Technology
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Internet speed could be three times faster soon in UAE
A prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based telecom operator du has recently announced plans to increase mobile internet speeds by three times as it began deploying multicarrier aggregation technologies within its commercial wireless…
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Samsung unveils special offers on Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Tab S9 for live commerce customers
New Delhi: Samsung has announced that it will host a live commerce event on Wednesday at 12 p.m. for its fifth generation foldables — Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 — as…
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OpenAI using GPT-4 to develop AI-powered content moderation system
San Francisco: Microsoft-owned OpenAI is using its large language models like GPT-4 “to build a content moderation system that is scalable, consistent and customisable”. According to the company, GPT-4 can not only…
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Xbox introduces new enforcement strike system
San Francisco: Microsoft-owned gaming console brand Xbox has introduced a new enforcement strike system that educates players about enforcement severity, cumulative effect of multiple enforcements and the total impact on their standing.…
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WhatsApp rolling out AI stickers feature on Android beta
San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to create and share AI stickers on Android beta. Beta users will now see a new ‘Create’ button when opening the…
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Telegram rolls out Stories to all, users can edit the feature too
New Delhi: Encrypted messaging app Telegram has officially rolled out Stories feature to all users, as the platform celebrated its 10th birthday. Telegram users have the option to edit Stories after making…
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Dell fined $6.5 mn for selling overpriced monitors at discounts
Sydney: Consumer electronics major Dell’s Australia arm has been slapped with a AUD10 million (nearly $6.49 million) fine for selling overpriced monitors at discounted prices. The Federal Court ordered that Dell Australia…
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Mahindra unveils electric avatar of iconic Thar SUV
Cape Town: Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, on Tuesday unveiled ‘Vision Thar.e’ — an all-new electric avatar of the iconic SUV. The electric version of Thar…
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YouTube to remove videos promoting cancer misinformation
New Delhi: Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday said it will remove content that promotes “cancer treatments proven to be harmful or ineffective” or which “discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment”. The company…
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Musk’s X closes $100 mn promoted accounts ad biz: Report
San Francisco: Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has shut down $100 million worth promoted accounts ad business on its platform, and will not allow advertisers to promote their accounts within the platform’s…
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Ola Electric launches entry-level e-scooter; Check price, features
New Delhi: Ola Electric on Tuesday launched its new entry-level electric scooter S1X with an introductory price of Rs 79,999 as it accelerates its challenge to conventional engine counterparts. The company also…
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Apple AirPods to be made in India at Foxconn Hyderabad factory
New Delhi: iPhone maker Apple will start manufacturing its wireless earbuds AirPods at Foxconn’s Hyderabad factory, according to sources. Foxconn has approved an investment of USD 400 million for the Hyderabad plant…
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Tech companies lay off 226,000 employees since January, 40% more than in 2022
New Delhi: Tech companies have laid off 226,000 employees so far this year around the world, almost 40 percent more than in 2022, a report showed on Tuesday. Although the tech industry…
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Cyber security firm SecureWorks to lay off 15% of its workforce
San Francisco: Cyber-security company SecureWorks has announced to lay off 15 per cent of its workforce, in its second round of job cuts this year. In a regulatory filing with the US…
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Tesla unveils Models S, X which are $10K cheaper amid rising competition
San Francisco: Elon Musk run-Tesla has launched its flagship Model S and Model X with standard variants at more affordable prices in the US and Canada, slashing it by $10,000 amid fierce…
