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The telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,170.75 million in January, driven by net customer gain in the fixed line segment, according to a sector regulator TRAI report released on Friday. The net gain in the wireline segment was 0.28 million customers while mobile telephony recorded a net gain of 0.09 million subscribers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZAkfHMp via

General Motors plans to phase out widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies that allow drivers to bypass a vehicle's infotainment systems, shifting instead to built-in infotainment systems developed with Google for future electric vehicles. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems allow users to mirror their smartphone screens in a vehicle's dashboard disp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fMytIi4 via

Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion (nearly Rs. 3,28,500 crore) or more last year, has been charged with fraud by US prosecutors. An eight-count indictment against Kwon was made public in the US District Court in Manhattan, several hours after news of his arrest earlier Thursday in Montenegro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FVN3wCM via

Realme has confirmed to launch of Realme GT Neo 5 SE with 100W fast charging and a 5,500 mAh battery. The phone will debut on April 3 in China. With its launch less than a week away, the phone’s specifications have already been teased by the company on its official Weibo page. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/byLkdxC via

A US court has sanctioned Google for a second time in recent days, after a judge in a decision unsealed on Wednesday said the Alphabet unit took too long to comply with a ruling last year in a data-privacy class action. The order stems from a class action claiming Google unlawfully tracked its users while they were using the company's Chrome browsers in private, or "i... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6gnDaR9 via

E3 2023 has been cancelled, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirmed. A report notes that the 2023 edition ‘simply did not garner the sustained interest' necessary to execute the event in a manner that would display the size and strength of the games industry. The news comes after big publishers like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo pulled out of the ev... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0MNlLUy via

Ford Motor Co has withdrawn a petition seeking US regulatory approval to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles annually without required human controls like steering wheels, according to a letter made public Thursday. The automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it was no longer seeking approval for the petition it filed in July 2021, citing its decision to close its self-driving venture Argo AI last year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/reoqzw9

A U.S. court has sanctioned Google LLC for a second time in recent days, after a judge in a decision unsealed on Wednesday said the Alphabet Inc unit took too long to comply with a ruling last year in a data-privacy class action. The order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen in San Jose, California, stems from a class action claiming Google unlawfully tracked its users while they were using the company's Chrome browsers in private, or "incognito," mode. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/s6n0vAU

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4AWNtUB via

Developers have created free Ram Navami-themed stickers for WhatsApp users to mark the auspicious occasion. The stickers are available for download on the Google Play Store, but they are not compatible with iPhones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/zECqRVS

Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown that wiped 70 percent off its shares. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ZxkmVg via

Apple confirmed that the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 will be held from June 5 to June 9 in an “online format.” On the first day, there will be a physical event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California with the keynote and State of the Union address. The company is expected to introduce a host of new products and features at the conference. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PgSkjNx via

Electronic Arts said on Wednesday it would lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and reduce office space, making it the first major videogame publisher to announce job cuts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Vw5RCna via

If you use Google Chrome as your go-to web browser, you must have noticed a “pop-up blocked” message in the address bar. While Chrome, by default, blocks pop-ups from automatically showing up on your screen, you may still get them, which can be annoying. This happens because you may have previously subscribed to receive notifications from a website. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/6vDd75k

Artificial intelligence chip startup Cerebras Systems on Tuesday said it released open-source ChatGPT-like models for the research and business community to use for free in an effort to foster more collaboration. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YGCsQr4 via

The Last of Us Part 1 — finally out on PC — is getting bombarded with negative Steam reviews, calling out its poor performance and optimisation. The game has received multiple reports in regard to hard crashes, stuttering, and long loading times - even on the most beefed-up gaming rigs. The shader-building process is also a major concern, eating up a chunk of time... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/V8NeJUF via

Apple on Tuesday launched its "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service in the US, a move that threatens to disrupt the fintech sector dominated by firms like Affirm Holdings and Swedish payments company Klarna. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KUl5vCu via

Alibaba said the biggest restructuring in its 24-year history would see it split into six units - Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OKzVmPa via

