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Apple, Google launch initiative to curb unwanted location-tracking

The first-of-its-kind specification will allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms

New artificial Intelligence tool to turn human brain activity into text

US scientists have developed a new AI that can translate a person's brain activity -- while listening to a story or silently imagining telling a story -- into a continuous stream of text

Microsoft launches initiatives to empower small, medium businesses in India

The Digital Transformation helpline aims to offer dedicated support to help SMBs navigate their technology adoption and deployment journey

Google pays Rs 1,338 cr penalty to CCI in Android case, ADIF still cautious

The Indian market regulator had imposed the penalty on Google in October 2022 for allegedly exploiting its dominant position in the Android market

Apple releases first 'rapid security' patch to address cybersecurity gaps

Apple has released its first batch of publicly available "rapid security" patches, which are specifically designed to address security vulnerabilities

Google I/O event 2023 will take place on May 10, here's the full details

Google I/O event 2023 is scheduled to take place on May 10, registration for the same has already started on March 7. The event might run around AI chatbot Bard

Google I/O 2023: Pixel 7a arriving in India on May 11 as Flipkart exclusive

Pixel 7a would likely be unveiled alongside other Pixel devices at the Google's annual developers conference (Google I/O) on May 10

Google-owned Youtube is rolling out new advertisement format for Shorts

Google-owned YouTube has announced that it is rolling out new ad formats to its short-form feature Shorts

Several Twitter users logged out from desktop accounts globally due to bug

Several users took to Twitter (via mobiles) to complain they were randomly logged out from their desktop accounts

Samsung bans employees from using AI after spotting ChatGPT data leak

The company conducted a survey last month about the use of AI tools internally and said that 65% of respondents believe that such services pose a security risk

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn about technology's dangers

OpenAI, Microsoft and Google are at the forefront of this trend, but IBM, Amazon, Baidu and Tencent are working on similar technologies, CNN reported

AI chatbots have been used to create dozens of news content farms

The majority of the sites appear to be content farms - low-quality websites run by anonymous sources that churn-out posts to bring in advertising

WhatsApp bans record of over 4.7 mn bad accounts in India in March

The IT Ministry last month notified to establish three GACs as required under the recently amended IT Rules, 2021

Instagram will soon let users add songs in photo carousel: Details here

The new tool will make it more fun to browse through multiple pictures while the music plays in the background

WhatsApp to do away with Google Drive dependence for backups, see details

Most WhatsApp users find it complex to transfer their data from their old phone to a new device since it involves backing up chat data to a Google Drive

Twitter to take 10% cut on content subscriptions after 12 months: Elon Musk

He added that the cut taken by iOS and Android platforms on subscriptions will drop to 15% in the second year from 30% in the first

Artificial imposter: How AI technology fuelling rise in online voice scams

The artificial intelligence survey was conducted by MSI Research via an online questionnaire between April 13 and April 19, 2023 among a sample of 7,054 adults aged 18 and over from seven countries

90% IT decision-makers admit to reusing passwords at work: Report

About 90 per cent of IT decision-makers across wide range of industries who play a key role in enterprise purchasing decisions have admitted to reusing passwords at the workplace

Jack Dorsey's Bluesky Social is a Twitter alternative in the works

Available only through invitation from current users for now, Bluesky aims to give users greater control

Hackers selling macOS malware on Telegram which extracts personal info

Threat actors are selling a new malware called -- Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Telegram channel to target macOS platforms, which is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords and wallets