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BTC, ETH Open Trading in Narrow Range on India’s Union Budget Announcement Day

The overall crypto sector rose by 1.01 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, along with stablecoins such as Tether, USD Coin, Ripple, and Binance USD opened with small profits on Wednesday, February 1. Only a handful of altcoins recorded losses today. These include Chainlink and Stellar. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OKo8CIE via

My Big Coin Founder Gets 8-Year Jail Term for Crypto Fraud, Ordered to Pay $7.7 Million

Randall Crater, founder of a now-defunct cryptocurrency business, was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for defrauding investors and customers out of millions of dollars by falsely marketing My Big Coin, a virtual currency. Crater, who was sentenced to 100 months in total and ordered to forfeit nearly $7.7 million (roughly Rs. 63 crore), is expected to appe... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nK7I4Hc via

Apple Workplace Rules Violate US Labour Law, Agency Finds

Apple maintains workplace policies that unlawfully discourage employees from discussing working conditions, a US labour agency has found. The National Labor Relations Board will issue a complaint targeting the policies and claiming Apple executives made comments that stymied worker organising unless the company settles first, an agency official said on Monday in an ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Z95Q1V4 via

Samsung Expects Smartphone Demand to Decline YoY as Firm Reports 69 Percent Plunge in Quarterly Profit

Samsung on Tuesday said persistent macroeconomic uncertainty will make for a tough first half year as the world's biggest maker of memory chips and smartphones reported a 69 percent plunge in fourth-quarter profit, its lowest quarterly profit since 2014. Consumer demand for electronic devices has dropped as clients spend less in a weak economy, dragging down memory ch... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sSo6m5W via

Twitter Working to Introduce Payments Feature Amid Drop in Advertising Income: Report

Twitter could soon introduce support for a payments feature, and the microblogging service has reportedly begun applying for regulatory licenses. According to a report, Elon Musk is pushing Twitter to create new streams of revenue as it faces a drop in advertising income, following his takeover of the platform last October. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EDOziF6 via

Realme GT Neo 5 Launch Date Revealed via Poster, Will Feature 240W Fast Charging: Details

Realme GT Neo 5 launch date has been revealed via a teaser poster. The upcoming smartphone is confirmed to launch in China in February. The smartphone will succeed the Realme GT Neo 3 5G, which was launched in 2022. It will offer 240W charging support, according to the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EsFOekX via

‘Michael Jordan of Fundraising’: Elon Musk Emerges a Money Maverick in Tesla Tweet Trial

Elon Musk, who now owns the Twitter service that he deploys as his megaphone, was often a study in contrasts during his roughly eight hours on the stand during the ongoing Tesla tweet trial. The CEO of the electric carmaker is facing a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Tesla shareholders after Musk tweeted about a company buyout that didn’t happen. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lsfQqBn via

Chinese Internet Giant Baidu Planning to Launch AI Chatbot Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT in March

Baidu, the Chinese Internet giant, is planning to launch an artificial intelligence chatbot tool similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT in March. ChatGPT's tech works by learning from vast amounts of data how to answer any prompt by a user in a human-like way, offering the information like a search engine would or prose like an aspiring novelist. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hvj1AmT via

Asteroid 2023 BU Just Passed a Few Thousand Kilometres From Earth. Here's Why That's Exciting

Asteroid 2023 BU passed only about 3,600 km from the surface of Earth on January 27. That distance is just slightly farther than the distance between Perth and Sydney and is only about 1 per cent the distance between Earth and our Moon. This makes 2023 BU the fourth-closest known asteroid encounter with Earth. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fDNwkZo via

Reliance Jio, Airtel Mobile Users Tally Increased in November, While Vodafone Idea Faces Loss: TRAI

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel cumulatively gained nearly 25 lakh mobile subscribers in November, while Vodafone Idea lost nearly 18.3 lakh customers, according to TRAI data. Reliance Jio cemented its lead in the market adding 14.26 lakh net subscribers in November, whereas Airtel added 10.56 lakh users. The top five service providers constituted over 98 per cent market ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FudqACc via

US may go the 'India way' on TikTok

The United States may be planning to go the 'India way' on the popular short video app TikTok. According to reports, the US plans to ban Chinese short video-making app TikTok nationwide. The House Foreign Affairs Committee reportedly plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking the use of China's popular social media app TikTok in the United States, the committee confirmed. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/6rKsyn5

