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The ChatGPT-maker is entering the voice assistant business and showing off new technology that can clone a person's voice. News 

OpenAI Introduces Voice Assistant Capable of Mimicking Your Voice, But No Plans for Launch

Nitin Misra,

SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT maker OpenAI is entering the voice assistant business, showing off new technology that can clone the human voice, but says it won’t yet release it publicly for security reasons. The AI company unveiled its new Voice Engine technology on Friday, just over a week after filing to trademark the name. The company claims it can recreate a person’s voice in just 15 seconds by recording that person speaking. OpenAI says it plans to preview it with early testers “but will not release this technology widely at this…

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Reports suggest that the new iPad Pro lineup might sport OLED displays, promising a sleeker design and enhanced visual experience for users. (Unsplash) News 

Apple is considering pushing back the launch of the 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air to May.

Adriana Marais

According to a recent report, Apple is expected to release new models of the iPad Pro and iPad Air in late March or early April. However, a recent update indicates that the launch may be delayed until May, as reported by 91mobiles. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the upcoming Apple iPads. New iPad Pro, iPad Air Launch Timeline and more According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to announce the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May, although the exact release date…

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With App Lock, you can effortlessly lock and hide your most sensitive apps, adding an extra layer of protection to your iPhone. (Apple) News 

Attention iPhone users: This app allows you to secure all apps with Face ID and conceal them from view

Sanjay Patil,

In a world where privacy is paramount, iOS users have been eagerly anticipating a way to protect and hide their apps. While Face ID and Touch ID provide some security, not all apps are compatible with these features, creating vulnerabilities. Introducing “App Lock” – a simple yet powerful app created to enhance the privacy of your iPhone and iPad. Let’s delve into the functionality of this groundbreaking tool and understand why it is a game-changer for iOS users. App Lock: A comprehensive data protection solution App Lock fills the void…

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YouTube Music now lets desktop users download songs offline, making it easier to enjoy music offline. (Pixabay) News 

YouTube Music introduces desktop downloads, improves offline listening for users on the web

Nitin Misra

YouTube Music, Google’s widely used music streaming service, has introduced offline music downloads for its desktop website to improve user convenience. This update brings the web experience in line with the features already available on its mobile app, allowing users to save their preferred songs and playlists for offline playback. After a testing period, the feature was released more widely on March 29. While it’s not generally available yet, 9to5Google reports that some users have reported seeing a notification prompting them to check out the new feature alongside the Library…

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OpenAI unveils 'Voice Engine': A remarkable tool cloning voices with just a 15-second audio snippet. (AP) News 

OpenAI introduces ‘Voice Engine’ that replicates human speech using only 15-second audio clips

Jim Hendler

OpenAI, known for its groundbreaking advancements in AI technology such as Sora, a video generator, has unveiled a cutting-edge tool called ‘Voice Engine’ for voice cloning. This impressive audio model can mimic human speech intricacies like intonation and speech patterns using only a short 15-second sample of the original voice. Despite high excitement, OpenAI has chosen to keep this new feature confidential due to worries about potential misuse and the spread of fake content on the internet. Remarkable efficiency and accuracy “Incredibly, our Voice Engine can create emotive and lifelike…

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WhatsApp has supported UPI payments in India but for a while but most people have used Paytm, PhonePe and Google Pay for making payments. News 

Making UPI Payments on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jim Hendler

There is no doubt that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has made digital payments very convenient. Now many Indians are preferring big and small transactions through UPI. It is no rush to say that UPI has revolutionized the world of digital payments. In 2020, WhatsApp introduced UPI-based payment functionality as a pilot project. After its success, it introduced UPI payments for its Indian users. WhatsApp app’s key advantage of its UPI service is its huge subscriber base in India, which is believed to reach 535.8 million by 2024. However, WhatsApp still…

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The free games are offered every month for PlayStation Plus subscribers and April 2024 free games list is out. News 

April 2024 PlayStation Plus Free Games Lineup Revealed

Adarsh V.K

PlayStation Plus subscribers have reason to rejoice as Sony has announced the next selection of free games. Between April 2 and May 6, members will have access to three exciting games: Immortals of Aveum for PS5, Minecraft Legends for both PS4 and PS5, and Skull: The Hero Slayer for PS4. Like every month, these exciting games can be added to your library and played at any time as long as your membership is active. Released last year, Immortals of Avenue was overlooked by players during numerous releases. Minecraft Legends offers…

