Technology
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WhatsApp working on email-based account protection feature
San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new security feature for Android beta that will protect the user’s account using an email address. The platform will ask for…
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Data protection bill to make India a trusted innovation partner: Nasscom
New Delhi: IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Friday said the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill is a significant leap forward for India to establish a robust framework for personal data…
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Alibaba Cloud open sources 2 generative AI models for researchers
Hong Kong: As generative AI race heats up in the US, the Chinese company Alibaba Cloud has announced to open source two of its large language models (LLMs) for researcher community. The…
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Microsoft testing HDR background support on Windows 11
San Francisco: Microsoft has announced that it is rolling out ‘Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23516’ to the Dev Channel, which includes HDR background support, improvements to the screen casting experience and…
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China mulls new rules to curb kids’ smartphone use
Hong Kong: China’s cyberspace regulator has proposed rules that would limit the smartphone screen time of kids based on their age with a “minor mode”. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on…
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Centre restricts import of laptops, PCs & tablets
New Delhi: The Central government on Thursday notified restrictions on import of laptops, tablets, personal computers and servers. A notification issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Thursday said that…
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Hyderabad: Vijay Kumar Saraswat appointed chairman of QETCI
Hyderabad: Quantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India (QETCI), on Wednesday, announced that scientist and defence expert Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat has been appointed as the chairman of its board. The appointment is…
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Oracle to modernise India’s edtech platform ‘DIKSHA’
New Delhi: Cloud major Oracle on Wednesday announced that the Ministry of Education has selected “Oracle Cloud Infrastructure” (OCI) to modernise India’s national education technology platform “Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing” (DIKSHA).…
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YouTube Shorts to get Collab tool, Q&A sticker & more
San Francisco: Google-owned YouTube has introduced new creation tools for short, vertical videos ‘YouTube Shorts’, including a Collab tool, Q&A sticker and much more. “YouTube Shorts are now being watched by over…
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Samsung launches 110-inch Micro LED TV in India
New Delhi: Samsung on Wednesday announced the launch of its ultra-luxurious Micro LED TV in India, available in massive 110-inch screen size. The Micro LED will be available to purchase at select…
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Lava launches new smartphone with glass back finish, 5,000 mAh battery & more
New Delhi: Domestic smartphone brand Lava on Wednesday launched a new affordable smartphone which features a glass back finish, 5,000mAh battery and more. The ‘Yuva 2’ smartphone costs Rs 6,999 and will…
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Musk’s X corp sues anti-hate firm over ‘improperly’ accessing Twitter data
London: Elon Musk-run X Corp has sued anti-hate organisation the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) over “unlawful acts” to “improperly gain access” to its data. X accused the UK-based nonprofit of…
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Microsoft rolls out spatial audio on Teams for desktop
San Francisco: Microsoft has rolled out spatial audio on Teams for desktop, to improve communication and reduce meeting fatigue in audio and video conferences. “Spatial audio aims to mimic an in-person conversation…
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Tinder to launch ‘high-end’ membership, product refresh this fall
San Francisco: Dating app Tinder’s parent company Match Group has announced that it is preparing to launch a new “high-end” membership later this fall as well as a product refresh to better…
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Snapchat unveils ‘Lens Creator Rewards’ programme in India
Delhi: Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has introduced a ‘Lens Creator Rewards’ programme for Snap AR creators in India. The Lens Creator Rewards is a new way for Snap AR creators,…
