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uGMRT: The radio telescope that was key in detecting Universe's vibrations
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is among the six most largest and sensitive radio telescopes in the world
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Twitter under Dorsey was biased in tackling misinformation: MoS IT
Rajeev Chandrasekhar lauds Karnataka HC dismissal of Twitter plea against govt's orders to block tweets and accounts related to farmers' protests in 2020 and 2021
 "Twitter under Dorsey was biased in tackling misinformation: MoS IT")
Asus Zenfone 10 launched on June 29, check features, price, and more
ASUS launched its all-new ZenFone 10 on June 29 in European countries. The company has introduced wireless charging for the first time
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WhatsApp Desktop users may soon be able to add 32 people to video call
Previously, WhatsApp users on the Windows desktop application could add a maximum of eight participants on video calls and up to 32 in audio calls
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Artificial intelligence: Why India risks falling behind in the tech race
India's startup landscape is caught in a time warp, with embarrassed investors marking down their stakes in Byju's, an online education company collapsing under the weight of its own reckless growth
 "Artificial intelligence: Why India risks falling behind in the tech race")
PM Modi's US visit will create 'unmatched opportunities' for India: IAMAI
PM Modi's US state visit led to the two countries signing various deals on topics ranging from semiconductors to drones
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ISRO set to launch Chandrayaan-3 in mid-July, says ISRO chief S Somanath
ISRO has announced the launch of Chandrayaan-3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The exact launch date is yet to be finalised
 "ISRO set to launch Chandrayaan-3 in mid-July, says ISRO chief S Somanath")
Don't want others to read your WhatsApp chat? Know how to lock it here
WhatsApp chat lock: On Android and iPhone, users can turn on the feature to password-protect their personal chats as well as group chats
Meta launches $250K mixed reality fund for 5 Indian startups, details here
As a part of the programme, a group of up to five Indian engineers and new companies will get a monetary grant, alongside exclusive mentoring and direction from the Meta Reality Labs specialists
 "Meta launches $250K mixed reality fund for 5 Indian startups, details here")
Centre announces '5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023'; applications process starts
Hundred winners of the hackathon will share a total prize pool of Rs one crore, and the unique opportunity to scale and implement their 5G products/solutions
 "Centre announces '5G & Beyond Hackathon 2023'; applications process starts")
Scamming the scammers: AI chatbots can help fight against phone scams
Macquarie University cyber security experts have created a multilingual chatbot designed to keep scammers on long fake calls
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AI-first strategy working for Infosys despite unresolved issues: Nilekani
He said that the board has approved a dividend of Rs 17.5 per share, taking the total to Rs 34 per share
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Windows 10 KB5027293 update released with 3 new features, 14 changes
Windows Insiders using Windows 10 version 22H2 can now download Windows 10 Build 19045.3154 (KB5027293) from the Release Preview Channel
 "Windows 10 KB5027293 update released with 3 new features, 14 changes")
Meta announces a fund for Indian startups building XR apps
Up to five Indian developers 18 years or more, and startups will receive a financial grant, along with dedicated mentoring and guidance from the Meta Reality Labs experts
 "Meta announces a fund for Indian startups building XR apps")
Programmers using AI tools to boost global GDP by over $1.5 trn: Study
Artificial intelligence will help global economy and create demand for software developers, says GitHub
Google reportedly cancels 'Project Iris' augmented reality smart glasses
Google is no longer focusing on developing its own hardware for extended reality devices. Instead, the company is developing a software platform called 'micro XR'
 "Google reportedly cancels 'Project Iris' augmented reality smart glasses")
Nothing raises $96 mn to expand product and technology portfolio: Details
The fundraising round was led by Highland Europe, with participation from existing investors GV (Google Ventures), EQT Ventures and C Capital, and house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia
 "Nothing raises $96 mn to expand product and technology portfolio: Details")
Tata AIA allows consumers to pay premiums through Whatsapp and UPI
Tata AIA has partnered with WhatsApp and PayU to make payments through Unified Payment Interfaces (UPIs) for their consumers more efficient
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From Lava to Karbonn: Indian smartphone brands aiming to make a comeback
The Indian smartphone brands are looking to fill the vacuum created in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment
 "From Lava to Karbonn: Indian smartphone brands aiming to make a comeback")
Self-regulatory body asks streaming platform Ullu to take down content
The order was issued in response to a complaint about the obscene nature of the shows being showcased on Ullu
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