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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly advocated a global consensus-based model to govern the crypto sector on an international level. While speaking in an interview with Business Today, PM Modi noted that technologies must be democratised and adopted with a unified approach rather than being overlooked.

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Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan Rover Confirms Presence of Sulphur on Moon, Search for Hydrogen Underway: ISRO

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements, ISRO said on Tuesday. It also said the instrument also detected aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon and oxygen, as e...

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Xiaomi Says EV Plans Running Ahead of Schedule Amid Revenue Drop Report

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi reported a 4 percent revenue drop in the second quarter, tracking a shrinkage in China's handset market, but said its move into making electric vehicles was running ahead of schedule. Sales dropped to CNY 67.4 billion (nearly Rs. 76,450 crore) from CNY 70.17 billion (nearly Rs. 80,650 crore) in the same quarter a year earlier.

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Netflix Unveils December Release Date for Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies Movie

Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies movie has set a December 7 release date on Netflix. The musical drama is set in the swinging 1960s, and serves as an Anglo-Indian adaptation that follows its iconic characters as they explore friendships, heartbreak, youth, and more. The film stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and Mihir Ahuja in the lead roles.

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether and Most Other Cryptocurrencies See Values Rise

August 28, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Bitcoin and Ether prices rose alongside most cryptocurrencies that saw profits on Tuesday. The overall crypto market cap rose by 0.21 percent in the last 24 hours. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu — both memecoins also recorded small profits on Tuesday, August 29. Tron and Bitcoin Cash meanwhile, emerged on the loss-making side of the crypto price chart.

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Nubia's First Phone With Large 1-Inch 35mm Camera Module Leaked; Tipped to Feature Sony IMX989 Sensor: All Details

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Enterprise: How it’s different from other offering

August 28, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Enterprise, providing enterprise-grade security and privacy for businesses seeking AI chatbots. The offering includes unlimited GPT-4 access, longer context windows, advanced data analysis capabilities, and customization options. Business leaders can deploy ChatGPT Enterprise for their organizations, with early users including Block, Canva, Carlyle, The Estée Lauder Companies, PwC, and Zapier. OpenAI ensures privacy by not training on business data or conversations, encrypting all conversations, and offering an admin console for easy management and deployment. ChatGPT Enterprise is now available, including a self-serve option for smaller teams and specialized tools for specific roles.

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Pepe Coin’s Team Reeling Under Internal Conflict, Financial Drama Unfolds

August 28, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Three members of PEPE’s developer team, who're no longer with the company, have been blamed by the PEPE team for having stolen 16 trillion or 60 percent of the 26 trillion tokens from the multi-sig wallet. The details about the chaos that transpired last week and propelled the PEPE community into a spiral have now been released via PEPE’s official X handle. The pu...

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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Version for Large Business With More Security

August 28, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI said on Monday it is releasing a version of ChatGPT targeted to large businesses, increasing the overlap in what OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft offer to customers. ChatGPT Enterprise offers more security, privacy and higher-speed access.

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iQoo Z7 Pro 5G New Colour Option Teased Ahead of August 31 India Launch

August 27, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

iQoo Z7 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on August 31. The phone will join the iQoo Z7 5G, which was released earlier this year in March. The company has teased several key details of the handset. Now, iQoo has revealed a new colour option for the upcoming phone.

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Realme C51 with mini capsule teased, to launch in India soon

August 27, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Realme has teased its upcoming budget smartphone, the Realme C51, in India. The company has promised a more engaging experience for the device, which features a notch and a mini capsule design similar to the Realme C55 and C53 models. It is likely to launch in early September and will be available on Realme's official website, Flipkart, and offline channels.

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Disney+ Hotstar's festive survey: Cricket fever boosts spending, paywall lifted

August 27, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Shoppers in India are expected to increase their festive season spending by 14% compared to last year, according to a survey by Disney+ Hotstar. The survey also revealed that consumers are enthusiastic about their spending plans, with an average budget of Rs. 17,000. The increase in spending is driven by a 12% expansion in the size of shopping baskets, with clothing, mobile phones, health, and beauty products being the most sought-after categories. Disney+ Hotstar has also announced that it will remove the paywall for mobile and tablet viewers during the upcoming cricket tournaments, providing an opportunity for marketers to capitalize on the positive spending sentiment.

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How to make WhatsApp give group names for you

August 27, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has introduced a new feature that automatically names groups based on the participants' names. This simplifies the process of creating WhatsApp groups without having to come up with a unique name. The group names are dynamic, meaning each participant will see a different version of the name. The feature works with up to six participants and ensures privacy by displaying different names for each participant based on their saved contacts. To create a group with a name, users simply need to add participants, and WhatsApp will automatically generate the group name.

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How to report unwanted messages on WhatsApp

August 26, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, offers a contact-blocking feature to stop spam messages. Users can also report unwanted messages through the "report and block" feature. Signs of suspicious messages include misspellings, requests to tap on links or share personal information, and claims of payment. To report a message, users can open the app, navigate to the chat, tap and hold the message, select the "Report" option, provide additional information, and submit the report.

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Edtech company Cuemath cuts jobs, read what CEO's mail to employees said

August 26, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Cuemath, an online math learning platform, has laid off 100 more employees, marking its second round of job cuts this year. The company cited divergent revenue and cost trajectories, as well as the challenging macro situation around capital availability for edtech, as reasons for the layoffs. Cuemath's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2022 grew by 63.1%, but its losses increased by 66%. The company is backed by Peak XV Partners and provides an after-school online math program for students in grades K-12.

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Redmi Note 13 Pro, Note 13 Pro+ Spotted on TENAA Listing; Specifications Revealed: Report

August 26, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which launched in March this year, could get their successors soon. The Chinese smartphone company is reportedly working on the Redmi Note 13 series as its Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ smartphone have been reportedly spotted on the TENAA certification website.

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WhatsApp to soon allow users to reply to status updates using avatars

August 26, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to reply to status updates using avatars. The feature is currently in the testing phase and is available for Android beta testers. Users will be able to reply to status updates by choosing from a set of eight avatars, in addition to the existing eight emojis. The feature is expected to be available in a future update of the app. Additionally, WhatsApp has also introduced a feature that allows users to create unnamed group chats.

