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Tech spending strong, AI and Copilot driving momentum: Microsoft India Prez

Microsoft does not see any slowdown in technology spends in India, the company's India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok said, asserting that "a lot of momentum" is building up on AI with buzz around 'Copilot' and rise in number of use cases across industries in this market that the software maker counts as among its fastest-growing regions. In an interview to PTI, Chandok said the general perception around AI has shifted from skepticism to optimism, and now to real impact on the ground, with emergence of "real, interesting use cases". Microsoft's AI assistant 'Copilot' has become a "verb" for artificial intelligence, he observed. The Redmond, Washington-based company is constantly looking at areas it needs to invest in, he said, describing India as among the fastest-growing regions globally for Microsoft and a "real opportunity to make a dent" with technology and innovation. Noting that technologies that change the world have to be built responsibly, Chandok emphasised that

Google to release Android 16 early in 2025, minor update planned for Q4

With Google planning to release a new Android version in Q2 2025, it is likely that the company will maintain August as the month for launching new Pixel smartphones

Spot AI secures $31 mn, launches Video AI Agents for enhanced surveillance

Video AI Agents transform cameras from passive observers into proactive problem solvers and can autonomously identify issues and trigger responses without the need for human intervention

We want to be a co-pilot in India's AI journey: Microsoft's Irina Ghose

She talks about how AI is getting infused in security and Microsoft's focus in the new year

Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption now available for PCs in 4K: Know more

The PC version of Red Dead Redemption also includes its supernatural Undead Nightmare story expansion

MacBook Pro, powered by M4 Max, could be next from Apple: What to expect

Apple's next MacBook Pro may feature the M4 Max chip, offering enhanced performance and faster connectivity with Thunderbolt 5 support

GitHub forges AI deals with Google, Anthropic to integrate models

Microsoft also lets its Azure cloud customers use models other than OpenAI's, including ones from Meta Inc. and Mistral, but doesn't offer models from Google or Anthropic

OpenAI builds first chip with Broadcom, TSMC; scales back foundry ambition

OpenAI, which helped commercialize generative AI that produces human-like responses to queries, relies on substantial computing power to train and run its systems

Apple launches Mac mini with smaller footprint, powered by M4 and M4 Pro

Apple has also launched new Mac accessories with USB-C, including new Magic Keyboard models, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable

Google adds AI-powered 'Help me write' shortcut to Gmail on web: Details

The Help me write feature is Google's artificial intelligence-powered tool that allows users to formalise, elaborate, and shorten their emails

After photos, Google targets video enhancements with on-device AI: Report

Reportedly, the Google Tensor G5 will support "Video Generative ML" features for AI-powered video editing. The chip is expected to debut next year in the Pixel 10 series

iOS 18.1: Check new features in iPhones update beyond Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.1 debuts Apple Intelligence on eligible iPhone models, and brings new features such as native call recording option, option to switch to front camera from Camera Control, and more

Global leader: India has capabilities to leverage artificial intelligence

While Nvidia's enthusiasm about India's AI-driven future may be well founded, India should be aware of the dangers of getting locked onto one platform

Apple Intelligence debuts with limited features, more to come in December

Apple Intelligence is available in English (US) for iPhone, Mac, and iPad with iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1 updates, respectively

OnePlus to roll out OxygenOS 15 in beta from Oct 30: Check eligible models

The Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 user interface for OnePlus smartphones will bring Google's Circle to Search, AI-powered tools, and Share with iPhone feature

India leans on innovative technologies to manage land and property

Disputes in land acquisition often delay business and infrastructure projects in the country. Technology and digitisation can help in settling disputes and accelerating economic activity

Business takes the lead in following artificial intelligence: Survey

Modern organisations achieve higher revenue growth, greater productivity and success in using generative AI

Infra, talent, startups: Why tech leaders are betting on AI's India future

They country that exports software services must now do same in the new technology, they say

Robots could be one of humanity's 'greatest opportunities': Deepu Talla

I knew some of the startups but I did not know that there are so many startups working on robotics, it was like a breath of fresh air, he says

PM Modi may address 12 public rallies in Maha ahead of polls: Bawankule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address 11 to 12 public meetings in Maharashtra ahead of the next month's assembly elections, BJP's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said here on Friday. Elections to the 288-member state assembly will be held on November 20 and the counting of votes will take place three days later. Addressing a press conference in the Bharatiya Janata Party's media office here, where former MLA Raju Todsam (from Arni in Yavatmal) and few other local leaders joined the party, Bawankule said, "PM Modi ji's public meetings are proposed to be held at 11 to 12 places across Maharashtra, including Gondia, Akola, Nanded, Dhule, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai." He added that in the next few days, more people are expected to join the Mahayuti alliance. The ruling Mahayuti alliance comprises the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-helmed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). While it is trying to continue at the helm, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)