Technology
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Automaker Ford gears up for fresh job cut round amid shift to EVs
San Francisco: US automaker Ford is preparing to cut more jobs as it directs more investments towards building electric vehicles (EVs). The fresh layoffs could be announced as soon as next week,…
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AWS invests $100 mn to help customers build generative AI solutions
San Francisco: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $100 million in a generative AI innovation centre to help customers build and deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The programme will connect AWS…
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Microsoft planned to develop separate version of Xbox Cloud Gaming
San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft was planning to develop a separate version of Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) that won’t be dependent on the premium Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. On Thursday, at…
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Apple Vision Pro may feature ‘Travel Mode’ for plane rides
San Francisco: The first developer beta of visionOS contains a hidden feature for Apple Vision Pro spatial computer. The feature, named ‘Travel Mode,’ is specifically designed to enhance the users’ in-flight experience.…
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Child predators using Discord for sextortion, abductions
San Francisco: Discord, a popular chatting platform among teens, is being used in hidden communities and chat rooms by some adults to groom children before abducting them, trading child sexual exploitation material…
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New AI-enabled Outlook app to replace Mail, Calendar apps on Windows 11
San Francisco: Microsoft has announced that the new Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new AI-enabled Outlook app as the default mailbox application starting in 2024, replacing the Mail, Calendar,…
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Micron to set up $2.75 bn semiconductor assembly, test facility in India
Bengaluru: Micron Technology on Thursday announced to set up a new $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian-American…
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Apple’s iOS 16.5.1 update includes security fixes
San Francisco: Apple has released the iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates, which include fixes for security vulnerabilities. According to an Apple’s security support page published on Wednesday, there are fixes for…
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Infosys launches certification in AI & Generative AI skills
Bengaluru: Infosys on Thursday announced to launch a free artificial intelligence (AI) certification training which will help learners make a conscious choice in building their careers and develop future-ready skillsets. The certification…
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Dropbox announces new AI-powered tools, $50 mn AI-focused venture initiative
San Francisco: Cloud storage giant Dropbox has announced two new AI-powered tools — Dropbox Dash and Dropbox AI — that will help users get more out of their content, and also launched…
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Real-time transcription platform Otter launches AI chatbot
San Francisco: Real-time transcription platform Otter.ai has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)- powered meeting assistant. Collaborative AI intelligence called ‘Otter AI Chat’ responds to inquiries immediately, collaborates with other meeting participants and…
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Opera launches revamped browser with AI chatbot
San Francisco: Web browser company Opera has launched a newly redesigned web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI) ‘Opera One’, which is now ready to download. “Opera One is your familiar Opera…
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IIT-K develops virtual system to fight cyber crime
Kanpur: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a virtual investigator will guide the police, from catching cybercriminals to helping convict them in a court of law. The initiative is backed by the Indian Institute…
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vivo launches ‘Y36’ with 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery in India
New Delhi: Smartphone maker vivo on Thursday announced the launch of the new ‘Y36’ smartphone in the country, which features a 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery and more. vivo Y36 is priced at…
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Hyundai inks pact with Japanese culture content firm for EV sales
Seoul: Hyundai Motor said on Thursday it has signed an initial pact with a Japanese culture content company to promote sales of zero-emission vehicles in the neighbouring country. Hyundai Motor signed a…