The DoT has also issued advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign origin mobile numbers (like +92-xxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and duping people. (Bloomberg)

Government warns against fake WhatsApp calls from Pakistan, threatens to block mobile numbers.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has warned Indian citizens about a potential scam involving WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers claiming to be government officials. Scammers are threatening to disconnect mobile numbers or accusing individuals of illegal activities in an attempt to steal personal data. It is advised to be cautious and not provide any personal information if you receive such a call. DoT has also issued an advisory regarding WhatsApp calls from foreign mobile numbers (such as +92-xxxxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and scamming people. Mobile numbers based…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bill Gates were engaged in tête-à-tête where they talked about the rise of AI and asking Gates about his favourite book.

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PM Narendra Modi Interviews Bill Gates on His Life and Favorite Book

Jim HendlerMarch 30, 24Bill Gates, ChatGPT, data privacy, Microsoft

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bill Gates on Friday participated in an interactive chat that was broadcast live online to the public. Prime Minister Modi shared his views on the country’s growth in AI, his thoughts on emerging technology and how AI could help improve people and their skills in the long run. However, the tete-a-tete between Gates and Prime Minister Modi gave us a chance to get more personal information about the Microsoft founder and how he sees technology evolving in the coming years. Gates also talked about his…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates talked about India’s digital revolution at the prime minister’s residence. (ANI)

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PM Modi and Bill Gates talk about India’s digital transformation and how Digital India is taking the lead.

Adarsh V.KMarch 29, 24Artificial Intelligence, Bill Gates, Narendra Modi

During a meeting with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed how India has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence. In a casual conversation at the prime minister’s residence, Bill Gates commended Indians for actively embracing technology to enhance their quality of life. In a video shared by news agency ANI, PM Modi said, “During the G20 summit in Indonesia, delegates from around the world expressed their curiosity about the country’s digital revolution. I explained to them that we have democratized technology to prevent monopoly.…

WhatsApp lets you send high-res image and videos on mobile devices by default and here's how you can do it

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Sending High-Quality Photos and Videos on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jim HendlerMarch 29, 24WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduced a feature that allows users to send images and videos in high definition (HD). With this update, the messaging app was able to solve a long-standing problem for many who struggled to maintain quality when sharing media files. In the past, users resorted to workarounds such as sending files as documents, which could be cumbersome and not user-friendly. The new HD feature allows users to share compressed versions of their original media files in HD resolution, offering a significant improvement over the standard SD option. HOW TO SEND…

OnePlus will be launching the new Nord CE model in India early next week and here's what people might be expected to pay for the phone.

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Possible cost of OnePlus Nord CE 4 in India leaked: Estimated price revealed

Adarsh V.KMarch 29, 24Android 14, OnePlus Nord CE

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 will launch in India on April 1st, and just days before the product’s launch, we’ve got our hands on the rumored price of the brand’s latest Nord smartphone. OnePlus has been teasing the product and some of its features on social media for the past few weeks, leaving nothing to our imagination, including the design of the new phone. And now that the OnePlus Nord CE 4 price in India has been leaked, it is certain that people are eagerly waiting to see if this…

xAI's Grok-1.5 chatbot set to launch for early testers and existing users on social media platform X. (Bloomberg)

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Improved version of chatbot to be launched by Musk’s xAI

Adriana MaraisMarch 29, 24Artificial Intelligence, Elon Musk

On Thursday, xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, announced plans to release an upgraded version of its chatbot Grok. The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be available in the coming days to early testers and existing Grok users on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, XAI said in a statement. The startup said one of the most significant improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math. Seeking an alternative to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google, Musk launched xAI last year to create “ultimate…

PhonePe is working with a local payment provider to support the QR code that can be scanned on its app to make the payment.

