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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
Internet apocalypse may come sooner than expected! (NASA) Space 

The Potential Devastation of Solar Storms: What Could Happen to Earth?

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Can you fathom a world without the internet or phone connectivity? The mere thought of an internet apocalypse is terrifying! A life devoid of internet would resemble the harsh and brief existence of ancient Roman times. Without internet or phone calls, emergency services would be inaccessible, and the mammoth infrastructure built upon electricity grids, hospitals, industries, and more would cease to function. In the modern era, our dependence on electronics is profound, making life without the internet incredibly challenging. Just envision enduring the COVID-19 lockdown without internet access! But could…

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"Several practical, ethical and intellectual property-related issues, when it comes to AI remain unresolved. We also know that the motto of scaling AI in the enterprise is far from simple. And yet, the AI-first strategy we're embracing already working for us," Nilekani said. (MINT_PRINT) News 

Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani Affirms AI-Centric Approach Despite Unresolved Ethical and Intellectual Property Concerns

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Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani stated on Wednesday that despite the unresolved ethical and intellectual property rights concerns surrounding the technology, the Artificial Intelligence-first business strategy implemented by Infosys is proving to be successful for the company. In his speech at Infosys’ 42nd Annual General Meeting, Nilekani said the company can operate more efficiently while nurturing growth readiness, given its performance in challenging scenarios of inflation, interest rates, geopolitics, demand volatility and supply chain disruptions. “The practical, ethical and intellectual property issues related to AI are still unresolved. We also know…

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Shares of the company rose about 3% in trading after the bell. They have gained about 34% this year AI 

Micron’s Q3 Revenue Surges on High Demand for AI Chips

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On Wednesday, Micron Technology exceeded analysts’ predictions for third-quarter revenue, as the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry fueled the demand for its memory chips. The company’s shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. This year they have risen by around 34 percent. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said customers continued to reduce their excess inventory during the quarter as inventories in the PC and smartphone segments were close to normal levels. As a result, Micron is seeing improved pricing trends and increased confidence that the industry has passed a growth and revenue…

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The work still has a long way to go, but it can already identify Kirby. News 

Scientists Create 3D Models from Eye Reflections

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Scientists from the University of Maryland have successfully transformed eye reflections into 3D scenes, using the Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) AI technology. This breakthrough allows for the reconstruction of environments from 2D photos. While the eye-reflection technique is still in its early stages and lacks practical applications, the study offers an intriguing insight into a potential technology that could eventually unveil an entire environment through a collection of basic portrait photos. The team used the subtle reflections of light captured in a person’s eyes (using sequential images taken from a…

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Say hello to Bloober 3.0. Gaming 

Bloober Team Completes Production of Psychological Horror Games

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Bloober Team’s latest release, the remastered and expanded Layers of Fear collection, quietly signaled the conclusion of their era known as Bloober Team 2.0. This psychological horror game, which was not openly promoted as their final project, marked the end of this phase for the studio. “This year is like closing an era of making psychological horror games,” studio founder Piotr Babieno told ReturnByte. “Right now we’re transitioning to Bloober Team 3.0 and making mass market horror.” Bloober doesn’t abandon horror as a whole, but it shifts the focus. Over…

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The foldable field is suddenly getting very crowded. News 

OnePlus to Launch Foldable Phone with 2K Display

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OnePlus is rumored to be entering the foldable phone market with its upcoming device, the OnePlus Fold (also known as OnePlus V Fold). According to tipster OnLeaks and MySmartPrice, the OnePlus Fold will feature a book-style foldable design and offer high-performance capabilities. The device is said to boast a 7.8-inch “2K” folding screen and a 6.3-inch external display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, accompanied by 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone will also sport a…

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The mid-range option will include a telephoto lens, according to a reliable leaker. News 

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Could Launch in 2021

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There are indications that Samsung might release a Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, as the company chose not to introduce a mid-range option for its previous flagship smartphone series. Reliable source Steve Hemmerstoffer (also known as @OnLeaks) has shared initial images of the Galaxy S23 FE. The leaked images suggest that the Samsung device will have a triple camera array. Unusually for a mid-range smartphone, the sensors may include a telephoto lens. The Galaxy S23 FE is said to have a screen size of around 6.4 inches, a 120Hz AMOLED panel…