Microsoft has launched an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant called Security Copilot to help analysts respond to threats by analysing and summarising data using OpenAI's GPT-4 generative AI model. The tool, which integrates with Microsoft Security products, delivers reports on data breaches and other security issues in a prompt box format. Security Copilot will continually learn and improve to ensure security teams are operating with the latest knowledge of attackers, according to Microsoft. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/URIda05

Alphabet asked a US federal judge on Monday to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit alleging that Google illegally abused its dominance of online advertising. The government filed the ad tech lawsuit in January along with eight states. However, Google has denied the allegations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OEQF2LJ via

Redmi 12C is confirmed to launch in India on March 30 alongside the newly unveiled Redmi 12C 4G device. The smartphone was released in China previously and also saw a global launch earlier this year. Now, a microsite on Amazon of the upcoming budget Redmi smartphone suggests that the model will be priced under Rs. 10,000. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AyocqVx via

Telecom Service Providers (TSP) have been advised to take various measures while placing 5G towers near airports. Recommendations include establishing safety and buffer zones in the vicinity of airports, restricting power levels of C-Band 5G transmissions around the airports, and ensuring the tilt of 5G base stations to an extent such that the 5G emissions do not inte... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Cu2K7Gh via

Elon Musk said on Monday that only verified Twitter accounts would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15. Twitter's For You recommendations will also be limited to verified users. According to Musk, this is the only realistic way to advance AI bot swarms taking over. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/grVnxBc via

Microsoft has deployed an update that was affecting the image cropping tool of Windows. Called aCropalypse, the vulnerability prevented screenshots with text information following them from being removed properly after the images were cropped. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z30OYrw via

The Biden administration on Monday will release new guidance for its $52 billion US semiconductor manufacturing and research program detailing how companies seeking major awards must provide affordable high-quality childcare. The Commerce Department plans to begin accepting applications in late June for a $39 billion manufacturing subsidy program. The law also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/qvHa4Ss

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday revealed in a filing that the firm would see a revenue drop in a few of its businesses and incur some expenses due to an "IT security incident" in March. The drugmaker's IT systems were affected by a breach of certain file systems and theft of some company and personal data, while a ransomware group has claimed responsibility fo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BZxAhPa via

Nothing Phone 2 could be launched in India soon, as the upcoming smartphone has purportedly bagged a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The handset is listed with model number AIN065, and could make its debut in the country in the coming months. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zyEBGi1 via

Twitter's source code was partially leaked online, according to a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The company has asked the court to order Github to produce "All identifying information" associated with the 'FreeSpeechEnthusiast' user name it has accused of leaking a portion of the company's source code on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hx7bK8O via

Australian digital payments and lending firm Latitude Holdings said it has determined that 7.9 million Australian and New Zealand driver licence numbers were stolen in a large-scale information theft on March 16. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/0YMwbzv

In the United States, there are growing calls to ban TikTok, owned by China-based company ByteDance, or to pass bipartisan legislation to give President Joe Biden's administration legal authority to seek a ban. Devices owned by the U.S. government were recently banned from having the app installed. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/JFmc7Hi

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hit back at Twitter CEO Elon Musk for criticising his for-profit company which is now owned by Microsoft. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/NeM4pqm

OnePlus is set to launch the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone next month along with Nord Buds 2 earbuds. The leaked spec sheet reveals that the smartphone will have a plastic body with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera, a 16MP front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/NKW1u8O

No draft of the Digital India Bill has been published for public feedback or comments and no notice of the same was given in respect of the bill for its introduction in the Winter Session 2022-23, the Parliament was told. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/SjHfrsi

The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization that operates an online library, violated the copyrights of four major US publishers, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday. While many of the books scanned and lent to readers were in the public domain, 3.6 million are protected by valid copyrights, and the publishers sued the non-profit in 2020 over 127 books. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y8P0imj via

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Friday reported a record drop in fourth-quarter revenue as the company weathered a slowdown in consumption and disruptions due to China's COVID-19 curbs. Early signs suggest China's economy will only rebound slowly, as consumers remain cautious about spending money despite an easing of restrictions on domestic and international trave... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Wc03wQ4 via

