Technology
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Microsoft introduces Gallery to File Explorer in Windows
San Francisco: Microsoft has introduced a new feature called “Gallery” in File Explorer for users to access their photo collection easily in Windows 11. “We are introducing Gallery, a new feature in…
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WhatsApp’s new feature allows adding descriptions to forwarded messages
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp has released a new feature, allowing users to add descriptions to forwarded images, videos, GIFs, and documents on Android, which is currently available to some beta testers. According…
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Instagram Reels adds dedicated trends section for creators
New Delhi: Meta-owned Instagram has announced new features on its short-video making app to empower creators. The social network has added a dedicated destination for trending audio and hashtags, two new metrics…
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Musk creates AI company called X.AI to take on OpenAI
New Delhi: Twitter CEO Elon Musk has created a new company called X.AI which will promote artificial intelligence (AI) in the ChatGPT era. Incorporated in Nevada, Texas, the company has Musk as…
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Hackers target Indian account holders in tax-related smishing campaign: Report
New Delhi: Researchers have started monitoring a smishing campaign in which malicious SMS texts are being sent out trying to trick users of certain Indian banks, a new report said. According to…
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Future ChatGPT models to replace many human tasks: Top AI scientist
New Delhi: The future versions of ChatGPT have the potential to replace many tasks currently performed by humans, leading AI researcher and cognitive scientist Ben Goertzel has warned. Known for co-developing Sophia…
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Amazon, Google CEOs ‘hint’ at more layoffs amid economic meltdown
New Delhi: As tech layoffs continue unabated in 2023, Amazon and Google CEOs have hinted at more layoffs as the companies continue to evaluate business. In a letter to company shareholders, Amazon…
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Sega to acquire Angry Birds creator for $1 bn: Report
San Francisco: Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the iconic Angry Birds mobile game franchise, may be acquired for $1 billion by Sega, the Japanese video game and entertainment company, the media reported.…
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Samsung cuts pay hike to average 4.1%, freezes raises for board members
Seoul: Samsung Electronics’s management and its workers have agreed to an average 4.1 per cent pay raise for the year, while effectively freezing raises for its board members due to poor performance…
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Zoom acquires employee communications platform Workvivo
New Delhi: Video-based communications app Zoom has announced it is acquiring Irish employee communications platform Workvivo for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2017, Workvivo provides a feature-rich employee experience platform, combining advanced…
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Apple shipped $7.5 bn worth iPhones, iPads in India in FY23
New Delhi: Amid the local manufacturing push and an upcoming widespread retail store strategy, Apple shipped $7.5 billion worth iPhones and iPads in India in FY22-23, data accessed by IANS has shown.…
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Smartphone study reveals bodily rhythm affects behaviour
London: Human body’s rhythms may determine our behaviour, according to a smartphone-based study. Researchers from the Leiden University in the Netherlands analysed the usage data of hundreds of mobile phones and discovered…
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Apple to use 100% recycled cobalt in batteries it designs by 2025
New Delhi: Apple has announced to use of 100 per cent recycled cobalt in all company-designed batteries by 2025. Additionally, magnets in Apple devices will use entirely recycled rare earth elements by…
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Jobs in UAE: Apple begins hiring for multiple roles; check details
Abu Dhabi: US technology giant Apple on Thursday announced new vacancies to run its retail operations at four stores located across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The iPhone maker currently operates four…
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Twitter introduces 10K character long tweets amid fight with Substack
New Delhi: Before deleting all legacy Blue tick marks on April 20, Twitter on Friday introduced a feature that allows posts with 10,000 characters for paid Blue subscribers. Twitter now supports tweets…
