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Samsung launches Galaxy A54 in 'Awesome White' colour in India Samsung on Thursday launched the Galaxy A54 5G in a new 'Awesome White' colour in 8GB+256GB variant, which will go on sale in India from September 8. Galaxy A54 5G is currently available in Awesome Lime, Awesome Graphite and Awesome Violet colour variants. Moreover, Samsung recently announced new offers on Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34. Consumers can now purchase Galaxy A34, launched at Rs 30,999, at an effective price starting at Rs 26,999. The revised price included instant cas...
Samsung launches Galaxy A54 in 'Awesome White' colour in India
Samsung launches Galaxy A54 in 'Awesome White' colour in India
Source: IANS
7/09/2023 6:19:59 PM
realme`s narzo 60x a perfect blend of technology & aesthetics In the age of smartphones, the way a device looks and feels has become more critical than ever before. It's no secret that today's generations' purchasing decisions can be heavily influenced by a smartphone's design. The technology we use affects every aspect of how we live, work, and play, and smartphones have gone beyond being mere gadgets to become extensions of our identities and way of life. Enter realme, a brand that has consistently pushed the boundaries of smartphon...
realme`s narzo 60x a perfect blend of technology & aesthetics
realme`s narzo 60x a perfect blend of technology & aesthetics
Source: Accord Fintech
6/09/2023 11:07:59 AM
Google turns 25, works hard to be part of generative AI economy Tech giant Google, which turns 25 on Monday, has come a long way from being born as a search engine in the garage of Susan Wojcicki -- the future boss of YouTube -- in a new tech landscape of generative AI, chatbots and social media. Google was founded on September 4, 1998, by American computer scientists Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD students at Stanford University in California.  The company -- now part of the parent group called Alphabet and run by Indian-origin...
Google turns 25, works hard to be part of generative AI economy
Google turns 25, works hard to be part of generative AI economy
Source: IANS
3/09/2023 6:29:14 PM
India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun The XL variant of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) seems to have an interesting connection with Moon, Mars and now the Sun. The rocket made its maiden flight on October 22, 2008 for India’s first interplanetary mission – the Moon Mission-1 or Chandrayaan-1. And on November 5, 2013, the rocket was used for India’s first Mars Mission called Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). Nearly 15 years after its first flight and on its 25th mission, the rocket code na...
India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun
India`s PSLV-XL rocket has close links with Moon, Mars and the Sun
Source: IANS
2/09/2023 9:11:08 AM
Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories Meta-owned Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow creators to share notable fan comments to their Stories, such as comments on their posts or Reels. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated in a post on the 'IG updates' channel that the company wants to make it easier for creators to highlight interesting comments. "We're testing the ability for public accounts to share comments from any public feed post or Reels to their stories. The idea is to help creators high...
Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories
Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories
Source: IANS
30/08/2023 5:27:12 PM
Apple may become world’s largest smartphone brand by early 2024 Apple could see a rebound in its stock price ahead of new product announcements in September and could become the world’s largest smartphone brand by 2023-2024, leading Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Monday. Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, a financial services group in the Asia-Pacific region, said that Apple’s latest iPhone shipment target for 2024 is 250 million units. “A reasonable 2024 iPhone shipment estimate, from my view, could reach 5-10 per...
Apple may become world’s largest smartphone brand by early 2024
Apple may become world’s largest smartphone brand by early 2024
Source: IANS
29/08/2023 9:43:00 AM
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes India landing on the moon is expected to increase the government’s spending on scientific space missions including a Mars landing, higher outsourcing by the Indian space agency, said industry experts. The moon landing will also have a positive credibility rub off effect on the Indian private space sector players in the international arena and a big boost for the youth of this country having a scientific bent of mind and space enthusiasts, they said. In the long term, India will ha...
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes
With India on top of the moon, experts expect positive policy changes
Source: IANS
27/08/2023 12:44:07 PM
Several top news publications block OpenAI from accessing their content Several top new publications like The New York Times, CNN and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have blocked Microsoft-backed OpenAI to access their content to train its AI models. The NYT blocked OpenAI's web crawler, meaning that the Sam Altman-run company can't use content from the publication to train its AI models, reports The verge.  OpenAI's web crawler called GPTBot may scan web pages to help improve its AI models. "Allowing GPTBot to access ...
