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Apple has spent billions, years and thousands of employees to get the project running but reports say it has run out of fuel. News 

Apple shifts focus from Tesla rival to GenAI and other projects, halts work on competing vehicle.

Adriana Marais, ,

Apple has been working on its own electric car division for more than 10 years, but it seems that the company has decided to end this dream and focus on other things. Apple has reportedly invested billions in the project codenamed Titan, but now wants to use its energy and resources to build Generative AI applications. Some of the people hired specifically for the car project will probably be fired, while some may merge with other groups that are actively working on new products and services in the company. According…

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Threads have started the broad rollout of its save posts feature to users. Read on to know how to save a post. News 

Meta’s Threads is now offering the option to save posts on a wider scale. Here’s a guide on how to use this feature.

Jim Hendler,

Do you like saving posts on Instagram or bookmarking on Twitter? Well, Meta’s Threads lacked this functionality upon release. Now the X competitor has started to spread the feature more widely to its users. This follows Threads’ own previous testing, which began this month and offered a “save messages” option for some users. This allowed them to return to certain messages later. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update: “Starting today, we’re rolling out Save on Threads more widely so you can bookmark your favorite posts for later,” he said.…

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The popular dating app Bumble is laying off about 350 employees after a disappointing first quarter revenue. News 

Bumble to Lay Off 350 Employees in 2024 Due to Decrease in User Spending

Febin Mathew,

Bumble said Tuesday it would cut about 350 roles, marking the first major move by new CEO Lidiane Jones after the online dating company forecast disappointing first-quarter revenue as it grapples with a slowdown in user spending. Shares of the Austin, Texas-based company that offers dating apps such as Bumble, Badoo and Fruitz fell more than 7% in extended trading. Bumble expects to incur approximately $20 million to $25 million in one-time costs related to the job cuts, most of which will be recorded in the first two quarters of…

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Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, the company informed this week. News 

Sony PlayStation Unit to Lay Off 900 Employees and Close London Studio

Adarsh V.K

(Reuters) – Japan’s Sony will cut around 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and close a studio in London, it said on Tuesday, as the video game industry tries to recover from a post-pandemic slump. The layoffs affect about eight percent of the division’s staff in regions from the Americas to Asia and come days after Sony cut annual sales expectations for its PlayStation 5 console. “We’ve come to the conclusion that tough decisions have become inevitable,” said Sony’s head of gaming, Jim Ryan, blaming it for changes in the…

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Job postings are the new service offered by Musk's platform but does it spell danger for the popular apps? News 

Elon Musk Announces X Now Provides 1 Million Job Listings for Users: Is LinkedIn Facing Competition?

Adriana Marais

Elon Musk has repeatedly talked about plans to expand his platform X, formerly Twitter, with new services. With the social media app, you can already make video/audio calls, expand your messages to thousands of characters and even a new look premium subscription. But X is also looking at platforms like LinkedIn, whose X Hiring theme is well and truly coming, and now Musk claims X offers a million job listings for potential job seekers. The company’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, has reiterated Musk’s push to make X an all-in-one app, and…

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Android users feel safer with thumb sensors while iPhone users only have Face ID for security, but it is time Android gets a better and safer facial tech. News 

This Startup Could Bring Face ID-Like Security Technology to Android Users

Sanjay Patil, ,

Apple has offered Face ID on the iPhone for a few years, and its security is foolproof enough for the company to ditch Touch ID altogether. The situation with Android phones has been different, as people feel more secure with a biometric fingerprint sensor than a software-based face unlock feature. But we may finally have a breakthrough thanks to this one startup that has joined hands with one of the biggest mobile brands to make security technology affordable and ready for mass adoption. A Harvard Labs-based startup called Metalenz has…

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra has launched globally but most reports suggest the new flagship model from the brand is unlikely to come to India this year as well. News 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Unlikely to be Released in India Due to This Reason

