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Netflix test AI search powered by OpenAI for natural language-based queries

Currently, the feature is available only on iOS devices in select regions, but there is a possibility of a wider rollout if it turns out to be a success

Govt to give bulk of ₹10,000 cr startup fund to AI, tech sectors: Official

The commerce and industry ministry will allocate a major part of the second Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) for startups to budding entrepreneurs in sectors such as new-age technology, artificial intelligence, and machine building, an official said. In the Budget, the government announced a new FFS with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore. In 2016 also, the government had launched a similar scheme. "We are going to dedicate a lot of this Rs 10,000 crore fund of funds largely for the new age tech, AI, and machine building," the official said. The 2016 scheme was set up to catalyse venture capital investments and is operationalised by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), which provides capital to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)-registered AIFs, which in turn invest in startups. SIDBI is expected to manage the second scheme also, the official added. With an intent to build a strong ecosystem of the country for nurturing innovation and promoting ...

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G to be launched in India on April 17: What to expect

Announcing the launch date, Samsung stated that the Galaxy M56 will be the 'slimmest' smartphone in its segment, and will boast several AI-powered image editing tools

Algo Rhythm: Energy demand of AI data centres 'to double' by 2030

Electricity generation to run data centres in 2024 was estimated to be around 415 TWh, which amounted to about 1.5 per cent of global consumption

Ecom means biz with AI: Technology repurposed to serve Indian customers

As more people in towns and rural areas shop online, firms are localising and training AI tools for cultural nuances

MacBook Air M4 review: Efficient, fast, and ahead of Windows competition

The MacBook Air with Apple M4 caters to a broad range of users through its balanced design and enhanced performance. Read on to know its target audience and overall capabilities

IIMA Ventures to back 30 deep-tech startups with Rs 40 crore fund

In August 2023, both institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a jointly funded initiative with equal contributions from each side

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series goes on sale in India: Check price, offers

Powered by the Exynos 1580 processor, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE series offers built-in AI features such as Solve Maths and Handwriting Help in the Samsung Notes app.

OPPO launches camera-centric flagship Find X8 Ultra in China: Check details

OPPO Find X8 Ultra will go on sale in China on April 16 at a starting price of CNY 6,499 and will have a five-lens rear camera setup

India's untapped data goldmine is a key strategic asset for India

Why expanding domestic data capacity is not just an economic need, but a strategic asset for India's technological, geopolitical, and security resilience

Creating podcasts made simpler with Gemini AI integration in Google Docs

Google is also introducing a new AI-powered 'Help me refine' tool in Docs that will help users in writing and content structuring

Adobe to integrate AI agents into Photoshop, Premiere Pro: What to expect

Adobe said that the AI agent in Photoshop will assist users in multiple ways, including analysing images for background distractions and cleaning them after taking consent from the user

Android 16 beta builds rolling out to Xiaomi, OnePlus phones: How to update

This marks the first time an Android 16 beta has been made available for non-Pixel smartphones

Now, Google Gemini creates answers on Reddit by scanning community posts

With the Google Gemini integration, Reddit will be able to generate more relevant and conversational responses by basing them on actual existing community posts

Instagram tests 'Locked Reels' feature: What is it, how it works, and more

Meta's social media platform Instagram is testing a new engagement feature that lets users post locked reels, which can only be viewed and interacted with using a code

Motorola G Stylus (2025) launched in US, Canada; India launch may follow

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Motorola G Stylus is positioned as a mid-range smartphone with a built-in stylus for note-taking, sketching, scribbling, and other stylus-supported tasks

Realme launches Narzo 80x, 80 Pro 5G smartphones in India: Price, specs

The new Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5GH smartphone is available on the company's official website and e-commerce platform Amazon during the Early Bird Sale on April 9

Instagram may soon release a dedicated app for Apple iPads: What to expect

Currently, iPad users can only access Instagram through the iPhone version of the app, which lacks proper optimisation for larger screens

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review: A value proposition packed with AI tools

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion comes at a starting price of Rs 22,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and Rs 24,999 for the 12GBRAM and 256GB storage variant

Tech Wrap April 8: Google Gemini Live, new ASUS laptops, Amazon's Nova reel

Google Gemini's update brings screen awareness. ASUS launches Zenbook S16 and Vivobook 16. Nova Reel AI by Amazon now generates 2-min videos. Motorola hints at entry into laptop market