Several top news publications block OpenAI from accessing their content
Several top news publications block OpenAI from accessing their content
Source: IANS
26/08/2023 11:48:26 AM
Samsung unveils new monitor featuring world`s first Dual UHD display Samsung on Thursday unveiled the new Odyssey Neo G9 monitor which features the world's first Dual UHD display along with Quantum Matrix Technology for higher picture quality. The new Odyssey Neo G9 monitor comes in white colour and costs Rs 2,25,000, the tech giant said in a statement. Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, customers can buy the monitor from the company's official online store Samsung Shop, Amazon and all leading retail stores. The new monitor delivers 7680×21...
Samsung unveils new monitor featuring world`s first Dual UHD display
Samsung unveils new monitor featuring world`s first Dual UHD display
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 5:04:49 PM
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday praised India for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, describing it as "super cool." "Super cool!," Musk said, reacting to the successful launch.   Also, he congratulated the country for the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.   "Congratulations India," he commented on one of ISRO's posts.   Even before the successful landing, Musk had shown support for India's M...
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon
Musk says `super cool` as India lands on the Moon
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 10:33:55 AM
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for their congratulatory messages on the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon. Several leaders from Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering, to UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent their good wishes to the prime minister on ISRO's achievement. "Thank you @PMBhutan Lotay Tshering for the words of appreciation on Chandrayaan-3. India’s spa...
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 10:30:33 AM
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday congratulated the Indian space agency and the country for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon. “What an incredible moment! Congratulations to @isro for the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3 on the moon,” he said in a post on X.com.  “Today India became the first country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the southern polar region of the moon,” he added. The Indian Space Research O...
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat
What an incredible moment: Sundar Pichai on India`s historic Moon feat
Source: IANS
24/08/2023 9:43:02 AM
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its team for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3  on the Moon.  PM Modi, who watched the landing live from Johannesburg, where he is currently participating in the BRICS summit, said: "I congratulate the ISRO team and scientists from the core of my heart for this accomplishment. "It's a historic moment for us as Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon. I am in So...
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon
Historic moment for us, says PM Narendra Modi as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 6:46:16 PM
Amazon India introduces farm-to-fridge quality assurance system Amazon India on Wednesday introduced a shelf monitoring solution -- a Machine Learning (ML) powered farm-to-fridge quality assurance system for fresh produce. With this launch, the tech giant aims to enable its sellers to meet the consumer demands for high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables while shopping on Amazon Fresh. “The shelf monitoring solution will bolster the capabilities of Amazon Fresh sellers to fulfil the commitment of delivering the finest grocery services in India...
Amazon India introduces farm-to-fridge quality assurance system
Amazon India introduces farm-to-fridge quality assurance system
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 5:49:24 PM
Samsung India gets 1.5 lakh pre-orders for new foldables, demand surge in tier 2, 3 cities Buoyed by the response from across the country, Samsung on Wednesday said it received 1.5 lakh pre-orders for its newly-launched, ‘make in India’ fifth generation of foldable devices in the three-week period (July 27-August 17) which is 1.5 times more than last year. Aditya Babbar, Senior Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India, told IANS that not just urban centres but the response for Galaxy Fold5 and Flip5 from tier 2, 3 and even tier 4 cities has been overwhelming this yea...
Samsung India gets 1.5 lakh pre-orders for new foldables, demand surge in tier 2, 3 cities
Samsung India gets 1.5 lakh pre-orders for new foldables, demand surge in tier 2, 3 cities
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 5:37:43 PM
Snapchat to feature new generative AI feature `Dreams` Popular social media platform Snapchat will feature a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) feature 'Dreams'. With this upcoming generative AI feature, the company "will again experiment with AI images-- but soon, those images may contain you and your friends in imaginative backgrounds," reports TechCrunch. According to findings from app researcher and developer Steve Moser, the company has been developing features that allow users to take or upload selfies with ...
Snapchat to feature new generative AI feature `Dreams`
Snapchat to feature new generative AI feature `Dreams`
Source: IANS
22/08/2023 5:09:25 PM
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror` Suspense and excitement are building up across the nation as India will be attempting to soft land its lander on the moon on Wednesday evening. The Rs 600 crore Chandrayaan-3 mission is all set to provide the 19 minutes of terror, suspense and excitement for the officials of Indian space agency and others as the lander that was carried by Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft will start its descent towards the lunar soil. It may be recalled that the Vikram lander that was part of the Chandrayaan-2 m...
