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Gemini is expected to have a huge impact on the AI market since it is Google's most powerful AI model to date and drives a variety of applications and gadgets News 

Discussion on Musk’s ‘Negative Impact’ Comment Sparks Debate on Social Awareness

Adarsh V.K,

The incident involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw India hurt and later Electronics and IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar condemned the incident as a violation of IT rules. This later led to calls for India to strengthen its regulatory framework to prevent such incidents. At the same time, many emphasized the need for a responsible approach to AI to mitigate human bias in algorithmic training, avoiding overt biases in the answers produced by the technology. Meanwhile, Gemini received significant attention on social media for their responses to inquiries about billionaire Elon…

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What does an AI processor bring to a Windows laptop and whether the features are worth paying a premium? We give you the answer. News 

The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED Laptop Demonstrates the Potential of AI-Enhanced Computing

Adarsh V.K

Asus is known for its high-end laptops, but the brand now wants to show its efforts in the AI arena, just like every other tech company is doing in 2024. Asus is taking help from Intel to launch the AI PC era and the ZenBook. The 14 OLED is one such model that will benefit from the upgrades on offer. The ZenBook lineup has generally performed well with its premium design, high-quality display, and performance retention. The company has added durability to the series since 2023, and now all this…

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A Samsung Semiconductor display on day two of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Fira de Barcelona venue in Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Bloomberg) News 

India approves $15 billion investment in landmark chip plant, including Tata Group’s participation

Adarsh V.K

The Indian government has given the green light to investments totaling $15.2 billion in semiconductor fabrication plants, with plans for Tata Group to construct the nation’s inaugural large-scale chip manufacturing facility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government approved Tata’s plan to build an $11 billion facility capable of producing about 50,000 wafers a month, Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday. The board also approved Tata’s separate proposal for an over $3 billion chip assembly plant and a packaging venture between Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corp. and Murugappa…

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AI is slowly becoming an intrinsic part of the tech segment and phones in the future might see them replace your apps. Here's what it means News 

This Smartphone Operates Solely on AI, Eliminating the Need for Apps

Febin Mathew

The smartphones we use today need apps just like we need oxygen to breathe. However, the future of smartphones may be without apps, and we got a glimpse of that possible reality this week at Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024). One company has used the platform to showcase a concept smartphone powered entirely by artificial intelligence. That’s right, Imagine a phone that has no apps and can run with AI. This is what Deutsche Telekom has done in front of an audience in Barcelona this week. We all need…

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Xiaomi is bringing the new Android 14-based HyperOS update to more than 25 devices in India and here's the full list of phones. News 

Full List of Xiaomi and Redmi Phones in India Receiving HyperOS Update

Adarsh V.K

Xiaomi announced the HyperOS rollout schedule for the global market earlier this week, and now the new software version has been released in India. We also know which devices will be updated to the Android 14 based skin, which includes Xiaomi, Redmi and Redmi Note phones for everyone’s delight. The company says that HyperOS will not only be a mobile-centric platform, but other products will also be added to the ecosystem, including a car. But for now, many current Xiaomi users are waiting to know when their devices will get…

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Google introduces a game-changing feature, allowing users to hand-annotate on Google Docs. News 

Google Docs now allows Android users to add handwritten annotations, encouraging creativity

Adriana Marais, ,

Google has introduced a new feature that enables users to hand-annotate on Google Docs using a stylus or their finger, aiming to improve the digital writing experience. This innovative markup feature is now available for Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts, but is currently only compatible with Android devices. The feature, which was released on February 27 to Rapid Release users and will be released as Google’s standard version on March 11, offers a choice of standard pen and highlight colors, including black, blue, red,…

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Here are the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs of global companies. (HT Tech) News 

Top 10 Indian-origin CEOs leading global companies, from S. Ramaswamy to Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella

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In recent years, multinational corporations have been selecting highly skilled executives from India to fill top leadership positions across various industries, including technology and healthcare. Snowflake, an American cloud computing company, has recently named Sridhar Ramaswamy as its new CEO. Take a look at the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs of global companies for inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Top 10 CEOs from India Sridhar Ramaswamy: S. Ramaswamy has been announced as the CEO of cloud computing company Snowflake. A native of Tamil Nadu, India, he completed his bachelor’s degree in computer…

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Know all about the WhatsApp search-by-date feature. Find WhatsApp messages easily now. (unsplash) News 

WhatsApp now allows users to search for messages by specific dates, introducing new search-by-date feature.