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Chandrayaan-3 Touchdown Spot on Lunar Surface to Be Known as Shiva Shakti Point: Prime Minister Modi

August 26, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew down to Bengaluru on Saturday to interact with ISRO scientists on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission and announced the decision to name the place where lander Vikram touched down on the lunar surface as "Shiva Shakti Point". August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as Natio...

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Meta Faces Criticism in Canada for Blocking News on Facebook Amid Wildfires

Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill passed in June, but which only takes effect next year.

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Sony Xperia 5 V Set to Launch on September 1, Reveals Announcement Teaser

Sony Xperia 5 V, said to be a successor to last year's flagship offering Sony Xperia 5 IV, has started making a buzz a few days ago with its promo video. The company has now announced the launch date of the smartphone. After the launch of Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V, this will be the company's third smartphone launch this year.

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Alibaba launches two AI models: Here's what they do

August 25, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Chinese company Alibaba has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat, which can carry out complex conversations and understand images. Qwen-VL can respond to open-ended queries related to different images and generate picture captions, while Qwen-VL-Chat can engage in complex interactions, compare multiple image inputs, answer questions, write stories, create images, and solve mathematical equations. The models are developed on Alibaba's large language model called Tongyi Qianwen. South Korean internet giant Naver has also unveiled its generative AI suite of tools, HyperCLOVA X, and CLOVA X chatbot application to improve web search, online shopping, and navigation services.

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Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy, the Softbank-backed food delivery company, is eyeing a 2024 stock market listing and has initiated talks with bankers to assess its valuation, after halting the process for months due to weak markets, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Swiggy, which delivers food from restaurants and also groceries, was valued at $10.7 billion (nearly Rs. ...

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Zepto Becomes First Indian Unicorn in Nearly a Year, Raises $200 Million in Funding

Indian grocery startup Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion (nearly Rs. 11,560 crore), making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in nearly a year.

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Google Vows Transparency on Ads, Says Will Provide More Data on Its Products as EU Content Rules Kick In

Google will provide more information on targeted advertisements and give researchers more access to data on how its products work, to comply with landmark European Union online content rules, the Alphabet unit said on Thursday.

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HonorTech CEO Madhav Sheth has a new 'challenge' for you

August 24, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Chinese smartphone brand Honor is planning to re-enter the Indian market with the launch of the Honor X90 5G smartphone. The company's CEO, who was formerly the CEO of Realme India, has teased the upcoming device in a video. The video showcases the smartphone's durability by cracking walnuts with it. The launch date, price, and specifications of the Honor X90 5G are yet to be revealed, but the video suggests that it will be available in India soon. The global variant of the device features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, and a 200MP main camera.

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Mastercard, Binance to End Crypto Card Programmes in Four Countries

Mastercard and crypto exchange Binance will end their four crypto card programmes in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bahrain as of September 22, a spokesperson for Mastercard said via email on Thursday. The Binance cards allow users to make payments in traditional currencies, funded by their cryptocurrency holdings on the exchange.

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BGMI Maker Krafton India Urge for Support Measures to Promote Online Gaming

Krafton India, makers of the popular online game BGMI, on Thursday pitched for government support measures to promote the online gaming industry in the country. Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn highlighted subsidies given to gaming companies for labour costs by countries like the UAE and Canada and stated that innovative ways can be found to promote the industry in...

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Nvidia Adds Jet Fuel to AI Optimism With Record Results, $25 Billion Stock Buyback

Nvidia far exceeded expectations with its quarterly revenue forecast on Wednesday as an artificial-intelligence boom fuelled demand for its chips and said it would buy back $25 billion in stock, sending its shares soaring after hours.

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Apple, Meta, Other Tech Giants Brace for Rollout of EU’s Digital Services Act

More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, user privacy and transparency this month.

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Chandrayaan-3's ‘Pragyan’ Moon Rover Exits Lander to Explore Lunar Surface: Details

The moon rover of India's Chandrayaan-3 exited the spacecraft on Thursday morning to begin its exploration of the lunar surface, the country's space agency said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Shiba Memu: Memecoin Sees Price Spike Amid Market Slump, Stirs Fanship Among Crypto Patrons

Loaded with AI capabilities, the Shiba Memu cryptocurrency has been labelled as self sufficient by its developers. Unlike other meme tokens, Shiba Memu will not need human work because AI will create its marketing strategies, help it write its own PR, and promote itself in relevant forums and social networks.

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Sennheiser adds two new products to Ambeo soundbar lineup

August 23, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Sennheiser has launched a new series of soundbars in India, including the Ambeo Soundbar Plus and the Ambeo Sub. The Ambeo Soundbar Plus is the world's first 7.1.4. standalone soundbar and offers a compact design. It features self-calibration and virtual speakers to create an immersive home theatre experience. The Ambeo Sub delivers deep bass and can be connected wirelessly to up to four subwoofers for optimal sound.

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Nothing Phone 2 Receives Nothing OS 2.0.2a Update With Camera Improvements: How to Download

Nothing Phone 2 is getting the Nothing OS 2.0.2 update with key camera improvements. These include better low light performance for photos that include faces, while the company has also optimised the HDR mode.

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Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Other Arm Clients Turn Chip Firm's IPO Into Tug of War for Semiconductor Influence

A scramble among Arm Holdings's clients, including Apple, Amazon, Intel, Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics and TSMC, to snap up shares in its initial public offering (IPO) is testing the semiconductor designer's adherence to not picking sides in the chip industry.

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US FTC to Probe Qualcomm's Israeli Chipmaker Autotalks Aquisition Deal: Report

US FTC s expected to open an in-depth probe on Wednesday of Qualcomm’s purchase of Israeli auto-chip maker Autotalks, Politico reported on Tuesday. In May, Qualcomm had said it would acquire Israel's Autotalks, a maker of chips used in crash-prevention technology in vehicles, but had not disclosed the terms of the deal.

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IBM is selling its weather unit including The Weather Channel, here’s why

August 22, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

IBM is selling its weather unit, which includes The Weather Channel app and websites, to private equity firm Francisco Partners. The deal is expected to close by April and aligns with IBM's strategy to focus on AI, software, and cloud services. IBM will retain access to the weather data for its sustainability software business.

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Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Touchdown May Postpone if Health Parameters of Lander Module Found Abnormal: ISRO Official

As scientists at ISRO gear up for the much-awaited soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon’s surface, the space agency may postpone the touchdown to August 27 in the event that health parameters of the lander module are found to be "abnormal", a senior official has said. ISRO had planned the soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft at 06.04 pm ...

