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Some applicants including Vedanta Foxconn JV are expected to re-apply for government incentives under the modified semiconductor scheme opening from June 1, according to sources. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L6SaKNf via

Meta-owned WhatsApp allows users to send text messages, voice messages, make voice and video calls, share images, videos, and documents with other users. Apart from its core messaging functionality, WhatsApp has several security features to protect user data and privacy. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/k7H0oLF

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC on July 26. Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have revealed the new PC-exclusive features coming to the port, which include support for ultrawide screens, keyboard and mouse button customisation, ray-traced reflections, and more. The once PS5-exclusive also offers support for the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback. P... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GlyjDC7 via

Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on the Airport Line using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service launched on Tuesday. The system allows commuters to receive a QR code-based ticket directly on WhatsApp, officials said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6QJM72p via

Earlier this month, the US’ Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) floated a proposal to have Bitcoin miners pay a tax equal to 30 percent of the total energy cost that they consumed in the crypto mining process. The proposal has been scrapped by the US. The decision to pull the plug on this proposal could be part of a bunch of tax-related rebates introduced by the US a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QVNHdfB via

Nvidia's market value soared to $1tn due to the rising demand for generative AI tools from tech companies. Its focus shifted to the data centre market, where it aims to offer necessary hardware to train large language models for the AI-first world. Nvidia is crucial for companies as it is a top supplier in the AI-based product development field. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Jedbqrj

Microsoft has claimed that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) wrongly blocked its $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It has filed an appeal accusing the UK regulator of failing to consider the potential for switching between cloud gaming and native gaming, and not accurately defining the cloud gaming market. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/WfnEmQO

BlackRock has marked down edtech major Byju's valuation to $8.2bn, down 62.7% from its October 2022 valuation of $22bn. This comes three months after the asset manager slashed the value of its holdings in the Indian company. Byju's has been in trouble since 2021 and has laid off several senior executives in verticals like strategy, technology and product. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/w59FZXm

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One-third of the planets orbiting the most common stars across the Milky Way galaxy may hold onto liquid water and possibly harbour life, according to a study based on latest telescope data. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JPvKm5w via

Google, as it turns out, was working on two foldable phones, but ended up announcing only one of them at its recent Google I/O 2023 developer event. Details about this second foldable surfaced in a recent Made by Google podcast. Google announced its premium Pixel Fold foldable alongside Pixel Tablet and the new and improved Pixel 7a, which is an affordable smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iXwgnkW via

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, publisher CD Projekt Red confirmed. The figure places the game amongst the top best-selling games in history, just short of Red Dead Redemption 2. The Witcher trilogy as a whole — The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3 — is now one of the most successful series of all t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vBejf1X via

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego, US, works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents (Rs. 5.6) to make. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LpiSscZ via

OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey Edition price in India has been set at Rs 64,999 for the lone 16GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. In comparison, the vanilla variant of the OnePlus 11 is currently priced at Rs 61,999 for the top-end variant. OnePlus 11 was launched earlier this year. OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey Edition will go on sale in India on June 6 starting from 12 pm. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/aXeIlbE

Apple hasn’t changed the size of its displays on its Pro models for years. While it has changed the type of display from a standard refresh rate to a higher refresh rate, it has only recently warmed up to a hole-punch type of display with the iPhone 14 Pro. As per the latest reports it plans to take another step by increasing the size of its displays, and we finally... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nZN9Brs via

The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 2.24 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH registered significant growths over the weekend, elevating several other cryptocurrencies in terms of their pricings. Solana, Litecoin, and Tron also grew alongside BTC and ETH after the White House confirmed having raised the debt ceiling of the US for the next two years... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VTP2hc0 via

Tecno Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro 5G, and Camon 20 Premier 5G were launched by the company in India on May 27. The company's latest smartphones are equipped with MediaTek chipsets and RGBW camera sensors. All three smartphones pack 5,000mAh batteries with support for up to 45W wired charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iEL5IZs via

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, its Manned Space Agency announced, as Beijing pushes ahead with its extra-terrestrial ambitions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BSvTQnY via