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The free games are offered every month for PlayStation Plus subscribers and April 2024 free games list is out. News 

April 2024 PlayStation Plus Free Games Lineup Revealed

Sanjay Patil

PlayStation Plus subscribers have reason to rejoice as Sony has announced the next selection of free games. Between April 2 and May 6, members will have access to three exciting games: Immortals of Aveum for PS5, Minecraft Legends for both PS4 and PS5, and Skull: The Hero Slayer for PS4. Like every month, these exciting games can be added to your library and played at any time as long as your membership is active. Released last year, Immortals of Avenue was overlooked by players during numerous releases. Minecraft Legends offers…

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Elon Musk has already made big changes to X since he rebranded the platform and communities could get some boost as well. News 

Elon Musk’s X May Spark Conversations About ‘Mature Content’ Among Users

Adriana Marais

X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, is building new use cases and features for all its users, and soon the social media platform may have a community of “adult content” for its users. The update was shared by Dong Wook Chung, a software engineer at X, and Musk himself posted his list of platform developments. Chung talks about the features he’s been working on at X Communities, where “not safe for work” or NSFW content may soon be filtered into new groups that serve adult content. The engineer notes that…

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While concerns over "iPhone finger" persist, understanding ergonomic risks is crucial for maintaining hand health. (Pixabay) News 

New iPhone Fingerprint Technology

Febin Mathew,

A new issue has surfaced online regarding excessive smartphone usage: the “iPhone finger.” This term describes a possible indentation that could form on the pinky finger from holding a phone in a certain manner for extended periods. As cell phones become an extension of us, concerns arise about how they can affect our bodies. The term “iPhone finger” has sparked debate on the Internet, especially when it was mentioned on “The TJ Show” podcast, where the hosts found bumps on their pinky fingers from using the smartphone. Although “iPhone finger”…

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While concerns over "iPhone finger" persist, understanding ergonomic risks is crucial for maintaining hand health. (Pixabay) News 

New iPhone Fingerprint Technology

Adarsh V.K,

A new issue has surfaced online regarding excessive smartphone usage: the “iPhone finger.” This term describes a possible indentation that could form on the pinky finger from holding a phone in a certain manner for extended periods. As cell phones become an extension of us, concerns arise about how they can affect our bodies. The term “iPhone finger” has sparked debate on the Internet, especially when it was mentioned on “The TJ Show” podcast, where the hosts found bumps on their pinky fingers from using the smartphone. Although “iPhone finger”…

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Apple was expected to announce the new iPad lineup in April but that seems unlikely as per the latest report. News 

Possible Delay in Launch of Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro and Air Explained

Adriana Marais,

Apple users waiting to see the new iPads will have to wait a little longer. According to the latest development, the 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup will be released in May and not April as previously suggested. The new update comes via Bloomberg, which reports that Apple has pushed back the launch until May as it finalizes production of the new iPads, which will feature major changes, including an OLED screen on the Pro model. That’s not all, the report mentions that Apple wants to fine-tune the software…

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iPhone 12 users can now enjoy faster wireless charging speed once the update rolls out and the support is made official. News 

Apple is set to introduce faster wireless charging with Qi2 technology on the iPhone 12.

Adriana Marais,

Apple plans to bring support for faster Qi2 wireless charging by rolling out iOS 17.4 to the iPhone 12 model. Although not officially announced by Apple, a series of tests and reports from Macworld readers indicate that the iPhone 12 can now charge at a full 15W wirelessly when magnetically attached to a non-MagSafe Qi2 charger. Qi2 is the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) next-generation wireless charging technology based on MagSafe. Qi2 can reach a maximum speed of 15W, while third-party wireless chargers that are not MagSafe certified are limited to…

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LinkedIn is trying to increase the usage time from its users and bringing short videos could be one of the appealing aspects to offer. News 

LinkedIn will be launching short videos similar to TikTok for its users.