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror`
Chandrayaan-3: Nation gearing up for Rs 600 crore mission`s `19 minutes of terror`
Source: IANS
22/08/2023 5:04:30 PM
YouTube sees over 1.7 bn views on AI tool-related videos in 2023 Google-owned YouTube has announced that the platform saw over 1.7 billion views on videos related to AI tools so far this year. The platform also introduced YouTube’s Music AI Incubator. "The incubator will help inform YouTube’s approach as we work with some of music's most innovative artists, songwriters, and producers across the industry, across a diverse range of culture, genres, and experience," YouTube said in a blogpost on Monday. To kick off this prog...
YouTube sees over 1.7 bn views on AI tool-related videos in 2023
YouTube sees over 1.7 bn views on AI tool-related videos in 2023
Source: IANS
22/08/2023 4:59:55 PM
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface for the app settings on iOS beta. Beta users will see that the settings tab has been replaced by a new 'You' tab that displays the profile photo, and will help users to easily switch to a different account when the multi-account feature launches, reports WABetaInfo. With the new interface, the platform also introduced three new entry points to better highlight the important sections of the app. This will al...
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out new interface for app settings on iOS beta
Source: IANS
21/08/2023 4:29:35 PM
Samsung working on 440MP camera sensor Tech giant Samsung is reportedly working on a new 440MP camera sensor, among other projects. The information came from tipster @Tech_Reve who claimed that the tech giant is working on three new camera sensors-- 50MP ISOCELL GN6, 200MP ISOCELL HP7 and 440MP ISOCELL HU1, reports SamMobile. With its large 1.6-micrometre pixel size, the ISOCELL GN6 camera sensor appears to be a continuation of the ISOCELL GN1 and ISOCELL GN2 camera sensors. "That's an upgrade over the ISOCELL GN...
Samsung working on 440MP camera sensor
Samsung working on 440MP camera sensor
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 5:11:21 PM
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil India’s moon lander is all set to make a landing on the lunar soil on August 23, 2023 evening as the final deboosting operation got over in the wee hours of Sunday, said Indian The moon lander or the lander is part of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The spacecraft comprises a propulsion module (weighing 2,148 kg), a lander (1,723.89 kg) and a rover (26 kg). “The second and final deboosting operation has successfully reduced ...
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil
All set for India`s moon lander to touch down on lunar soil
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 4:45:21 PM
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a caption message edit feature on Android and iOS. To check if the feature is enabled for their account, users just have to tap and hold a recent message with a caption, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier, this feature was limited to text messages. However, with the latest updates, the feature has been extended to media messages. With the new feature, Users can edit captions for videos, GIFs and documents, within 15 minutes of sending...
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS
WhatsApp rolling out caption message edit feature on Android, iOS
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 4:41:44 PM
Tesla app gains support for automation with Apple Shortcuts Elon Musk-owned Tesla's app has gained support for automation with Apple Shortcuts. Now, Tesla owners who own an iPhone can use Siri to activate Apple Shortcuts automations without utilising third-party apps like Tessie to do so, reports The Verge. On Saturday, the auto-maker released the new version of the Tesla app, 4.24.0, with a note mentioning, "Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app." To use Siri with Shortcuts, users have to invoke ...
Tesla app gains support for automation with Apple Shortcuts
Tesla app gains support for automation with Apple Shortcuts
Source: IANS
20/08/2023 9:51:13 AM
India`s moon lander gets closer to Moon Indian space agency on Friday said it had successfully taken the country’s moon lander closer to the Moon by reducing its orbit. The Moon lander or the lander is part of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The spacecraft comprises a propulsion module (weighing 2,148 kg), a lander (1,723.89 kg) and a rover (26 kg) . “The Lander Module (LM) health is normal. LM successfully underwent a deboosting operation that reduced its orbit t...
India`s moon lander gets closer to Moon
India`s moon lander gets closer to Moon
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 5:21:38 PM
YouTube starts testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile As promised, Google-owned YouTube has started testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile. "To make it even easier for Shorts creators to build communities with their audiences, we’re experimenting with stickers that allow creators to ask questions of their viewers," the company said on the 'YouTube test features and experiments' page. Creator's questions can be customised and viewers can reply via comments. "Audience responses are visible to other ...
