TechCity Weekly: Your Friendly Rundown of the Week in Tech
This week in tech feels like a blend of nostalgia, innovation, and serious future vibes. OpenAI is letting us see what AI can really do, Facebook is rewinding the clock to its early days, Nintendo is reimagining how we play, and Apple? Well, they’ve just circled the biggest date on their calendar—and ours.
Let’s get into it. This is TechCity Weekly, where we break down the latest tech stories in a way that actually makes sense (and never bores you).
OpenAI’s GPT-4o Vision: AI That Draws in Real Time
OpenAI just made a massive move into the visual space—and it’s all happening inside ChatGPT.
With the new GPT-4o Vision, you can now generate images in real time by simply describing what you want. Think photorealistic portraits, dreamy illustrations, or even goofy sketches. It’s like having a designer in your pocket—except this one doesn’t sleep, charge by the hour, or judge your weird prompts.
And the best part?
You don’t need to launch a separate tool. Just chat with ChatGPT like usual, toss in your image request, and it’s created instantly.
Real-World Example:
Need a mock-up of a logo idea, a cartoon character for your comic, or a scene concept for a pitch deck? Describe it and let GPT-4o visualize it in seconds.
This update could change how we brainstorm, create content, or even run design sprints. Designers and creatives, it’s time to make friends with your new AI partner.
Facebook’s Throwback Move: The Friends Tab is Back
Feeling nostalgic? So is Facebook.
Meta is officially bringing back the Friends Tab, in a clear push to return to what Facebook was originally all about—real connections with real people.
Instead of fighting through a sea of Reels, ads, and algorithm-fed chaos, you’ll now be able to see posts from the people you actually know first.
It’s part of a broader shift to make Facebook feel like it did in the mid-2000s—only sleeker, smarter, and a bit more Meta.
Then vs. Now:
- Old Facebook = friend updates, wall posts, pokes
- New Facebook = dance videos, comment wars, endless scroll
- 2025 Facebook? = your actual friends finally back on top
For long-time users, it’s a much-welcome dose of digital nostalgia. For younger users, it’s a glimpse into why Facebook mattered in the first place.
Nintendo’s Next Move: Virtual Game Cards May Replace Cartridges
Remember blowing into your Nintendo game cartridge to make it work? Well, we might be saying goodbye to that ritual for good.
According to a newly filed Nintendo patent, the company is exploring virtual game cards—a shift that would move away from physical cartridges for its next-generation console.
Instead of inserting a plastic card, players would digitally load a game card within the console. Think faster access, less physical clutter, and maybe even better security.
What We Know:
- The patent shows a Switch-style device
- Virtual game cards could live in internal storage or cloud slots
- It’s not official yet—but it’s a strong signal of Nintendo’s digital-first future
For gamers who love collecting cartridges, this could feel like the end of an era. But for everyone else? It’s a practical step forward, especially with game sizes and libraries growing fast.
Save the Date: Apple’s WWDC 2025 is Locked for June 9
Apple has officially confirmed its biggest annual event—WWDC 2025—will kick off the week of June 9. (June 9 – June 13 2025)
WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) is where Apple typically unveils major software updates across:
- iOS
- iPadOS
- macOS
- watchOS
- and maybe… a peek into Apple’s AI ambitions?
With recent reports hinting at a more AI-integrated Siri and smarter productivity tools across devices, WWDC 2025 might be Apple’s real entry into the AI race.
What to Expect:
- iOS 19 features and design tweaks
- Mac updates
- Vision Pro upgrades
- Possibly AI integrations across all Apple platforms
Whether you’re a developer, iPhone lover, or just an Apple event junkie, mark your calendar.
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