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VMware, Nvidia Partner to Develop Software Tools for Companies That Want Their Own AI

August 21, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

VMware on Tuesday said it has developed a new set of software tools in partnership with Nvidia aimed at businesses which want to develop generative artificial intelligence in their own data centers rather than the cloud. VMware, which is close to being acquired by chip firm Broadcom in a $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,73,000 crore) deal, makes software that corporations ...

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Chandrayaan-3 Live Updates: Countdown to Soft Landing on Moon's South Pole Begins

Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to land on the Moon's surface on August 23

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YouTube’s three principles to embrace generative AI in music: All details

August 21, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has announced that the company is working with music partners, including Universal Music Group, to develop an AI framework that will enhance music's creative expression while protecting artists and their work. YouTube is also introducing YouTube's Music AI Incubator to responsibly use AI technology in music creation.

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GoPro Hero 12 Black may launch in September, key specs revealed

August 21, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

GoPro is set to launch its new portable camera - the Hero 12 Black - succeeding its predecessor Hero 11 Black. Set to release on September 13, it is expected to maintain the same boxy design as its predecessor and having a 1/1.9-inch sensor that produces 27 MP images while supporting 5.3K resolution at 60 FPS.

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ISRO Releases Images of Lunar Far Side Area Captured by Chandrayaan-3's Lander Camera

August 21, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

The ISRO on Monday released images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

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Motorola G84 5G Renders Leak Online; 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras, Hole-Punch Display Tipped

Motorola G84 5G could launch soon as alleged renders of the smartphone have leaked online. It is seen in three different colour options with a hole-punch display in the leaked images. They also suggest a dual rear camera setup on the Motorola G84 5G.

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Bitcoin, Ether See Profits Returning After Loss Spell, Most Altcoins Show Gains

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 0.12 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, the two top cryptocurrencies, registered small profits on Monday. Tron, Polkadot, Litecoin, Stellar, and Chainlink joined BTC and ETH in seeing gains on August 21. The crypto fear and greed index is up by a point from yesterday and is currently in the fear zone with a sco...

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FIR filed against Rahul Yadav of 4B Networks for fraud

August 20, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed an FIR against the senior officials of 4B Networks Pvt Ltd company, Rahul Yadav and Sanjay Saini, for cheating an advertising firm of over INR 10 crore. 4B Networks is a prop-tech company; the FIR has been filed under SECTIONS 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code. Interspace Communication Private Limited Director, Vikas Om Prakas Noval, lodged the complaint alleging that Yadav's company cheated them.

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ISRO Releases Images of Lunar Far Side Area Captured by Chandrayaan-3's Lander Camera

The ISRO on Monday released images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

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Luna-25, Russia’s First Moon Mission in 47 Years, Ends in Failure After Crashing on Lunar Surface

Russia's first moon mission in 47 years failed when its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit, underscoring the post-Soviet decline of a once mighty space programme.

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How to Send HD Quality Images on WhatsApp Chats: Easy Steps to Follow

WhatsApp compresses the images, and hence most users opt to other methods for transferring high quality pictures. To resolve this issue, WhatsApp has now made it possible to share HD images through their chats, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.

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Adobe co-founder John Warnock dies at 82

August 20, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

"It is a sad day for the Adobe community and the industry for which he has been an inspiration for decades," Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said in an email sent to employees. Warnock co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Charles Geschke. He retired as CEO in 2000 and was chairman of the board, a position he shared with Geschke, until 2017.

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How to Create AI-Generated Stickers on WhatsApp: Steps to Follow

WhatsApp Beta was reported to have added support for AI stickers on the instant messaging app. On WhatsApp, this is the first feature that uses artificial intelligence. As reported, the option to create AI stickers is currently rolling out only to select users in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update.

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Google may bring refreshed camera app in Pixel 8: What is changing

August 19, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Google's Pixel 8 series smartphone camera app will have separate photo and video modes through a switch under the mode selection bar, instead of a single carousel of options as on Pixel 7. The app may also have features like a camera swap and gallery preview button, reshuffled UI to make some modes prominent, and a different name for Cinematic stabilisation mode.

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Amazon Alexa accused of 'sexist' reply for this football question, company terms it error

August 19, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa, has been accused of sexism after it couldn't provide information on England women's football matches. When asked for an update on the Lionesses' Women's World Cup semi-final victory, Alexa said that the match was not taking place that day. Similar issues were also found with the Women's Super League. Amazon has since stated that the problem has been fixed and that it uses automated systems to answer questions, including licensed content providers and websites.

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X to Delete 'Block' Feature Except For in DMs, Announces Elon Musk

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will remove the ability for users to block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said in a post Friday. Musk said blocking will still be possible for direct messages, but that it would be deleted as a “feature.”

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Elon Musk's X may be taking away one of your 'biggest right' on the platform

August 18, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Twitter could be preparing to scrap the "block" feature following a tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggesting it was going to be "deleted as a feature" on the platform. Musk offered no official confirmation of the move, which he simply claimed "makes no sense". Users will still be able to employ the "mute" feature, which allows them to hide their posts from other accounts rather than cutting them off altogether. It remains unclear, however, when or why the move might take place.

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, Tech Mahindra CEO CP Gurnani

August 18, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

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TRAI Reports Rise in Call Drops Complaint, Begins Service Quality Rules Review

Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday said that it has been receiving a number of call drop complaints from subscribers triggering the need to review existing quality of service rules to measure network performance at the district level and bring 4G-5G services also under its ambit.

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Google Keep is finally getting this important feature, but it’s feels basic

August 18, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Google is adding a version history feature to its note-taking tool, Keep. Presently greyed out with a 'Coming soon' tag, the feature will allow users to view previous versions of their notes. However, users must download the previous version as a text file in order to access it, which will only show text changes due to the lack of accompanying media. The feature is not currently available on mobile devices and it is not yet clear which notes the version history will be available for.

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Apple Leads India Tablet Market as Country's Overall Share Declined by 22 Percent YoY: Report

Tablet market shipment in India declined by 22 percent year-over-year in the June 2023 quarter, while it grew 29 percent quarter-on-quarter, CyberMedia Research said in a report. Apple led the tablet market with a marginally higher share than Samsung. According to the report, 5G tablets show a 7 percent year-on-year growth.