YouTube starts testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile
YouTube starts testing Q&A stickers for Shorts on mobile
Source: IANS
18/08/2023 4:53:33 PM
Global smartphone shipments to hit decade low in 2023, Apple near top spot is on track to become the worst year for global smartphone shipments in a decade, with a 6 per cent decline to reach 1.15 billion units, a report showed on Thursday. Asia is one of the major hurdles to positive growth, as headwinds halt the economic turnaround anticipated for China at the start of the year, and the broader region experiences intensifying declines across emerging markets, according to preliminary figures from Counterpoint Research. Regional macro risks are extending smar...
Global smartphone shipments to hit decade low in 2023, Apple near top spot
Global smartphone shipments to hit decade low in 2023, Apple near top spot
Source: IANS
17/08/2023 5:31:10 PM
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow Moving India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft closer to the moon on Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said the lander module is slated for separation from the propulsion module on Thursday. “Today’s successful firing, needed for a short duration, has put Chandrayaan-3 into an orbit of 153 km x 163 km, as intended. With this, the lunar bound maneuvres are completed. It’s time for preparations as the Propulsion Module and the Lander Module gear up for...
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon, lander to separate tomorrow
Source: IANS
16/08/2023 10:31:29 AM
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets Netflix is rolling out its games across devices -- TVs, computers, and mobile -- and has announced first public tests of its cloud-streamed games. Mike Verdu, Netflix VP of games, said that the streaming giant is rolling out a limited beta test to a small number of members in Canada and the UK on select TVs, starting from Monday, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks.  “Two games will be part of this initial test: Oxenfree from Ni...
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 11:24:07 AM
Tesla to build new `1st of its kind` data centres Elon Musk-run Tesla has said that it will build new "1st of its kind" data centres and is hiring staff for it and snapping up some existing data centres. According to Electrek, the majority of the world's largest companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Meta Platforms (Facebook), are involved. Now, Tesla is entering the data centre business. The data centre industry has grown to be massive, with a market value of ...
Tesla to build new `1st of its kind` data centres
Tesla to build new `1st of its kind` data centres
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 11:20:09 AM
Motorola launches 'moto e13' with 8GB RAM & 128GB storage Global smartphone brand Motorola on Monday announced the launch of the 'moto e13' smartphone in an all-new variant featuring 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The moto e13 in 8GB + 128GB will be available at Rs 8,999 starting August 16 on Flipkart, leading retail stores and motorola.in, the company said in a statement. It comes in three colours -- Cosmic Black, Aurora Green and Creamy White. "The moto e13 is an epitome of excellence, combining unbeatable technology and seamless...
Motorola launches 'moto e13' with 8GB RAM & 128GB storage
Motorola launches 'moto e13' with 8GB RAM & 128GB storage
Source: IANS
14/08/2023 2:44:24 PM
Thief prevents car tracking attempt by placing AirTag on another vehicle A woman's attempt to locate her stolen car took an unexpected turn as the thief discovered the hidden Apple AirTag and cleverly placed it on another rental vehicle to create distraction, the media reported. On a morning trip to Vancouver, Becca Hislop and her boyfriend found that her car was stolen, reports AppleInsider. Hislop was ready for the situation as she had hidden an AirTag in her car. After watching the AirTag signal move through city traffic, Hislop used it the next da...
Thief prevents car tracking attempt by placing AirTag on another vehicle
Thief prevents car tracking attempt by placing AirTag on another vehicle
Source: IANS
13/08/2023 5:14:02 PM
ChatGPT`s answers to software engineering questions were 52% incorrect OpenAI's ChatGPT answered about 52 per cent software engineering questions incorrectly, according to a study, raising questions about the popular language models accuracy. Despite ChatGPT's popularity, there hasn't been a thorough investigation into the quality and usability of its responses to software engineering queries, said researchers from the Purdue University in the US.  To address this gap, the team undertook a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT's replies to...
