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Tech double whammy: India's AI talent heads out as patent count slows down

Brain drain comes alongside the country trailing in research and innovation in the technology

Is AI making us stupider? Maybe yes, but there is more to the story

Research published earlier this year revealed "a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool usage and critical thinking abilities"

FASTag new rules from Feb 17: All about toll charges, penalties and more

The new FASTag regulations will go into effect from February 17, 2025. Learn how to prevent blacklisting, check your FASTag balance, and avoid paying twice at toll booths

Tech wrap Feb 14: Apple launch event, WhatsApp chat themes, Google Gemini

Apple iPhone SE launch. WhatsApp chat themes. Google Gemini gets memory. Blaupunkt launches SBW Chicago 50 soundbar. Google rolls out Android 16 beta 2

The tech behind Google Maps: How AI, real-time data power its navigation

AI-Powered Navigation: Google Maps is revolutionizing travel with real-time routes and traffic updates with advanced new features

Google integrates Veo 2 AI video model into YouTube Shorts: What's new

YouTube creators can use Veo 2 text-to-video model in the Dream Screen feature to generate video backgrounds or standalone clips for Shorts

Google rolls out Android 16 beta 2 for Pixels: What's new, eligible models

Android 16 beta 2 allows users to set their preferred measurement system for temperature, distance, and first day of the week

Now, Google Gemini can tap into past chats to craft responses: Details here

Gemini's broader memory enables it to review entire conversations to answer questions or summarise past chats on specific topics

WhatsApp introduces 'Chat Theme' on Android, iOS: What is it, how it works

Now, WhatsApp users can apply themes to their chats with custom backgrounds and coloured chat bubbles

Swiping right? You might be falling for an AI bot, not a real person

With AI-powered romance scams on the rise, deepfakes and fake profiles blur the line between love and deception

Phone 3a series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, confirms Nothing

Nothing has used Qualcomm chips for its flagship number series, but last year's A-series models featured MediaTek Dimensity chipsets

Apple to unveil new product on Feb 19, revamped iPhone SE expected: Details

iPhone SE is expected to undergo a significant redesign, moving away from the iPhone 8-style home button design in favour of a more modern aesthetic

Apple, Google restore TikTok app after getting assurances from Trump

The move follows weeks of uncertainty about TikTok's future, and there's still no guarantee that it will survive in the US in the long run

ChatGPT maker OpenAI's plan to set up India data centre in the works

The data centre is likely to house the data of Indian users as well as some smaller neighbouring countries, a person familiar with the development said

Conditions ripe for India to be at forefront of AI, says Google policy head

He also expressed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Washington DC will further cement an already-strong bilateral relationship

AI needs talent, not factories - India has both: Google X's Sebastian Thrun

Thrun is known for co-founding Google X, the innovation lab responsible for groundbreaking projects like Google Glass and Waymo, Google's self-driving car initiative

India's love trends: McAfee warns of rising AI scams and fake dating apps

The survey, which focused on romance scams and its impact on consumers, was conducted online this month. 7,000 adults across US, UK, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Australia participated in study

Google, Telangana ink pact to accelerate AI-led transformation in state

It focuses on key sectors, including agriculture, mobility, education, sustainability and governance

Email cyberattacks rose by 197% during second half of 2024: Report

Cyberattacks on managed service providers (MSPs) also saw an increase, with phishing being the most commonly used method to infiltrate such networks

Tech wrap Feb 13: Apple TV on Android, OpenAI GPT 5, Noise Master Buds

Apple TV app comes to Android. OpenAI shares plans for GPT 4.5 and GPT 5 models. New Noise Master Buds launched. ASUS Zenbook Duo launched. Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4