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The space agency wants AI tech to help with its missions and soon it will be deployed to support the astronauts. Space 

NASA Develops AI Chatbot to Assist with Space Missions

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NASA is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) beyond Earth’s atmosphere, as it develops its own iteration of ChatGPT. This language model is intended to aid space missions and assist astronauts with various tasks, according to The Guardian. NASA’s version of ChatGPT is expected to facilitate experimentation for missions and potentially even oversee other maneuvers. NASA scientists believe that artificial intelligence can guide spacecraft to perform complex tasks such as surveying astronauts, or even help them make larger discoveries about the solar system and perhaps even other galaxies.…

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Ola S1 Air EV video released! (Ola Electric) Gadgets 

Watch the Ola S1 Air Electric Scooter: Features, Performance, and Price

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The Ola S1 Air EV has taken the 2-wheeler industry by surprise with its rapid market dominance. Its eye-catching design and impressive performance have contributed to its success. Now, Ola is aiming to outshine its competitors once again with the Ola S1 Air EV. In a video featuring Slokarth Dash, the Head of Strategy at Ola Electric, he showcases the features and capabilities of the Ola S1 Air escooter while testing it. Specifically, during the production phase, Ola designed the S1 Air EV to have a 2.5 kWh battery with…

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Copyright issues are being highlighted by the music industry around AI generated music. (Unsplash) AI 

Grammys Sparks Debate on Copyright Issues with Ban on AI Music, Discord Caught in Controversy

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Whenever a new technology with broad applications arises, the music industry is among the first to bear the brunt. Whether it’s the advent of compact discs, MP3 players, or websites enabling song streaming and hosting, the music industry consistently faces the repercussions and voices its dissent. The primary cause for concern? Copyright problems. Music stands as one of the most susceptible forms of intellectual property, as it can be effortlessly pirated, stolen, altered, and repackaged, diverting earnings away from both artists and record labels. But so far, the industry has…

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The giant iPhone built by Beams also includes some familiar features found in regular iPhones, such as the lock button, volume buttons, and mute button News 

YouTuber Constructs World’s Largest ‘Functional’ iPhone – Video Inside

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Mathew Beams, a well-known YouTuber, has successfully crafted the largest functional iPhone ever seen. This colossal device measures a staggering 8 feet, surpassing the previous record set by fellow YouTuber ZHC, who constructed a 6-foot iPhone last year. However, it’s important to note that this “working iPhone” created by Beams and his team is not a real iPhone, but a unique creation made by combining different components. The screen on the giant iPhone consists of touch panels normally found on televisions, but it works in the same way as a…

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Alphabet Inc, Google's parent company, is not the only megacap seeing a moderation in sentiment. Consensus ratings for Apple and Microsoft have dropped too. (Bloomberg) AI 

Bernstein Cautions Alphabet on Rapid AI Development

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On Tuesday, Alphabet Inc. experienced another downgrade as Bernstein became the most recent firm on Wall Street to distance itself from the Google parent company. Shares were down 1.5% after the cut as markets outperformed. The stock is on track for its sixth negative session in the past seven, though it’s still up more than 30% this year. Analyst Mark Shmulik wrote that the stock’s narrative “has quickly caught up with fundamentals,” resulting in a balanced risk profile. The firm also noted risks associated with artificial intelligence, an emerging technology…

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Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) fell about 1.4% on the news AI 

Tech Stocks React to Potential US Restrictions on AI Chip Exports to China

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According to sources familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the US is contemplating imposing fresh limitations on the export of artificial intelligence chips to China. Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) fell about 1.4% on the news. Nvidia, Micron and AMD are US chipmakers caught in the crossfire of China and the Biden administration. In September, Nvidia had said that US authorities asked the company to stop exporting two high-end computing chips for artificial intelligence work to China. The Ministry of Commerce…

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It's the first European brand to embrace NACS. News 

Volvo Joins Tesla in Adopting Electric Vehicle Charging Standard

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Volvo has announced that it will be utilizing Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port for its electric cars in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The C40 Recharge, EX30, and EX90 models will be able to connect to Supercharger stations through an adapter from the first half of 2024, while future models from 2025 will have NACS built-in. An adapter will also be available for upcoming EVs that use the Combined Charging System (CCS) format. This move follows other manufacturers adopting Tesla’s EV charging technology. Volvo is not shy about…

