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07 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft event on March 21: Surface, Windows, Copilot and more

Microsoft is gearing up for a "new era of work" event on March 21, where it will be focusing on Surface, Windows, and Copilot for business users.

07 Mar 2024

Telegram

Telegram users can now convert personal accounts to business ones

Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, has shared some exciting news for users looking to upgrade their personal accounts to business ones.

Centre advises tech companies to tackle deepfakes, half-baked AI tools

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has advised social media giants Meta and X to eliminate deepfakes from their platforms.

07 Mar 2024

Google

Now you can scan documents using Google Files app

Google Files is introducing a new document scanner feature, similar to the one found on Google Drive.

07 Mar 2024

India

Everything we know about India's first flying taxi service

India's first flying taxi, the e200, is set to make its debut flight in October-November, according to Professor Satya Chakravarthy.

07 Mar 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft engineer raises Copilot Designer safety concerns with FTC

Shane Jones, a Microsoft AI engineer, recently voiced concerns about the firm's AI image generator, Copilot Designer, in a letter to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

07 Mar 2024

Climate Change

Warmest February in history breaches more critical climate records

February 2024 has set a new record as the hottest February ever.

07 Mar 2024

NASA

Scientists worried as Voyager 1 sends incoherent messages to Earth

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently over 24 billion kilometers away from Earth, has been sending back confusing messages since mid-November 2023.

07 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple reportedly developing foldable MacBook with 20.3-inch screen 

Apple is reportedly cooking up a foldable MacBook featuring a 20.3-inch screen, as revealed by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

07 Mar 2024

Google

Anthropic's Claude 3 AI claims to be alive, fears death

Google-supported AI firm Anthropic has unveiled Claude 3, a cutting-edge set of large language models (LLMs) that reportedly outdo those created by OpenAI and Google.

07 Mar 2024

Tinder

Tinder, Yuvaa join hands for free online course on consent

Tinder has teamed up with youth-focused media group Yuvaa to introduce "Let's Talk Consent," an online self-paced course accessible on Coursera.

07 Mar 2024

Google

Google's Gemini introduces text modification feature for fine-tuning responses

Google has unveiled a new feature for its Gemini web app, giving users the ability to tweak and adjust responses to prompts.

Improve your work-life balance with the RescueTime app

RescueTime is a personal analytics service that helps you understand how you spend your time on digital devices.

Master meal-planning with the Paprika app

Paprika is a versatile meal-planning app designed to simplify the process of organizing recipes, grocery shopping, and meal scheduling.

07 Mar 2024

Google

Ex-Google engineer accused of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firm

Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer from China, has been accused of transferring artificial intelligence (AI) secrets to a Beijing-based company that secretly paid him.

Here's how you can improve your sleep with Pzizz app

Pzizz is a unique mobile application that leverages psychoacoustic principles to enhance sleep quality.

07 Mar 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for March 7: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has swiftly risen to prominence in India's fiercely competitive battle royale gaming landscape.

06 Mar 2024

Spotify

Spotify to display subscription pricing in its EU app

Spotify is changing its tune in the European Union by opting not to offer in-app purchases.

Elevate your photos with Snapseed. Here's how

Snapseed, a comprehensive photo-editing application by Google, is available for both iOS and Android users.

06 Mar 2024

Poco

POCO, Airtel working on most affordable 5G phone in India

Himanshu Tandon, POCO's India head, recently dropped hints about the launch of the most budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India.

Tips to organize your desktop with the Fences software tool

Fences is a software tool designed to help users organize and declutter their desktops.

06 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple introduces FinanceKit API for Apple Card, Cash transactions

Apple has unveiled FinanceKit, a new API that enables developers to access transaction and balance details from Apple Card, Savings with Apple, and Apple Cash.

06 Mar 2024

NASA

NASA seeks new astronauts for first time in 4 years

NASA is once again searching for new astronaut candidates, the first time in four years.

06 Mar 2024

AMD

AMD faces US roadblock in AI chip sales to China

US officials have informed Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) that their artificial intelligence (AI) chip, designed for the Chinese market, is too powerful to be sold without a license.

06 Mar 2024

Google

Google's Gemini AI tool is avoiding questions about Palestine

Google's Gemini AI has come under scrutiny for its reluctance to answer even harmless questions about Palestine, such as "Where is Palestine?" or "What is Palestine?"

06 Mar 2024

Accenture

Accenture acquires Udacity to launch AI-powered learning platform

Accenture is set to acquire online learning platform Udacity, integrating it into their new learning and training service, Accenture LearnVantage.

06 Mar 2024

Realme

Realme 12, Realme 12+ 5G go official in India

Realme has launched its latest mid-range 5G smartphones, the Realme 12 5G and Realme 12+ 5G, in India, with prices starting at Rs. 16,999.

Meet Iris: Kerala's first school teacher powered by generative AI

A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, called KTCT Higher Secondary School, has introduced a cutting-edge humanoid AI teacher named Iris.

06 Mar 2024

Google

Google outlines changes done to ensure DMA compliance in EU

Google has announced over 20 updates to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline (March 7).

06 Mar 2024

Google

Google updating search algorithm in May to tackle SEO spam

Google plans to revamp its search algorithm in May, aiming to enhance search results and minimize spammy content.

Tips to use Memrise app effectively for learning new languages

Memrise is an interactive language learning application that harnesses the power of spaced repetition and mnemonic techniques to facilitate effective language acquisition.

06 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple releases iOS 17.4 with major changes for EU users

Apple's latest iOS 17.4 update is here, and it's packed with new features.

Here's how you can hone your pronunciation with Forvo

Forvo is a specialized language learning tool that excels in pronunciation, featuring an extensive database of words pronounced by native speakers from around the world.

06 Mar 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for March 6: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has released redemption codes for today.

05 Mar 2024

Facebook

Facebook, Instagram, and Threads face global outage

Meta's popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are facing technical glitches, leaving many users unable to access their accounts.

Google DeepMind alums launch AI video generation tool called Haiper

Yishu Miao and Ziyu Wang, both former members of Google's DeepMind team, have introduced Haiper, a cutting-edge AI-powered video generation tool.

05 Mar 2024

Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy A55, A35 to launch on March 11

Samsung is set to unveil two new Galaxy A series smartphones in India on March 11 at 2:30pm (IST).

05 Mar 2024

Apple

How upcoming iOS 17.4 will enhance your iPhone experience

Apple fans, get ready for some exciting updates! The iOS 17.4 update for iPhones is rumored to drop this week.

05 Mar 2024

NOTHING

Nothing Phone (2a) launched at Rs. 24,000: Check specs

Nothing's highly anticipated mid-range smartphone, the Phone (2a), has made its global debut in India.

05 Mar 2024

Indian Government

Using 'Chakshu' portal, you can curb online fraud: Here's how

The Indian government has launched a new 'Chakshu' portal as part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.