability for ChatGPT Free users to create up to two images per day with DALL·E 3," OpenAI stated. They encouraged users to experiment with the tool by offering sample prompts, such as imagining a superhero flying around Mount Everest with a powerful physique.Chinese tech giant OnePlus has announced a significant enhancement to its software update strategy, introducing a new monthly update series aimed at delivering consistent and timely improvements to its smartphone users."We are thrilled to announce the introduction of versions U120P01 and U120P02, which will be part of a new monthly software update series for OnePlus devices, seamlessly integrated into our regular system updates," the company stated in a blogpostThe new update series is compatible with devices running the latest OxygenOS 14.00, as well as earlier versions like OxygenOS 13.1.0 and 13.00.

The phased rollout began on August 2 and is expected to conclude by September 6.Devices eligible for this update include the OnePlus 12 series, OnePlus Open, OnePlus 11 series, OnePlus 10 series, OnePlus 9 series, OnePlus 8T, and several models from the Nord lineup, such as the Nord 4 5G, Nord 3 5G, and Nord CE 4 5G, among others. The update is also available for the OnePlus Pad and OnePlus Pad Go.Reddit's CEO, Steve Huffman, shared significant