PC shipments in mainland China saw a 24% YoY decline in Q1 2023 to 8.9 million units, according to Canalys data. Demand for small and midsize businesses was particularly weak, while desktop and notebook shipments dropped 28% to 2.8 million units, and 22% to 6.1 million units respectively. Lenovo maintained the top spot, but had a 24% decline, while Huawei ranked second and saw a 34% growth in PC shipments to almost 1 million units. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/hyFK4c5

Daam, a new Android virus that can access sensitive information such as call logs, contacts, history — and even access a device's cameras — is spreading, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In says the Daam Android malware can also "bypass anti-virus programs and deploy ransomware on the targeted devices" and is distributed through third... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0VH2DpS via

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently raised concerns over social media giant Meta’s usage of other businesses' advertising data for its Facebook Marketplace service. To address the regulator's concerns, the Facebook parent has reportedly agreed to mit its data usage of other businesses. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/hH5RWiw

Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sSQcWxN via

Microsoft has filed an appeal against the UK's decision to veto its takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Setting out five grounds for the appeal, Microsoft says the UK's CMA made "fundamental errors" when it assessed the firm's cloud gaming services. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x2jNJr6 via

Apple's $50 million "butterfly" keyboard class-action lawsuit settlement was approved by a US judge on Thursday. The court spurned challenges to the deal which was announced a year ago, stating that the settlement was "fair, adequate and reasonable." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GiJICFs via

Realme has already confirmed that it will launch its first 200MP camera smartphone in India next month. The company has confirmed that it will launch the Realme 11 Pro series of smartphones in India in June. Realme 11 Pro series consist of two smartphones -- Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. The company is expected to launch both the smartphones in India. Now a new leak has surfaced online revealing the launch date for the smartphones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/dJqFCeQ

AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, have attracted interests from businesses. Google and Microsoft are at the forefront in terms of bringing AI chatbots to their products. Now, TikTok is also testing its own AI chatbot, called Tako. The chatbot is in limited testing in the Philippines and will help users with search and discovery on the app. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/lC2sVIt

At Google I/O, the company announced Search Labs, a space where people can sign up to test Google’s early ideas for Search, like the SGE (Search Generative Experience). The Android maker has now announced that it is starting to open up access to Search Labs from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/18wfHn0

Alone in the Dark, a re-imagining of the original 1992 survival horror game, just got a Spotlight event revealing the release date, story details, and gameplay. The game brings back the original characters Detective Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood, who are now played by David Harbour (Stranger Things) and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) respectively. Players pick between e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IaUY8nP via

Indians are flocking towards the Web3 sector via NFTs and blockchain gaming at a time when the government remains sceptical about the crypto sector. Indian players are obtaining in-game items and characters as NFTs, which possess utility and value within the gaming universe, Parth Chadha, the CEO of Indian Web3 firm STAN told Gadgets 360. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sAe9ZCG via

India plans to overhaul rules governing use of the internet, potentially altering business practices for Silicon Valley giants operating in the world’s biggest market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GAWB5td via

Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy Z Flip 5 in August this year. As per a new report, the upcoming smartphone may pack a 3,700mAh battery and the battery life improvements offered by the new device will reportedly depend on its chipset. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/i8MB37U via

Google recently combined DeepMind and Brain teams into one big AI team called Google DeepMind. The new team has now shared details on its purported first work together. The group details how one of its visual language models (VLM) is being used to generate descriptions for YouTube Shorts. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/eobVjAH

Weeks after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft's $69 billion deal with Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, the Windows maker has filed an appeal against the decision. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/0oSa86w

Google's Nearby Share tool for Windows allows seamless transfer of files, photos, videos and text between Android and Windows devices. Although still in beta, it works without any issues. To share text or URLs between devices, users need to download and install Nearby Share on their Windows PC and have an Android phone running version 6 or newer. Once downloaded, users copy the text they want to share and paste it on the app, which will detect it as text and change to "Sharing Text". The user can then select the contact to share it with after ensuring Nearby Share is turned on and enabled. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/TI5CKFD

