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India leads use of hybrid multi-cloud with 44% of companies using it: Study

Focus on cloud-smart deployments: 99% of IT professionals in India are focused on taking a "cloud-smart" approach to their infrastructure strategy

Microsoft, beset by cyberattacks, grapples with issue years in making

In recent years, Microsoft Corp. has been hit with a series of embarrassing hacks that have exposed corporate and government customers

Biden govt agrees to provide $6.4 bn to Samsung for making computer chips

The funding announced Monday by the Commerce Department is part of a total investment in the cluster that, with private money, is expected to exceed $40 billion

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop: IDC

The drop underscores the challenges facing the U.S. firm in its third biggest market, as some Chinese companies and government agencies limit employees' use of Apple devices

Meta wants to bring VR headset into classrooms for students as young as 13

Meta's foray into education is the latest prong of the company's massive, expensive pivot to virtual and augmented reality

Explained: What is conversational AI and how is it different from gen-AI

Like generative AI, conversational AI is a subset of artificial intelligence but with enhanced focus on natural language processing to generate human-like responses to queries

Stuffcool launches Qi2-certified Revel wireless charger for Android, iPhone

Stuffcool said the Revel is India's first wireless charger based on Qi2 specifications, which enables 15W charging support on both Android and iPhones

Realme debuts P-series smartphones in India: Models, prices, specs and more

The Realme P-series debuts with the Realme P1 and Realme P1 Pro 5G priced at Rs 15,999 and Rs 21,999 onwards, respectively

WhatsApp: How to power up your group chats with Meta AI on Android, iPhone

Announced on April 12, Meta AI is currently being tested by the social media giant on its instant messaging platform WhatsApp in limited groups

iOS 18: Apple likely to use on-device AI to power next-gen iPhone features

Most of the AI features on iOS 18 would reportedly work offline. However, Apple may also offer additional AI tools in partnership with third-party providers that may use cloud services

Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound

Average selling prices for handsets are rising, as consumers increasingly opt for premium models that they intend to hold on to for longer, IDC's researchers found

Fintech ups and downs in the first quarter of 2024 as funding declines

There were two initial public offerings in Q1CY24 and none the same time last year. Five fintech firms raised $446 million in Q1, according to Tracxn.

Apple sets record: iPhone exports under PLI double to $10 bn in a year

Exports expected to cross 80% of its production

2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates

Two programmes are doing away with the need for students to carry around their academic certificates. The initiative will also help employers in verifying documents

In Lok Sabha election campaigning, political parties put AI to test

Technology is being used to translate speeches instantly, create digital anchors and in one case make videos of a long-dead leader

Icertis aims to be $1bn firm in ARR in 4-5 years: CTO Monish Darda

In a video interview, Monish Darda talked about the company's next milestone and the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)

OpenAI, Meta to roll out AI versions capable of planning, reasoning

Meta plans to release Llama 3 in the upcoming weeks, while OpenAI's AI model 'GPT-5' will also be introduced soon

Meta starts testing AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Instagram in India

Meta AI will allow users to generate text, images and summarise stories

Apple loses bid to throw out $1 bn British lawsuit over app store fees

Sean Ennis, a competition law professor and economist, is spearheading the case which was filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last year

Apple plans to overhaul entire Mac Line with AI-focused M4 processors

Apple shares gained more than 2% to $171.20 as of 1:12 p.m. in New York on Thursday. They had been down 13% this year through Wednesday's close