Jim Hendler

WhatsApp is introducing new features to improve the chat experience for users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new feature called “search-by-date” which allows users to easily find messages based on specific dates. This feature will make it easier for users to locate important information they have shared in the past, even if they cannot remember the exact wording. The search-by-date feature will be available in both individual and group chats on WhatsApp. WhatsApp search by date feature Mark Zuckerberg shared a message on his official WhatsApp channel where…

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Apple is planning for a big-ticket AI launch in 2024 which will be offered to iPhone users with the new iOS 18 update. News 

Apple CEO Tim Cook Hints at Exciting Update for iPhone and Mac Users in 2024 with Mission AI

Adriana Marais, ,

Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again teased the crowd with a promising update on AI integration coming to iPhone and Mac users in 2024. Cook was speaking at a shareholder meeting where he talked about Apple “breaking new ground” in generative artificial intelligence this year. This is the second time we’ve heard Cook mention the company’s AI plans this year and how the technology is expected to shape its products in the coming years. Apple’s chief had already confirmed that AI features would be coming to iPhones later this…

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Sridhar Ramaswamy replaces Frank Slootman as the CEO of Snowflake. (Business Wire) News 

Sridhar Ramaswamy named CEO of Snowflake following Frank Slootman’s resignation

Jim Hendler

Snowflake, an American cloud computing company, has named Sridhar Ramaswamy, an Indian-origin computer scientist, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the retirement of Frank Slootman. Slootman will remain as Chairman of the Board. Ramaswamy joins a growing list of Indian-origin CEOs leading major tech companies globally, such as Sundar Pichai at Google, Neal Mohan at YouTube, and Satya Nadella at Microsoft. Sridhar Ramaswamy becomes CEO of Snowflake Announcing the handover of the top job, Slootman said, “There is no better person than Sridhar to lead Snowflake into this…

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WhatsApp is rolling out the 'search by date' feature to search for messages and media files by a specific date on Android. News 

WhatsApp Introduces ‘Search By Date’ Feature for Android Users

Jim Hendler,

If you’re a WhatsApp user who often has to sift through conversations to find a specific message, here’s a good news: WhatsApp is introducing a “search by date” feature to search for messages and media files by a specific date on Android. Importantly, this feature has been available on other platforms where WhatsApp is present, such as iOS, Mac and even WhatsApp Web. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the same on his WhatsApp channel. “When you realize you got the perfect answer in an old chat…” she said, sharing a…

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Meta and LG have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation Extended Reality experiences moving forward. Here's what it means. News 

Meta and LG collaborate to develop cutting-edge XR technologies.

Jim Hendler,

Amid intensifying competition for global headsets, Meta and LG announced a partnership on Tuesday to redouble their efforts in augmented reality (XR) projects. It’s worth noting that Meta has a rich history of producing both VR (virtual reality) and MR (mixed-reality) products in its Meta Quest line of products, with recent successes such as the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Through this strategic partnership, both companies plan to leverage and integrate their strengths across multiple products, services and platforms. This announcement follows a recent meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, LG…

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Zoom is ending support for old iOS versions and requests iPhone users to upgrade their software to continue using the platform. News 

Zoom will no longer be supported on certain iPhones starting in March 2024.

Adriana Marais

Zoom was a setback during the pandemic, but its impact has diminished over the past few years. But this week, the platform has ended support for select iPhone models running certain iOS versions. The news was shared alongside a platform update for iPhone users, which has asked people using unsupported iOS versions to update their software or switch to another iPhone model to continue using Zoom on their devices with the latest security updates and standards. Zoom has confirmed that iOS 11 and iOS 12 versions will not support the…

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Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be an affordable device from the company and it will be eyeing a competitive segment for buyers. News 

Summary of Nothing Phone 2a Launch in India: Price, Features, and All the Details We Have

Adarsh V.K

Nothing Phone 2a updates are coming in plenty and fast in the last few days, since the release date is less than a week away. Nothing has launched the Phone 1 and Phone 2, but both the devices are aimed at the premium segment (Rs 35,000 and above), but the Phone 2a is looking for a more competitive space with plenty of options. The design of the Phone 2a was recently revealed in a teaser that confirmed some of the device’s features and also the chipset that will power the…

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Alphabet's Gemini AI criticized for generating historically inaccurate images. Microsoft's Copilot facing scrutiny for bizarre responses, possibly due to prompt injections. (AP) News 

Microsoft investigates claims of bot issuing strange and harmful responses.