Happiest Minds’ collaboration with Pimcore claims to provide customers with a seamlessly integrated platform, and a centralised solution for PIM, MDM, DAM, CDP, DXP/CMS, and digital commerce. Pimcore’s expertise in data management, experience management, and e-commerce will create an important alliance. This will help businesses to fast-track their digital transformation initiatives. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/ZNdugBL

Friction between crypto proponents and the regulator have been brewing under Gensler's leadership, with both sides growing increasingly loud in their criticisms. The escalating tension exploded into public view on Wednesday when Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and the company's chief legal officer Paul Grewal posted online that the firm had been told that SEC staff inten... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GhFSXQn via

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reportedly used an Apple AirTag to track down a pill press machine that had been intercepted by border agents. Placing the AirTag inside the machine allowed the DEA to track its movements and uncover potential illegal activity. It's unclear why the DEA chose an AirTag over other GPS devices, but it's been suggested this may be due to issues with currently available devices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/fTrmQsq

France's National Assembly on Thursday approved the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the safety of millions of tourists who are expected to flood the French capital next summer. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/iIoGaXl

Microsoft Corp's initial offer to address EU antitrust complaints filed by rivals is insufficient and the U.S. software giant needs to do more, German software provider Nextcloud said, as regulators consider whether to open a formal investigation. French cloud computing services provider and complainant OVHcloud is also waiting for a more concrete proposal from Microsoft, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/GLAKMoi

Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. A TikTok spokesperson called the action "misguided", saying it was based on fundamental misconceptions about the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jyPZR4J via

Microblogging platform Koo on Thursday announced the launch of new proactive content moderation features, geared to provide users with a safer social media experience. The new features developed in-house are capable of proactively detecting and blocking any form of nudity or child sexual abuse materials in less than 5 seconds, labelling misinformation and hiding toxic... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0astRF9 via

Meta Platforms on Thursday voiced its strongest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to foot additional network costs, saying this would not solve their financial problems and also ignores tech companies' hefty investments. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uKkMoin via

Microsoft has extended the integration of OpenAI's GPT-4 technology beyond Bing, Edge, and Office, adding it to GitHub's AI code assistant, "Copilot." This new version of Copilot, dubbed "Copilot X," aims to go beyond code auto-completion by leveraging the capabilities of GPT-4. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/49zBTfL

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to sue Coinbase Global Inc over some of the crypto exchange's products, turning up the heat on the largely unregulated sector. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aMke0zW via

TikTok, the Chinese-owned short video sharing platform, could face a ban in the US, and creators along with some US Democratic Party lawmakers have opposed the possible ban on the service. The popular app, which has over 150 million users in the country, is facing a potential ban in the US over concerns that user data in the US could be passed on to China's government... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Nnw8D9 via

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to sue Coinbase Global Inc over some of the crypto exchange's products, turning up the heat on the largely unregulated sector. Shares of Coinbase dropped nearly 13% to $67.33 in extended trading after the company said on Wednesday that the regulator had issued it a Wells notice - a formal declaration that SEC staff intend to recommend an enforcement action. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/lwJON8x

Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, buttressing the notion that some ingredients crucial for the advent of life arrived on Earth aboard rocks from space billions of years ago. Scientists said on Tuesday they detected uracil and niacin in rocks obtained by the Japanese Space Agency's Hayabus... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DZ2Pf51 via

The integration of OpenAI's technology into Microsoft-owned Bing has driven people to the little-used search engine and helped it compete better with market leader Google in page visits growth, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb. Page visits on Bing have risen 15.8 percent since Microsoft unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered version on February... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uETNyb9 via

Instagram is a photo-sharing social media platform that offers various features like Stories and Reels. It also has guidelines prohibiting harmful content. The Account Status feature helps users verify that their content is not violating Instagram's Community and Recommendations Guidelines. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/V1f5xTw

As the China launch of the Vivo X Flip nears, more details have started showing on official sources. While we were earlier treated to the premium foldable smartphone’s Geekbench scores, the phone has now been reportedly spotted on the 3C certification website hinting at some more details. While Vivo has not officially announced a launch event, we can now expect that... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PnJiZav via

