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Realme UI 6.0 review: Android 15 on Realme GT 7 Pro is good but not perfect

Realme UI 6.0 offers a quick and smooth user experience, with several tools for various tasks. While its new features enhance the overall experience, some aspects still need optimisation

Motorola tests mobile AI tools in open beta: Details, eligible phones, more

Motorola's open beta program introduces advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features such as notification summaries, recording summaries, and note-taking for select smartphones

Nasscom, DIFC sign MoU to foster cross-border technology partnerships

As part of the MoU, the industry bodies will exchange sectoral insights and development strategies with each other

Is Microsoft training AI models using consumers' data from Office apps?

Connected Experiences feature, which analyses user content to provide suggestions and recommendations, has raised questions about whether Microsoft is using customer data to train its AI models

Most CFOs in India see GenAI boosting tax function efficiency: Report

Most of the CFOs as well as finance and tax leaders in India believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly enhance the effectiveness of their tax functions, said a study on Thursday. Globally, 87 per cent of leaders echo this sentiment, underscoring GenAI's potential to revolutionize tax functions worldwide, said a EY Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey 2024. Based on insights from 1,600 leaders across 32 countries and 18 industries, including 70 CFOs and tax leaders of leading Indian corporates, the global survey highlighted key challenges in the tax and finance domain. It said, "94 per cent of CFOs and finance and tax leaders in India believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly enhance the effectiveness of their tax functions a remarkable increase from just 19 per cent in 2023, highlighting a growing recognition of GenAI's potential in the tax landscape." The survey 2024 also showed that Indian tax leaders have already begun to make strides in their GenAI journey, wi

Xiaomi unveils Qualcomm SD 8 series-powered Redmi K80 series: Details here

The Redmi K80 series includes two models: the Pro model powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the non-Pro model featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Lava launches Yuva 4 budget smartphone at Rs 6,999 onwards: Specifications

Lava has adopted a retail-first strategy for the Lava Yuva 4 smartphone, making it available across Lava's retail outlets and partner stores starting this November

Tech wrap Nov 27: OxygenOS 15, Spotify Gemini extension, ChatGPT shortcut

OnePlus Open gets OxygenOS 15 update. Spotify Gemini Extension. ChatGPT Search shortcut on iPhones. iQOO 13 software support. OPPO Reno 13 series launched in China. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

iQOO confirms 4-year OS and 5-year security updates for upcoming flagship

Set to launch in India on December 3, the iQOO 13 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Chinese brand has also confirmed that the smartphone will boot FunTouch OS 15

ChatGPT update enables Search shortcut on iPhone: What is it, how it works

The web search option is a newly added shortcut for ChatGPT for iPhone that also offers shortcuts for prompting the chat bot, starting a voice conversation, accessing specific AI models, and more

Apple AirPods 4 review: First-of-its-kind open-ear style earphones with ANC

For Rs 17,900, the AirPods 4 ANC offers a blend of comfort and performance, making it a worthy consideration for Apple enthusiasts seeking a feature-packed option with ANC in an open-ear fit design

Work 3.5 days a week? JPMorgan CEO says AI will make it a reality

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon sees AI reshaping work-life balance, cutting workweeks to 3.5 days

Agritech revolution: Startups offer opportunities for agricultural growth

Leveraging agritech startups successfully requires an increased focus on agricultural research and innovation

Govt announces Rs 1,435 cr project to make PAN a common business identifier

The government on Monday announced the Rs 1,435 crore PAN 2.0 Project to make the permanent account number a 'common business identifier' for all digital systems of government agencies. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department with a financial outlay of Rs 1,435 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The PAN 2.0 Project enables technology-driven transformation of taxpayer registration services and is aimed at ease of access and speedy service delivery with improved quality. Single source of truth and data consistency; eco-friendly processes and cost optimization; and security and optimisation of infrastructure for greater agility, are the other benefits of the project. "The PAN 2.0 Project resonates with the vision of the Government enshrined in Digital India by enabling the use of PAN as Common Identifier for all digital systems

US court to decide whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly

Google, already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine, is fighting to beat back another attack by the US Department of Justice alleging monopolistic conduct, this time over technology that puts online advertising in front of consumers. The Justice Department and Google are scheduled to make closing arguments Monday in a trial alleging Google's advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, will decide the case and is expected to issue a written ruling by the end of the year. If Brinkema finds Google has engaged in illegal, monopolistic conduct, she will then hold further hearings to explore what remedies should be imposed. The Justice Department, along with a coalition of states, has already said it believes Google should be forced to sell off its ad tech business, which generates tens of billions of dollars annually for the Mountain View, California-based company. After roughly

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: An AI companion with massive display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra blends smartphone-inspired features with a PC-like experience, but does it justify its flagship status?

Apple to debut advanced conversational features for Siri in 2026: Report

Along with advanced conversational features for revamped Siri assistant, many new iOS 19 features are also postponed until Spring 2026

CERT-In warns iPhones, iPads and Mac users of vulnerabilities: Details here

Apple has addressed the potential security threats in the latest iOS, iPadOS and macOS update. CERT-In recommends users to update their devices to the latest versions

Agentic AI: A new iteration of AI is now taking the world by surprise

Agentic AI is also gaining traction among Indian startups, which are leveraging it to revolutionise operations

Indian tech eyes $25 billion goldmine in embedded finance: Report

Large user bases make platforms ideal for integrating the financial services. The industry lending category is the one with highest relevance for integrating financial services