Amazon Increases Minimum Purchase Amount on Amazon Fresh for Prime Members

Amazon to charge grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150 (roughly Rs. 12,200) starting February 28. Prime users who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh for under $150 will be charged between $3.95 (roughly Rs. 350) and $9.95 (roughly Rs. 800), depending on the order size. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xq8Kl3e via

ChatGPT Usage Banned in French University Over Concerns About Fraud, Plagiarism

ChatGPT usage has been banned at Sciences Po, one of France's top universities, to prevent fraud and plagiarism. The university said on Friday the school had emailed all students and faculty announcing a ban on ChatGPT and all other AI-based tools at Sciences Po. ChatGPT has already been banned in some public schools in New York City and Seattle, as per reports. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0L8sw4I via

Twitter to Let Users Appeal Account Suspension Starting February 1

Twitter users can appeal account suspension starting February 2023 under the new criteria for account suspension and reinstatement announced by the company. Under the new criteria, Twitter will take less severe action, in comparison to account suspension. Elon Musk came under fire for suspending the accounts of several journalists in December. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A8gBynX via

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan Met EU’s Antitrust Chief to Discuss Microsoft’s Activision Deal

PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan met with EU’s antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager to discuss Microsoft's $69 billion (about Rs. 5,62,647 crore) bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Sony previously criticised the deal, stating that the Call of Duty IP being claimed by Microsoft poses a “threat to an industry enjoyed by hundreds of millions.” Specifics on this ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4bPe0gC via

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Official Accessories Leaked Ahead of February 1 Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be unveiled on February 1 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The series is expected to be released as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, with a base, Plus, and Ultra model. Ahead of the launch event, official Samsung Galaxy S23 series accessories have been leaked including screen protectors and cases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gn92fuH via

Rapid EV Adoption in India Fanning Expectations That Fuel Demand Could Peak Early

Electric vehicle adoption in India is growing rapidly, prompting a major rethink about demand for fuel, while refiners in the third-largest economy on the continent are moving away from producing fuel. Despite new momentum in India, the question for the country is whether it will be enough to ultimately shake its fossil fuel dependency. State refiners, which dominate ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8rlMuVz via

Bitcoin, Ether Open with Minor Losses, Global Crypto Market Cap Stays Above $1 Trillion

The crypto market valuation dipped by 1.57 percent in the last 24 hours as several cryptocurrencies recorded losses on Friday, January 27. Bitcoin and Ether, along with Cardano, Polkadot, and Litecoin opened with losses. Zcash and New Coin, on the other hand, reeled-in gains. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fF2aKti via

Twitter Teams Up With Ad Verification Firms to Show Advertisers Tweet-Level Analytics, Verified Views

Twitter has teamed up with Integral Ad Science and DoubleVerify to provide advertisers with tweet-level analytics on content that appears next to their ads, according to the firms. Both firms use technology to independently verify that digital ads are viewed by real people on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fLUWT1l via

Google News update brings Material You redesign to tablets

Since 2021, Google has updated its apps and services with Android’s new Material You design language. The company has recently updated the Android Auto settings page, the search bar on Google Chrome and other apps with the new Material You design. Now, it’s time for another app to get the new design language. Phonearena has reported that Google has started rolling out a new update for the Google News app on Android tablets. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Xjd1OcQ

IBM cuts 3,900 jobs, misses annual cash target

Chief Financial Officer James Kavanaugh told Reuters that the company was still "committed to hiring for client-facing research and development". The layoffs - related to the spinoff of its Kyndryl business and a part of AI unit Watson Health - will cause a $300 million charge in the January-March period, IBM said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/7NdDBxQ

Made-in-India Battle Royale ‘Indus’ Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Pre-Registrations Now Live on Android

Pune-based developer SuperGaming has dropped the gameplay trailer for its upcoming battle-royale title Indus, confirming that pre-registrations for the same are now live on Android. Signups for iOS and iPadOS will “follow soon.” The footage, based on a pre-alpha build, drops players onto the Indo-futuristic map of Virlok, as they fight for survival and try to obta... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6W8qOKP via

IIT Mandi research: Online reviews help drive adoption of wearable health monitors

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have analysed the different factors that affect herding in adoption of wearable technologies for personal healthcare. They have used mathematical models to analyse data collected from surveys to provide insights into the marketing effectiveness of online reviews. The findings of the research have been published in the Journal of Marketing Communications. The research has been led by Dr Saumya Dixit, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Mandi, and co-authored by her PhD student Ms Anjali Pathania from IIT Mandi and Dr Gowhar Rasool, School of Business Studies, Central University of Jammu, Jammu. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LMptsDN