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading to PS5 in September, as per Venom voice actor Tony Todd. The actor claims that commercials for the game will drop in August. Spider-Man 2 promises an even more exciting chapter in the lives of the web-crawling duo Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as they face off against the symbiote Venom. Bryan Intihar and Ryan Smith, who worked on ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kp4eOD5 via

Popular AR mobile game Pokemon GO has received a new update with bug fixes, improvements and new events like Carnival of Colors and Let’s GO. One notable feature of the update is the ability to invite more than five friends to a raid on both Android and IOS devices. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/dAGj7JF

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will tell lawmakers the Chinese-owned short video app with more than 150 million American users has never, and would never, share US user data with the Chinese government amid growing U.S. national security concerns. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1cI6y9Y via

Microsoft Corp on Monday won dismissal of a private consumer antitrust lawsuit over its $69 billion proposed purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc, but the plaintiffs were given 20 days to refine their legal challenge. A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the lawsuit from a group of video game plaintiffs "lacks allegations" supporting their claim that the proposed acquisition would harm market competition. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LN0z3hv

To avail of this category on Amazon Pay, customers can select their bank or NBFC from the list and enter their loan account number or any other input required by the bank and click on the 'Fetch EMI’ option. The information on pending loans/EMI will be displayed and the customers will proceed with the payment thereafter by selecting the payment method. All bill payment transaction confirmations are instantaneous on Amazon. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uW5K4c

Gionee F3 Pro has been launched in China at a price of CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 16,790). The handset is powered by a Unisoc T610 chipset paired with a 8GB RAM. It features a 6.5-inch display and packs a 3,900mAh battery with 10W charging support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PeYrSih via

TikTok said on Monday the short-video sharing app now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, up from 100 million it said it had in 2020. The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TO4dNZ

Microsoft Corp's remedies to address European Union antitrust concerns over its $69 billion acquisition of Activision focus only on cloud gaming services, with no mention of rival Sony, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The U.S. software giant has been trying to allay the Commission's concerns that the deal may reduce competition for console and personal computers, PC operating systems and cloud game streaming services. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Agfp9PG

The government has provided an online portal for every Indian citizen to make Goods and Services Tax (GST) filing simple and convenient. However, to use this service on the official GST website (gst.gov.in), you must first register your business. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Fcb1tYm

A 37-year-old businessman from Mira Road in Thane has been cheated of Rs 33.65 lakh after he was tricked into investing in bitcoins on the false promise of lucrative returns, police said on Monday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bNhH2eq via

Google Maps location history is a feature that many users are likely familiar with. This allows people to view where they have been and access their past locations, including restaurants or other places visited in the real world or online via Google Maps. People can also use this data to compare locations over time and see patterns of movement throughout a certain region. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/CTBtA0F

Siri and Google Assistant may be able to schedule meetings on request, but so far they don't have the social understanding to independently prioritise the appointments. According to researchers based in China, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is smart, but it is stunted by a lack of social skills. "Artificial intelligence has changed our society and our daily life," first author Lifeng Fan, from Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/czrNPt8

A team of scientists in the UK has created a new material, dubbed 'StarCrete' which is made from extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and could be used to build houses on Martian surface. Building infrastructure in space is currently prohibitively expensive and difficult to achieve. But, StarCrete offers one possible solution, according to the team at the University of Manchester. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/76TqEW1

YouTube Music has got a new feature that will enable users to automatically download recently played songs they played. The feature, which is available on Android, is enabled by default. The feature was spotted by 9to5Google, and a few TOI-Gadgets now team members are able to see it under Settings > Downloads and storage menu. The feature is available for those with a Premium subscription. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/nKPFVw4

Motorola launched the Moto Tab G70 in India in January 2022 at Rs 21,999. The Android tablet has now received a price cut of Rs 2,000 and is now available at Rs 19,999. Customers can purchase the Moto Tab G70 from the company website in Modernist Teal colour option. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/nbNf3rH

ChatGPT, a US-based artificial intelligence company, has seen several upgrades since its launch. The AI capabilities of underlying technology has become so sophisticated that people started raising questions whether AI can replace jobs and be used in spreading misinformation. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has now opened up saying he was "a little bit scared" of his company's invention but is positive about the good it can do. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/13Gd7Rj

