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Accenture buys Bengaluru-based chip design company Excelmax Technologies

The investment signifies that the company is making to build semiconductor capabilities

Tech wrap Jul 08: Nothing CMF Phone 1, Apple Watch 10 Series, Nord 4, more

Nothing debuts CMF Phone 1 in India. Apple Watch 10 series could be anniversary special. OnePlus confirms Nord 4, Pad 2, Watch 2r, Buds 3 Pro launch for July 16. Gmail app gets email summarise option

Honor 200 series with AI-enhanced MagicOS 8.0 launching in India on July 18

Honor said its LLM enables the Magic OS 8.0 to operate in a multi-layer setup for AI architecture, enabling both on-device AI processing for privacy and cloud-based AI processing for extensive tasks

Nothing launches CMF Phone 1 in India, Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2 tag along

Priced at Rs 15,999 onwards, the CMF Phone 1 will be available from June 12 on its official India website, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and at select retail stores

YouTube updates audio eraser tool to help creators deal with copyrights

Reportedly, the updated eraser tool will let creators trim, replace or mute copyrighted music without impacting other audio elements of the videos from within YouTube Studio

Apple slates AI-powered Siri for 2025, ChatGPT integration in 2024: Report

Reportedly, the artificial intelligence-enhanced version of Apple's digital assistant Siri will be available as part of iOS 18.4 update, which could be released early next year

Apple Watch Series 10 could bring anniversary special surprises: Report

Reportedly, the Watch Series 10 could feature a large display, similar to Ultra model, and sleek design. The Ultra model, however, may not receive major upgrade in 2024

WhatsApp: Soon, you could send images to Meta AI for questions and edits

Reportedly, Meta AI on WhatsApp will soon respond to questions related to images uploaded by the users. Moreover, the built-in chatbot will also edit them if requested

Gmail smartphone app gets email summarise option, powered by Gemini: Report

Google has started rolling out Gemini-powered summarise feature on Gmail for Android and iOS (iPhone). However, the feature is limited to paid customers only

Nothing CMF Phone 1 launch at 2:30 pm: Livestream, what to expect, and more

Alongside the Phone 1, Nothing will launch the Buds Pro 2 wireless earphones and Watch Pro 2 smartwatch. Like the Phone 1, the Watch Pro 2 will boast customisable design with user replaceable bezels

TCS, HCL earnings recovery may get further push from growth in AI demand

TCS results this week should show revenue growth picked up sequentially in the April-June quarter, consensus estimates show

OnePlus confirms Nord 4, Pad 2, Watch 2r, Buds 3 Pro launch for July 16

While the tablet and the smartwatch are expected to be the rebranded version Pad Pro and eSIM-based Watch 2, respectively, the Nord 4 and Buds 3 Pro are anticipated to be fresh offerings

Banks should be prepared for providing credit through UPI: Zeta CEO APAC

We believe that the UPI transaction volume, using one or another form of credit, would be $1 trillion by the end of 2030, she says

Algo rhythm: The race to embrace workplace artificial intelligence

Employees in India and West Asia have the highest AI usage and expertise

Sustainable, profitable: Tech tools help cos minimise environmental impact

From managing waste to tracking energy use, sustainability has become part of strategy of firms

Odisha Police to use AI for traffic, crowd management during Rath Yatra

The Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot festival, is believed to be as old as the Jagannath Temple in Puri. This year, Lord Jagannath Yatra will take place on July 7

Foxconn Q2 revenue beats market forecast on high AI server demand

This year's third quarter is expected to see revenue grow both year-on-year and compared with the previous quarter, Foxconn said in a statement

Apple stalling launch of iOS game store in Europe, says Epic Games

"Apple's rejection is arbitrary, obstructive, and in violation of the DMA (Digital Markets Act), and we've shared our concerns with the European Commission," it said

Tech wrap Jul 5: CMF Phone 1, WhatsApp, Google Pixel 9, OPPO Reno 12 series

Nothing to launch CMF Phone 1 on July 8. Xiaomi sets Redmi 13 5G launch on July 9. Samsung is hosting Galaxy Unpacked on July 10. OPPO schedules Reno 12 series launch for July 12

From customer care to health, AI applied for practical use in daily life

Indian startups and researchers have over the years worked on the technology to build practical solutions