Google Sued by US Justice Department Over Dominance in Digital Advertising

Google has been sued by the US Justice Department along with eight states, as prosecutors take aim at Google's extremely profitable advertising business, asking that it be broken up to level the playing field for other companies. The company's ad dealings generated more than $200 billion (roughly Rs. 16,32,830 crore) in sales in 2021 and is parent company Alphabet's b... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6CiwZaM via

Moto E13 With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T606 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola has launched the budget-friendly Moto E13 in select markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Moto E13 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 SoC. It runs Android 13 Go Edition out-of-the-box. The phone also packs a 5,000mAh battery and comes with 64GB of inbuilt storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Zb2Oql0 via

Elon Musk Defiantly Defends Himself in Tesla Shareholder Trial Over 'Funding Secured' Tweet

Elon Musk on Tuesday defended himself against a class action lawsuit filed by Tesla shareholders over his 2018 "funding secured" tweets about a possible buyout of Tesla that never took place. He spent much of his testimony depicting himself as a trustworthy business leader capable of raising as much money as he needs to pursue his visions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RLk2vao via

Airtel Hikes Basic Tariffs in Seven Regions by Nearly 57 Percent to Increase Average Revenue per User

Airtel on Tuesday said it was raising the price of its entry level plan priced at Rs. 155 in seven regions, as part of the company's efforts to increase its average revenue per user (ARPU). The older plan priced at Rs. 99 has been discontinued in regions including the states of Karnataka, Bihar and Rajasthan, according to the telecom operator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cVUGfXD via

IIT Mandi signs MoU with HQ Maintenance Command Nagpur for R&D collaboration

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Headquarters Maintenance Command (HQ MC) Nagpur to collaborate on research and development in the domain of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning. The MoU was signed by AVM Biji Philip VSM DySMSO HQ MC, Nagpur, and Dr. Tulika Srivastava, Dean (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) at IIT Mandi. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/vSdKYmr

BharOS: Many People Around the World Who Won't Want Such a System to Succeed, Union Telecom Minister Says

BharOS, the Android-based indigenous operating system developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT) was tested by Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that there would be difficulties in the journey and there wer... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Il4yLwU via

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Tells Staff Cuts Avoided ‘Much Worse’ Issues Amid Slowing Growth

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an email to employees that job cuts at the search giant were announced after consultation with the company’s founders and board, and that he had to act decisively amid slowing growth at the company. By eliminating about 6 percent of its workforce, or 12,000 jobs, Google is the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant gro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/G0j5aEH via

Google Set to Face Lawsuit From US Justice Department Over Digital Ad Market Dominance: Report

Google could face a lawsuit from the US Justice Department as soon as Tuesday, according to a report. The US DoJ will reportedly file its second federal antitrust complaint against the company, alleging violations of antitrust law in how the tech giant acquires or maintains its dominance over the digital advertising market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0YpGHTv via

Twitter Sued by Britain's Crown Estate Over Alleged Unpaid Rent for UK Headquarters

Twitter is facing court proceedings in the UK after Britain's Crown Estate, an independent commercial business that manages the property portfolio belonging to the monarchy began court proceedings against the microblogging platform over alleged unpaid rent. Twitter's office in London was left deserted after the company laid off half its workforce following its takeove... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZF5Xgw9 via

Jason Momoa Teases More Aquaman After Meeting With DC Studio Co-Head James Gunn

Amidst rumours that Jason Momoa might soon have to give up on his role as Aquaman, the actor came forward and stated otherwise. “I’ll always be Aquaman. Ain’t anyone coming in there and taking s--t,” Momoa said in an interview, after having recently met up with DC Studio co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran to discuss the future of the comic book universe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VKYGo4O via

Bitcoin, Ether Touch Highest Prices in 2023, Crypto Cap Crosses Trillion-Dollar Mark Over Weekend

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 0.69 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, and Polygon opened with substantial gains today. After November 2022, this is the first time in 2023 that the global crypto market valuation has reached and breached the trillion-dollar mark. Meanwhile, altcoins such as Tether and USD Coin recorded small losses alon... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2thyBQ0 via

ChatGPT rolls out a paid version for $42 per month: What it offers, availability and more

The cost of the plan and the enhanced but "experimental" features of ChatGPT may be different for various users. It will depend upon the agreements made with OpenAI and the individual requirements of the user. However, the premium version of ChatGPT won’t be accessible to the general public as the company is offering the paid membership only to some select users. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/nrPLOyH