ChatGPT`s answers to software engineering questions were 52% incorrect
ChatGPT`s answers to software engineering questions were 52% incorrect
Source: IANS
13/08/2023 5:10:41 PM
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out community examples on iOS beta. With this feature, beta users will now be provided with some examples on how to create a community on WhatsApp, reports WABetaInfo. The shortcut redirects users to an official FAQ that gives them some instructions and tips about the community creation, the ability to add groups to the community, and how to reach community members by sharing updates using the special community announcement group. Thi...
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out community examples on iOS beta
Source: IANS
13/08/2023 5:06:25 PM
Instagram`s new feature to let users add music to their grid post Meta-owned Instagram has released a new feature that will allow users to add music to their grid posts. The feature was introduced by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo on Friday, who used it to unveil her new song, 'bad idea right?', reports The Verge. Users can now attach a song of their choice to a carousel post with multiple photos or videos, just as they can with Stories or Reels.  The feature appears to be in the process of rolling out to users, the report s...
Instagram`s new feature to let users add music to their grid post
Instagram`s new feature to let users add music to their grid post
Source: IANS
11/08/2023 5:04:35 PM
Self-driving cabs can now operate in San Francisco 24/7 Regulators in the US state of California have given the green signal to autonomous car companies Cruise and Waymo to run commercial robotaxi services across San Francisco 24/7. After a six-hour hearing, The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) voted in favour of the companies late on Thursday, despite protests from residents and city agencies, reports TechCrunch. Cruise and Waymo currently offer limited paid services in San Francisco, with a human safety operator presen...
Self-driving cabs can now operate in San Francisco 24/7
Self-driving cabs can now operate in San Francisco 24/7
Source: IANS
11/08/2023 11:51:48 AM
ChatGPT`s `custom instructions` feature now available for all users OpenAI has announced that it is expanding the ‘custom instructions’ feature to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier of the service. This feature provides users more control over how ChatGPT responds, reports TechCrunch. The 'custom instructions' feature was first introduced last month as a beta for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, allowing them to add preferences and requirements that they want the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to consider when respond...
ChatGPT`s `custom instructions` feature now available for all users
ChatGPT`s `custom instructions` feature now available for all users
Source: IANS
11/08/2023 11:37:27 AM
realme 11 5G: Stellar fusion of art and tech in smartphone design In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, brands are constantly pushing the boundaries to create devices that not only boast cutting-edge technology but also captivate users with their aesthetics. realme, a brand known for its dedication to meeting the dynamic demands of today's youth, is at the forefront of such innovations. Staying true to its commitment of delivering trendy devices, the brand has once again raised the bar with its latest offering – the realme 11 5G.  ...
realme 11 5G: Stellar fusion of art and tech in smartphone design
realme 11 5G: Stellar fusion of art and tech in smartphone design
Source: IANS
10/08/2023 3:34:48 PM
Samsung India logs record 1 lakh pre-bookings for new foldables in just 28 hrs Samsung on Thursday said it has secured record pre-bookings for its fifth-generation foldable devices in India, with more than 100,000 consumers pre-booking Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 in the first 28 hours. As compared to the fourth generation foldables, the South Korean giant received 1.7 times more pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 during the first 28 hours. In India, pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 opened on July 27 and the devices will go on sale from August 18...
Samsung India logs record 1 lakh pre-bookings for new foldables in just 28 hrs
Samsung India logs record 1 lakh pre-bookings for new foldables in just 28 hrs
Source: IANS
10/08/2023 1:53:35 PM
Japanese firm Mixi launches $50 mn India-first fund to empower startups Apple has introduced its next round of 'Meet with App Store Experts,' a free online series where developers can discover the latest App Store features and get their questions answered by Apple experts in several countries, including in India. Taking place till August 24, the programming provides a forum for developers to get their questions answered in real-time and will cover a variety of features available to support developers in enhancing their apps and games on the App Store. ...
Japanese firm Mixi launches $50 mn India-first fund to empower startups
Japanese firm Mixi launches $50 mn India-first fund to empower startups
Source: IANS
8/08/2023 11:29:43 AM
Samsung launches Galaxy F34 with 50MP camera in India  Samsung on Monday launched a new smartphone under its F-series -- Galaxy F34 5G with a 50-megapixel (OIS) camera in India.  As an introductory offer, Galaxy F34 5G will be available for purchase at an all-inclusive price of Rs 16,999 for the 6+128GB variant and Rs 18,999 for the 8+128GB variant on the company's official website and at select retail stores.  The smartphone comes available in two colour options -- Electric Black and Mystic Green. "Experience th...
