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WWDC 2024: Roundup of everything anticipated from Apple's event on June 10

AI in partnership with OpenAI, platforms update, and new apps are expected from Apple at WWDC 2024, although announcements related to hardware unlikely

Intel, AMD chips-powered AI PCs won't get Copilot Plus features on launch

Intel and AMD recently introduced new PC processors with support for Copilot Plus AI features. However, the AI features will not be available on launch, but will be enabled later through update

Leica Lux for iOS brings Xiaomi's premium imaging features to Apple iPhones

Leica Lux app is free to download through Apple App Store, but there are in-app purchases available to enable access to premium features. Lux Pro subscription plan is priced at Rs 6,900 annually

Google curtails appearance of AI Overviews in searches: Know what happened

Data shows that the AI Overviews in Google Search appears for only 15 per cent of search queries. The reduced visibility, however, is not the result of recent criticism over misleading overviews

Meta faces call in EU not to use personal data of users to train AI models

Meta has previously cited a legitimate interest for using users' data to train and develop its generative AI models and other AI tools, which can be shared with third parties

IIT-Jodhpur develops special adaptor to charge EVs using solar panels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February said his government was aiming to create a system in which people can recharge their electric vehicles from the power they generate from rooftop solar systems

Father's Day: Apple offers up to 24-month no-cost EMI on all iPhone models

The 24-month no-cost EMI offer is also available on other Apple products, including the newly launched iPad Pro with M4 and the iPad Air with M2

'Byju's now worth zero': HSBC warns Prosus amid legal, financial troubles

Worsening legal challenges and severe cash crunch attributed as reasons by HSBC for Prosus' $500 million investment going to zero value in Byju's

Apple to launch Passwords app in challenge to 1Password, LastPass

The company is planning the new app as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15, the next major versions of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems

Nvidia becomes first chip firm to hit $3 trn in mkt value, overtakes Apple

The last time Nvidia was worth more than Apple was in 2002, five years before the first iPhone was released. At the time, both companies were worth less than $10 billion each

Meta Verified rolls out in India, Brazil; more AI tools for biz on WhatsApp

The announcement was made by founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Conversations, its annual business messaging event in Sao Paulo

Tech wrap Jun 06: Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, OPPO F27 Pro Plus, ChromeOS, and more

Vivo forays into foldable smartphone segment in India with X Fold 3 Pro launch. Google acquires Cameyo to bring Windows apps on ChromeOS. Samsung unveiled AI-powered monitors

Assassin's Creed Mirage game arrives on Apple iPhone 15 Pro series in India

Full version of the Assassin's Creed Mirage video game is available at Rs 1,749 currently, after a 50 per cent discount that is valid until June 20

Samsung unveils AI-powered Odyssey OLED, ViewFinity, and Smart monitors

Samsung said that the features powered by AI will enhance entertainment experience on the Smart Monitor M8 and Odyssey OLED G6, and make ViewFinity models more efficient in workplaces

OPPO to bring over 100 Gen-AI features to its smartphones by end of 2024

OPPO has announced collaboration with Google, Microsoft, and MediaTek to bring AI capabilities in areas such as image processing, natural language processing, and smart charging

Nothing introduces CMF Phone 1 in a peppy orange colour theme: Take a look

Nothing has introduced the CMF Phone 1 on X (formerly Twitter), calling the upcoming smartphone from its sub-brand an entry-point to its product ecosystem

Google Maps: Soon, you will not see location history timeline on web maps

Reportedly, location history will now be called timeline and Google Maps will store it on on-device storage and not on cloud. Therefore, it will not be available if you access Maps on browser

Google acquires Cameyo to bring vistualised Windows apps on ChromeOS

Google partnered with Cameyo last year to launch a virtual application delivery experience integrated with ChromeOS. Now, the software giant has acquired it for an undisclosed amount

Phishing scams using QR codes are surging, here's what you should know

The QR code scams are rising significantly in the country. In the last 14 days, over 2000 such emails have been sent to over 1100 customers. Check how these phishing scams work

OPPO F27 Pro Plus, India's first IP69-rated phone, set to launch on June 13

OPPO said the F27 Pro Plus carries the Swiss SGS 5 stars drop resistance and the MIL-STD-810H method 516.8 certification for its rugged build, touting the smartphone as super-rugged monsoon-ready