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Febin Mathew, Co-Founder & Editor at ReturnByte, reports on modern technology advanced including AI & Robotics. He has been helping people figure out their tech to make informed choices. Being a creative expressionist, he loves capturing aesthetic visuals that build narratives. For leisure, he loves gaming, riding motorcycles and hiking. Follow him @febinmathew7 on Instagram
Jio prepaid users can grab special offers on prepaid recharge plans. (REUTERS) News 

Jio Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Special Prepaid Recharge Plans and Freebies

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To celebrate its 7th anniversary, Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has introduced exclusive deals on certain prepaid plans, as revealed by Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani. Jio has recently enhanced its plans by including a Netflix subscription alongside specific recharge plans, making it the first telecom provider in India to provide this feature. As part of the 7th-anniversary special plans, Jio will be offering additional data and advantages. 7th Anniversary Offers: Jio Prepaid Recharge Plans Jio is offering special data offers and other benefits on select three packs…

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Pikmin Finder is a laid back game where you can get the creatures to find you treasures. Gaming 

Nintendo Launches Browser-Based Pikmin Game for Mobile Devices

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Nintendo and Niantic have collaborated to create a new mobile game called Pikmin Finder, which is more suitable for casual gaming rather than intense gameplay. The game has been released in conjunction with the Nintendo Live event in Seattle. It can be accessed through any mobile browser, whether it’s an iPhone or an Android device. We have tested it on various browsers, such as Chrome and Opera, and can confirm that it functions properly as long as you grant it access to your camera. Like Pikmin Bloom, the game places…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo) (Narendra Modi twitter) AI 

Prime Minister Modi and Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Converse on India’s AI Opportunities

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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with Jensen Huang, the CEO of American software company Nvidia, where they extensively discussed the abundant opportunities India presents in the field of Artificial Intelligence. In an X message, Modi said, “Had an excellent meeting with @nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. We had a long discussion about India’s rich opportunities in the world of AI. “Mr. Jensen Huang appreciated the strides India has made in this field and was equally happy about India’s talented youth,” the Prime Minister said. Nvidia Corporation is…

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The long-awaited sequel has a turbulent history, but it should finally arrive next year. Gaming 

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Gets New Developer After Stepping Out of the Dark

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After a tumultuous journey through development, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has finally emerged, following Paradox Interactive’s separation from Hardsuit Labs and the subsequent indefinite delay. The publisher has enlisted The Chinese Room, known for their work on Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, to take over the sequel to the beloved 2004 RPG. Fans can now expect Bloodlines 2 to be released in the autumn of 2024. The Chinese Room has kept some of the original concepts and discarded others to reshape Bloodlines 2 in its…

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Two paid expansions are in development too. Gaming 

Square Enix Confirms Release of Final Fantasy XVI on PC

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Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy XVI will no longer be exclusive to PlayStation 5, as they are currently developing a PC port. This news may not come as a surprise, as the game’s initial trailer in 2020 had mentioned a PC version, although Square Enix had retracted that information later on. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), producer Naoki Yoshida said that his team is currently working on a PC version of the game. Yoshida also stated that Square Enix plans to expand the game.…

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5 Latest AI Developments: AI’s Influence on Australia’s Economy, UK’s Objectives for AI Safety Conference and More

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Deloitte forecasts significant impact on Australian economy due to AI-driven disruption; IBM researchers successfully program AI chatbots for information retrieval; Western University students adopt ChatGPT as a creative tool despite worries about cheating; Stanford study uncovers weaknesses in AI text detectors. These stories and more in our daily roundup as we delve deeper into the details. 1. Disruption by artificial intelligence looms: Deloitte predicts significant impacts on the Australian economy Deloitte’s report warns that generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is rapidly disrupting a quarter of the Australian economy, particularly in finance,…

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The latest concept design makes its debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 International Motor Show. News 

BMW’s ‘Vision Neue Klasse’ Concept Hints at Highly Efficient Electric Vehicles

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BMW is further investigating the possibility of a wider range of electric vehicles by introducing the Vision Neue Klasse, a new concept design. This model is an extension of the i Vision Circular concept from 2021 and the i Vision Dee concept from this year. In addition to its visually appealing attributes, BMW asserts that the Vision Neue Klasse will offer a 30 percent increase in range and charging speed, as well as being 25 percent more efficient. The company clearly wants its new electric car to be a real…

