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Google likely to go for major design change on Pixel 9 Pro: Details here

The Pixel 9 Pro is expected to feature a completely redesigned back with a floating Island-style camera module, inspired by the Pixel Fold

Apple sold 180,000 Vision Pro units during first pre-order weekend: Report

Shipment times for Vision Pro models extended to 5-7 weeks within hours after the pre-orders began, indicating that the product sold-out immediately - noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in his blog

Google Chrome for Macs, PCs set to get 3 new GenAI features: Details here

The new AI features will initially be available in the US for Chrome on both Macs and Windows PCs. However, a global roll out is expected in the coming months

France fines Amazon $35 mn for 'excessively intrusive' monitoring of staff

France's privacy watchdog said on Tuesday that it slapped Amazon's French warehouse business with a 32 million euro fine (USD 35 million) for using an excessively intrusive sytem to monitor worker performance and activity. The French Data Protection Authority, also known by its acronym CNIL, said the system allowed managers at Amazon France Logistique to track employees so closely that it resulted in multiple breaches of the European Union's stringent privacy rules, called the General Data Protection Regulation. We strongly disagree with the CNIL's conclusions, which are factually incorrect, and we reserve the right to file an appeal," Amazon said. "Warehouse management systems are industry standard and are necessary for ensuring the safety, quality and efficiency of operations and to track the storage of inventory and processing of packages on time and in line with customer expectations. The watchdog's investigation focused on Amazon employees' use of handheld barcode scanners to

Microsoft, others making tools to help small businesses capitalise on AI

The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses. Small business owners are using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others to check grammar in emails, punch up marketing copy and research business plans. What's more, bigger companies are developing tools specifically to help small businesses integrate AI into their operations in more advanced ways. Microsoft's Copilot lets users ask software to perform tasks like summarize an email or a Teams meeting, come up with key themes in a document, or draft emails in a conversational tone in Outlook. The service, which costs USD 30-a-month per employee, was recently expanded from companies with at least 300 employees to all companies, so smaller businesses even solopreneurs with no employees can use Copilot for Microsoft 365. Meanwhile, MasterCard is piloting a product called MasterCard Small Business AI, aimed at helping small business owners analyze data and offer other resource

Microsoft Corp's Bing, Edge to avoid EU's digital dominance crackdown

European Commission officials are leaning toward the reprieve for the US software giant as part of a five-month market investigation ending in February

Meity to seeks govt nod for India AI program entailing Rs 10,000 cr: MoS IT

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) will seek cabinet approval for the India AI program, which includes the setting up of GPU-based servers in public-private partnership mode with an outlay of over Rs 10,000 crore, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday. Working groups formed by the government on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Friday recommended setting up a three-tier compute infrastructure comprising 24,500 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). "India AI program is worth over Rs 10,000 crore. It (the proposal) will be taken with cabinet for approval," Chandrasekhar said on the sidelines of the inauguration of a semiconductor-focussed software company Synopsys. The minister said the AI program will be based on public-private partnership under which computer infrastructure capacity will be built both in private data centres as well as in data centres that are run by public firm CDAC. The demand for GPU-based servers has increased as it can process d

Apple iOS 17.3 brings 'Stolen Device Protection' feature to iPhone: Details

The iOS 17.3 update has started rolling out to iPhone 15 models and will be available to other eligible models in the coming days

Samsung, Google to bring royalty free Dolby Atmos competitor soon: Report

Unlike Dolby Atmos, Samsung's 3D spatial audio technology - Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) - is speculated to be royalty free and open source

Alphabet's Moonshot X Lab cuts staff, looks for outside investors

As part of the restructuring, X is laying off dozens of employees, according to one of the people with knowledge of the matter. The layoffs are focused on support staff

Instagram, Facebook users will get more choices to comply with DMA: Meta

The world's largest social network is the latest to make changes to comply with the DMA after Google outlined efforts to comply with new EU technology rules that could hurt revenues for some companies

Most Apple Vision Pro apps to run repurposed iPad versions without redesign

Some developers want to wait to see how successful the Vision Pro headset is before committing to a new application, analysts said

Apple likely to bring new iPad and MacBook models by April: Details here

From iPad Air to iPad Pro and MacBook Air, check details of the products Apple is expected to launch as early as April this year

Samsung Galaxy Ring will feature 'leading sensors and technologies': Report

The teaser video during the Galaxy Unpacked event showcased the Galaxy Ring with a smooth metallic finish on the outside and multiple sensors on the inside

On a test track: Foxconn's venture with HCL puts sheen on OSAT biz in India

A lot could depend on how well Micron's project takes off

In India, 71% of retail businesses plan to adopt GenAI in a year: Survey

International companies like eBay, Walmart, and Nordstrom are integrating Generative AI (GenAI) for diverse applications. In India, 71 per cent of retail businesses plan to adopt GenAI in a year

How technology is changing the office: Cubicle to wall colours and lighting

Companies are using neuroscience, AI, smart lighting to make offices that inspire creativity and innovation. They are creating office space that wraps itself around employees' needs

Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder

Georges-Olivier Reymond, co-founder of Pasqal, spoke with Pranjal Sharma at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos about applying quantum computing

Creator of deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna arrested: Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Saturday said it has arrested a man in connection with a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna that was widely circulated on social media. The accused, who is suspected to be the creator of the video, was arrested from south India and has been brought to Delhi, an official said, adding that he was being interrogated. On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell. Soon after registering the FIR, the IFSO Unit wrote to Meta to get the URL and other details to identify the accused who made the video and put it on the social media, officials added.

Investments, incentives for Generative AI can boost job creations: Experts

Major investments in generative AI (artificial intelligence), incentives from the government and open-source content can boost employment generation and reduce disparities in the country, say experts. Generative artificial intelligence refers to the use of new-age technology to create new content like text, images, music, audio, and videos. "Generative AI will boost new job roles and can help people with limited skill levels perform higher level jobs, thus reducing the economic divide", said Vishal Talwar, Director, IMT Ghaziabad in a statement. According to the statement, highlighting the need for robust infrastructure and special provisions in the upcoming budget for Generative AI-related innovation, IMT Ghaziabad steered a key discussion on Generative AI's role in skill development, job creation, and business education transformation earlier this month. The deliberations concluded that major Investments in Generative AI can boost employment and reduce disparities in ...