Adarsh V.K

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has been launched in China and also revealed to the global market this week. But the new Ultra phone will again miss out on its trip to India, as highlighted by several reports. Xiaomi 14 will be launched in India, which the company has already confirmed. The brand has decided not to remove the Xiaomi 14 Pro from its home market. But the bigger question is about Xiaomi’s reluctance to launch the 14 Ultra in India, and the reasons are probably easy to guess. Xiaomi has…

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Google Cloud challenges Microsoft's cloud dominance ambitions. (unsplash) News 

Google intensifies criticism of Microsoft, raises concerns about rival’s cloud monopoly

Adriana Marais

Google Cloud, a division of Alphabet, intensified its critique of Microsoft’s cloud computing practices on Monday, accusing its competitor of attempting to establish a monopoly that could impede the progress of innovative technologies like generative artificial intelligence. Microsoft and Amazon have recently attracted attention in Britain, the European Union and the United States for their market power in cloud services. Google is a distant third behind the two leaders. Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has also raised concerns. “We’re concerned that Microsoft wants to change decades of…

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Some big-ticket launches are confirmed for next month, and here's a look at the brands that have lined up for new phones for India. News 

List of Top Smartphones Launching in India in March 2024: Xiaomi, Vivo, and Nothing

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Get ready for a busy March as major phone brands roll out their big launches to consumers. With Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) underway, shoppers are closely following major developments and waiting for these launches to happen on our shores. If you’ve been waiting for some big-ticket phone launches to upgrade this year, March 2024 would be the perfect time to pull the trigger. Brands like Xiaomi, Nothing, Vivo and iQOO have already confirmed their plans for the country and what they plan to launch next month. Here’s a…

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A Friends Map feature could be rolled out on Instagram, as per the leaks. (Unsplash) News 

Instagram is rumored to be adding Snapchat’s popular Friends Map feature; Here’s what you need to know

Jim Hendler,

According to a recent report, Instagram could soon be adding a feature similar to one of Snapchat’s popular functions. Meta’s social media platform has been introducing various new features such as group chat conversation starters, AI stickers for stories, and carousel posts. The rumored new feature, Friends Map, is said to function similarly to Snapchat’s existing feature. Friend map on Instagram X in the post. leaker and mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi shed some light on Instagram’s rumored Friends Map feature. It will reportedly allow Instagram users to discover what their…

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Now, Netflix users can no longer pay for the service through Apple's payment system. Here's all you need to know. News 

Netflix users are now unable to pay for the service using Apple’s platform.

Adriana Marais

If you’re a Netflix subscriber and pay for it with Apple’s in-app purchase option, you’ll need to start paying for it with an alternative payment method, Netflix says, notifying subscribers. This significant development comes after the company moved in a similar direction in 2018, which saw it prevent users from signing up for the service via iPhone and iPad. During that time, the streaming giant allowed Netflix users to pay for the service through Apple’s payment system, but now that Apple isn’t giving up on its cut, the streaming giant…

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Microsoft and Amazon have recently attracted scrutiny in Britain, the European Union and the United States over their market power in cloud computing. News 

Google claims that Microsoft’s ‘Walled Garden’ is leading to a monopoly in cloud computing.

Adriana Marais

Brussels: Alphabet’s Google Cloud on Monday stepped up its criticism of Microsoft’s cloud services practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would hurt the development of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence. Microsoft and Amazon have recently attracted attention in Britain, the European Union and the United States for their market power in cloud services. Google is a distant third behind the two leaders. Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has also raised concerns. “We’re concerned that Microsoft wants to change their decades-long practice of…

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Truecaller had call recording earlier as well but the new version has some fresh twist thanks to AI. Here's what it offers for the users. News 

Truecaller introduces call recording feature in India with the added ability to receive transcripts.