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SoftBank Said to Have Bought Vision Fund's Stake in Arm for $64 Billion

August 17, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

SoftBank Group has acquired the 25 percent stake in Arm it does not directly own from its Vision Fund unit in a deal that values the chip designer at $64 billion (nearly Rs. 5,32,350 crore), according to people familiar with the matter. Details of the transaction will be unveiled on Monday when Arm makes public the filing for its blockbuster stock market launch.

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Barbie, Starring Margot Robbie, Will Be Available to Stream On-Demand in September

Barbie is reportedly getting a digital release on September 5. The film will be available to stream as VOD on the US-based Amazon Prime Video store for $24.99 (about Rs. 2,076). The Indian site hasn’t been updated yet, but we can expect the price to be anywhere in the ballpark of Rs. 499 to Rs. 650. Barbie recently broke the billion-dollar mark at the global box off...

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Google has a new Transparency Centre for users, here’s what it means

August 17, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Google has launched a hub called the Transparency Centre to allow users to find out what data the tech company collects and its product policies. The platform will also allow users to report harmful content and appeal enforcement decisions.

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Microsoft-Backed OpenAI Acquires Start-Up Global Illumination to Work on ChatGPT, Other Core Products

August 16, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

OpenAI said on Wednesday it had acquired digital products company Global Illumination, in what comes as the first known acquisition by the storied artificial intelligence firm. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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"Aria is ready": Opera brings AI capabilities to iPhones

Opera's new browser AI, Aria, is now available to all users of the Opera browser for iPhones, following its release on other major platforms, including Windows and Android. Aria offers users real-time web results and facilitating AI collaboration for tasks including information retrieval and text or code generation. The AI has already exceeded 1 million users across all platforms.

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Elon Musk’s X is slowing down access to Zuckerberg’s Threads, and other rivals

X (formerly Twitter) had previously limited access speed to rival sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and threads. However, The New York Times suggests that X has started to reverse this effort and is no longer restricting users from quickly accessing news sites. Substack, Reuters and The New York Times experienced a delay in loading their pages due to the throttling issue on X. Founders of Substack have expressed the hope, for the delay on their links to be reversed.

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Microsoft Paint is set to receive dark mode soon

Microsoft has released a new update to Paint that includes a dark mode feature, which now complies with Windows 11’s dark theme. Users can toggle the new feature via settings or automatically enable dark mode with Windows 11. There are also new improvements to the zoom controls as well as the ability to zoom in and out with custom values. Additionally, the app has received update dialogs, better accessibility shortcuts, and a “fit to screen” button that matches the screen resolution.

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Gemini could be Google’s big bet to take on Microsoft and OpenAI

Google will launch its next-generation AI foundation model, Gemini, capable of generating conversational text and imagery, for integration with Google Docs and Slide and chatbot Bard in autumn. Google merged two AI teams under CEO Sundar Pichai earlier this year to accelerate the development of large language models like Gemini. Sergey Brin, the company's co-founder, attended more AI meetings at the Mountain View headquarters and collaborated with a team of researchers on the AI model.

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Krafton introduces Indian Faction to Road To Valor: Empires

Krafton and Dreamotion have launched the Indian Faction in their mobile strategy game, Road To Valor: Empires. The immersive gaming experience features two commanding guardians, Amaira and Ageera, who have unique abilities to support allies and attack foes. The game also includes royal dancers representing unique swordsmanship and footwork and mythical units, like thunder-tusked elephant, Zorawar, and provides a user-friendly tutorial for an accessible entry into this captivating realm. Krafton also plans to host its first Esports tournament for the game, Road to Valor: Empires.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will let players slow down combat: All details

August 16, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Insomniac Games' latest game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, set to launch on October 20, will feature an accessibility feature allowing users to slow down gameplay by up to 70%. The game will also include a screen reader that reads aloud text, on-screen captions and audio descriptions for cinematic scenes. A full list of accessibility features is expected to be released closer to the launch, and the game is available for pre-order via the PlayStation Store in Standard and Digital Deluxe editions.

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Realme 11 5G, Realme 11X 5G India Launch Set for August 23; Design, Specifications, Sale Date Tipped

Realme 11 5G and Realme 11X 5G are confirmed to launch in India on August 23. The base Realme 11 5G had previously been launched in China. Although expected to share similar specifications, the Realme 11x 5G is likely to be cheaper than the Realme 11 5G. Meanwhile, the design, specifications, and sale details of the handsets have leaked online.

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Netflix to Start Testing Games on TVs, PCs and Macs, Rolls Out Beta Test in Canada and the UK

August 15, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test to a small group of members in Canada and the United Kingdom on select TVs starting Monday, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks.

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Google is rolling out new generative AI capabilities in Search: What are they, how they will help users and more

Google's generative AI capabilities have been added to Search to enhance user learning and understanding of information. Users will be able to see definitions of words and phrases that AI-generated responses may include, helping them better understand the information. The update also includes new capabilities for colour-coding segments of code to identify keywords, comments, and strings.

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'Vishwa mein Digital India ki Badhti Saat' and other tech highlights from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 77th Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on India's 77th Independence Day, highlighting the country's achievements, especially in the digital space. He emphasized the importance of a digitally empowered India and highlighted the success of Digital India in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The Prime Minister also noted that during his recent visit to Bali for the G20 Summit, world leaders quizzed him about the intricacies of Digital India's success story. He acknowledged the critical role that technology plays in shaping the future and highlighted India's advancements in multiple sectors.

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Xiaomi Pad 6 Max Android tablet with 14-inch display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC launched

Xiaomi Pad 6 Max, the latest Android tablet from the Chinese smartphone brand, features a 14-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm processor with up to 16GB of RAM, and a 10,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. It also comes with a smart touch keyboard and Focus Stylus, along with a 50MP main camera and 20MP front camera, 8 speakers, and 4 microphones tuned by Dolby Atmos. The device has a starting price of 3,799 yuan (approx. $589) and there is no word on its global launch.

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How to create photo carousel on Instagram with background music

Instagram has added a new feature that allows users to add music to their photo carousels. This feature is not just for content creators but can be useful for all types of users. To add music, one should tap the '+' icon on the Instagram app to create a carousel post, select images, and then choose 'Add music' on the final editing page. Instagram offers song recommendations but users can customize audio by searching for their preferred track or accessing saved music. Once shared, followers can see it in their feed and interact with the post while background music plays.

