Tech News Today Nov 4: James Cameron Embraces AI for VFX, Android Malware FakeCall, CoffeeSpace, Apple Watch Saved My Vacation, OpenAI Enlists Pebble Co-founder

Phong Yew Tong
2 min readNov 4, 2024
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  1. James Cameron Embraces AI for VFX, But Copyright Issues Loom.
    James Cameron, known for his films like Terminator and Avatar, has joined the board of Stability.AI, a generative AI company, seeing the potential for AI in visual effects and CGI in filmmaking.
  2. Android Malware FakeCall Hijacks Bank Calls, Steals Credentials.
    FakeCall, a malicious Android malware, has evolved to intercept phone calls, posing as bank employees to steal account credentials and access funds, demonstrating an alarming threat to users globally.
  3. CoffeeSpace: The Hinge for Finding Your Startup Co-founder.
    CoffeeSpace, a new social networking app, helps startup enthusiasts find co-founders by matching users based on their expertise, location, and desired co-founder qualities.
  4. Apple Watch Series 10 Wrist Temperature Feature Saved My Vacation From Sickness.
    The Apple Watch Series 10’s Wrist Temperature feature helped the author track a fever during a bout of food poisoning, highlighting the potential for wearable technology to monitor health data even when traveling.
  5. OpenAI Enlists Former Twitter Challenger Pebble Co-founder for Secret Project.
    Pebble co-founder Gabor Cselle joins OpenAI to work on a secretive project. Cselle, who previously sold companies to Google and Twitter, brings a wealth of experience to the AI giant.

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