Adarsh V.K

Truecaller is giving people more reasons to pay for its service in India after announcing a new version of call recording for its premium users in the country. A new twist to the call recording option of the caller ID app is that you can also use AI to transcribe the calls in either English or Hindi. The platform used to offer call recording, but Google pulled the feature, meaning the option was removed from users. However, Truecaller reintroduced call recording in the US last year, and now its users…

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Google faces new malware threats that pose issues for Android users and the new one is able to steal all your information. News 

Warning! Another Malware Threat Targeting Android Users, Now Targeting Chrome Browser

Sanjay Patil

Android malware threats continue to come in all shapes and forms. The latest warning comes in the form of the Chrome browser used by millions. Security experts have reportedly shared information about a new version of the Android XLoader malware, which now disguises itself as Chrome and seeks access to your text messages and the ability to run in the background to wreak havoc on users. The Bleeping Computer report cites McAfee to talk about the problems and the modus operandi of the new detection malware. Android XLoader Malware Threat:…

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Xiaomi's new HyperOS is based on Android 14 is the biggest change from MIUI by the company since it started selling phones. News 

Xiaomi confirms list of flagship and Redmi Note phones to receive HyperOS update

Adriana Marais,

Xiaomi has released the HyperOS version for its latest flagship phones, and other old models have also received the update. The Android 14-based software is Xiaomi’s biggest change in years after MIUI has been on the pipeline for over a decade. 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 the Android 14 based version. The company has…

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Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down from payments bank board. (REUTERS) News 

Vijay Shekhar Sharma of Paytm resigns from payments bank board following RBI crackdown.

Febin Mathew,

In an announcement on Monday, Paytm, an Indian digital payments company, revealed that Vijay Shekhar Sharma will be resigning from his positions as non-executive chairman and board member of its payments bank unit. This decision comes as the company undergoes a restructuring of its board following regulatory actions by the central bank. According to sources, Paytm is likely to partner with four banks to enable UPI transactions TroubledPaytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and Yes Bank to process transactions through the popular…

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Samsung has entered the smart ring market but the product will be launching later this year and will have different size options. News 

Samsung Galaxy Ring Revealed at MWC 2024: What Features Can Users Anticipate in the Smart Ring?

Adarsh V.K

Samsung has announced its presence at Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) in a big way. The South Korean giant has entered the smart ring segment and as expected it is called Galaxy Ring. We have seen a few brands enter the tire market, especially Noise and Boat in India. But Samsung’s entry means the segment has serious prospects, and we’ll know later this year when the Galaxy Ring will be available in more countries. It’s hardly surprising to see Samsung say the Ring will focus mostly on health features,…

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It has been a while since Apple updated the HomePod, but that could change in a future iteration as it allegedly works on a model with an 'iPad-like' display. News 

Report: Apple is in the early stages of developing a HomePod with a display similar to an iPad.

Adriana Marais

Apple is currently working on an updated next-generation HomePod with an iPad-like display, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. In his PowerOn newsletter, Gurman notes that this product is not expected to be released this year. Additionally, he speculates that Apple may be exploring the development of an iPad-like smart display designed to magnetically attach to surfaces such as walls. “So far, I don’t think Apple has made enough progress on any of these devices to consider them imminent,” Gurman said. In addition, it is believed that Apple is in the development…

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X Premium got the calling feature earlier but the Elon Musk-owned platform is now letting everyone use the feature. Here's how it works. News 

Elon Musk Expands Video and Audio Call Features on X to Include Free Users

Adriana Marais

X Premium users have enjoyed making voice and video calls on the platform for some time, but now Elon Musk has decided to bring the feature to all X users, including those who don’t pay for the platform. Bringing calls to X makes it a competitor to WhatsApp and other apps that let you make calls in both formats. That said, it’s interesting that Musk is opening up the feature to all X users, which likely suggests that the platform’s premium rollout hasn’t gone as rosy as he might have…

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Energiser 928K has as a talk time of 122 hours and a standby time of an insane 2252 hours. Here is all you need to know about it. News 

This phone’s enormous 28,000 mAh battery can keep it running for an entire week

Adriana Marais

We have seen phones with large batteries from 5000 mAh to 6000 mAh cells and more. But what if we told you that a phone with a huge 28,000 mAh battery is coming soon? It may be hard to believe, but it’s true. Avenir Telecom’s Energiser Hard Case P28K is an Android smartphone equipped with a massive 28,000mAh battery cell, as originally reported by The Verge. As claimed by the company, the smartphone is rated to last for almost a week and being rugged, it comes with an IP69 rating…

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