Elon Musk Says Higher Priced Twitter Subscription Will Not Carry Advertisements

Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday that a higher priced subscription of the social media platform will not carry advertisements. Twitter earns nearly 90 percent of its revenue from selling digital ads and Musk recently attributed a "massive drop in revenue" to rights organizations that have pressured brands to pause their Twitter ads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7HREtyx via

Google CCI ruling: Play Store to house other app stores by next week

The Supreme Court has recently passed its decision and has upheld CCI’s demands over the company. According to Supreme Court’s order, Google will not only have to pay the imposed fine but will also have to allow third-party app stores in the Play Store within the coming week. Reacting to Supreme Court’s order, Google claimed this move will “hurt consumers” and “stall growth” of the Android platform. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/dRNfDnI

Infinix Note 12i (2022) India Launch Date Set for January 25, Specifications Revealed

Infinix Note 12i (2022) launch date has been announced by the company. The phone will debut in India on January 25. The launch was announced via a Flipkart microsite, which also revealed some phone specifications. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AbKNSYu via

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Surfaces on US FCC Website With Support for 25W Charging: Report

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has been the subject of numerous leaks and rumours. The phone has now been spotted with the model number SM-A346M on the FCC listing. This comes shortly after the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G was discovered on the BIS website. The listing appearances confirm its impending global launch, which is expected to include India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OL0FWs9 via

Twitter App Update to Stop Displaying the 'For You' Tab by Default, Elon Musk Says

Twitter will be updated with the ability to remember the last feed a user was viewing instead of automatically showing them the "For You" section by default, Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday. The iOS app has also been updated with the ability to bookmark tweets with a single tap. Twitter will also add support for translating and recommending tweets in the coming months, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/axMLqi1 via

Amazon Web Services Plans to Invest $35 Billion by 2040 to Expand Data Centres in Virginia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it plans to invest an additional $35 billion (roughly Rs. 2,83,400 crore) to expand data centres in Virginia. The firm said it had invested the same amount in data centres in the state from 2011 to 2020, adding that the new investment would create 1,000 jobs at the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GY2J1NA via

Elon Musk Takes Witness Stand, Defends 2018 Buyout Tweets in Tesla Shareholder Trial

Elon Musk on Friday defended his tweet from 2018 claiming that he had lined up funding to take Tesla private in a class-action lawsuit by shareholders claiming he misled investors. The Tesla CEO delivered sworn testimony in a US court in front of a nine-person jury and a full room of media and other spectators, and the trial was adjourned for the weekend. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/deuGMqR via

Google to Delay Paying Part of Staff Bonus to Contain Spending

Google has announced it will delay a part of its employees' year-end bonuses as part of a transition to a new performance management system. Eligible employees will get 80 percent of their bonus while the remainder will be paid in later months, the company said, adding that the decision was communicated to staff in 2022. The company typically paid full bonuses in the ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4wrRGuM via

NetEase Declines Activision Blizzard’s Offer to Extend Partnership for Publishing in China

Chinese games publisher NetEase confirmed that it rejected a proposal from Activision Blizzard, which sought to extend their long-term partnership for six months. NetEase claims the proposal was “commercially illogical,” and accused the US firm of “seeking a divorce but still remaining attached,” in a rare public display of acrimony between the two gaming gian... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1YRMTsy via

Google Loses Bid to Block CCI's Ruling in Supreme Court, Vows to Cooperate With Antitrust Authority

Google said it would cooperate with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) after the US tech giant lost its bid to halt a recent order by the antitrust body. The firm's setback will force Google to change the business model of its popular Android operating system in India, a key growth market for the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fMPqtVZ via

Apple Could Roll Out iOS 16.3, watchOS 9.3 Updates for iPhone, Apple Watch Users Next Week: All Details

Apple has hinted that iOS 16.3, and watchOS 9.3 could arrive to iPhone and Apple Watch users by next week. The company indicated the release of the updates in a note attached alongside a press release announcing its initiatives celebrating Black History Month in February. The initiatives include a Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop launch, coupled with matching wallpa... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s5HiAz2 via

Amazon to Cut Jobs in US, Canada, Costa Rica as Part of Mass Layoffs

As part of its plan to cut 18,000 jobs company-wide, Amazon will be laying off employees in the US, Canada, and Costa Rica by the end of Wednesday. The layoffs are the latest in the U.S. technology sector, with companies cutting their bloated workforce and slashing costs to reverse pandemic-era excesses and prepare for a worsening global economy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZnC5khU via