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After smartphones, Netflix is bringing games to TVs, PCs and more platforms

August 14, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Netflix is testing its gaming library on more platforms, including TVs, PCs, Macs and the web. Only users in Canada and the UK will be invited to participate in the public trial which will initially be available for TV and eventually expand to include PCs and Macs. Currently, Amazon Fire TV streaming media players, Chromecast with Google TV, LG TVs, NVIDIA Shield TV, Roku devices and TVs, Samsung Smart TVs and Walmart ONN are supported. Two games will be offered as the testing phase begins, which can be played using smartphones as controllers or mouse and keyboard when accessed via the web.

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Xiaomi Pad 6 Max With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Launched Along Side Band 8 Pro: Details

Xiaomi Pad 6 series has got a new addition on Monday as the company launched the new Pad 6 Max at a launch event in China. Along with the tablet, the Chinese manufacturer also released its latest Xiaomi Band 8 Pro. The latest entrant to the Pad 6 series sports a 14-inch LCD display, and is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Slimmer Than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Launched: Details

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the company's latest foldable offering, was launched today in China along with a number of other devices. The smartphone will be available for sale starting August 16 in China. However, the global launch date for the foldable handset has not been revealed yet. Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is even slimmer than its already thin predecessor, the Mix Fold 2.

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Made-in-India Battle Royale Indus Is Getting a Closed Beta This Diwali Season, Watch Trailer

Pune-based SuperGaming has confirmed that Indus, its upcoming battle-royale game, is getting a closed beta. The beta period is slated to begin this festive/ Diwali season and to gain access, and players must pre-register for the title on Android. We also get a new cinematic trailer for Indus, which reveals some important clues about the gameplay loop and consumable it...

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ISRO's Aditya-L1 Space Observatory Satellite Arrives at Sriharikota Spaceport Ahead of Launch

ISRO on Monday said that Aditya-L1, its first observatory from India to study the Sun will be launched soon. The satellite has arrived at the ISRO spaceport in Sriharikota, according to the space agency. Aditya-L1 carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun.

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Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G First Impressions: Quirky Design on a Budget

August 13, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G sports 8GB of RAM with either 128GB or 256GB of storage and uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC. Here’s our first impressions of the smartphone.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Still Coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Will Be a ‘Premium’ Standalone Release

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is still coming to the previous-gen PS4 and Xbox One consoles, despite rumours flaring up over the weekend. Confusion about the lack of previous-gen release arose when content creator TheGamingRevolution tweeted an image from the Microsoft store, which only showed the Xbox Series S/X logo, while the official teaser from Activision mentio...

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"Time to move on": Mark Zuckerberg on cage fight with Elon Musk

August 13, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg denied reports that he will fight Elon Musk in a cage fight in Italy, saying in a post that "Elon isn't serious" about the match. Zuckerberg said he had offered a "real date" and that Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White had offered to make it a competition for charity but that Musk had not confirmed a date.

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Oppo A58 4G vs Samsung Galaxy F34 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

August 13, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Oppo A58 4G was launched in India on August 8. The smartphone, priced under Rs. 20,000, is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy F34 5G debuted in India a day earlier on August 7. It is equipped by an in-house octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC.

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Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale: Deals and discounts on smartphones, home appliances and other electronics

August 13, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale offers discounts on the latest gadgets and home appliances. Customers who purchase electronics on EMI via Paytm at Vijay Sales stores will be eligible to win Apple watches and movie ticket vouchers. The sale also has a discount of Rs 10,000 on the 128GB iPhone 14, and if customers exchange their existing smartphones with a value of Rs 15,000 or above, they can save up to Rs 37,000. Additionally, there are massive discounts on home appliances and up to 75% off on smartwatches, true wireless earbuds, headphones and earphones.

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Chandrayaan-3 vs Luna-25: Know the Differences, Estimated Landing Dates of Lunar Missions by India and Russia

Russia launched its first lunar mission in the last 47 years, Luna-25, on August 11 aboard a Soyuz 2.1v rocket. The primary goal of this lunar mission is to make a soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon's surface. India is expecting Chandrayaan-3, its lunar mission launched by ISRO on July 14, is also expected to make a soft landing on the South Pole on August 23 ...

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iPhone users may receive $65 from Apple, here's why

August 12, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Apple has been cleared by a U.S. judge to pay up to $500m to settle a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company secretly slowed down certain iPhone models to address battery and processing problems. Owners of eligible older models were expected to receive about $65 each, however, exact payouts depend on numbers of claims approved from approximately three million claims made so far. Apple denied the charges but agreed to pay $310m out of the $500m settlement. The eligible iPhones include models 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and SE running iOS 10.2.1 or later before 21 December 2017, and iPhone 7 and 7 Plus running iOS 11.2 or later before that date.

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Android spyware app shuts down after hackers delete server data

August 12, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

The LetMeSpy spyware app has halted its operations after a data breach wiped out its servers, according to a notice on its website. The app, which enabled users to track messages, call records and real-time location data, was inaccessible for download at the time of reporting, while all installed versions appeared dead to network traffic analysis. Hackers gained unauthorised access to email addresses, telephone numbers and messages from users' accounts. The breach was first notified by the Poland-based app in June.

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ISRO congratulates Russia's successful moon mission launch

August 12, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) applauded Russia for the successful launch of Luna-25 into space. The unmanned craft is anticipated to join India's Chandrayaan-3 in exploring the water-rich area near the south pole of the Moon. Luna-25 is equipped to detect scientific findings such as plasma and dust contents found in the lunar polar exosphere.

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AI Program Now Being Used to Spot Wildfires in California

California firefighters are using artificial intelligence to help spot wildfires, feeding video from more than 1,000 cameras strategically placed across the state into a machine that alerts first responders when to mobilize. In an example of the potential of the ALERTCalifornia AI program launched last month, a camera spotted a fire that broke out at 3am local time (3...

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Jio Phones Purportedly Bag BIS Certification, Hinting at Imminent Launch in India

Reliance might launch two Jio smartphones in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handsets are yet to be officially announced, they have purportedly bagged certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival.

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iPhones, iPads Use Banned for Work Purposes in Russian Military: Report

Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple iPhones and iPads for work purposes, Interfax news agency reported on Friday citing the minister, Maksut Shadaev. "A ban is imposed on using (Apple) mobile devices — smartphones and tablets — to access work applications and work email exchange," he told reporters at a digital conferenc...

