iACast News for May 13, 2024

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In this latest episode of the IACast News Update, Michael Doeys expresses gratitude for listeners' support of the IACast and shares his excitement about the success of iPads. Michael discusses contemplating purchasing the nanotexture display based on positive reviews but ultimately deciding to stick with the current version for now, looking forward to trying out the iPad, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil. Moving on to the main news of the day, Michael reports on OpenAI's new chat model, GPT-4.0, which enables multimodal conversations with capabilities for visual inputs and emotional responses. He highlights the introduction of new desktop apps with demonstrations on Mac and anticipation for a Windows version coming soon. Additionally, Michael mentions the inclusion of GPT-4.0 for free users in the chat GPT and enhanced features for Chat GPT Plus subscribers, showcasing the remarkable advancements made by OpenAI. Looking ahead, Michael expresses curiosity about the extent of interactions with GPT-4.0 and anticipates further developments in this technology. He invites listeners to tune in to the upcoming IACast episode where they will delve deeper into the OpenAI announcement and conduct unboxings of the new iPad, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil upon their arrival. Moreover, Michael teases the upcoming Google I.O. event and encourages feedback from listeners via email. As the episode draws to a close, Michael reflects on the exciting week of tech news and signs off, expressing gratitude for the audience's support and promising to deliver more insightful content in future episodes.