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OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has launched a new guideline for teachers using generative AI to assist and teach their students. AI 

Educators Get Guide For Utilizing Generative AI To Instruct Learners From ChatGPT Creator

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Microsoft-owned OpenAI has released a new guide for educators using its AI chatbot ChatGPT to help educators effectively incorporate the generative AI tool into their students’ learning. The recently released guide suggested prompts, explained how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the effectiveness of AI sensors, and a discussion of biases. “We are releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom – including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the effectiveness and bias of AI sensors,” OpenAI said in a blog post. In its…

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Innovative AI-based pattern analysis bolsters cybersecurity against hackers. (Pexels) AI 

Barracuda’s 2023 Security Report Shows AI Stopping Hackers

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Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, has announced a significant achievement in the first half of 2023. Utilizing their AI-powered pattern analysis through Barracuda Managed XDR, they effectively identified and resolved numerous high-risk incidents from a massive collection of nearly one trillion IT events. The power of artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its power by recognizing patterns of normal behavior and reporting anomalies. This exceptional feature turns it into a formidable security tool when dealing with attackers trying to exploit compromised accounts with valid…

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Aditya-L1 VELC will transmit a remarkable 1,440 solar images daily for analysis, aiding in the study of the Sun's corona and solar phenomena. (Representative image) (HT_PRINT) Space 

Aditya-L1 Satellite to Capture 1,440 Solar Images Every Day

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India’s revolutionary solar mission, Aditya-L1, is scheduled to launch on September 2. The mission will utilize the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) as its primary instrument, which aims to capture a multitude of solar images on a daily basis. These images will greatly enhance our comprehension of the Sun’s corona and its activities. 1. The Aditya-L1 mission, India’s first solar mission, is scheduled to launch on September 2 after the recent success of Chandrayaan-3. 2. The mission’s primary payload, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), will transmit 1,440 images daily…

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These days, the hiring industry is facing a double whammy of layoffs, which hit the ranks of corporate recruiters especially hard. (Bloomberg) AI 

Indeed CEO Seeks to Utilize AI to Develop ‘Cyborg’ Recruiters

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Chris Hyams, the CEO of job site Indeed, aims to help individuals secure employment opportunities. Indeed, a platform that features over 30 million job listings across various industries and countries, has transformed over the years. Originally a simple job listing website, it has now become an online hub where jobseekers and recruiters can interact, evaluate each other, and even conduct interviews. This evolution has been facilitated by its ownership under Japan’s Recruit Holdings Co. Today, the recruiting industry is facing a double whammy of layoffs, which is hitting corporate recruiters…

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Andreessen Horowitz has been investing in a steady stream of startups that are looking to capitalize on the AI boom to improve medical care. (Pexels) News 

Investors Believe Artificial Intelligence is Ready to Revolutionize Healthcare

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Venture firms at the forefront are placing their bets on the potential of artificial intelligence and the widespread interest in ChatGPT to revolutionize the healthcare sector, which has long been a challenging space for Silicon Valley to make significant progress. Andreessen Horowitz has invested in a steady stream of startups looking to take advantage of the artificial intelligence boom to improve healthcare. These include companies building AI tools to make patient care easier and reduce the burden of clinical note-taking, as well as using AI to discover new drugs faster…

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The X also now qualifies for US tax incentives. News 

Tesla Reduces Prices of Model S and X by 20 Percent

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Tesla has announced yet another price reduction for its Model S and X electric vehicles, in a bid to attract more customers who may be hesitant to embrace electric vehicles. The price cuts, ranging from 15 to 19 percent, are applicable to various models and trims and are not limited to American consumers alone. Similar discounts have been observed worldwide, as reported by EV experts Electrek. Starting today, you can pick up a Model S for a base price of $74,990, down $3,500 from the previous base price. The Model…

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Another notable crossover for one of last year’s biggest surprise hits is on the way. Gaming 

‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean Gets a Virtual Clean-Up with ‘PowerWash Simulator’