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Xiaomi Band 8 Pro Launch Set Alongside Mix Fold 3 on August 14, Teased to Feature 1.74-Inch 60Hz Display

August 11, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Xiaomi Band 8 Pro is all set to go official in China on August 14. The new wearable is confirmed to pack a square-shaped display dial and will have a 1.74-inch screen. It is teased to support fitness features including heart rate monitoring and step counts.

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Info Edge cofounder Sanjeev Bikhchandani terms this investment as “Rs 288 crore mistake”

August 11, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Info Edge co-founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani admitted investing in Rahul Yadav's 4B Networks was a mistake while discussing the company's quarterly financial update. During the December 2022 quarter, the company wrote off its equity investment of Rs 2.88 billion in 4B Networks citing excessive cash burn, prevailing liquidity issues, and uncertainty towards funding options. The company's consolidated net profit in June quarter FY2024 almost halved to Rs 1.47 billion.

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How to create meeting notes in Google Docs

August 11, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Google Docs has a notes template designed to take organised notes from the beginning of a meeting. The template pulls details such as date, title, attendees, and other relevant sections for notes and action items with a checklist. Users can create a template in just a few clicks, which can be shared with others or attached directly to the Google Calendar event. Additionally, users can use Gmail to send the meeting notes in a draft email whenever they are ready.

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After import ban on laptops and tablets, the list may get longer with these gadgets

August 11, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

The Indian government is said to be considering restrictions on the import of a number of electronic devices, including cameras, printers, telephones, hard drives and components, to promote domestic production. The level of purchases of these high-tech products from overseas is said to have bucked growth trends in recent years, raising concerns that a portion of this spending could potentially be redirected into domestic manufacturing. Earlier this month, the Indian government imposed restrictions on computer, laptop, and tablet imports.

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Canadian Space Tech Firm MDA Gets Deal to Build 198 Satellites for Telesat

Satellite operator Telesat has given space tech firm MDA a CAD 2.1 billion (nearly Rs. 12,950 crore) contract to build 198 satellites for its low-earth orbit program. The deal announced on Friday sparked a more than 45 percent surge in both Telesat's Canadian and US shares, putting them on track for their best day ever. MDA, meanwhile, rose about 29 percent.

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Heart of Stone, Starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Is Out Today on Netflix

August 10, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Heart of Stone, the new action-thriller starring Gal Gadot in the lead, is releasing today on Netflix. In it, she plays intelligence spy Rachel Stone, who is on a mission to stop a hacker from stealing a nefarious world-threatening item. Alia Bhatt stars opposite her as hacker Keya Dhawan, while Jamie Dornan plays the leader of the MI6 agency.

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Google partners with Arsenal, Liverpool football clubs: All the details

August 10, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Google has partnered with Arsenal and Liverpool football clubs to become their official mobile phone partner. Google will create exclusive videos, captured on Pixel phones, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the clubs, and will use AI tech to create new content and experiences.

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Disney, Netflix, Media Firms Rake in Profit Amid SAG, WGA Hollywood Strikes

August 10, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Large media companies have been reporting stronger-than-expected profits as the twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors grind on. While the executives who make and distribute films and TV shows all say they’d like their workers to return soon, their businesses are seeing a huge short-term benefit from the work stoppages: No production means no expenses.

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Krafton announces $150 million investment to boost India's gaming ecosystem

August 10, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Krafton has unveiled a $150m investment plan in India over the next few years, with gaming and startups set to benefit, among other segments. The move follows March 2021 investments in 11 start-ups totalling nearly $140m. Krafton CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn said the company was committed to "fostering the growth of the start-up ecosystem", adding: "We believe in India’s potential as a key player in the global gaming and technology industry".

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Karnataka High Court Stays Previous Order Imposing Rs. 50 Lakh Fine on X

August 10, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.

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Chinese Tech Firms Baidu, TikTok-owner ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba Order Nvidia AI Chips Worth $5 Billion: Report

China's internet giants are reportedly rushing to acquire high-performance Nvidia chips vital for building generative artificial intelligence systems, making orders worth $5 billion.

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Sony Shares Fall 6 Percent After Quarterly Profit Slides, Gaming and Image Sensors Demand Sparks Concerns

Shares in Japan's Sony fell 6 percent in Tokyo trade after first-quarter profit tumbled after operating profit slid 31 percent and comments by Sony executives over demand for its games and image sensors units also sparked concern.

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AI chatbots can be 'easily hypnotised' to conduct scams, cyberattacks: Report

August 09, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Researchers at IBM have found that large language models (LLMs) can be "hypnotised" to carry out malicious attacks. They were able to hypnotise five LLMs: GPT-3.5, GPT-4, BARD, mpt-7b, and mpt-30b. Instead of data poisoning, a practice where a threat actor injects malicious data into the LLM, hypnotising makes it easier for attackers to exploit the technology.

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US Government Launches Cyber Contest on AI to Find and Fix Security Flaws

The White House on Wednesday said it had launched a multimillion-dollar cyber contest to spur use of artificial intelligence (AI) to find and fix security flaws in US government infrastructure, in the face of growing use of the technology by hackers for malicious purposes.

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Epic's Bid to Let App Store Order Take Effect in Apple Case Refused by US Supreme Court

August 08, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday dealt a setback to Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, in its legal battle against Apple, declining to let a federal judge's injunction take effect that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its lucrative App Store. Liberal Justice Elena Kagan, acting for the Supreme Court, denied Epic's reques...

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Bitcoin Price Fails to Reach $30,000, Popular Altcoins Such as DOGE, ADA Saw Losses

In the last 24 hours, the valuation of the overall crypto market dipped by 0.24 percent. Bitcoin and Ether continue to trade lowly on the price chart, caught in the midst of the market volatility. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Polygon, and Polkadot are among the other popular cryptocurrencies that are trading in losses on Tuesday, August 8.

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Canadian Publishers Ask Antitrust Regulator to Investigate Meta’s Decision to Block News Access

August 08, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Canadian news industry groups on Tuesday asked the country's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision to block news on its platforms in the country, accusing the Facebook parent of abusing its dominant position.

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Apple has been sued over this Tetris movie

Dan Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief at Gizmodo, has sued Apple and others over copyright infringement in the 2023 film Tetris, which is based on his 2016 book "The Tetris Effect". Ackerman's lawsuit alleges that Apple and others created a feature film based on his book without his permission. He also claims to have reached out to the company before the film's release but received no response. Ackerman is seeking damages equaling at least 6% of the film's $80 million production budget.