Febin Mathew

LinkedIn is experimenting with a short-form TikTok-like video feed, following the lead of other popular apps like Snapchat and Instagram. According to TechCrunch, Austin Null, chief strategy officer at McKinney, first discovered the feature. He also gave a brief introduction to LinkedIn’s newest feed, located in the app’s navigation bar under the new Video option. When users click on the “Video” button, they are taken vertically to a stream of short videos that can be easily swiped through. While sites like TikTok cover a wide range of content types, LinkedIn…

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Google decided that its flagship phones need iPhone-like support cycle which was made official with the 7 years OS support for the Pixel 8 series. News 

Google Reveals Reasons for Offering 7 Years of Support for Pixel 8 and Details on How it Will Function

Adriana Marais,

Google released the Pixel 8 series last year and promised users 7 years of operating system and security updates. The company had previously offered 3 operating system updates and 2 years of security fixes, making a total of five. So what made Google change this support cycle and was it clearly done with its competitors? Google has finally sent one of its executives to speak publicly about the change and why it was made. In one of his recent podcasts, Devices & Services Software Director Seang Chau was quoted talking…

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Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee for breaching a confidentiality agreement. (AFP) News 

All details of Apple’s lawsuit against former employee for leaking confidential projects to journalists for more than 5 years

Adriana Marais

Apple has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit claiming that classified information about projects, including the newly released Journal app, was leaked. This comes shortly after the company was sued by the US Department of Justice for allegedly creating a closed ecosystem with its devices. Apple has accused former iOS software developer Andrew Aude of leaking details about its confidential projects and is seeking damages of more than $25,000 along with a jury trial. Apple’s lawsuit explained According to the lawsuit filed in California state court (via MacRumors ),…

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The FedEx courier scam starts with an IVR phone call from an unknown number that claims, “Your Fedex Package Has Been Blocked…Press 1”. (Shutterstock) (HT_PRINT) News 

Hundreds of Indians falling victim to scam involving blocked FedEx packages, urged to press 1

Adarsh V.K

The FedEx courier scam has been on the rise in India, with Bengaluru city police registering 335 cyber fraud cases related to this particular scam in 2023. Surprisingly, even internet-savvy individuals are falling victim to this scam. The scam typically begins with an IVR phone call from an unknown number claiming that the recipient’s FedEx package has been blocked, prompting them to press 1. Those who fall for the scam end up paying large sums of money in the form of fines. A recent report by The Indian Express highlighted…

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Google Chat is offering the new feature to select users for now but the free accounts will have to wait for a while. News 

Voice Message Feature Introduced by Google Chat for a Limited Number of Users

Adriana Marais

Google has started rolling out the voice messaging feature on Google Chat for select users. Last year, the preview tool allowed users to record and send voice messages. The voice messaging feature is currently only available to paying Google Workspace subscribers. The Google Chat voice messaging function was first previewed in 2023. In the current version, the send symbol next to the photo button has been replaced by a microphone button. The visible location of the microphone button makes it easier for consumers to send voice communications. Google Chat: Sending…

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Custom Routes: Apple Maps could allow users to create personalized routes for enhanced navigation. (Unsplash) News 

Apple is considering adding ‘topographic maps’ to iPhone and Macbook

Adriana Marais,

According to a recent analysis by MacRumors, Apple is reportedly gearing up to add topographic maps to its Apple Maps app on multiple platforms, including iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. This move indicates that the company is looking to improve its navigation features. Features of topographic maps Topographic maps, first introduced with watchOS 10, provide users with important information for outdoor activities such as hiking. These maps include trails, contour lines, elevation data, and points of interest, providing users with accurate navigation tools to explore the outdoors with…

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Instagram offers the vanish mode to help its users send disappearing texts, photos, videos, or other content in chats. News 

Use Vanish Mode on Instagram to Send Disappearing DMs

Jim Hendler

Instagram continues to update its features to improve user experiences on the platforms. Recently, the Meta-owned platform has introduced several new features that have only made users’ lives easier and improved their content, communication and privacy. Whether you’re a social media influencer, a business owner, or a casual user, Instagram has something for everyone. One such feature is “Vanish Mode,” which allows users to send each other “vanishing” messages, photos, videos, and other content in Instagram chats, or DMs. When you turn on Vanish mode, things shared in a chat…

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