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Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store that will be limited to the 27 EU member countries and will roll out with the iOS 17.4 update in March
 "Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers")
Amazon's video advertisement push aims to turn TVs into shopping carts
For decades, TV commercials have inspired and influenced future buying decisions rather than impulse purchases, and that hasn't changed in the streaming era
 "Amazon's video advertisement push aims to turn TVs into shopping carts")
Microsoft Xbox app for iOS and Android gets touch controls for select games
Touch controls would allow users to remote control their Xbox consoles and play games on their smartphones and tablets without necessitating a wireless controller
 "Microsoft Xbox app for iOS and Android gets touch controls for select games")
Fossil announces exit from smartwatch market to focus on core lifestyle biz
Fossil has confirmed that the company will continue providing updates to its Google WearOS based smartwatches for the next few years
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Google Lumiere: Everything about multimodal AI model for videos creation
Lumiere video generation AI model lets users apply text-based image editing methods for consistent video editing, said Google
 "Google Lumiere: Everything about multimodal AI model for videos creation")
Elon Musk's X blocks searches for Taylor Swift on its platform; here's why
X returned 'Oops, something went wrong' for searches like 'Taylor Swift' and 'Taylor Swift AI'
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Baidu, not Google, to power AI on Samsung Galaxy S24 series phones in China
Samsung is making a push to expand its small share in China, the world's largest smartphone market
 "Baidu, not Google, to power AI on Samsung Galaxy S24 series phones in China")
Elon Musk's X pledges 100-person office in Texas to enforce content rules
The company aims to hire 100 full-time content moderators at the new location, according to Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X
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Apac biz to triple spends on GenAI to $3.4 bn in 2024: Infosys Research
While the spending trails North America, Apac's adoption, effectiveness, and growth are among the highest globally, it said
 "Apac biz to triple spends on GenAI to $3.4 bn in 2024: Infosys Research")
AI-model developed to detect extremist users, ISIS-related content on X
Their work could help social media companies identify and eventually restrict such accounts in a timelier manner and abate their impact on online communities, they said
Microsoft Teams outage blocks access, limits features for some users
Microsoft Teams is experiencing an outage that has blocked access and limited features for some users
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Bhavish Aggarwal's AI startup Krutrim turns unicorn after raising $50 mn
The AI startup is the third venture helmed by Aggarwal to achieve a $1 billion valuation, after mobility firm Ola and electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric
 "Bhavish Aggarwal's AI startup Krutrim turns unicorn after raising $50 mn")
CES 2024: Five interesting products unveiled at consumer technology event
From Rabbit R1 AI device to Anker power station, here are five interesting products unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show event this year
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iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphone India launch scheduled for Feb 22: What to expect
iQOO Neo 9 Pro will be available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations on Amazon India and iQOO e-store, confirmed company ahead of launch
 "iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphone India launch scheduled for Feb 22: What to expect")
FTC launches inquiry into AI deals such as Microsoft's OpenAI partnership
The FTC said it has issued compulsory orders to five companies requiring them to provide information regarding investments and partnerships
 "FTC launches inquiry into AI deals such as Microsoft's OpenAI partnership")
Apple to jump queue for TSMC's industry-first 2-nanometer chips: Report
TSMC has been increasing the production capacity in response to significant customer orders, according to a news report in Korea's DigiTimes Asia
 "Apple to jump queue for TSMC's industry-first 2-nanometer chips: Report")
Mac turns 40: Apple's longest running product line has never been better
Apple's move towards proprietary silicon showcases its commitment to innovation and underscores its desire to push the boundaries of what is achievable in personal computing
 "Mac turns 40: Apple's longest running product line has never been better")
Samsung ties up with Blinkit to deliver Galaxy S24 series in select cities
Customers can avail discounts up to Rs 5,000 when ordering Galaxy S24 series smartphone on Blinkit using HDFC Bank credit card
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Microsoft adds two more Indian languages to Translator, total tally at 20
Microsoft said inclusion of Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri is a testament to the company's commitment of supporting and empowering the linguistic diversity of India
 "Microsoft adds two more Indian languages to Translator, total tally at 20")
OPPO signs cross-licence agreement with Nokia to resolve patent dispute
OPPO announced that cross-license agreement with Nokia covers standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communication technologies
 "OPPO signs cross-licence agreement with Nokia to resolve patent dispute")