Twitter Blue Annual Subscription With Blue Check Mark at Discounted Price Rolled Out in Select Countries

Twitter Blue, the company's paid blue check verification is now available to users in select countries as an annual subscription, according to the microblogging service. last year, Twitter rolled out blue check marks to all paying subscribers last year as part of efforts to grow revenue as Elon Musk fights to retain advertisers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0xH784z via

New IT Rules Consider Removing Social Media Content Deemed 'Fake' by Government

The government will not permit social media platforms to host any information that it identifies as false, according to a draft proposal of new IT rules released this week. Once information was identified as such, social media platforms or other "online intermediaries" would have to "make reasonable efforts" to ensure users do not "host, display, upload, modify, publi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3semXfF via

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core I9-13900H CPUs, 3.2K Displays Unveiled

Asus has unveiled Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED laptop. The 2-in-1 device comes with a 16-inch touch screen with up to 3.2K resolution and a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, coupled with Intel Iris X graphics and 16GB of RAM. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ocPNuMn via

John Wick Director Chad Stahelski to Helm Rainbow Six Movie for Paramount Pictures: Report

Paramount’s Rainbow Six movie has reportedly found its director in Chad Stahelski. The John Wick filmmaker will helm the live-action feature based on the eponymous 1998 Tom Clancy novel and sees Michael B. Jordan reprising his role as Navy SEAL-turned-CIA operative John Clark. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zgb90uh via

Apple Postpones Launch of AR Glasses, Follow-Up Mixed Reality Headset to Have Cheaper Price Tag: Reports

Apple could launch its mixed reality headset at the company's spring event while its plans for AR glasses have been postponed indefinitely due to technical challenges, according to a report. Meanwhile, a cheaper follow-up mixed reality headset from the Cupertino company will reportedly use chips on par with those in the iPhone instead of those used in its Mac computer... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IjNk5c7 via

The Last of Us Part I on PS5 Offers 2-Hour Free Trial for PS Plus Deluxe/ Premium Members

The Last of Us Part I is now available as a two-hour free trial on the PS Plus Deluxe/ Premium plan. The PS5 remake is being offered to mark the release of the Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey-led The Last of Us series, which dropped on Disney+ Hotstar, earlier this week. Billed as a faithful reproduction of the original 2013 PS3 game, Naughty Dog’s remake adds upgrade... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZsSQVpu via

Microsoft to Cut 5 Percent of Workforce Affecting Thousands of Employees: Report

Microsoft will cut five percent of its workforce on Wednesday, according to a report. The Redmond company could cut as many as 11,000 employees, in human resources and engineering divisions and follow job cuts at Amazon and Meta amid slowing demand and a worsening economic outlook. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PU9EGY2 via

The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Grogu Head Out on an Interstellar Journey

Lucasfilm has dropped a new trailer for The Mandalorian season 3, ahead of its release on March 1. The trailer sees bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and budding Jedi warrior Grogu (Baby Yoda) coming to the planet Mandalore, to restore the former’s honour. Emily Swallow’s The Armorer is expected to make her first appearance, in addition to returning characte... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2QBIHCt via

Elon Musk's Trial Over His 'Funding Secured' Tweets About Tesla in 2018 Set to Begin: All You Need to Know

Elon Musk is set to face a trial in a US court over his tweets about Tesla from 2018, triggered by a class-action lawsuit on behalf of investors who owned Tesla stock for a 10-day period in that year. Here's why the beleaguered billionaire, who took Twitter private last year, is facing a trial over a firm that he didn't. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eTxw3FS via

China Acquires 'Golden Shares' in Two Alibaba Units in Bid to Strengthen Control Over Online Content

China has purchased 'golden shares', or minority stakes with special rights, in two of Alibaba's domestic units. Golden shares grant government-backed funds or companies board representation and/or veto rights for key business decisions. Beijing is looking to extend a campaign to strengthen control over online content, and Alibaba has been one of the most prominent ta... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3PxYCXK via

Microsoft Expands ChatGPT Access to Azure Cloud Customers Amid Rumours of Planned Investment

Microsoft said on Monday that it was expanding access to OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT, allowing its cloud customers to access the futuristic chatbot. The firm had previewed the service its cloud-computing customers in a program it called the Azure OpenAI Service, said that the startup's technology was now generally available to customers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Dm0sV69 via

Tencent Fires Over 100 Employees Found Guilty of Bribery, Embezzlement

Tencent on Monday revealed that it had fired over 100 employees found guilty of bribery and embezzlement, an announcement that comes as the company struggles under a broad regulatory crackdown on China's tech sector initiated in late 2020. More than a hundred employees were guilty of violating Tencent's anti-fraud policy and one employee was found guilty of "accepting... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8d3Up29 via