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Elon Musk's X rolls out new features for advertisers to reach out to more users

Online social media platform, X, is looking to attract advertisers and help them to connect with more users. Through machine learning, the company plans to introduce Sensitivity Settings so brands can align their content with X content that meets the sensitivity needs of their target audience.

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Encryption comes to group RCS conversations on Google Messages

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for all RCS (Rich Communication Services) conversations, including group chats, in Messages by Google. This encryption will be enabled by default for new and existing users, making their messages private from Google and carriers. Google is trying to compete with Apple’s iMessage by bringing end-to-end encryption to its messaging services.

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Google brings translation to Gmail app on Android and iOS, here’s how you can use it

Google has launched a native translation integration in its Gmail mobile app to enable users to communicate seamlessly in various languages.

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Google increases network security with new Android 14 features, here’s how

Google has revealed that Android 14 will be the first mobile operating system to introduce advanced cellular security features. The new features will be available for individual and corporate users, and Android 14 will introduce IT administrators to disable 2G support in company-managed device fleets. The latest release will also ensure that all network traffic is end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) rather than relying on link-layer encryption.

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iPhone 15 Pro Models Said to Offer 256GB Base Storage, Might Get Up to 2TB Storage

iPhone 15 Pro models are said to start with 256GB of storage, compared to 128GB of the iPhone 14 Pro models. The 2TB storage option will be the largest storage capacity offered on any iPhone model yet. More storage options up to 2TB for the top-end model would justify rumoured price hikes across the lineup this year.

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Chinese Regulator CAC Draws Up Rules to Govern Facial Recognition Technology Amid Concerns of Overuse

China's cyberspace regulator said on Tuesday it has issued draft rules to oversee the security management of facial recognition technology in the country, following concerns raised in public about overuse of the technology.

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BGMI redeem codes for August 8: Grab exciting rewards, free skins and gifts

August 07, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is a free-to-play battle royale game designed for Indian audiences. It has new features like a parental control system, no in-game chat option, and various game modes. BGMI redeem codes for August 8 are now available. These codes provide in-game items such as weapons, skins, and currency, and can be redeemed on the game's redeem code website by entering your BGMI character ID and the code. If the code is valid, the rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox.

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Quordle 561 hints and answers for August 8, 2023

August 07, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Quordle is a game in which players must identify four words that share certain characteristics. Today's Quordle answers feature one word with repeated letters, while the other three words have no hidden tricks and begin with the letters C, C, D, and T, respectively. The words end in E, Y, R, and O and relate to two similar vowels, a small container, a drying machine, and a South American dance, respectively.

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CMF by Nothing Tipped to Have Received BIS Approval for Smartwatch, Earphones in India

Nothing was previously reported to have announced the launch of its sub-brand names CMF by Nothing. The new startup aims at providing access to more affordable devices. Now, it seems like India will be one of the First Nations where CMF by Nothing will be launching its upcoming products. A new tips hints that the UK-based company has already registered two products...

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Jabil appoints BN Shukla as Operations Director for India

August 07, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Jabil has appointed BN Shukla as the Operations Director leading Electronics Manufacturing Services operations, expansion opportunities and business in India. Shukla joined the company in 2004 serving as a senior management leader. He holds an engineering degree and postgraduate degree in operations management. With over 25 years of experience, he held different positions in the company before being appointed Operations Director.

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PayPal Launches US Dollar Stablecoin for Financial Payments, Transfers

Payments giant PayPal said on Monday it has launched a US dollar stablecoin, becoming the first major financial technology firm to embrace digital currencies for payments and transfers. While stablecoins have been around for years now, they are yet to successfully make headway into the mainstream consumer payments ecosystem.

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Data Protection Bill Enables Citizen Surveillance, Will Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on Press Freedom: Editors Guild

The Editors Guild of India has expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for the surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.

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Elon Musk may need a surgery ahead of his fight with Mark Zuckerberg

August 06, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Elon Musk may have to undergo surgery before his 'cage fight' with Mark Zuckerberg can take place. He needs to undergo an MRI of his neck and upper back. Musk stated "exact date is still in flux. May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week". The two billionaires had previously agreed to fight each other, and all proceeds from the live stream of the battle will be donated to charity for veterans. However, Zuckerberg is unsure if the bout will ever happen, and has suggested a more reliable platform should be used for the live stream.

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Google Pixel Watch 2 Could Launch in India; Features, Specifications Tipped

Google Pixel Watch 2 is expected to launch as the successor to the first-generation Pixel Watch, which was released in October 2022. It is expected to get an upgraded SoC and battery. A new report suggests the updates that the Pixel Watch 2 is likely to come with.

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to Elon Musk: "Ready today" to fight today, confirm the date

August 06, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Mark Zuckerberg has responded to Elon Musk's proposal of a cage fight by saying he's ready to fight, while hinting that Musk has yet to confirm a date. Zuckerberg suggested holding the fight on August 26, and said he is "not holding my breath" for confirmation from Musk. The comments were posted on Instagram Threads, which is owned by Facebook, after Musk announced the contest would be live-streamed on his social media platform X, with all proceeds going to veterans charities. Zuckerberg responded by saying they should use a "more reliable platform" that can raise money for charity, which X no longer has.

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Twitter Blue now has a new name, here’s what it is called

August 06, 2023Gadgets Now, IFTTTNo comments

Twitter Blue has been renamed X Premium as part of the company's rebranding plan. Twitter changed its official handle to @Premium, and company owner Elon Musk announced the name change while talking about ad revenue share on X. To be eligible for the share, users must meet at least four requirements, including being a premium subscriber and having at least 500 followers. X has also taken other handles from users, such as @Sports and @Music.

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Google Pixel Watch 2 SoC, Battery, Other Specifications Tipped Again

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Here Are the Best Deals on Desktop PCs

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 began on August 3 and has some of the biggest discounts and deals on gadgets among other things. The sale is set to last till August 8. Here are some of the greatest desktop discounts you can get before the sale expires.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Here Are the Best Deals on Monitors

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale started in India on August 3 and is offering some of the best discounts and offers on electronics and other items. The sale is scheduled to end on August 8. Here are some of the best deals on monitors you can grab.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Best Deals on Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000

August 05, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

We’ve already covered deals on smartphones under Rs. 50,000, under Rs. 30,000, and on budget smartphones under the Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 price brackets. Here, we’ll take a look at the best mid-range smartphone offerings under Rs. 20,000.

