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Microsoft planning to launch a mixed-reality headset to rival Apple: Report

Microsoft's mixed-reality headset will reportedly be gaming and entertainment oriented, and not focused on exploring metaverse content

Google to expand AI initiatives in India, target language barrier, farming

The tech giant has launched Google Gemini, formerly known as Bard, an artificial intelligence chatbot that supports more than 40 global languages, including nine Indian languages

Google announces price cut for older models following Pixel 9 series launch

Google has revised the prices for the entire Pixel 8 series by up to Rs 7,000. The Pixel 7a is the only Pixel 7 series smartphone to receive a price cut in India

Apple plans major overhaul for iPhone lineup from 2025: What to expect

Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup will feature a new 'Air' model, aiming to strike a balance between the standard and Pro variants, with plans for a slimmer Pro model and foldable devices in the pipeline

Meta ignores pleas, kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle

For years, CrowdTangle has represented an industry best practice for real-time platform transparency, for understanding how disinformation, hate speech, and voter suppression spread on Facebook

Google begins assembling Pixel 8 in India, plans major manufacturing shift

Initially, Google will produce a limited number of phones, but plans to assemble most of its new smartphones in India for domestic and export markets within three years

How deepfake version of Elon Musk became internet's biggest scammer

Deepfake videos cost just a few dollars to produce and can be made in minutes. they are promoted on social media, magnifying their reach

Foxconn chairman Young Liu meets PM Modi, discusses India investment plan

Liu had also visited India in July last year to attend the Semicon India conclave where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tech wrap Aug 14: Google Pixel 9 series, Acer Chromebook Plus, and more

Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders. Acer launched Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 with built-in AI features. List of all the AI feature that Google introduced with Pixel 9 series

Pluckk implements computer vision tech to check defects in fruits, veggies

The farm-to-fork fruits and vegetable company said investing in such technologies is critical, as the firm is scaling up operations to meet diverse customer needs across retail, restaurants

Pixel 9 series: Details of AI features announced at 'Made by Google' event

Building on the AI features that Google introduced with the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel 9 series adds a new suite of tools for enhanced imaging, improved productivity, and more.

Acer launches Chromebook Plus 14 and 15 laptops with built-in AI features

The Acer Chromebook Plus laptops feature the latest built-in gemini AI features and offer Google AI powered writing assistance, generative wallpapers and AI background for video calls

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro XL now available for pre-orders: Check offers

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-orders on e-commerce platform Flipkart with introductory offers, which include bank offers and no-cost EMI

iPhones to Mac mini and AirPods: List of devices Apple could launch in 2024

Apple is anticipated to go all in during the festive season with new launches, starting with iPhones 16 series, Watch 10 series, and Watch Ultra in September

Apple adds home screen management to iPhone mirroring in new betas: Report

This new feature, which enables users to edit the iPhone home screen through iPhone Mirroring, is available in the latest betas of iOS 18, iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15, and macOS Sequoia 15.1

iPhones boost Apple's India operations surge to Rs 2 trillion in FY24

While the market share of tech giant Apple in India is currently under 6%, it has been on an upward trajectory from just 2% in FY18

Nvidia's rebound adds $420 bn market value, shares surge 17% in 4 sessions

The chipmaker's shares have surged 17 per cent in the past four sessions, adding nearly $424 billion in market value to one of the biggest companies in the world

US Justice Dept considers rare antitrust move: Breaking up Google

The move would be Washington's first push to dismantle a company for illegal monopolisation since unsuccessful efforts to break up Microsoft Corp. two decades ago

Huawei Tech readies new AI chip to challenge Nvidia in China: Report

US regulators last year put in place rules that stopped Nvidia from selling its advanced chips, including the H100, to Chinese customers, citing national security concern

Pixel 9 series: All you need to know about the 'Made by Google' smartphones

The Pixel 9 series encompasses four models of which two models - Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL - will be available for pre-order in India from August 14. The other two will be available on later dates