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Vision Pro VR headset to debut with over 600 dedicated apps, says Apple

Apple's chief Tim Cook posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the Vision Pro will launch with more than a million apps, including 600 apps made specifically for it

Meta to let iPhone 15 Pro users upload spatial videos on Quest VR headsets

Support for spatial videos is one of the several new features coming to Meta's Quest line of virtual reality headsets on February 7. Below are the details

Google adds Image generator and more to AI-chatbot Bard: Know details

Google is also adding experimental generative AI features for Google Maps in the US, global roll-out expected in the coming months

Tim Cook confirms Apple AI integration coming later this year: Report

Apple will likely overhaul iOS for iPhone by integrating generative artificial intelligence at the operating system level

India is well-positioned in the area of AI, says Google's Jeff Dean

"India has tremendous technical talent; there's a long tradition of computer science students in India doing amazing things," said Dr. Dean

Samsung to launch affordable foldable device under Galaxy A series: Report

Samsung's Southeast Asian suppliers are reportedly manufacturing components for the affordable foldable smartphone, which is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6

Google starts replacing Nearby Share with Quick Share on Pixels: Report

Nearby Share on Android smartphones has been rebranded to Quick Share to bring the peer-to-peer content sharing platforms of Google and Samsung into a singular cross-Android solution

Tata, Israel's Tower Semiconductor among bidders for SCL Mohali revamp: Rpt

To enable SCL to manufacture modern chips, starting with 40 and 65 nm chips, the IT ministry had earmarked $1 billion for its modernisation

Microsoft to add support for extensions on Edge browser for Android: Report

Extensions support would allow users to install add-ons for specific tasks on the Microsoft Edge browser for Android, similar to the desktop version

Apple extends agreement with Qualcomm for 5G modem chips until 2027: Report

Apple has been working on producing in-house modem chips, but has faced multiple challenges in the process

Microsoft, Google woo India programmers to win AI leadership in the country

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella will address developers and technologists on "discovering new opportunities with AI" during a visit next week in Bangalore

GPT-4 poses little risk of in creation of bioweapons, says OpenAI

For months, lawmakers and even some tech executives have raised concerns about whether AI can make it easier for bad actors to develop biological weapons

Samsung's profits decline for 4th straight quarter on uneven chip demand

Samsung expected the smartphone market to rebound in 2024 as consumer sentiment stabilizes in anticipation of a global economic recovery, leading to market growth, especially in the premium segment

As AI shifts tech globally, it's India's time to shine: Microsoft's Chandok

India will be one of the biggest contributors and beneficiaries, according to Puneet Chandok, president of India and South Asia at Microsoft

Mark Zuckerberg to defend Meta's impact on teens before senate committee

Zuckerberg will defend his company's child safety practices and focus on the benefits of using Facebook and Instagram, the popular apps owned by Meta

Instagram tests Flipside: Everything about custom profile feature in works

Flipside will let users create custom profiles with a new name, bio and profile picture to share exclusive content

AI robot startup Figure in talks for funding round led by Microsoft, OpenAI

Figure is a US-based AI Robotics company building the commercially viable autonomous humanoid robots

PayPal to lay off around 2500 employees to 'right-size' the company

PayPal's CEO announced the laying off of around 2500 employees this year, which is 9 per cent of its global workforce, to 'right-size' the company

Samsung Galaxy S24 series goes on sale: Know introductory offers and more

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S24 Plus are available with benefits up to Rs 12,000, and the vanilla Galaxy S24 with benefits worth Rs 10,000

WATCH: Elon Musk 'goes for a walk' with Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus'

'Optimus', the Tesla humanoid robot is being designed as a general-purpose bot, which is capable of performing tasks that are "unsafe, repetitive or boring"