Samsung launches Galaxy F34 with 50MP camera in India
Samsung launches Galaxy F34 with 50MP camera in India
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 6:02:00 PM
YouTube testing improvements to channel page layout Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is testing improvements to the channel page layout. "We're starting to test changes to creator channel pages where tabs like 'Playlists' won't be shown in cases where those tabs have no content," the company said on the 'YouTube test features and experiments' page. "We're also testing improved access to the information from the 'About' and 'Channels' tab by updating the look and feel of...
YouTube testing improvements to channel page layout
YouTube testing improvements to channel page layout
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 5:09:07 PM
Researchers use VR technology to measure brain activity, stress US researchers have modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity in order to examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces. The team at The University of Texas at Austin created a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset that can be worn comfortably for long periods. The EEG measures the brain's electrical activity during the immersive VR interactions.  The device...
Researchers use VR technology to measure brain activity, stress
Researchers use VR technology to measure brain activity, stress
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 5:03:38 PM
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new voice chat feature for group conversations on Android beta. Beta users will see a new voice waveform icon within a group chat, reports WABetaInfo. Selecting the waveform icon will automatically start the voice chat, and a dedicated interface will appear. All participants in the group can join the voice chat at any time. If no one joins the voice conversation during the first 60 minutes, it will automatically end. Ho...
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out voice chat feature for groups on Android beta
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 10:07:43 AM
iPhone 16 Pro models may feature stacked camera sensor design Apple will reportedly adopt a stacked rear camera sensor design across its iPhone 16 series next year, following similar moves in this year's iPhone 15 models. According to Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, two iPhone 16 Pro models will adopt a stacked CIS (CMOS Image Sensor) design. The camera's stacked CIS design lets it capture more light, have a wider dynamic range, and perform better in low-light circumstances.  Apple is already rumoured to adopt a stacked sensor...
iPhone 16 Pro models may feature stacked camera sensor design
iPhone 16 Pro models may feature stacked camera sensor design
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 9:30:13 AM
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out an animated avatar feature on iOS beta. Users have to open the keyboard and select the avatar tab to check whether the feature is enabled for their account, reports WABetainfo. Beta users will then see some animations for certain avatars. Users can share the animated avatars with anyone as it is not required to use the beta version to be able to receive them. "In addition, only a limited number of stickers are animated, bu...
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out animated avatar feature on iOS beta
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 4:43:56 PM
OpenAI to roll out 'huge set' of ChatGPT updates next week Microsoft-owned OpenAI's first developer advocate and developer relations expert -- Logan Kilpatrick, has posted on X (formerly Twitter) that a "huge set of ChatGPT updates are rolling out over the next week". Among the new features Kilpatrick highlighted are example prompts, suggested replies and follow-up questions, a default GPT-4 setting so that paying ChatGPT Plus subscribers don’t have to toggle on the latest/most advanced publicly available OpenAI large language ...
OpenAI to roll out 'huge set' of ChatGPT updates next week
OpenAI to roll out 'huge set' of ChatGPT updates next week
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 4:39:47 PM
Google rolling out linkable headlines feature in Docs Google has announced that it is rolling out a new linkable headlines feature in Google Docs. "To improve shareability of documents, especially longer ones, we’re adding the ability to copy links to headings in Google Docs," the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost. To access the feature, open a Google Doc on web > add a heading (type some content and set to "Heading 1") > right-click the heading > click the "Copy heading link" butt...
Google rolling out linkable headlines feature in Docs
Google rolling out linkable headlines feature in Docs
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 3:04:16 PM
Apple begins hunt for generative AI talent globally  As Apple CEO Tim Cook bets big on generative AI, the tech giant has posted several job openings in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) globally. Over the last few months, the iPhone maker has posted dozens of AI jobs in the US, France, and China, looking to fill roles that could help build generative AI tools that use local processing on mobile devices, reports The Financial Times. "We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record in applied ML research. Responsibi...
Apple begins hunt for generative AI talent globally
Apple begins hunt for generative AI talent globally
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 2:21:30 PM