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Musk says new algorithm for X will make smaller creators more visible

"This will help surface smaller accounts and posts outside of your friend-follows network", Musk said in his post on X (formerly Twitter)

For Google Play, dominating the Android ecosystem was 'existential'

Epic is seeking to show that executives at the Alphabet Inc. unit were eager to discourage the proliferation of third-party app stores that would cut into Google Play's operating profit

Surge of user interest in GenAI this year: Automation Anywhere's Kothari

The impact of process automation to address the looming workforce productivity challenges will be enormous, says Kothari

90% organisations say generative AI will help add new lines of biz: PwC

On the other hand, 73% are of the view that it will lead to catastrophic cyber attacks in the next 12 months, the report said

Tech firm Wings eyes 2-fold growth for wireless earbuds biz in FY24

In FY23, nearly 95% of the company's revenue came from earbuds and this year it will likely account for 65-70 per cent share, given that new revenue lines have been added including smartwatches

Apple Inc's China sales dip boosts $20 billion Xiaomi market rally

Chinese Android makers are capitalizing as Apple posts sliding revenue in the country, even amid signs that Asia's largest smartphone market is starting to bottom out after years of decline

IIT Madras develops app for efficient, easy inter-city goods transportation

Called 'OptRoute', the app connects a consumer with a driver sans any commission or on-boarding fee. The payment from the consumer goes directly to the driver, with no intermediaries

Apple to launch a bigger iPad Air with Pro backplane in early 2024: Report

Apple is expected to refresh the entire iPad lineup throughout next year along with new AirPods

Instagram testing personalised options for responding to Notes: Details

The feature will let users react to Notes using audios, photos and more apart from text responses

Threads rolls-out option to disable suggestions on other platforms: Report

The feature was intended to drive engagement on Threads but has faced criticism from users as Threads posts kept popping up on other users' Instagram and Facebook feeds

Apple halts iOS 18 development while working on gen-AI for iPhones: Report

The delay is not expected to postpone the release but might give Apple less time for last-minute glitches

Kept off the editorial: News organisations set limits for AI use

News publishers and broadcasters are using AI for mundane tasks but not editorial

Tech age of insurance: India emerges as fastest-growing market globally

A country where insurtech companies are rapidly gaining market share. These are firms that make innovative use of technology in insurance

How technology is using data to reduce carbon emissions

Decarbonisation efforts are occurring in every sector of business and society. Commercial and personal consumption is being audited for wastage, leakage, reuse of energy

Deepfake tech: AI-powered videos intensify debate on misinformation issue

The govt stepped in with advisory to major social media companies to identify misinformation, deepfakes and other content that violate rules and remove those within 36 hrs after being reported to them

Wearable 'Ai Pin' launched by Humane, backed by former Apple execs

"Ai Pin is the embodiment of our vision to integrate AI into the fabric of daily life, enhancing our capabilities without overshadowing our humanity," Humane co-founder and President said

iPhone maker to file challenge over Digital Markets Act in EU court

EU had designated 22 services of major tech firms as "gatekeepers" of online services, requiring them to inter-operate their messaging apps with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install

Here's why Google will delete millions of Gmail accounts in December

In May, Ruth Kricheli, vice president of product management at Google, said that starting in December, the company will update its inactivity policy for Google accounts across all its products

Flipkart Diwali Sale: Washing machines, iPhones available at lower prices

Flipkart's Diwali sale offers a variety of products at discounted prices. The e-commerce platform has reduced the prices of washing machines to iPhone; complete details below

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 video game set to roll out globally on Nov 10

COD's Modern Warfare 3 would feature an open-world server called Operation Deadbolt, alongside 16 different multiplayer maps