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India's tablet market shipment declines by 22% in June quarter: Report

"The overall tablet market witnessed a 22 per cent YoY decline in the second quarter, 2023," CMR's Tablet PC market report said

WhatsApp unveils HD photo sharing feature: Clearer, more enhanced images

HD Whatsapp photo sharing will be available across all devices, including Android, iOS and even Whatsapp Web, in the coming weeks

Global Fintech Festival 2023 aims to aid startups bag $10 mn in funding

This funding target is for startups alone and excludes growth-stage companies which will initiate conversations with investors at the three-day GFF starting from September 5

The New York Times is considering legal action against OpenAI. Here's why

The news outlet claims that OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, is using the New York Times' content to train its chatbot

Centre makes registration mandatory for SIM card dealers: Details here

The ministry of communications has introduced reforms aimed at safeguarding the telecom ecosystem and enhancing customer protection

How Demon Particle could shed new light on understanding of superconductors

These materials are known as superconductors. The world record for running an uninterrupted zero-energy current through a superconductor is over 28 years

Govt launches 'FloodWatch' app for real-time flood updates, forecasts

The 'FloodWatch' app, will collect data from 338 stations to send real-time flood updates across 23 states and Union Territories, Central Water Commission (CWC) Chairperson Kushvinder Vohra said

Tesla didn't fix autopilot after fatal 2016 Florida crash, engineers say

Tesla also is in the cross-hairs of multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over possible defects in Autopilot linked to at least 17 deaths since June 2021

Russia fines Google $32,000 for videos about the conflict in Ukraine

According to reports, the court found that the YouTube video service was guilty of not deleting videos with incorrect information about the conflict which Russia characterises as special military op

'Data Act will make digital companies handle info under legal obligation'

Calling the law an important milestone in the cyber law framework, Chandrasekhar said there will be punitive consequences of high penalty and even blocking them from operating in India

New York bans TikTok on government devices citing 'security concerns'

New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices citing 'security concerns' thus joining the list of more than two dozen states that have restricted access to the short video app

OpenAI acquires start-up Global Illumination to work on ChatGPT, products

Global Illumination most recently worked on open-source technology related to online game production

Wipro launches GenAI centre of excellence in collaboration with IIT Delhi

Serving as a hub for research and development, the CoE will unite Wipro researchers with IIT Delhi's faculty members and graduate students, focusing on real-world problems on a large scale

Wipro and IIT Delhi launch centre of excellence for AI innovation

Wipro's researchers, the ScAI faculty members, and IIT Delhi will collaborate to design innovative solutions using AI, machine learning, and other cutting-edge technologies

Average Indian spends 194 minutes daily on social media platforms: Report

89% of online users are active every day on social media, while 22% and 12% are active every day on OTT content and online gaming apps, respectively

Data Protection Act: What 'behavioural change' the law wants to bring

As per the Act, the govt may come out with rules directing the platforms about expected line of action to comply with all the provisions

Zoom walks back on new terms of service after backlash over user data

Online video conferencing platform had proposed using customer data for AI training

Cadence Design Systems: Powering semiconductors, behind the scenes

Globally, Cadence has about 11,000 employees, one-third of whom are in India. Its second largest R&D centre is also in Noida

AI to help chartered accountants deliver high quality audits: ICAI prez

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being used in various sectors

India is now the second-biggest mobile phone-making country: Counterpoint

Mobile phone shipments from India crossed the 2 billion cumulative units mark under the 'Make in India' initiative during 2014-2022