Sony confirmed Wednesday that the success of hit HBO drama The Last Of Us is boosting sales of the game series upon which it is based, in a stand-out case of the group repurposing its popular franchises. ‘We could see very, very clearly that every time an episode of that show dropped, that sales of the game increased very dramatically,’ Sony Interactive Entertainm... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WB7RO5Y via

Microsoft on Tuesday started making available to users a host of AI upgrades, including to ChatGPT, its search engine Bing as well as to cloud services - an expansive launch that seeks to narrow the gap with Alphabet's Google. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/p2f5kDs via

Alphabet's Google will begin experimenting with advertising within search results powered by generative artificial intelligence, the tech giant announced on Tuesday, as it seeks to fend off rival Microsoft in the lucrative search ads market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QvAGpde via

WWDC 2023 will begin on June 5 at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST) with a keynote event, Apple confirmed on Tuesday. The company has also invited several virtual reality (VR) experts to WWDC 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VO1NFot via

Shutterstock said on Tuesday it would buy animated-images platform Giphy from Meta Platforms for $53 million (roughly Rs. 438 crore) in cash, months after the Facebook owner had agreed to divest the company on competition concerns. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fDrnvtw via

Netflix has expanded its crackdown on users sharing passwords with people beyond their immediate family members in the US. The move comes as the OTT platform seeks to boost revenue at the leading streaming television service. "A Netflix account is for use by one household," the company said in a statement. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/lpxI7cy

Online gaming companies will be required to deduct taxes at source if players claim their net winnings, including bonuses or incentives, according to guidelines issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lQNaZRA via

In a decision on Monday, US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco said plaintiff William Heresniak lacked standing to sue because he challenged "wrongs associated with" Musk's buyout, not the fairness of the buyout itself. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4ox3lEO via

After starting a distribution price war last year, Reliance Industries’ online wholesale format JioMart has reportedly laid off more than 1,000 employees. According to a report in Economic Times (E), the job cuts at the company come as it aligns operations with the recently-acquired Metro Cash and Carry. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/JFLpB0R

If you’ve used Windows Vista or Windows 7, then you must be familiar with Windows Gadgets. If you are not, Windows Gadgets were desktop widgets which were apparently far superior compared to what Windows 11 currently offers. Windows Latest has reported that Microsoft is planning to bring back that same experience on Windows 11 with desktop widgets. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/EQ6Wfen

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud and the launch of its new offering — TCS Generative AI which leverages Google Cloud's generative AI services, to design and deploy custom-tailored business solutions. Building on its domain knowledge across multiple verticals and investments, TCS has developed a large port... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Li4bAJk via

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly available to download on select Android devices. Several users online have spotted the battle royale game on the Google Play Store, ready to download without any prior date confirmation from publisher Krafton. The game seems to be accessible only via the store page URL and won’t appear natively on the Android storefron... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OHywpi9 via

Xiaomi took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of Xiaomi Civi 3 in China. The handset will launch on May 25 and is teased to feature a triple rear camera setup that comprises a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It is confirmed to be offered in four colour options. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ty8AncG via

Consultancy Services on Monday said a consortium, led by the IT giant, received an advance purchase order valued over Rs. 15,000 crore from the state-run BSNL for the deployment of a fourth-generation mobile (4G) network across India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T98pOYb via

Samsung Electronics will not change the default search engine on its smartphones from Google to Microsoft's Bing any time soon, a report said on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Google-parent Alphabet gained more than 1 percent in premarket trading. Microsoft shares were down about 1 percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PHl0hT8 via

Google unveiled a series of accessibility products and feature updates on Thursday to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The day is marked to highlight the importance of digital accessibility. The company claimed that the products and features introduced are built by and for people with disabilities. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8oI7xbW via

Have you ever wished that your lost phone somehow became usable or useless for the thieves so that they may return the stolen phone. Well, there’s no surety about the latter part, but the Department of Telecommunications’ recently announced Sanchar Saathi service, ensures that the lost mobile devices get blocked across the country and no SIM from any telecom service provider will work on it, given it has been reported and blocked by the user. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/y5qYf6B

"Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/g2hF6NK via

Five TikTok users in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the state's new ban on the Chinese-owned platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NFmrBIQ via

Apple released the iOS 16.5 update alongside iPadOS 16.5 for compatible iPhone and iPad models. The updates offer bug fixes and other additional features. Most notably, the Apple News app gets a new Sports tab for easier access to sports-related news. The update also introduces a new Pride section in the wallpapers feature. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m2qvUCz via

WhatsApp is reportedly working on an in-app sticker maker tool to enable users to effortlessly create stickers from their pictures. The feature uses iOS 16 APIs to convert an image’s subject into a WhatsApp sticker. The app would soon introduce a “New Sticker” option within the chat share action sheet which would save a user's time and prevent them from downloading third-party apps for stickers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/mMeZ6L5

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G could be launched soon in India. A recent report has tipped the launch timeline in India as well as the phone’s price and storage options. The handset was already unveiled in Malaysia in March 2023. There, it sports a 6.6-inch (1,080x2,408 pixel) PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/P8XOwAE via

Vivo V29 Lite is reportedly in the works. The handset is speculated to debut soon in the global market as well as the Indian market. While the company is yet to reveal anything about the purported smartphone, a reliable tipster has shared leaked some of the key details including the display and the camera specifications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hJUvQTg via

In October last year, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Google approximately Rs 2,280 crore in two cases for abusing its dominant position in Android and forcing developers to adopt the in-app payment system. In the latest development, IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has said that the government plans to take action against Google. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/w3IiMs5

A team led by Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin won a coveted NASA contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon's surface, NASA's chief announced on Friday, capping a high-stakes contest. NASA's decision will give the agency a second ride to the moon under its Artemis program, after it awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX $3 billion (nearly ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/t7uzAVZ via

Meta Platforms' Instagram is planning to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may debut as soon as June, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent is testing the product with influencers and some creators, according to the report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GK9UC8l via

EU telecoms regulators' group BEREC on Friday warned the European Commission against proposing legislation pushed by the sector to get Big Tech's help to pay for the rollout of 5G and broadband, saying it did not see a competition problem or a market failure. The comments from The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) to the European Commis... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cf2ZQFv via

The latest Cyber Signals report by Microsoft has revealed that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting business email compromise (BEC). The report analysed 35 million BEC attempts from April 2019 to April 2022 and identified a 38% increase in Cybercrime-as-a-Service activity, indicating the growing business email threat. BEC operators use everyday messages, including emails, social media and text messages, to trick people into releasing sensitive information, such as financial data. Microsoft recommended businesses use cloud apps with AI capabilities and secure payment platforms to prevent BEC attacks, as well as automate identity governance to prevent lateral movement of information. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/eJdpDiT

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is the company's new upper mid-ranger for 2023. The new Samsung smartphone features a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, a 48-megapixel triple-camera setup and a 5000mAh battery. It also features a 120Hz AMOLED display and runs the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mgsniGT via

Tether has decided to invest 15 percent of regular profits into purchasing Bitcoin and strengthening its reserves. After Q1 of 2023, Tether disclosed an all-time high reserve of $2.44 billion (roughly Rs. 20,128 crore). The company also showed that its BTC holdings currently stand at $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12,375 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CApSwyB via

Twitter owner Elon Musk's lawyer leveled accusations of "unauthorized" usage of Twitter's data by Microsoft, including sharing data with government agencies without permission in some cases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k53FiyH via

Reliance Retail is reportedly set to bring back Chinese fashion giant Shein to India. According to a report in Economic Times (ET), Reliance Retail will bring Shein, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, to India through a strategic partnership. With this, Shein will make its comeback in India more than two years after its app was banned by the Indian government. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/iYGH0Nu

Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million (nearly Rs. 330 crore) to resolve a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of misleading consumers about its location tracking practices, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said on Thursday. The settlement resolves claims that Google deceived people into believing they controlled how the search and advertising company collec... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iGadpqu via

Meta Platforms on Thursday shared new details on projects it was pursuing to make its data centers better suited to supporting artificial intelligence work, including a custom chip "family" that it said it was developing in-house. The Facebook and Instagram owner said in a series of blog posts that it designed a first-generation chip in 2020 as part of the Meta Traini... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZdQ3Fnb via

Eddie Murphy will reportedly star in the Pink Panther reboot from MGM. He would play Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling police detective in a live-action/ CG hybrid movie that’s said to take a buddy cop tone, the Inspector and Panther teaming up for the first time ever on the big screen. Jeff Fowler, best known for Sonic the Hedgehog movie, is attached to dire... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZJHXE9C via

Department of Telecom’s (DoT) technology development arm C-DoT has developed a citizen-centric website named Sanchar Saathi. This website is aimed to empower mobile subscribers and strengthen security. C-Dot was running the pilot of this CEIR system in some regions, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and the North East region. The government has now expanded the services of Sanchar Saathi pan-India. This means that mobile users across India can now block, track their lost devices or stolen devices, check the authenticity of a device before buying it and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/SHCOsvm

Telecom giants in the European region have been asking for a 'fair share' fee from technology companies, saying that it could be used to develop better infrastructure and help 5G rollout. These companies have been lobbying for years for leading technology companies to contribute to funding 5G and broadband roll-out, saying that they use a huge part of the region's internet traffic. Google, Apple, Meta, Netflix, Amazon and Microsoft are said to account for more than half of data internet traffic. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/C9w4hqz

Meta's Director and Head of Partnerships in India Manish Chopra has announced his resignation from the company in a LinkedIn post. Chopra joined Meta in 2019 and has been serving as its director and head of partnerships in India. The Director and Head of Partnerships posted a message of his resignation on Tuesday. He also said he would assist with the transition over ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NV5C07E via

Meta Platforms is set to face a record European Union privacy fine related to data transfer of Facebook's EU users to US servers for failing to comply with a warning by a top EU court, two sources familiar with the matter said. The penalty will be higher than the previous record EUR 746 million (nearly Rs. 6,660 crore) fine for Amazon.com, according to the sources. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sObyIuk via

Crypto lender Voyager Digital said Wednesday that customers will recover about 35 percent of their cryptocurrency deposits as the company winds down its operations after a failed buyout attempt by crypto exchange Binance.US. US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles approved Voyager's proposed liquidation plan at a court hearing in Manhattan on Wednesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/p0NaB9E via

The company said that if a Google account had not been used or signed into for at least two years, it might delete the account and content across Google Workspace, which includes Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and Calendar, as well as YouTube and Google Photos. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Ncs4uE via

The overall crypto market rose by 0.44 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, along with majority other cryptocurrencies recorded profits. While these gains are minor, they do bring back the profits to the price charts. Elrond and Bitcoin SV are among the small number of altcoins that saw losses. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/leAnivP via

Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies should be regulated as gambling given they are potentially used by fraudsters and pose significant risks to consumers, a panel of UK lawmakers said in a report on Wednesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Aq5iIHD via

Baidu's experience in tailoring its search engine to Chinese regulatory requirements makes it confident its AI-driven chatbot won't make mistakes on "important and sensitive topics", the company said on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/A5qxJB8 via

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently blocked Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. At that time Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company was "very disappointed" with the decision, and said it was bad for Britain. Now, the company CEO Satya Nadella echoed his thoughts and did not rule out not selling Activision Blizzard games, including Call of Duty, in the UK. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/7pOmJK1

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FX just dropped a trailer for The Bear season 2 ahead of its premiere on June 22. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and his chefs are in the process of reinventing the restaurant with a new menu, staff, and renovations. Molly Gordon (Shiva Baby) joins the cast in an unnamed role, hinted as someone from Carmy’s past, while Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) is listed in a gues... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w5mlMJR via