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Renders Tip Multiple Colour Options, Galaxy S23 Ultra May Come With S Pen Integration

Samsung is all set to unveil new Galaxy S series smartphones during its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1. Just days before the formal debut, renders of the upcoming Galaxy S23 phones have leaked online. In the leaked renders, they are seen in multiple colour options, featuring a hole-punch display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L5xwmU2 via

Here's when Samsung's US semiconductor plant's construction will be complete

Samsung, besides Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the US by setting up a new semiconductor plant. The South Korean giant has now provided an update on the work done with respect to the construction of a new semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/ZaOFyD2

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 Plus Leaked Renders Suggest Four Colour Options

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has reprotedlt been subjected to press material render leaks that suggest its colour options and design. According to a report by NieuweMobiel, the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Plus moniker smartphones from Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone series will arrive in four colour options — Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (Cre... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ud7FNW9 via

Six YouTube Channels Exposed for Spreading False Information, PIB Tweets

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) on Thursday exposed six YouTube channels for "working in a coordinated manner and spreading false information" about the government, elections, proceedings in the Supreme Court and Parliament of India, the president and the prime minister. Last December, the Centre flagged three channels peddling fake news. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xUSy1iz via

Crypto Crime Hits Record $20 Billion in 2022: Chainalysis Report

Illicit use of cryptocurrencies hit a record $20.1 billion (nearly Rs. 1,63,217 crore) last year as transactions involving companies targeted by US sanctions skyrocketed, data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The cryptocurrency market floundered in 2022, as risk appetite diminished and various crypto firms collapsed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SLev8fT via

Kia KA4, Kia Concept EV9 Unveiled at Auto Expo 2023, Firm Plans to Expand to 220 Cities in 2023

Kia on Wednesday unveiled the Kia KA4, a fourth generation MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) and the concept car Kia EV9 at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023. The company says it plans to expand to 220 cities in India this year. The firm also plans introduce 14 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) into the global market by 2027. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UMLv2Tt via

Bitcoin Price Crosses the $18,000 Mark for First Time in 2023, Most Altcoins See Gains: All Details

The overall crypto market valuation rose by four percent in the last 24 hours. Both Bitcoin and Ether recorded profits around five percent each. Binance Coin, Cardano, Polygon, and Litecoin also bagged profits. A small number of altcoins saw dips in prices on Wednesday. These include stablecoins as well as Uniswap, Chainlink, and Bitcoin SV. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NEGpjZb via

US FAA Outage: No Evidence of Cyberattack on Federal Aviation Administration, White House Says

The White House said on Wednesday that it there was evidence that the US FAA outage that caused thousands of flights to be delayed was due to a cyberattack. The aviation authority removed an order to halt all flights after it restored an important system that provides pre-flight safety notices to pilots, according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/h1CaG5U via

NRIs From 10 Countries Will Soon Be Able to Do UPI Fund Transactions Using International Numbers

The NPCI has permitted non-residents from 10 countries, including the US, Canada and UAE, to digitally transfer funds using the UPI platform from NRE/NRO accounts. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in a circular said it has been receiving requests for allowing non-residents to use international mobile numbers for transacting in Unified Payments Interf... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/duIZG0Q via

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6a Reportedly Get 5G Support on Latest Beta, Rollout Expected in Q1 2023

Google was supposed to release an update enabling 5G capabilities in December last year, but it has been pushed back. Users who have installed the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update on their Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 devices can reportedly connect to Jio and Airtel 5G networks. It is a beta update, and the company anticipates that a stable version will be available to all... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FNOQzfo via

Apple Planning to Start Using In-House Displays for Some Apple Watch Models From 2024: Report

Apple is planning to replace the displays on some Apple Watch models by 2024 as part of efforts to move more components in-house, according to a report. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant is working on using in-house displays for its highest-end Apple Watch models by the end of 2024, and these displays could reportedly make their way to other devices, such as ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w9LY6yM via

Google Warns Android Growth in India on the brink of stalling due to CCI Order in Supreme Court Challenge

Google has challenged an order of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for exploiting its dominant position in Android, arguing that its Android ecosystem is on the brink of stalling in India. The filing in the apex court for the first time quantifies the impact and details the changes the company will need to make. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8PvCLob via