Xiaomi-owned subsidiary brand Poco is reportedly gearing up to launch its next midrange smartphone, the Poco F5 5G smartphone. The 5G handset is believed to be a rebranded version of the unreleased Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which has already been confirmed to receive Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The device is also expected to feature a 6.67-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel wi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PmrY2h1 via

Huawei Technologies’ founder said that the company has replaced more than 13,000 parts in its products that were hit by US trade sanctions, according to a transcript of a speech posted on Friday by a Chinese university. According to the transcript posted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said Huawei had over the past three years replaced ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CbFl91A via

Former US President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday, marking his return to the social media platform two years after he was banned. Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced on January 25 that it would reinstate Trump's access to his accounts, saying the public should be allowed to hear from politicians, but that Trump would be subject to ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Y5xnZOF via

Google Pixel 8 rumours have started to pour in. If latest reports are to be believed, Google may be bringing new, AI-powered camera features alongside the new camera design. These new features are reported to come for videos – a department where Pixel smartphones have struggled in the past. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/sMP8LkW

The government aims to increase electronics manufacturing capability to Rs. 24 lakh crore by 2025-26, which will also help create over 10 lakh jobs, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Speaking at a function in Bengaluru, the minister said the country is today at an inflection point — the most exciting period in its history... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iK8HZc3 via

Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, capturing the public's fancy and sparking a rush among Microsoft and Alphabet to launch products with technology they believe will change the nature of work. The technology is helpful for creating a first-draft of marketing copy, for instance, though it may require cleanup because it isn't perfect. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1VcSqDm via

With social media fraud on the rise, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued directives to eight social media and video streaming platforms, requesting information on how these companies investigate and limit paid commercial advertising that is deceptive or exposes consumers to fraudulent health-care products, financial scams, counterfeit and fake goods, or other fraud. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/AakyUSl

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube seeking information on how the platforms screen for misleading advertisements. Snap, Amazon.com Inc-owned Twitch, Pinterest and Instagram are the other companies which are all required to provide information such as ad revenue and number of views including those in categories of products and services more prone to deception. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/WdiaNyM

The chair of a US House of Representatives panel wants TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address questions next week about the popular Chinese-owned video app's efforts to protect children from inappropriate content and potential exploitation. Chew will be appearing for the first time before Congress when he testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T7oqrLM via

Amazon.com-owned Twitch's Emmett Shear will step down as chief executive officer after over 16 years at the live video streaming platform that he co-founded, he said on Thursday. President Dan Clancy, who has been at Twitch since 2019, will take on the role of CEO effective immediately, Shear said in a blog post, adding that he will remain on as an advisor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8q0i1Om via

Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini plans to deploy hybrid technology in its models in India by the end of 2024 as the Italian super sports car maker aims to halve the emissions from its cars in the coming years, according to a top company executive. The niche player also expressed confidence that the country's taxation policy remains consistent though any tax re... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4u5avRX via

Safari, the default web browser on Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, and MacBook, comes with Google Search set as the default search engine. However, you can also switch to other search alternatives, including Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Ecosia. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/cSbAhHw

Xiaomi is overhauling its sstrategy in India after Samsung managed to steal its crown in the second largest market for smartphones in the world. The South Korean conglomerate launched more premium products in the country while Xiaomi remained focussed on selling mobile phones under Rs. 10,000 in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AMgSOD3 via

The Unique Identification Authority of India has made document update facility online for Aadhaar free till June 14, an official statement said on Wednesday. Earlier, residents were required to pay Rs. 25 to update their documents on the Aadhaar portal. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YHPaDWv via

India has one of the fastest rollouts in the world of 5G and by 2023-end India will be ahead of most countries, said Ericsson global chief Borje Ekholm. Talking exclusively to ANI, Ekholm said, "I would say that by the end of 2023, it will be clearly ahead of most other countries in the world." Talking about India as a business destination, Ekholm said India has stron... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hACtV1Z via

Telegram is an app that allows users to communicate via calls, similar to its rival WhatsApp. However, it also offers some unique features, such as the ability to delete messages for both the sender and the recipient at any time. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/eHjB8Fx