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Time travel has proven to be a messy endeavor, especially when it comes to the DeLorean used by Doc Brown and Marty McFly to explore different historical eras. However, you will soon have the opportunity to tidy up their grimy vehicle. An expansion based on Back to the Future is being developed for PowerWash Simulator, a game that has unexpectedly become one of the most popular releases of 2022. It is PowerWash Simulator’s latest major crossover after Final Fantasy VII, Tomb Raider and SpongeBob SquarePants DLC. A Warhammer 40K expansion…

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Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, September 1. (Bloomberg) AI 

Explore the Latest AI Developments: Zomato Introduces AI Chatbot, Israel Unveils AI-Powered Plane, and More

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Zomato has introduced its own AI chatbot to aid users in placing orders, while the co-founder of Google DeepMind stressed the importance of ethical use of Nvidia’s AI chips for buyers in the US. Additionally, the Israeli Defense Ministry has revealed a surveillance plane equipped with AI-driven sensors. All this and more in our AI review today. 1. Zomato launches AI chatbot Keeping up with the latest trends, Zomato announced the launch of an AI chatbot on Friday. A chatbot, called Zomato AI, helps users place orders. In a blog…

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The Annular Solar Eclipse 2023, Ring of Fire, is set to appear in the skies of North, Central, and South America on Saturday, October 14, 2023. (Pixabay) Space 

Where to View the Annular Solar Eclipse of 2023 and What to Know According to NASA

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Have you ever seen a fiery ring in the sky during a solar eclipse? Well, get ready because this incredible event is about to happen again. NASA explains that an annular solar eclipse takes place when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun while being at its farthest distance from us. This specific alignment causes the Moon to appear slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a dazzling “ring of fire” around the outer edges of the Sun. The celestial spectacle of a solar eclipse will appear in the…

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The live telecast of the Aditya-L1 solar mission will begin at 11.50 AM (IST) on Saturday. Space 

Watch ISRO’s Aditya L1 Mission Launch: Find Out When, Where, and How To Stream

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After the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up to launch its new mission, the Aditya L1 solar mission, on September 2 at 11:50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh. According to the Indian Space Agency, the launch of Aditya-L1 is the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun. ISRO said the Aditya L1 spacecraft/PSLV-C57 rocket is designed to provide remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of the solar wind at L1 (Sun-Earth Lagrangian point),…

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It's coming out for PC and consoles in 2024. Gaming 

Relive the Nostalgia with ‘Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland’ for the NES

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Rugrats fans can look forward to a new game release next year, featuring graphics reminiscent of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, developed by The Mix Games and Wallride, offers the option to play in either HD cartoon mode or 8bit mode for those seeking a nostalgic experience. This puzzle platformer allows players to take control of their favorite Rugrat character, including Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil, as they embark on an imaginative journey within a video game. Its official page says, “Using the power of…

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As per the SSC Recruitment 2023 official notice, candidates will be selected based on their performance in the scheduled examination. (Pixabay) News 

Notification for SSC 2023 Exam Released; Utilize these 3 Apps to Get Ready

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Are you a Hindi graduate seeking job opportunities? Well, here’s some exciting news for you! The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has recently declared vacancies for Junior Hindi translators, Junior Translators, and Senior Hindi Translators. This nationwide recruitment campaign aims to fill a total of 307 positions through a competitive computer examination process. Successful applicants will receive a monthly salary according to the official SSC Recruitment 2023 notification, based on pay scales Level-6 (Rs.35,400- 1,12,400) and Level-7 (Rs.44,900- 1,42,400). Eligibility Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and…

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AI coach for dating? Check out what Bumble CEO predicts. (REUTERS) AI 

Bumble CEO Forecasts AI Dating Mentor to Guide You in Flirting

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Numerous speculations regarding our AI future, reminiscent of the dystopian series Black Mirror, revolve around the unsettling notion of how artificial intelligence might alter the dynamics of relationships. Could we develop romantic feelings towards our computers? Will youngsters favor AI tutors over human educators? No matter what happens, people will probably still be looking for other people’s company. And technology can help. First, AI could improve dating for singles, says Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of one of the most popular dating apps, Bumble Inc. “The average single American…

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