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WhatsApp set to release new audio call bar feature: Here's how it works

Users will be able to easily mute or end the call directly, removing the need to navigate back to the call screen

Pixel 8a: How 2024 affordable Google phone compares to Pixel 7a, Pixel 8

A significant upgrade over the Pixel 7a, the Pixel 8a has several features from the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro such as Google Gemini AI and gesture-driven Circle to Search

OnePlus could push bloatware, third-party apps on its premium smartphones

OnePlus said that the "soft-preloads" on the OnePlus 12 was an error made during testing, however, the initial setup page still shows additional apps, according to report

Apple iPad Pro with M4 comes in different RAM, processor configurations

Apple is offering the iPad Pro with M4 in 9-core and 10-core CPU options, based on storage configurations. Moreover, the top-end storage options, 1TB and 2TB, gets double the RAM

Nothing inaugural smartphone under CMF brand could be cheaper than Phone 2a

Named CMF Phone 1 in news reports, the smartphone is expected to be priced at Rs 12,000 onwards. If it turns out to be true, the smartphone will become an affordable entry point to Nothing ecosystem

US eyes restrictions on China's access to AI behind apps like ChatGPT

Government and private sector researchers worry U.S. adversaries could use the models, which mine vast amounts of text and images to summarize information and generate content

Red Hat defines AI strategy; CEO says impact of open source visible in AI

The impact of open source ecosystem in the realm of AI is becoming visible and the momentum is set to accelerate, Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks has said as the IBM-owned enterprise open source solutions provider outlined its strategy and push on AI. At his keynote address at the Red Hat Summit, Hicks predicted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) won't be built by a single vendor, rather it will be defined by flexibility of choices. He observed that innovation has moved at a fast clip, with advancements unfolding every month, week and hour. Open source and academia are at the centre of innovation, he asserted. According to him, the staggering rate and pace of academic advancement has found the "perfect intersection" in Open Source and AI models. Today, the capabilities in AI are being developed by some of the best academic researchers, with Open Source helping unlock potential, he pointed out. "The most interesting thing that happened to AI over last year has been explosion of choices, wha

Sonata Software to get 20% of revenue from AI-led services in 2-3 yrs: CFO

To fuel its growth plans, Sonata will also be looking at acquisitions provided it fits the company's strategy

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 review: Windows laptop brimming with useful features

Priced at Rs 1,01,990, the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in1 laptop presents itself as a compelling option for those looking for a portable workstation

FY25 to be best year for Happiest Minds since IPO: Chairman Ashok Soota

Happiest Minds believes it is in a unique position to capitalise on the opportunities presented by GenAI

Setu unveils Sesame, India's first domain-specific LLM for BFSI sector

Developed in collaboration with indigenous AI research firm Sarvam AI, the company said this marks a "ChatGPT moment" in financial services

Nandan Nilekani-backed people+ai partners with 24 tech organisations

It stands out as one of the select technology-driven consortia dedicated to addressing and facilitating large-scale computing access

Apple working on developing AI chips for software in data centers: Report

The project, internally codenamed as Project ACDC (Apple Chips in Data Center), aims to leverage Apple's chip design expertise for its server infrastructure, the report said

Lenovo Tab K11 with 11-inch display, MediaTek Helio G88 processor launched

The Lenovo Tab K11 is available in luna grey colour at Rs 17,990 onwards on the company's website

Nothing Ear (a) review: Feature-packed wireless earbuds in midrange segment

The Nothing Ear (a) excels in sound quality, battery life, and overall user experience, positioning it as a worthy alternative to premium earbuds

Q4 Results 2024: Happiest Minds Tech profit rises 25% to Rs 72 crore

IT firm Happiest Minds Technologies has reported a 24.83 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 71.98 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. The company clocked a profit of Rs 57.66 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. Revenue from operations for the reporting quarter stood at Rs 417.29 crore, as against Rs 377.98 crore in Q4FY23, translating into a 10.4 per cent rise. Annual profits saw a 7.53 per cent rise to Rs 248.39 per cent, as compared to the previous fiscal's Rs 230.99 crore. Revenue for financial year 2023-24 was at Rs 1,624.66 crore, a 13.66 per cent climb over Rs 1429.29 crore reported in fiscal 2022-23. The company recommended a final dividend of Rs 3.25 per equity share of Rs 2 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company, to be held on June 28, 2024.

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

This figure is substantially higher than what the IT industry body Nasscom had predicted in its Strategic Review of 2023

X introduces Grok AI-powered 'Stories' features to premium users: Details

The Stories feature on X is currently available only to premium subscribers on the iOS and web versions, and is not available for Android users yet

Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI: Report

Microsoft has been setting aside large cluster of servers equipped with Nvidia's graphic processing units along with large amounts of data to improve the model, according to the report

Hexaware acquires US-based Softcrylic to strengthen data capabilities

Softcrylic specialises in tackling complex data challenges, from data capture and validation to data modelling and activation