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Google introduces AI in search, raising hopes for better results for users
The AI overviews are supposed to only crop up when Google's technology determines they will be the quickest and most effective way to satisfy a user's curiosity
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Google I/O 2024 wrap: Google brings Gemini AI to Search, Android, and more
At its I/O 2024 Keynote, Google announced new AI models, tools, and deeper AI integration into its platforms such as Search and Android
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India's smartphone market up 11.5%; Apple rules the super-premium segment
Vivo dethrones Samsung in overall smartphone market
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Google I/O: Alphabet unveils beefed-up AI chatbot as competition heats up
The new AI features unveiled on Tuesday will help investors evaluate Alphabet's progress as it races against Microsoft , OpenAI and other competitors to dominate the emerging technology
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Adobe Experience Platform apps to be available in India by year end
The move will help Adobe Experience Platform-based applications' users to store their data locally as well as reduce latency in accessing them, it said
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Meta to discontinue Workplace app to focus on AI, metaverse
Workplace will be shut starting June 2026 for customers but Meta will continue to use it as its internal messaging board, the company said, adding users can continue to access it until Aug 2025
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AI spending in India to reach $5 billion by 2027: Intel-IDC study
According to the report, entities in India spent $1,703.8 million on AI in 2023, where BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and retail were the highest spending sectors during the year
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Apple Vision Pro heading out to more countries; India not in the list yet
Reportedly, Apple has starting Vision Pro training with its store employees from Germany, France, Australia, China, and more
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Nothing to enable ChatGPT integration across audio portfolio, including CMF
Nothing announced that ChatGPT integration will be available on the additional products via a Nothing X app update on May 21
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AI spending in India may triple to $5 bn by 2027; $1,703 mn spent in 2023
It was followed by augmented customer service agents at $168.8 million, digital assistance $113.1 million, augmented threat intelligence $100.1 million
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Meta's next device could be AI-powered earbuds with integrated cameras
Facebook's parent company is exploring the new AI-powered smart wearable device under the codename "Camerabuds"
Apple iOS 17.5: What is new in possibly the last iOS 17 update for iPhones
Alongside the iOS 17.5, Apple has rolled out new platform updates for the Watch Series, HomePods, Apple TV, and Mac line of laptops and desktops
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OpenAI announces GPT-4o, ChatGPT macOS app, conversational AI in Voice Mode
OpenAI said the GPT-4o is its most advanced model that is trained end-to-end across text, vision, and audio, meaning that all inputs and outputs are processed by the same neural network
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus AFA World Champions Edition: Unboxing, price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G World Champions Edition comes in a collectible gift box with a customised 120W HyperCharger, colour coordinated USB-C cable, and a football-inspired sim ejector pin
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Google I/O on May 14: What to expect from Google's developer conference
Google at its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024, will likely focus on AI integration into its core services including Android operating system, Search, Workspace and more
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OpenAI unveils free model GPT-4o that can interact with visual, audio, text
OpenAI's chief technology officer, Mira Murati, said during a livestream event that the new GPT-4o model would be offered for free because it is more efficient than the company's previous models
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Google Pixel 8a: First look, unboxing, India pricing, sale offers, and more
The Google Pixel 8a is priced at Rs 52,999 onwards and comes in two new colour options - Aloe and Bay - apart from the existing Obsidian and Porcelain colours
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Microsoft testing floating widgets for Start Menu on Windows 11: Report
"Companion" apps will offer "Adaptive Cards" that will be displayed alongside the Start Menu in floating island design, according to the report
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AI has already figured out how to deceive humans. Should we be worried?
A recent study published in the Patterns shows instances where AI systems learn to manipulate information and deceive others
Airtel, Google Cloud partner to propel cloud adoption & gen AI in India
Public cloud services market in India is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2027
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