Google launched its first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, the Pixel Tablet and Pixel 7a, a watered down version of the Pixel 7 series, at the company’s annual event, Google I/O. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage and talked about how AI is going to be the core technology in all the company's products, including phones. The top executive recently opened up about Google vision, his daily driver and the significance of foldable phones. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/8Q13t6H

The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The ruling accepted that the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and the US tech company’s remedies to boost competition in cloud gaming. The acquisition, sweetened by Microsoft's promises to automatically license Activision games to cloud gaming platforms, “would no longer raise competition concerns and would ultimately unlock significant benefits for competition and consumers,” said the European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive arm and top antitrust watchdog. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/O7zRgq1

WhatsApp has rolled out new Chat Lock feature to help its users keep their messages and conversations private and secure. One can open these conversation only through correct passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication. The feature has been globally launched and will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users on Android as well as iOS. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HlEjkOf via

The real time player-versus-player strategy game is available for download on Android and iPhones. At its launch, the company claimed that the mobile title “has been reimagined to include India-specific content and updates including Hindi language support.” The Forge Update 1.15 also brings improvements to several units, weapons and buildings. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/uZgIxYl

Motorola Edge 40 is set to launch in India later this month. The handset was launched earlier this year in Europe with a MediaTek Dimesnity 8020 SoC. It features a curved pOLED display, a dual-camera setup, and a metal frame. A Flipkart microsite has also gone live confirming key specifications and colour options for India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xaYINLD via

Apple supplier Foxconn will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,100 crore) to set up manufacturing plants in the southern Indian state of Telangana, the state's IT minister said on Monday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kaVP0fd via

WhatsApp is now beta testing the ability to edit messages sent on the latest versions of its app for iOS and Android. Here's everything you need to know about the feature could roll out to users in the coming weeks. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hxmXpiT via

SNE Research which provides global market research and consulting to the rechargeable batteries industry ranked Hyundai as the top sixth EV carmakers by sales in 2022. The Asian carmaker is ramping up its production capabilities as it aims to become one of the world's top three electric vehicle manufacturers by 2030. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RYiBCuO via

Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future and is excited to help to transform the social media platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WgaPGLC via

5G smartphones seem to be a rage, especially in Tier 2 markets in the country. The love for 5G smartphones reportedly spurred US-based ecommerce giant Amazon’s sales in the first quarter of the year. According to a report in Economic Times (ET), strong demand from Tier 2 markets for 5G smartphones boosted Amazon India’s smartphone sales to double-digit growth in the first quarter of the year. The double-digit growth reportedly came during the first three months of the year (Q1-2023) when several market research reports pegged the overall industry shipments to have slumped nearly 20% year-on-year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/ivacBWe

The Wall Street Journal recently provided an update on the Apple headset, which includes details that have already been widely discussed, such as the rumoured $3,000 price tag and external battery. In addition, the report suggests that Apple is aware of potential production issues with the device. The production of the headset is delayed due to manufacturing issues. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/rcmskvG

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Indian streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing, its first step to move away from a free content model to fight global rivals such as Netflix and Disney in the country. The move comes weeks after a Reliance's Viacom18 struck a content deal with Warner Bros. The new pricing, according to the website, is only for premium content, while the matches continu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rVbf1gK via

Canon PowerShot V10 was launched in India on Thursday. The compact digital camera claims to be the 'content creation powerhouse' and an ideal device for vloggers. It is offered in black and silver colour options. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nyvRiIK via

Google, a unit of Alphabet, has agreed to pay $8 million (roughly Rs. 65 million) to settle claims it used deceptive advertisements to promote the Pixel 4 smartphone, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Friday. Paxton's office alleged that Google hired radio announcers to give testimonials about the Pixel 4 even though the company had refused to allow them ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z6TMPUK via

Binance said on Friday it was withdrawing from Canada, weeks after the country issued a series of new guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges including investor limits and mandatory registrations. Canada has tightened regulations for crypto asset trading platforms in recent months, with the introduction of a pre-registration process. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0BdupF7 via