The feature is similar to the Radio feature in certain ways. Users can start a radio by either selecting an artist, or album in the YouTube Music app. They can click the "three dots" icon located next to the song or album and choose the "Start radio" option. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/UCrv5cW

Samsung's chipmaking plans come as other countries introduce steps to bolster domestic chip industries, including the United States which last month released details of its CHIPS Act, offering billions of dollars in subsidies for chipmakers that invest in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jfRoQ5P via

OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT app that churns out essays, poems or computing code on command, released Tuesday a long-awaited update of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that it said would be safer and more accurate than its predecessor. "We've created GPT-4, the latest milestone in OpenAI's effort in scaling up deep learning," a company blog said, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jt68QZz via

OpenAI, the creator of chatbot sensation ChatGPT, on Tuesday said it is beginning to release a powerful artificial intelligence model known as GPT-4, setting the stage for even more human-like technology to proliferate. The startup, funded by Microsoft, said in a blog post that its latest technology is "multimodal", meaning images as well as text prompts can spur it t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8WdwjP4 via

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company backed by Alphabet, on Tuesday released a large language model that competes directly with offerings from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Large language models are algorithms that are taught to generate text by feeding them human-written training text. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pTUjxSo via

The long-awaited March Google Pixel Feature Drop is now available, offering new features that Pixel users can begin using, with some features extending to older Pixel devices. The latest Feature Drop for Pixel phones and Pixel Watch brings improvements to the camera, and new safety and wellness features, with loads of bug fixes and enhancements. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/WDISL1G

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that Digital or e-rupee worth over Rs 130 crore was in circulation on a pilot basis as of February 28. "As on February 28, 2023, the total digital rupee - Retail (e₹-R) and digital rupee - wholesale (e₹-W) in circulation is Rs 4.14 crore and Rs 126.27 crore, respectively," Sitharaman said in a written reply in the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/24ZIXPr via

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark on Monday and discussed India's strides in building next-generation digital infrastructure. In a tweet, Lundmark said it was a privilege to meet Prime Minister Modi and discuss how Nokia is contributing to India's 5G journey and next phase of digital transformation, and also how the firm intends to support... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qNmQGWn via

The Union Health Ministry is planning to regulate and take stringent action against e-pharmacies, including banning them completely, after concerns over data privacy, malpractices in the sector, and irrational sale of drugs, official sources said on Monday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b9gEFVR via

The valuation of the global crypto market rose by a significant 7.84 percent over the weekend. Bitcoin and Ether joined majority cryptocurrencies in recording substantial gains. Solana, Polygon, and Polkadot emerged on the profit-making side of the crypto charts among others. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lF4N9xW via

Everything Everywhere All at Once emerged with the top honour at the 2023 Oscars, winning the award for Best Picture, in addition to six others. India nabbed two awards at the ceremony, starting with RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ track for Best Original Song, which was also performed live on stage. Meanwhile, Netflix’s The Elephant Whisperers secured a trophy for Best D... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Q7wjmCr via

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc said on Saturday that it would end availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country's Online News Act passes in its current form. A legislative framework that compels us to pay for links or content that we do not post, and which are not the reason the vast majority of people use our platforms, is neither sus... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/q0YJpcv via

ndia's state minister for technology said on Sunday he will meet start-ups this week to assess the impact on them of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, as concerns rise about the fallout for the Indian start-up sector. "Start-ups are an important part of the new India economy. I will meet with Indian Startups this week to understand impact on them and how the government ... from Gadgets 360 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-indian-startup-sector-impact-mos-it-rajeev-chandrasekhar-3855683#rss-gadgets-all via

Fintech platform Recur Club on Sunday said it has allocated $15 million in financing within 48 hours, to fund payroll and immediate short-term expenses without diluting equity to all Indian startup founders affected by the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse. To further bolster and support the ecosystem, Recur Club will not charge any platform fees. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/OHw5Xzc

