Technology
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Meta launches Muse AI agent to handle everyday tasks for users
New york: Meta launched on Tuesday, September 9, a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in…
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Apple’s India hiring points to deeper AI, engineering ambitions
New Delhi: US tech giant Apple is deepening its technology footprint in India, with recent hiring focused on artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, Apple Ads, Siri language…
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Swiggy launches helpline for food safety concerns
New Delhi: Swiggy on Monday, September 7, announced the launch of a dedicated helpline along with a ‘Food Safety’ channel within its in-app Help section for customers to report any food safety-related…
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Rogue AI agents: OpenAI says working on framework
New Delhi: After researchers found that a group of rogue OpenAI agents took control of a German website, the US-based AI company said it is working on a framework to address such…
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ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude face widespread outages; AWS also hit
New Delhi: Major artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude, experienced significant service disruptions on Thursday, September 3, affecting thousands of users globally, according to outage tracking…
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Govt mulls social media code of conduct for officials
New Delhi: The government is likely to issue a social media code of conduct for its officers and employees, amid the growing trend of staff posting reels, videos and personal opinions on…
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New York City bans generative AI in schools through Class 8
New York: New York City will ban students from using generative AI in class from 2-K, a programme for two-year-olds, through Class 8 for the 2026-27 school year. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and…
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USD 499 Dyson toothbrush lets you watch inside your mouth
Brushing your teeth may get a luxurious upgrade. Dyson’s latest toothbrush promises to turn your everyday mundane activity into a refreshing affair, almost like stepping out of a waterfall. Confused? Well, the…
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Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO after 15 years
Tim Cook marks his last day as Apple’s chief executive with a short note on X. “Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO. My title…
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Indian teen in UAE turns AI ideas into award-winning projects
Sharjah: Indian student Bashaar Irfan Naik, a 19-year-old based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has already earned recognition for his work in artificial intelligence, technology competitions and student initiatives. Born in…
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Mobile phones may get cheaper as GST Council mulls tax cut
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council may consider reducing the 18 per cent tax on mobile phones at its September 12 meeting. The proposed rate cut comes amid a slowdown in…
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UAE grants Musk’s Starlink 10-year satellite internet licence
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License to provide broadband satellite internet services in…
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Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract tech talent
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) on Thursday, August 27, launched the Riyadh Digital District, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting international technology companies, skilled professionals and investment to…
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Amazon selects Hyderabad for permanent AWS Builder Loft
Hyderabad: Cementing its position as a top-tier international hub for technology and startups, Hyderabad has been selected to house a permanent Amazon Web Services (AWS) Builder Loft. The lofts are physical spaces…
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Samsung’s new foldable smartphones may get costlier in India
New Delhi: Samsung is likely to increase the prices of its latest foldable smartphones in India, including the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, as rising memory…
