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Microsoft packs Bing engine, Edge browser with AI in challenge to Google

The maker of the Windows operating system is staking its future on AI through billions of dollars of investment

Google unveils ChatGPT rival Bard, AI search plans in battle with Microsoft

The ascent of ChatGPT, a chatbot from Microsoft-backed OpenAI that could disrupt how consumers search for information, has been one of the biggest challenges to Google in recent memory

Mobile device makers mull fee for Google to pre-install its apps

A meeting of key mobile device brands is expected soon to discuss Google's changes in its app policy and take a final call

ChatGPT owner OpenAI gets into top 50 global sites as visits hit 672 mn

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has seen traffic up by 3,572 per cent to its site, from 18.3 million to 672 million visits since ChatGPT's release in late November

Apple cuts iPhone 14 models prices by up to $125 in China to boost sales

Retail stores are also offering price cuts ranging from 600 to 800 yuan on most popular iPhone 14 models

Streaming platform 'Twitch' announces new 'Chat History' feature

In November last year, Twitch had introduced a new 'Shield Mode' tool to strengthen safety on the streaming platform, along with two new features

Amazon's cloud gaming service 'Luna' to lose over 50 games: Report

Users can link their Ubisoft account to Luna to play owned PC games and can also purchase new ones

Jio True 5G now available in 236 cities, fastest telco to achieve the feat

Starting Tuesday, Jio users in these cities will be invited to a welcome offer, to experience unlimited data at up to 1 Gbps+ speeds, at no additional cost

WhatsApp announces 'Voice Status', 'Status Reactions' features globally

The 'Voice Status' feature allows users to record and share voice messages for up to 30 seconds on WhatsApp status

Tech giant Microsoft discontinues Authenticator app for Apple Watch: Report

The tech giant blamed this decision on watchOS being "incompatible with Authenticator security features," reports 9To5Mac

Top 10 semiconductor buyers lower chip spending by 7.6% in 2022: Report

The top 10 global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have lowered their chip spending by 7.6 per cent and accounted for 37.2 per cent of the total market in 2022, a new report said on Monday.

ChatGPT bot scripts history to pen State of Union speech by President Biden

If you've heard it once in a president's State of the Union speech, you've heard it 100 times: There is nothing the American people can't do when they pull together

Train passengers will soon be able to order food via WhatsApp chatbot

Train passengers would soon be able to order food through a WhatsApp number, with an interactive Artificial Intelligence-enabled chatbot handling their queries on e-catering and booking meals

Samsung to pay $150 mn to Nanoco Tech in QLED patent suit settlement

Samsung Electronics has agreed to pay $150 million to Nanoco Technologies in settlement for a patent lawsuit over a technology used in Samsung's quantum-dot LED TV

Google opens Bard chatbot to test users, plans more AI for search

In a blog post, Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said his company is opening a conversational AI service called Bard to test users for feedback

Samsung gets Galaxy S23 orders worth Rs 1,400 cr on 1st day of pre-booking

Samsung India, Senior Vice President for Mobile Business, Raju Pullan told PTI that the pre-booking for Samsung Galaxy S23 is almost twofold compared to the previous version

Meta to acquire VR startup 'Within' after favourable court ruling

A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural

Google-owned Fitbit back after 81% users reported problems in using app

Google-owned Fitbit on Tuesday said that it has fixed the issue which impacted 'some Fitbit services'

For You tab to stay on users' preferred timeline on Twitter on Android, iOS

Twitter has announced that it will now remember which timeline users were using last and default to it when they open it again, on Android and iOS

AI-powered robot introduced to save lives on Goa beaches: Officials

Aurus, an Artificial Intelligence-based self-driving robot, and AI-based monitoring system Triton are being used to augment life-saving capabilities on Goa's beaches