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Best Deals on Laptops Under Rs. 50,000: Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 Sale Day 2

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is live in India with massive discounts on a range of products. The ongoing sale will last till August 8. The sale has also brought deals worth considering on laptops and notebooks from popular brands including Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more.

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Best Deals on Premium Smartwatches at Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023

August 05, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is currently ongoing, with great discounts on a range of products like smartphones, laptops, gaming accessories, speakers, kitchen appliances and other devices. The e-commerce site has offers in various price ranges, with products for each and everyone. The Great Freedom Festival 2023 Sale began on August 3 for Prime users.

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Ericsson Sued by 37 Shareholders for $170 Million: Report

August 05, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

Thirty-seven Ericsson shareholders are suing the Swedish telecoms company for a combined SEK 1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 1,405 crore), saying its CEO's disclosure of activities in Iraq depressed the stock, business daily Dagens Industri reported. The shareholders, including several investment firms and pension funds, have filed separate lawsuits.

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Payday 3 Closed Beta Impressions: Rounding Up the Old Gang for Stealthy Business

Payday 3 Closed Beta Impressions: Payday 3 comes across as a remarkable evolution over its predecessor’s ethos, focusing on mechanical depth through a myriad of new high-tech toys and expanded stealth. The switch to Unreal Engine 4 for development has hugely improved the texture and lighting, while the game’s timeline being set in the modern day allows for timeles...

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 Day 2: Here are Some of the Best Deals on Kitchen Appliances

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is providing a perfect chance to turn your kitchen into a smart kitchen with appliances that fit well within your budget. The e-commerce giant is offering deals and discounts on kitchen appliances like oven, fryers, electric cookers and other products. For Prime members, the Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 began on August 3.

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Import ban on laptops and tablets import: Government gives 3 months under this new notification

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The Indian government has introduced a "transition period" for tech companies, including Samsung, Dell and Apple, to comply with new restrictions on the imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers. The new rules will now take effect from 1 November, following a "transition period".

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Governments and public services globally facing 40% more cyberattacks: Report

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Government agencies and public services were 40% more targeted in cyber attacks, according to BlackBerry. Converged industries such as healthcare and financial services were the most targeted, with a growing trend in cyber criminals attacking digital banking services through mobile malware.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Get Best Deals on Soundbars, Home Theatre Systems

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023, which began on August 3 for Prime members, is currently open to all users. This brings a great opportunity for Amazon users to purchase electronic devices at a discounted price. The Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 will conclude on August 8. During the online sale, the e-commerce giant is offering a 10 percent instant discount ...

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Government Said to Likely Give More Time to Foreign Laptop Companies to Apply for Licences

August 03, 2023Gadgets 360No comments

The government is likely to give more time to companies to apply for licences to import laptops and other devices, extending stipulated timelines of import restrictions, IT Ministry sources said. The move will come as a part breather to companies. The timelines may be extended, maybe by a month or so, they said adding that DGFT notice on this can be expected soon.

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Tenable CEO to Microsoft: The truth Is even worse than you think

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Security firm Tenable has criticised Microsoft for a lack of transparency and negligent security practices. Tenable CEO Amit Yoran wrote an open letter stating that the issue extends to breaches and vulnerabilities, leaving customers at risk. Tenable discovered a problem with Microsoft's Azure product in March that could enable unauthorised access to sensitive data, but claim that the tech giant didn’t fix the issue promptly. Yoran warns that the lack of customer notification could render the shared responsibility model obsolete and puts clients at risk. Microsoft has not yet responded to the letter.

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ITI on Data Protection Bill: Welcome step, but concerns remain

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TCS rolls out neural manufacturing solutions on Microsoft Cloud

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Tata Consultancy Services has launched a suite of TCS Neural Manufacturing solutions on Microsoft's Cloud for Manufacturing, designed to futureproof manufacturing operations, drive differentiation, and optimise value chains. The suite includes digital manufacturing solutions, clever energy and the cognitive plant operations adviser, as well as other products. TCS demonstrated the solutions with Microsoft at Hannover Messe 2023, showcasing boundaryless business models and seamless customer experiences. TCS' Microsoft Business Unit comprises 50,000 Microsoft-certified associates and helps leading manufacturers worldwide pursue growth and transformation initiatives.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 Now Live for All Users: Grab Best Deals and Discounts

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is now live for all the users — including Prime and non-Prime members. The sale includes a number of offers and discounts on smartphones, wearables, laptops, home appliances and other electronics. The Great Freedom Festival Sale, which started for Prime users on August 3, will conclude on August 8.

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BGMI redeem codes for August 3: Get exciting rewards, free skins and gifts

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), developed by Krafton for Android and iOS, is a popular free-to-play battle royale game that includes new features and content tailored to Indian audiences. Redeem codes are available that change daily, offering in-game items as rewards if entered correctly. These codes can be initiated through the BGMI redeem code website, requiring a player's BGMI character ID and code. BGMI also emphasizes parental controls and eliminated in-game chat between players for a safer and more family-friendly gaming experience.

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Quordle 556: Check out hints, clues and answers for August 3, 2023

Quordle is a game that can be challenging at first, but it's enjoyable once you figure it out. Today's game has four words that begin with B, A, L, and E, ending with T, E, H, and L. Bigot, ample, laugh, and easel are the four words, and the clues given are two vowels for the first word, meaning more than enough for the second, the opposite of cry for the third, and a tripod's synonym for the fourth. The answers for Quordle 556 for August 3, 2023, are Bigot, Ample, Laugh, and Easel.

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Krafton to introduce Indian Faction in Road To Valor: Empires

Dreamotion and Krafton are adding an all-new Indian Faction to their PvP strategy game, Road To Valor: Empires. The new faction is inspired by ancient Indian tales and legends and will feature unique powers of Guardians and battle units of Indian origin. Krafton added a Hindi user interface earlier this year to bring an immersive experience to Indian players and is now localizing the game further by introducing culturally resonant dimensions. Note that the game features an invite-only voice chat feature, which is available in Friendly Battle, 2 vs 2 Battles and Custom Battle modes.

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Digital Police portal: Here's all that you can do on this ministry of home affairs website