Adriana Marais

Microsoft Corp. is currently looking into claims that its Copilot chatbot is producing responses that users find strange, unsettling, and potentially damaging. Introduced last year as a way to integrate artificial intelligence into a range of Microsoft products and services, Copilot told one user who claimed to suffer from PTSD that it “doesn’t care if you live or die”. In another exchange, the bot accused the user of lying and said, “Don’t contact me again.” Colin Fraser, a Vancouver-based data scientist, shared a conversation where Copilot offered mixed messages about…

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Apple Inc. shareholders reject labour-backed requests for AI transparency report at the annual meeting. The proposal urged disclosure of ethical guidelines in AI adoption. (Bloomberg) News 

Shareholders of Apple Reject Proposal for Transparency Report on AI

Adriana Marais

Shareholders of Apple Inc. have declined a request from labor groups for a report on artificial intelligence transparency, which would have investigated the ethical use of the technology by the company. A proposal by the AFL-CIO Equity Index Funds was rejected in a preliminary vote at Apple’s annual meeting on Wednesday. Shareholders also rejected measures on equal employment policies, civil liberties, racial and gender pay gaps, and human rights. They approved the board’s agenda and the company’s management compensation plan. The AI proposal called on Apple to disclose the ethical…

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Apple is giving more reasons for people to wait for the 2025 iPhone 17 series lineup because of this upgrade. News 

Report: Apple to introduce 120Hz OLED display in all models of iPhone 17 series in the upcoming year.

Adriana Marais,

Apple has good news and bad news for iPhone buyers this week. The company will likely keep ProMotion, or 120Hz refresh rate displays, exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in 2024, but expect the brand to include the feature on all iPhone 17 and 17 Pro models next year. Android phones under Rs 30,000 now offer a 120Hz LTPO display, but Apple has kept it to its buyers only on the 1 Lakh+ models since 2021. However, a new display source suggests that the company is…

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Apple's dream of an innovative car project, featuring advanced technologies like augmented reality and full self-driving capabilities, came to an end with the cancellation of Project Titan. (REUTERS) News 

Goodbye Apple Car, the Mystery of What Could Have Been Will Remain Unanswered

Adriana Marais

What possibilities could Apple have explored with the simple car? Ideas, some plausible and others less so, have been trickling out for a decade. For a while, the company was rumored to be developing something small based on BMW’s i3. Then it was said to be a van. Augmented reality, a new type of battery and smart seat belts. Reports suggested a desire to jump on Tesla and go straight to full self-driving – and it was granted permission to test its technology on California roads. It looked at building…

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Elon Musk started using a Windows laptop but finds the set up process annoying. Here's what he told Nadella. News 

Elon Musk Seeks Assistance from Satya Nadella Due to Issues with Windows PCs

Adriana Marais

Elon Musk has continued to escalate his arguments with Microsoft over X, asking its chairman and CEO Satya Nadella to allow people to set up a new Windows PC without creating a Microsoft account. When Nadella went public about the company’s partnership with generative artificial intelligence leader Mistral AI, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO responded that he doesn’t want to be a “pest.” “Satya, I don’t mean to be a pest, but allow people setting up a new Windows PC to skip creating a Microsoft account,” Musk wrote. “This option…

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Check if your iPhone will be impacted by the latest Zoom update. (REUTERS) News 

New Zoom update no longer supports older iOS versions; Find out if your iPhone is affected

Febin Mathew, , ,

The Zoom app for Windows and other devices is introducing new features and updates to enhance its performance. In its latest release, Zoom has announced that it will no longer support older iOS versions, potentially rendering some iPhone models incompatible with the app. It is recommended that devices running iOS 13 or newer versions are best suited for the Zoom app. If your iPhone is not updated to iOS 13, you may not be able to use the Zoom app on it. Zoom for iPhone According to the Zoom release,…

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