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PhonePe App Allows Indian Users to Make UPI Payments in UAE

Adarsh V.KMarch 29, 24

UPI payments are gradually rolling out to more countries, and Indian users now have more reasons to be happy about using the digital payment service. PhoneP has announced this week that people heading to or coming from the UAE to India can benefit from using UPI payments through its mobile app. UPI payments are available through Paytm, Google Pay and even WhatsApp, but PhonePe has stolen a march over its competitors with this announcement. PhoneP users just need to log in with their mobile number, which is directly linked to…

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Google Maps Introduces Three New Features to Assist with Holiday Travel

Adriana MaraisMarch 29, 24Google maps

Google has added three new features to Maps as the summer travel or vacation season approaches. Not only that, but according to Google, users are starting to see new design updates that offer a new look to Maps. The new look offers a cleaner home page with fewer tabs and new pin colors to help you find places on the map. Google Maps is a commonly used navigation tool or application around the world. One reason is that it is packed with useful features that Google is constantly updating to…

Apple is gearing up for a big iPad refresh which should bring the new iPad Air and Pro models to the market for buyers. Here's what we know

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Expectations for the launch of the new 2024 iPad Air and Pro models are high.

Nitin MisraMarch 29, 24iPad

Apple will be very busy in the coming months, preparing for the big WWDC 2024 keynote and sessions in June. However, the company is also expected to announce a new iPad collection, which includes the new Air and Pro models intended for the market. The company is unlikely to hold an event for these products as well, but it is likely that Apple will launch several additional devices alongside the new iPads. So what can we expect from the new iPads, what do they offer compared to previous models, and…

Indian travellers in the UAE can now conveniently make payments using the PhonePe app through UPI integration. (PhonePe)

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PhonePe app now allows Indians residing in UAE to make UPI payments

Adarsh V.KMarch 28, 24iPhone, UPI

Indian tourists and NRIs in the UAE can now use the PhonePe app to make UPI payments, thanks to a partnership between the NPCI and Mashreq Bank’s NEOPAY. This collaboration has enabled UPI-based payments in the Gulf Nation, making financial transactions easier for Indian travellers in a country with a significant Indian expat population. Earlier, in 2021, UPI services were successfully launched in Bhutan in collaboration with Royal Monetary Authority, the central bank of Bhutan. “The UAE is a very popular destination with millions of Indian visitors every year. With…

Apple Maps lags behind Google's navigation platform in many ways but the company is finally looking to bring more features for iPhone users.

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Apple Maps may receive a custom route feature in the upcoming iOS 18 update.

Adriana MaraisMarch 28, 24Apple, Apple Maps, Google maps, iOS, iPhone

Apple is known for its knack for incorporating competitors’ existing features into its products with its unique spin. The latest speculation is about the possible addition of custom routes to Apple Maps. MacRumors reports that a file called “CustomRouteCreation” was found in the Maps backend, pointing to this upcoming feature in iOS 18. Although it has not yet been officially confirmed, some believe that Apple should have done it earlier, as competitors such as Google Maps have offered similar functionality for years. The possibility for users to plan their route…

Google now helps you plan your travel itineraries and give you personalised shopping suggestions using AI tools. (Pexels)

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Learn how Google SGE can assist in vacation planning and shopping recommendations

Adriana MaraisMarch 28, 24Google

Google has made planning vacations more convenient with its latest update. The new feature, Search Generative Experience (SGE), utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to assist users in creating travel itineraries. By gathering information from different websites, user reviews, and photos, SGE suggests attractions, restaurants, flights, and hotels for your trip. This feature is currently only available in US English to users enrolled in Search Labs and allows you to request specific itineraries, such as a three-day historic visit to Philadelphia, and receive a sample itinerary. Once you’re happy with your plan,…

Indian companies face the threat of cyberattacks which needs a robust system but it seems very few businesses are ready for the battle.

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Report: Only 4 Percent of Indian Companies are Prepared for Major Cyber Attacks

Adarsh V.KMarch 28, 24Security

Cyber attacks are a major threat, and most companies recognize the need to arm themselves with weapons to deal with major incidents. However, only 4 percent of organizations in India have the “mature” level of preparedness needed to counter modern cyber security risks, a new report released on Thursday showed. According to Cisco’s 2024 Cyber Security Readiness Index, preparedness is critical, with 82 percent of respondents saying a cybersecurity breach is likely to disrupt their business in the next 12 to 24 months. However, 88 percent of companies still feel…

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Vivo introduces Pad 3 Pro tablet featuring 11,500mAh battery and high-performance chipset: Price and specifications

Nitin MisraMarch 28, 24vivo

In the Chinese smartphone maker’s latest addition, the Vivo Pad 3 Pro was released on March 27, arriving as the successor to last year’s Vivo Pad 2. The new Android tablet arrives on the pages of Vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro. also took center stage. The device comes with MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset, making it the first Android tablet to feature such a feature. In addition, it also has an 11,500mAh battery, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Along with the…

Google I/O 2024 dates are here which means the new Pixel 8a model could be announced very soon in the market.

