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Google plans to bring AI to every Indian as it completes 20 yrs in country

Google Cloud also announced plans to combine the power of Beckn-enabled open networks and Gemini through an open-source Gemini Agent Framework

Google for India: Gemini Live available in Hindi, more languages to follow

Alongside local language support for Gemini Live, Google announced AI-generated summaries of reviews in Google Maps and an AI Overview on Search with video feature

Data centre emissions witness growth: Is AI or climate change to blame?

Three of the biggest tech companies, Microsoft, Google and Meta, have reported ballooning greenhouse gas emissions since 2020

OpenAI secures $6.6 bn funding, emerges as one of world's most valued firms

OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion from key investors like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Thrive Capital. Tech giant Apple didn't participate in this round

Apple Intelligence rolling out this month, but Indians have to wait longer

The rollout of Apple Intelligence will be staggered, with the first set of features arriving in iOS 18.1 and subsequent updates introducing more advanced capabilities

Samsung to launch Galaxy A16 in 4G and 5G connectivity variants: Report

Expected to launch soon, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is expected to pack a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging support and Samsung is anticipated to offer up to 6 years software support

Tech wrap Oct 1: Lava Agni 3, OnePlus 13, Gemini Live, Samsung AI, and more

Lava to launch the Agni 3 smartphone with novel dual-display design on October 4. OnePlus 13 set to debut in October with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Gemini Live is now free for all Android users

Apple Diwali festive offer: Cashback, bundle deals, no-cost EMIs, and more

Apple has announced festive offer ahead of Diwali in which it is offering instant cashback from select banks on its product range, including the iPhone 16 series and MacBooks. Check details below

Google opens Gemini Nano for developers to explore AI-enhanced apps: Report

Google is allowing experiment exclusively with text-to-text prompts on the Pixel 9 series devices with support for more modalities, such as images, arriving in the upcoming days

Asus powers up, AI-powered PCs to drive 5-10% of shipments by November

Asus holds the fifth spot in the Indian PC segment, with a market share of 7.1 per cent during Q2 this year, down slightly from 7.3 per cent in the year-ago period, as per IDC

EU demands information from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok on content algorithms

The tech firms must provide the requested information by November 15, the EU said, after which the commission will decide on next steps, which could include fines

OpenAI closes funding round raising over $6.5 bn, valuation now at $150 bn

The funding round was led by Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm headed up by Josh Kushner, Bloomberg previously reported, along with other global investors

Google working on software for reasoning AI, similar to OpenAI's 'o1'

AI researchers are pursuing reasoning models as they search for the next significant step forward in the technology

Tech wrap Oct 2: Microsoft Copilot AI, iPhone SE, WhatsApp, Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft announced new Copilot AI features alongside updates for Windows on ARM. Apple to take off home button for Face ID on iPhone SE. WhatsApp introduced filters and backgrounds for video calls

'Women bunk tech career for lack of support, higher education cost'

The gender gap persists largely in STEM education due to societal and cultural factors including gender biases and lack of support

X valued at 80 per cent less since Elon Musk's acquisition, says Fidelity

X is currently worth around $9.4 billion, a fraction of the price Elon Musk paid to acquire the company

Microsoft releases Windows 11 24H2 (2024) update: Check what's new and more

The Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 update brings several changes, including new features and a user interface redesign

Soon, Samsung to debut Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition: What to expect

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition smartphone could be the previously reported "Slim" variant, featuring a slimmer and lighter chassis than the regular model

Apple October event: M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iPads expected this month

The M4 MacBook Pro could see significant upgrades to the base variant with more RAM and features alongside a Space Black colour option

Apple's next-gen iPhone SE to pack full display, FaceID, AI: What to expect

Apple is also reportedly planning to release new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AI models along with an updated version of its Magic Keyboard accessory around the same time