Realme GT Neo 5 May Launch at MWC 2023, Specifications Surface on TENAA: Report

Realme GT Neo 5 is expected to launch globally at Mobile World Congress 2023. Both of its variants have also been listed on the TENAA database revealing their specifications. Realme has confirmed that it will be among the first of its smartphones to come with the new 240W fast charging technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xCL2yOR via

Microsoft Said to Invest $10 Billion Into OpenAI, Other Venture Firms

Microsoft is said to be in talks to invest $10 billion into OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, which will value the San Francisco-based firm at $29 billion, according to a report. The funding includes other venture firms and deal documents were sent to prospective investors in recent weeks, with the aim to close the round by the end of 2022, the report said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/e0AD1Kq via

Apple Hiring Workers for Retail Stores Across India Including Delhi and Mumbai: Report

Apple has started to hire workers for its upcoming retail stores in the country, according to a report. The company's careers page has listed roles for employees ahead of its plans to open stores in India, including business expert, “genius,” operations expert and technical specialist, in locations such as Mumbai and New Delhi. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cIp12eh via

Samsung Galaxy F13 Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung has reportedly released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy F13 in India. The update will bring in new features part of Samsung's customised One UI 5.0 skin, along with performance improvements. The Galaxy F13 was launched in India in June 2022 with Android 12 (One UI 4.1.1) skin on top. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lK6icXZ via

Elon Musk Wants Tesla Shareholder Lawsuit Moved to Texas, Claims He Can't Get Fair Trial in California

Elon Musk's lawyers have asked a federal judge in the US to move a Tesla shareholder trial to Texas from California, claiming that he would not get a fair trial in the state. The billionaire has asked the court to postpone the trial until negative publicity regarding the billionaire’s purchase of Twitter has died down, if moving the trial is not possible. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C6FuX72 via

Twitter Said to Make Deeper Cuts Into Teams Handling Global Content Moderation and Misinformation

Twitter is said to have made deeper cuts across the company's content moderation and misinformation policy teams, including workers in the firm's Dublin and Singapore offices. The microblogging service that was acquired by Elon Musk last year eliminated roles in areas of the company that didn’t get enough “volume” to justify continued support, according to a sen... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jfbJFVC via

Samsung Website Allegedly Confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2023 Event Date, Galaxy S23 Lineup Expected

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event’s official date has leaked online. The company is expected to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S23 series during the event on February 1, if a now-removed teaser page on the company's Colombia website is any indication. The new non-foldable flagship lineup is likely to include the regular Samsung Galaxy S23 model, alongside the Galaxy S23... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mAlG4sD via

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Review: A Strong Overall Package, if You Can Stomach the Price

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G comes with a bunch of upgrades over the Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The headlining features include a 200-megapixel Samsung HPX sensor, 120W fast charging support out-of-the-box, a 120Hz AMOLED display, etc. However, the upgrades have also attracted a steep price tag. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0UedXFL via

Elon Musk Calls Hiring Law Firm Perkins Coie an Error by Twitter’s Team

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said in an email to Reuters that hiring law firm Perkins Coie to defend the company in a California federal lawsuit this week was a mistake it would not make again. It was earlier reported that lawyers from Perkins Coie entered court appearances for Twitter even though Musk has denounced the firm on the social media platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aFTE01b via

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI in Discussions to Sell Shares in Tender Offer Valuing Firm at $29 Billion: Report

OpenAI, the research firm that created ChatGPT, is in discussions for a tender offer with venture capital firms Thrive Capital and Founders Fund, according to a report. The company is reportedly in talks with the firms to sell shares from existing shareholders such as employees, in a tender offer that would value the firm at $29 billion (roughly Rs. 2,39,700 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QkI8Cf6 via

Twitter Hack: Email Addresses of 200 Million Users Leaked on Hacking Forum, Security Researcher Says

Twitter users' data, including their email addresses, was leaked after the company was breached by hackers, according to security researcher Alon Gal, co-founder of Israeli cybersecurity-monitoring firm Hudson Rock. The email addresses of over 200 million users were posted to a hacking forum, and could lead to hacking, targeted phishing, and doxxing of Twitter users, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TRyzdh8 via

Google Said to Be Preparing to Approach Supreme Court to Block CCI's Android Antitrust Ruling

Google is said to be preparing to challenge an order by the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) in the Supreme Court, days after the NCLAT turned down its request to block the ruling by the antitrust watchdog. The firm has also alleged in its filings that the CCI's investigation unit copied parts of a European 2018 ruling against the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1aJy86h via