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Is the Google Pixel 6a no longer available online, hinting at an upcoming Pixel 8a launch?

Adriana MaraisMarch 28, 24Google Pixel 7a

The Google Pixel 8a will be released in the coming months, and now we have the biggest hint yet about the new phone. Google has digitally taken the Pixel 6a off the shelves, which could be a sign that the Pixel 8a launch isn’t far off. We independently checked the Google Store online to see if the lineup has been reviewed and found that the Pixel 7a is the cheapest Pixel phone that Google has officially listed with no sign of the Pixel 6a. The Google Pixel 6a is a…

WhatsApp UPI payments has been around for a while but its progress has been slow in the country which could change if the new feature rolls out.

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WhatsApp may soon allow users to make UPI payments in foreign currencies

Jim HendlerMarch 28, 24WhatsApp

WhatsApp supports UPI payments like other apps in India. The messaging app started piloting the feature a few years ago, but still lags behind the likes of PhonePe, Google Pay and even Paytm. But soon, the Meta-owned platform could get a big head start on its rivals, with rumors suggesting that WhatsApp will soon offer international UPI payments for Indian users. That’s right, WhatsApp could actually take on the likes of PayPal with its UPI payment service available in other countries. An X-user named AssembleDebug has shared the details of…

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Elon Musk pledges exclusive features for users with more than 2500 verified followers

Adriana MaraisMarch 28, 24Elon Musk, Twitter

Elon Musk has introduced a new program designed to improve the user experience on X. In a statement, Musk announced that X users with more than 2500 verified followers will now receive Premium services at no cost. Furthermore, users with over 5000 followers will have access to the Premium+ package, also at no charge. Extended benefits for X users Under these subscription agreements, users can enjoy an ad-free browsing experience and take advantage of features such as tweet editing. In addition, Premium+ subscribers have exclusive access to GrokAI, Elon Musk’s…

$Globally, the semiconductor industry has been predominantly male-dominated, with women comprising only a fraction of the workforce, including in technical leadership positions$ News

Will women seize the opportunity for lucrative careers in India’s semiconductor future?

Adarsh V.KMarch 28, 24Engineering, Semiconductor, technology

However, realizing the full potential, especially in the chip sector, requires a significant influx of technical talent and engineering skills – with equal representation of both men and women. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022 data sheds light on gender distribution in engineering and technology studies at the undergraduate level. Out of 39.04 million students, only 29.1 percent are female and 70.9 percent are male. This is in stark contrast to disciplines like the arts and medicine, where gender equality is more pronounced. In the broader field of…

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Government warns against fake WhatsApp calls from Pakistan, threatens to block mobile numbers.

PM Narendra Modi Interviews Bill Gates on His Life and Favorite Book

PM Modi and Bill Gates talk about India’s digital transformation and how Digital India is taking the lead.

Sending High-Quality Photos and Videos on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Possible cost of OnePlus Nord CE 4 in India leaked: Estimated price revealed

Improved version of chatbot to be launched by Musk’s xAI

PhonePe App Allows Indian Users to Make UPI Payments in UAE

Google Maps Introduces Three New Features to Assist with Holiday Travel

Expectations for the launch of the new 2024 iPad Air and Pro models are high.

PhonePe app now allows Indians residing in UAE to make UPI payments

Apple Maps may receive a custom route feature in the upcoming iOS 18 update.

Learn how Google SGE can assist in vacation planning and shopping recommendations

Report: Only 4 Percent of Indian Companies are Prepared for Major Cyber Attacks

Vivo introduces Pad 3 Pro tablet featuring 11,500mAh battery and high-performance chipset: Price and specifications

Is the Google Pixel 6a no longer available online, hinting at an upcoming Pixel 8a launch?

WhatsApp may soon allow users to make UPI payments in foreign currencies

Elon Musk pledges exclusive features for users with more than 2500 verified followers

Will women seize the opportunity for lucrative careers in India’s semiconductor future?

The Bioshock movie is moving forward with a smaller budget

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