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The app, IRL, is shutting down. News 

SoftBank Provides $170m Investment to Social App with Questionable User Base

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In 2021, SoftBank, a prominent Japanese investment firm, propelled IRL, a relatively unknown social media platform, to unicorn status and a total worth of $1.17 billion by injecting more than $170 million. However, it has been revealed that the app fabricated its user figures, with 95 percent of its claimed 20 million user base being non-existent, as initially disclosed by The Information. At the time, SoftBank called the app “an innovative event-based social network” that “allows people to do more together.” However, the company didn’t know there weren’t real people…

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Paramount+ will also air some races at at the same time as CBS. News 

Roku Offers Free Live Streaming of Formula E Races

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Roku has recently announced its initial live sports agreement, which could be exciting for those who enjoy motorsports. The company has partnered to broadcast 11 Formula E races for no charge via The Roku Channel, starting from the upcoming season. Additionally, viewers can access on-demand content such as race previews, replays, and the “Unplugged” documentary. The channel can be accessed through Roku hardware, the internet, and specialized mobile applications. This is definitely not exclusive. Paramount+ simulcasts five Formula E races alongside CBS. The offer is available from January 2024. Formula…

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Users can choose to display them forever or make them disappear within 6, 12, 24 or 48 hours. News 

Telegram to Introduce Timed Story Expiry Feature in April

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Pavel Durov has announced on his Telegram channel that the messaging service will introduce its own version of Stories next month. Despite initial reluctance due to the feature’s ubiquity, the company has responded to user demand and developed a highly customizable version. The messaging service’s Stories feature looks just like Messenger, as they appear as expandable bubbles at the top of the conversation list. Users can determine who can see their messages and make them publicly viewable, only to their contacts (with exceptions), only to a select few contacts, or…

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Baidu Inc, China's leading search engine provider, said the latest iteration of its ChatGPTstyle service had surpassed the widely popular Microsoftbacked OpenAI chatbot on multiple key metrics. AI 

Baidu’s Ernie 3.5 AI Beats OpenAI’s ChatGPT On Multiple Performance Measures

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Baidu Inc, the top search engine provider in China, announced that its latest version of ChatGPT-style service has outperformed the highly popular OpenAI chatbot, which is backed by Microsoft, on various significant metrics. Baidu said in a statement on Tuesday that Ernie 3.5, the latest version of its Ernie AI model, had surpassed “ChatGPT in comprehensive ability scores” and surpassed “GPT-4 in several Chinese features.” The Beijing-based company cited a test conducted by state newspaper China Science Daily using datasets including AGIEval and C-Eval, two benchmarks used to evaluate the…

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Juana Reyes, a woman who broke her leg while hiking in Tujunga, was unable to call for help because she was in a remote location. Fortunately, she was able to use the iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature to contact emergency services. News 

Hiker Rescued After Using iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS Feature To Call For Assistance With Broken Leg

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The Emergency SOS Via Satellite feature from Apple, initially launched with the iPhone 14 series, has demonstrated its life-saving capabilities in various scenarios, even though it is restricted to specific areas. A hiker with a fractured leg recently utilized the feature to request assistance, reaffirming its practicality. According to a report by ABC7 via 9to5Mac, Juana Reyes, the woman who broke her leg while hiking in Tujunga, was unable to call for help because she was in a remote location with no cell phone service. Fortunately, he was able to…

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ChatGPT is OpenAI's generative Artificial Intelligence chatbot. (Pexels) News 

Essential Information on ChatGPT-Generated Cybersecurity Risks

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The trend of ChatGPT is becoming increasingly popular among the general public, including famous personalities and politicians who incorporate it into their daily routines. Nevertheless, while many people are utilizing the advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, there is a group of malicious individuals who are exploiting the technology for their own gain – hackers. While hackers haven’t made great strides in the relatively new genre of generative AI, it’s advisable to keep yourself aware of how they can exploit the technology. A new Android malware has surfaced that introduces…

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