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Apple hits record iPhone sales mark in India despite global slowdown

The company, which just opened its first stores in the country, is planning to extend its network in India as part of an Asia-wide thrust

India's success is case study in using tech to transform lives: MoS IT

He emphasised the milestones achieved through Digital India in the past nine years, which catalysed the country's rapid progress towards a five trillion US dollar economy by 2026

Samsung launches 2023 Crystal Vision 4K UHD smart TVs: Know price, features

Starting at Rs 33,990, the Samsung Crystal Vision 4K UHD series is offered in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch screen sizes

Dyson launches V12s Detect Slim Submarine cordless vacuum cleaner in India

Priced at Rs 62,900, the V12s Detect Slim Submarine vacuum cleaner is available for purchase online on Dyson website and at Dyson Demo stores

The current rally in US technology is only recouping the losses of 2022

One should not invest in the latest fad within the US technology sector, but trying to capture longer-term trends towards digitisation can pay off for Indian investors, said Rajeev Thakkar

LG ToneFree Fit TF7: Unboxing, hands-on at fitness-focused wireless earbuds

The Nord CE 3 5G is a new addition in OnePlus core-edition smartphones line-up. Though an affordable smartphone by pricing, the Nord CE 3 5G boasts premium features in a thin-and-lightweight design.

Motorola launches Moto G14 smartphone in India: Know price, specs, features

Powered by UNISOC T616 octa-core processor, the Moto G14 packs a 5,000mAh battery supported by 20W fast charge technology

Puneet Chandok appointed corporate VP of Microsoft India and South Asia

Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced the appointment of Puneet Chandok as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective September 1, 2023, Chandok will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari, Microsoft said in a release. "Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsoft's businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further boosting the company's presence in the region, while deepening its focus on key industries through a customer-centric approach with generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) at its core," it added.

Crucial for ad makers to take permission to use work as AI input: Asci

In a white paper with Khaitan & Co, Asci on Tuesday said that the biggest risk of using generative AI by advertisers is copyright and ownership infringement

Nord CE 3 5G: Unboxing and first look at OnePlus’ core-edition smartphone

The Nord CE 3 5G is a new addition in OnePlus core-edition smartphones line-up. Though an affordable smartphone by pricing, the Nord CE 3 5G boasts premium features in a thin-and-lightweight design.

World Wide Web Day 2023: Date, History, Importance and Celebration

On August 1, 1991, the World Wide Web was first made available to the public. The day acknowledges and celebrates the ingenuity of the founder of the Internet, Tim Berners-Lee

Japan chip equipment supplier Disco to set up center in India: Report

The chipmaking device supplier will consider opening an applications laboratory, which performs test cuts and other experimental processing at customer's request, in India, the report said

Google Ads introduces auto-generated advertisement tool using generative AI

Advertisers and businesses will now be able to auto-generate advertisements on Google Ads platform, said Dan Taylor, vice president of global ads at Google. Using Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), Google Ads will be able to create campaign workflows based on business prompts given by marketers. "It learns from the advertisers landing pages, queries that are performing well and headlines that they've already approved to create entirely new creatives," he said during his recent India visit. According to a McKinsey study, marketing and sales have the biggest reported revenue effects of AI. Taylor spoke about Gen AI tools introduced during Google I/O held on May 10 this year for marketers and advertisers like Performance Max, and how brands like Myntra, Samsung, HDFC, and Tata AIG saw up to 18 per cent higher conversions by adding AI to their marketing mix. Performance Max combines Google's AI technologies across bidding, budget optimisation

Not surprising if critical technologies come up as key metric of power: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said it will not be surprising if critical and emerging technologies come up as one of the most important metrics of power, and added that concerns in the CET field are influenced by how market share and production dominance are leveraged in other areas. The questions of who invents and manufactures, market shares, resources, skills and talent pool in relation to CET are becoming increasingly critical in the global arena, Jaishankar said while virtually addressing the 'Semicon India 2023' event organised here. The minister also said a more self-reliant India will also be more self-reliant in semiconductor production. "It (CET) is an intrinsic element of the knowledge economy that is steadily unfolding. In fact, if you think about it, one of its primary characteristics is how deeply it embeds technologies in a manner that profoundly influence all aspects of our lives," he said in his address on the topic of 'India's role in emerging an

Semiconductor mission not just about meeting domestic requirements: EAM

India's semiconductor mission is not just about meeting domestic requirements but also aimed at contributing to global demand for trusted manufacturing, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. In an address at a conference, he told top executives of leading global semiconductor firms that their decisions and relationships have implications far beyond immediate business and can contribute to re-engineering the global economy. The external affairs minister argued that trust and transparency have emerged as key issues for the future of the digital domain and questions like who processes and harvests "our data is increasingly crucial in a world of artificial intelligence." "Nor indeed can we any longer separate even basic manufacturing and everyday commodities and services from their data implications," he said. "As political democracies, pluralistic societies and market economies, we all have understandable concerns of both privacy and security. It is, therefore, essent

Paris-based Capgemini to invest 2 bn euro in artificial intelligence

The company also said that it plans to double its data and AI teams to 60,000 in the next three years

India focused on all key elements of semiconductor ecosystem: Vaishnaw

India is focused on all key elements of semiconductor ecosystem from design to manufacturing, and the nation is emerging as a trusted partner in global value chains, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. In today's economy, semiconductors are required in every sector, Vaishnaw said addressing Semicon India 2023. Demand for electronics is growing every year, the minister added. Talking about Micron's mega plans for India, Vaishnaw said construction of the unit will start soon.

AMD to invest $400 mn in India over 5 yrs to extend R&D capabilities

AMD on Friday announced an investment of USD 400 million in India over five years, and said the company will be a strong partner in building India's semiconductor ecosystem. The company will open a new research and development campus in Bengaluru, which will be its largest such facility in the world. "AMD will invest USD 400 million in India in 5 years," Mark Papermaster, EVP and CTO of AMD, said addressing SemiconIndia 2023 here. AMD will build on its two decades of growth and successful presence in India, he said, adding that the company expects to add 3,000 additional engineers in India by 2028, as it extends R&D capabilities in the country.

Japan a natural partner in modernising India: MEA at India-Japan forum

Jaishankar listed out examples of the impact that Japan has made in India in terms of technology and the four main revolutions from Japan that had created an impact in India

Samsung opens pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5 in India

Samsung is offering benefits worth Rs 20,000 and Rs 23,000 on the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 pre-book orders. Below are the details