Technology
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Microsoft adds Detach from Edge option for improved multitasking in Edge
San Francisco: Microsoft has introduced a new option called ‘Detach from Edge’ in its Edge browser, which will allow users to separate the side panel from the main Edge window for increased…
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Google may be working on new AI-powered search engine: Report
San Francisco: Amidst rising competition from Microsoft and OpenAI, Google is reportedly developing an all-new AI-powered search engine, the media reported. The company is currently in the early phases of developing a…
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New connected vehicle platform by MediaTek for automotive industry unveiled
Taipei: Chip-maker MediaTek on Monday introduced Dimensity Auto, a new automotive platform to provide automakers with a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies needed for the future of intelligent, always-connected vehicles. As part…
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UPI dominates as India records 88 bn payment transactions, valued at Rs 150 tn in 2022.
New Delhi: Led by Unified payments interface (UPI), payment modes like debit and credit cards, prepaid payment instruments – mobile and prepaid cards processed 87.92 billion transactions worth Rs 149.5 trillion in…
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Nearly half of Indian workers don’t plan to hop jobs as hiring slows
New Delhi: In the era of layoffs amid hiring slow down, majority of employees in India (47 per cent) are choosing to stay put in their current organisations, a report showed on…
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Apple expected to launch AR Glasses in 2026-27
San Francisco; Apple is reportedly planning to launch its augmented reality (AR) ‘Apple Glasses’ by 2026 or 2027 at the earliest, subject to the successful development of advanced metalens technology in the…
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Android malware infects 60 Google Play apps with 100 mn downloads
San Francisco: Google Play has been infiltrated by a new Android malware called ‘Goldoson’, which has been discovered in 60 legitimate apps with a combined total of 100 million downloads. The malicious…
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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.…