A conductive polymer covering known as HOS-PFM, developed by Berkeley Lab researchers, may enable more potent, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. "The advance opens up a new approach to developing EV batteries that are more affordable and easy to manufacture," said Gao Liu, a senior scientist in Berkeley Lab's Energy Technologies Area. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/SvYAuUd

India's state minister for technology said on Sunday he will meet start-ups this week to assess the impact on them of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, as concerns rise about the fallout for the Indian start-up sector. California banking regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday after a run on the lender, which had $209 billion in assets at the end of 2022, with depositors pulling out as much as $42 billion on a single day, rendering it insolvent. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/9adJcrX

Realme GT Neo 5 was released earlier this year. A downgraded version of the smartphone was previously rumoured to be released. The specifications of a device known as the Realme GT Neo 5 SE were recently leaked, and now a report claims the device has been spotted on Geekbench. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0y5bXh9 via

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were unveiled in a Yellow colour variant earlier this week. The company has now started the pre-booking for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 yellow variant from March 10, while it can be purchased from March 14. Both the iPhone 14 models will be available on Apple India site, Amazon, Flipkart as well as retail stores. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wYc13fn via

IT company Tech Mahindra on Saturday announced the appointment of former Infosys president Mohit Joshi as MD and CEO designate, who will take over the charge from C P Gurnani after his retirement on December 19 this year. Joshi will replace Gurnani who has been one of the longest serving chief executive officers of the Indian IT sector. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T8wqjMY via

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the Cupertino giant will release a redesigned HomePod with a 7-inch touchscreen display in the first half of 2024. The second-generation Apple HomePod was released earlier this year. A later version of the HomePod will most likely have even more design and feature improvements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wd1s4WY via

Facebook parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the next few months, which could match the 13 percent job cut tally from last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Meta let go of 11,000 employees four months ago and would be the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CgISPBv via

Google will stop blocking news articles from some Canadian users' search results on March 16, a company executive told a Canadian parliamentary panel investigating the tech firm on Friday. Last month, Google started testing limited news censorship as a potential response to a Canadian government bill that aims to compel online platforms to pay publishers in Canada for... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z2e5Z37 via

Grammarly is a cloud-based typing assistant that helps users with their writing, including reviewing spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other mistakes. The platform also enables users to customise their style and tone of writing. GrammarlyGO is a generative AI product that is designed to "accelerate productivity where people write." The product is set to launch in the coming months and will be available for all users--both free and paid versions. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Mpvyhib

The overall crypto sector valuation sunk by 6.73 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with Ether, Solana, and Polkadot joined majority popular altcoins in settling with losses. The reason behind this severe slump in the market is crypto titan Silvergate Bank’s decision to liquidate and shut operations as well as the upcoming interest rate hikes in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/678Z1hB via

Redmi 12C global variant was quietly launched in Indonesia. The phone was first released in China on December 31, 2022. It is expected to be available in other global markets in the near future. The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset powers the Redmi 12C. The smartphone is offered in two colour variants and three storage configuration options in Indonesia. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A7954T3 via

OpenAI, the creator of the buzzy chatbot ChatGPT, will release tools to give users more control over the generative AI system, while improving the models for both general and specific use cases, its CEO Sam Altman said Thursday. Speaking to investors at a Morgan Stanley conference, Altman said the AI company will focus on building a platform that sells APIs to others and creates killer apps like ChatGPT. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/iIWfF0k

Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nwYz4bA via

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is one of the most affordable 5G smartphones from the company. The phone has a 6.6-inch LCD with a waterdrop notch and it houses a beefy 6,000mAh battery. The phone also sports a triple rear camera setup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XUxCTLS via

At its Stream On event, Spotify unveiled a major overhaul of its app. Ditching the good old home page, the app adopts a TikTok-inspired short-form video feed named "discovery" feeds. Other new features to come are a "Smart Shuffle" mode for playlist suggestions, an autoplay feature for podcasts, and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/OoTFD3n

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to launch later this year. Ahead of any official announcement, the screen size of the foldable handset has leaked online. As per the leak, Galaxy Z Fold 5 will feature the same 6.2-inch external display as the Galaxy Z Fold 4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/07Uh6ks via