CES 2023: Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Satellite; Two-Way Satellite-Based Messaging for Android Phones to Arrive Soon

Qualcomm has announced a satellite-based two-way messaging service for Android smartphones at CES 2023. The service is called Snapdragon Satellite and will come to Android smartphones starting in the second half of 2023. It aims to provide satellite-based mobile connectivity for emergencies globally. The company has partnered with Iridium to develop the feature. Apple... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/H94cOy1 via

CES 2023: Asus Updates Zenbook, Vivobook Series of Laptops With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core I9 HX-Series CPU

Asus has introduced new laptops under Vivobook, Zenbook and Chromebook series for content creators and gamers at CES 2023. The new laptops come with new Intel processors and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 40 series graphics. Asus has packed new 3D OLED displays on the machines. Image: from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2w7DWLv via

Apple's Stock Market Value Drops Sharply, Remains Below $2 Trillion For The First Time Since March 2021

Apple's stock market value fell to $1.99 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,64,85,200 crore) on Tuesday, a year after the iPhone maker became the first company to reach the $3 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,48,51,900 crore) market capitalisation milestone. The company's value is just ahead of Microsoft, valued at about $1.8 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,49,11,600 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rHpFlL via

CES 2023: Asus ROG Gaming Laptops, Desktops Refreshed With Latest Intel, AMD, Nvidia Hardware

Asus has refreshed its popular Republic of Gamers (ROG) series of gaming laptops and desktops at CES 2023. The company unveiled the latest Asus ROG Strix SCAR and Asus ROG Strix G series gaming laptops at the event, along with the new versions of the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16, Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Asus ROG ROG Flow X13, Asus ROG Flow X16, and Asus... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fXHSnCb via

Realme 10 With MediaTek Helio G99 SoC Set to Launch in India on January 9

Realme 10 is set to launch in India on January 9 at 12:30pm IST. This smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, paired with ARM G57 MC2 GPU. The handset features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It gets a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel selfie snapper on the front. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7DuwRfQ via

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Base Model Tipped to Start With 256GB Storage

Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S23 series, could ship with 256GB of internal storage for the base model. According to the tipster, the South Korean tech giant could ditch the 128GB base models from the Galaxy S23 lineup. According to him, the vanilla Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ will be available in 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage models, while the ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eKGkqh via

Tesla Reports Record Q4 Deliveries; Misses Market Estimates Amid Slowing Demand, Logistics Issues, More

Tesla reported record deliveries of its electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the EV maker. However, the firm missed Wall Street estimates, as its deliveries fell about 34,000 vehicles short of production as logistical bottlenecks persisted. Tesla reportedly plans to run a reduced production schedule in January at its Shanghai plant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZmFBbWS via

Prime Minister's 2023 Vision Includes Mobile Phone Exports Worth Rs. 1 Lakh Crore, MoS IT Says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the year is to have mobile phone exports worth Rs. 1 lakh crore, with mobile phones featuring in the Top 10 exported category, according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Last year, phone exports from the country were worth around Rs. 45,000 crore and the sector was dominated by Apple and Samsun... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Wlbdkjc via

Apple iPad Pro Models With 11.1-Inch and 13-Inch OLED Displays to Launch in 2024: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch new iPad Pro models with 11.1-inch and 13-inch display sizes in 2024. One of these new iPad Pro models could come with an OLED display, as per a report. The Cupertino-based company launched two iPad Pro (2022) models with 11-inch and 12.9-inch LCD displays in October in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/62JuvRG via

Meta Preparing to Announce Decision on Donald Trump's Return to Facebook, Instagram: Report

Facebook parent Meta is reportedly preparing to announce its decision on allowing former US President Donald Trump back on Instagram and Facebook. The company is said to have set up a working group including staffers from its public policy, communications, and content policy teams. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pDetXlv via

Toyota India Warns of Possible Data Breach Exposing Customers' Personal Information

Toyota India, the company's Indian business unit, warned on Sunday that that firm may have exposed some customers' personal data in a data breach. The automaker said it has notified the relevant Indian authorities of the data breach at Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The firm previously warned that its T-Connect service potentially leaked about 296,000 pieces of customer info... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gxHrJ8L via

India's Robust Tech Ecosystem to See Spring, Not Winter; Digital Economy Ready for Strong 2023, MoS IT Says

India's robust tech ecosystem would see spring, or summer, instead of a tech winter, according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The minister also said that the momentum of digital economy would continue in 2023, backed by enabling rules and laws that offer catalysing framework for technological growth and innovation. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0VCpimr via