The personal information of 237,000 current and former federal government employees has been exposed in a data breach at the US Transportation Department (USDOT), sources briefed on the matter said on Friday. USDOT said in a statement to Reuters the breach did not affect any transportation safety systems. It did not say who might be responsible for the hack. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gd3oxUX via

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Regulator TRAI on Friday directed telecom operators to take action against misuse of telemarketing messages templates within 30 days to curb pesky messages. The regulator in the direction said that it has noticed some telemarketers are misusing headers and content templates of enterprises. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xq1T2Aj via

Elon Musk could pick NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO for the social media platform, according to a WSJ report. The platform's owner said on Thursday that the new CEO would take over from him in about six weeks, but did not name the individual. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lapIibk via

Microsoft on Friday will defend its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,671 crore) planned acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, in a private antitrust lawsuit in San Francisco federal court brought by video gamers who claim the deal will harm industry competition and should be stopped. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1GklbL5 via

Twitter may finally get a new CEO. Tesla and the Twitter owner Elon Musk has announced that he has found a new chief executive for Twitter. "Excited to announce that I've hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!", Musk said in a tweet: from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/mkWSrVn

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has found a new chief executive for the social media platform without naming his replacement. "Excited to announce that I've a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!," Musk said in a tweet. Musk said he will transition to being "exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fn3ROpQ via

A Russian court fined Alphabet's Google RUB 3 million (nearly Rs. 31 lakh) on Thursday for failing to delete YouTube videos it said promoted "LGBT propaganda" and "false information" about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported. Over the last year Moscow has levied dozens of fines against Western tech companies as part of a drive to ramp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ud5qEr3 via

The NDMC is planning to increase the number of EV charging stations in Lutyens' Delhi and even provide battery swapping facilities at some of these points, a senior official said on Wednesday. With Delhi being among the most polluted capitals in the world, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been making a push for electric vehicles to nudge residents to opt for... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zCKuqdZ via

Telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added 19.8 lakh mobile subscribers month-on-month in February, even as Vodafone Idea lost 20 lakh customers, according to data released by TRAI on Thursday. India's largest telecom player Reliance Jio added the maximum number of mobile subscribers at about 10 lakh, taking its wireless subscriber tally to 42.71 crore use... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PeNJGE6 via

Google Pixel Tablet was unveiled on Wednesday at the Google I/O event. The company touts it as the "only tablet engineered by Google." The tablet comes paired with a Charging Speaker Dock. It is powered by a Tensor G2 chipset and a Titan M2 security chip. With a 27Wh battery unit, it is claimed to sustain up to 12 hours of video streaming. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/20O86Yb via

Google announced some new features of the upcoming Android 14 operating system at its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2023. The Pixel smartphone users can now download the Android 14 beta update on their smartphones. However, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is also offering Android 14 beta update on its flagship smartphone -- the OnePlus 11. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/XzQCW6k

Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday demonstrated an updated core search product that embeds more AI in its answers as the company looks to banish doubts that it is losing ground to Microsoft Corp's OpenAI-powered Bing search. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dYgPmCF via

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will make his first appearance before a Senate panel next week as the US Congress grapples with how best to regulate artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more powerful and widespread. Altman will testify before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology & the Law on Tuesday on what laws might be needed to safeguard Amer... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LYyG3OK via

Amazon, Alphabet's Google, Microsoft and other non-European Union cloud service providers looking to secure an EU cybersecurity label to handle sensitive data can only do so via a joint venture with an EU-based company, according to an EU draft document seen by Reuters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UD4Wj17 via

Realme Narzo N53 is expected to launch in India soon. The company teased a new Narzo N-series phone recently, dubbing it the 'slimmest Realme smartphone ever.' However, Realme did not confirm the name of the handset, but it is likely to be the Narzo N53. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ANsQXki via

Despite Bitcoin and Ether recording small losses, the overall crypto market rose by 0.12 percent in the last 24 hours. Adding to Bitcoin's woes is the congestion on the blockchain caused due to a movement of over $4 billion (roughly Rs. 35,271 crore) worth of Bitcoin between crypto wallets. This has resulted in halting of BTC withdrawals twice in 24 hours. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/t285iaL via

Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/O8siBAE via

Global provider of remote connectivity and digitalization solutions, TeamViewer, has opened a new office in Mumbai as part of its continued expansion in India. The office will not only serve as a hub for TeamViewer's activity in India, but also act as a talent centre for the Asia-Pacific region. The team of engineers will work on developing custom solutions for local enterprise customers. TeamViewer recognizes the importance of leveraging local talent to provide quality service, thus expanding its ability to meet the needs of customers and partners. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/oTW4Vv7

Universal just dropped a new trailer for Oppenheimer, which is slated to release July 21 in theatres. In it, Cillian Murphy plays the titular theoretical physicist, Robert J. Oppenheimer, leading the development of the Manhattan Project, set during World War II. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, and Gary Oldman, among other... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VuHRGNQ via

Cyclone Mocha tracker Live: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cyclone Mocha is set to make landfall in the states of West Bengal and Odisha this week. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/v9grVQ6

iPhone 16 series is expected to go official in 2024. DSCC analyst Ross Young tweeted that iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will feature around 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes. This could be a significant upgrade over the outgoing iPhone 14 models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/c1IjRdA via

Warner Bros. just dropped a trailer for Meg 2: The Trench, releasing August 4 in theatres. The film sees Jason Statham reprising his role as the rescue diver Jonas Taylor, heading out to explore the depths of the ocean and facing the murderous megalodon. The film also stars Cliff Curtis, Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, and Shuya Sophia Cai. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fW3Xlk0 via

Social media platform Twitter will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Twitter's billionaire owner in a separate tweet said inactive accounts will be archived, Musk did not add any details on when the process will begin. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/40EH6aO via

The Writers Guild of America has asked for binding agreements to regulate the use of AI, proposing that nothing written by AI can be considered “literary” or "source" material. With their rapidly advancing ability to eerily mimic human conversation, AI programs like ChatGPT have spooked many industries recently. The WGA claims that studios rejected their proposal ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Seb96Mw via

Oppo F23 5G is expected to launch in India soon. The phone will likely be released alongside the Oppo F23 Pro 5G model. The price and specifications have now surfaced online along with the launch date for both smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2XQfUF0 via

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance halted bitcoin withdrawals on Monday for the second time in a day, citing large volumes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1VD9L5g via

Hacked verified accounts on Facebook are now impersonating Meta, purchasing ads on the social network and allegedly luring users into clicking suspicious download links. A handful of verified Facebook pages were hacked recently and spotted slinging likely malware through ads approved by and purchased through the platform. But the accounts should be easy to catch -- in some cases, they were impersonating Facebook itself. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/PVaN4zB

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (Design and Manufacturing) Kancheepuram on Sunday announced signing agreements with the Norway-based University of Agder to take up joint academic and research collaboration. The joint exercise would be carried out initially in the information and communication technology, mechatronics verticals and later expanded to other streams. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LWpTk6r

German business software maker SAP and German engineering company Siemens have joined US tech giants in criticising draft EU laws on the use of data generated by smart gadgets and other consumer goods. EU countries and EU lawmakers are working on the details of the Data Act, proposed by the European Commission last year before it can be adopted as legislation. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/kRZ7WCv

Samsung has announced a new colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S23 in India. The handset will be available in the latest Lime colour version later this week. The new colour variant will sit alongside the Cream, Green, Lavender and Phantom Black colours options that have already been available in the country since launch in February from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1l50ko9 via

The move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) applications such as ChatGPT are rapidly gaining in popularity, highlighting a technology that could upend the way businesses and society operate. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/cLwVK9W

Nothing is set to launch its second smartphone, the Phone (2), in India sometime between June and August. The Phone (2) is expected to be a more premium offering compared to the Nothing Phone (1) and will most likely come with hardware upgrades. It could also retain the Glyph interface from the previous model and feature a transparent design. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/IWmSCTH