Apple is said to be shaking up its international sales operations as part of the company's efforts to make India its own region. The company's India head, Ashish Chowdhary, will now report directly to Michael Fenger, Apple’s head of product sales. Apple posted record revenue in India last quarter, even as its total sales slipped 5 percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GM69Vwl via

Instagram was down for thousands of users, according to reports collected by an outage tracker. Thousands of reports from users on Downdetector showed Meta's photo and video sharing service was down earlier today. Over 46,000 users said they were unable to access Instagram at the peak of the outage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7TfgloW via

Humane Inc, a startup founded by former Apple Inc employees, said on Wednesday it has raised $100 million and will release its first products this spring. The company, founded in 2018 by Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has now raised $241 million but has yet to disclose what it is building, saying only that it is a "software platform and consumer device built from the ground up for artificial intelligence." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2m9A5is

Slack will be updated with support for popular chatbot ChatGPT, which is powered by artificial intelligence. According to Salesforce, the company will also combine its proprietary AI with that of partners like OpenAI to offer its own EinsteinGPT technology. Slack users will be able to ask queries and get summaries of conversation threads, according to the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1BST3hU via

Intel Corp is seeking an additional 4 billion to 5 billion euros ($5.28 billion) in subsidies from the German government to build a chip manufacturing complex in the country, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/lbw5P4g

The bill would give the Commerce Department the ability impose restrictions up to and including banning TikTok and other technologies that pose national security risks, said Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who chairs the Intelligence Committee. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/zAPdZJ5

Reddit has introduced numerous features to offer users new years to participate in discussions and content. According to Reddit, the product improvements that are set to come later this year will make it easier and more efficient for users to find, participate in, and contribute to communities by posting, voting, and commenting. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/tRO1Mcv

As any festival approaches, the app provides some "special" AR lens filters to let users celebrate the occasion on the platform. Since Holi is here, Snapchat has introduced several Holi AR lens filters. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/y0gZ1N4

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra are reportedly in the pipeline as the next flagship tablet offerings from the South Korean brand. All three upcoming tablets will have Wi-Fi only and 5G-enabled variants. They are expected to be launched in the second half of this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iCdhDzY via

WhatsApp is gradually rolling out various features and improvements for the app to enhance the user experience. It is also working on some features including status update reporting, private newsletter, edit messages on iPhone, and others. In the list of recently rolled out features, WhatsApp has also included a ‘Photo quality’ feature. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LBFHZmx

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will reportedly hit the global soon. The upcoming additions to the company's Galaxy A series lineup are tipped to launch globally on March 15. While expected specifications and other details have already been doing rounds on the internet, a tipster has also leaked the expected price of the handsets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9FKtGaP via

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon, Twitter's lead EU regulator due to the location of its European headquarters in Dublin, said the service raised privacy issues including around verification of accounts to prevent users posing as public figures. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qkEcTxh via

Elon Musk-owned microblogging site Twitter was hit by another outage on Monday, affecting thousands of users who reported problems accessing links on the platform. Downdetector, which tracks outages, reported more than 8,000 incidents of people reporting issues. The website collates status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platfo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1QMZ6Nc via

Xiaomi 13 Pro goes on sale in India for the first time today as part of an early access sale. The price of the company's latest flagship smartphone in India can be lowered by availing of bank and exchange offers, including higher discounts on exchange of Redmi and Xiaomi phones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bDtnlmW via

Two US senators plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at letting the government "ban or prohibit" foreign technology products such as Chinese-owned TikTok, Senator Mark Warner said on Sunday. Warner, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said TikTok would be "one of the potentials" for review under the bill. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w1rN9XB via

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a feature that could let the app silence calls from unknown callers. This feature could help protect users from being contacted by scammers and spam on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about how the feature could work. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pslgHqD via

The soon-to-be-issued executive order from president Joe Biden will limit American investment in advanced technologies that have national security applications — such as next-generation military capabilities that could help China improve the speed and accuracy of military decision making, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2zRvIBU

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance developed a plan to avoid US regulatory scrutiny as it started an American entity in 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The report is based on messages and documents from 2018 to 2020 reviewed by The Wall Street Journal as well as interviews with former employees. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uv8o5kY via