Albania announces shutdown of TikTok for at least a year
Prime Minister Edi Rama said after meeting with parents' groups and teachers from across the country that the ban, part of a broader plan to make schools safer, will come into effect early next year
If ChatGPT produces AI-generated code for your app, who does it really belong to?
The answer is complicated, so in Part I of a two-article analysis, we consulted legal experts to obtain some definitive answers.
The best iPads for college: Expert tested and reviewed
From taking notes and Zoom calls to completing a graphic design project, we went hands-on with the top iPads for college students.
Google Blasts Chrome Sale as Extreme Remedy at Odds With Law
Google on Friday labelled the US Justice Department's plan to sell its web browser as extreme and legally flawed, cautioning a judge against stifling future innovation. In a court filing, the search giant proposed its own remedy, arguing the Chrome sale doesn't match the illegal conduct involving exclusive contracts with browsers, manufacturers, and carriers.
Google offers to loosen search deals in US antitrust case remedy
Alphabet's Google proposed on Friday a loosening of its agreements with Apple and others to set Google as the default search engine on new devices
Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros over privacy rules breach
Italy's privacy watchdog said on Friday it fined ChatGPT maker OpenAI 15 million euros ($15.58 million) after closing an investigation into its use of personal data
Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained
The recovery of a Starlink satellite antenna and router in Manipurs Imphal East district in mid-December has sparked questions about whether Starlinks satellite internet can be used in India even without regulatory approval
7 Android widgets to make your phone or tablet more useful
If you like your Android home screen to give you quick access to information, services, and apps, you should consider adding a small collection of widgets.
How to delete your X/Twitter account for good (and protect your data)
Leaving X isn't as simple as logging off. Here's what to do before joining the exodus.
Finally, a luxury soundbar that's compact and delivers immersive audio (and it's $500 off)
If you don't have much room but still want a rich, elegant look and sound, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is for you.
TRAI recommends additional 5 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band for Indian Railways
The development comes after DoT informed TRAI that the Indian Railways has sought an additional 5 MHz of paired spectrum in the 700 MHz band, free of cost, for enhancing its safety and security systems
My favorite Android shortcut is a productivity cheat code - and works on older phones
On Google Pixel phones and other devices running stock Android, a swipe and tap is all it takes to revisit your notification history.
TP-Link routers may be banned in the US next year - what that means for you
Some of the world's most popular router and modem models have been connected to several high-profile hacking incidents. (Also, they're made in China.)
This free AI training from IBM could boost your resume in 10 hours
I spent a weekend earning my digital credential in AI from IBM. The last session was my favorite.
YouTube is cracking down on clickbait videos and false news in India
YouTube said it will take action against egregious clickbait and increase enforcement against videos where the title and thumbnail do not match the video contents
Airtel bridges market share gap with Jio amid tariff hikes
While the narrowing gap may not result in portouts between Airtel and Jio, many customers may move from Vodafone Idea to the leading telcos, said expert
GitHub launches free version of Copilot for VS Code
GitHub Copilot Free will offer users with 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month
Threads allows users to reshare photos, videos with credit without quote posting
Users will be able to add their own text with the reshared media while giving credit to the creator
Senators urge Biden to grant ByteDance 90-day reprieve from law requiring sale
The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will consider the legal challenge of TikTok and ByteDance, seeking an injunction to halt the looming ban or sale and will hold arguments on the matter on Jan. 10
Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. facilities ahead of Christmas rush
Warehouse workers in cities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco are taking part in the largest strike against Amazon
Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China, sources say
Apple is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China
Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Apple complained that requests from Meta for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Unions intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up
Putin blames YouTube for slowing speeds in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed Alphabet's YouTube for slowing speeds on the video hosting platform in Russia
Google Maps image of large bag in car helps Spanish police solve murder case
Chance images captured by a passing Google Maps camera showing a man leaning over a large bag or bags in a car trunk with what could be a human body gave police an extra clue in a murder investigation in Spain
No one wants another chatbot. This is the AI we actually need
Fundamental advancements are still needed to turn today's chatbots into something more -- something that can sense when we're stressed or overwhelmed, not just when we need another PDF summarized.
ZETWERK raises $90m in latest funding round, hits $3.1b valuation
It also achieved a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of 17,564 crore or around $2.10 billion for the year ended March 31, 2024
Chrome crashed and you lost all of your tabs? Here's how to get them back
Stuck in a Chrome crash nightmare? Here's how to recover your precious tabs using a little-known keyboard hack that feels like time travel for your browser.
I switched to a $100 Motorola phone for two weeks, and it impressed me in several ways
Motorola's Moto G Play 2024 has a design that punches above its weight, and the software provides an enjoyable experience for most people's needs.
This E Ink reader that almost replaced my Android phone is at an all-time low price
The Onyx Boox Palma, a phone-sized e-reader that runs on Android, is my new favorite travel companion. It's discounted by $35 going into the holidays.
These Beyerdynamic headphones deliver premium and rich sound while undercutting the competition
In the world of headphones, the name Beyerdynamic is synonymous with rich, elegant sound, and the DT 1770 Pro live up to the name and reputation.
Windows 11 not running smoothly? 4 things I always check first
If you're having trouble with Windows 11, consult this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.
Micromax and Phison partner to launch joint venture MiPhi
Through MiPhi, the joint venture aims to empower the Indian market with cutting-edge NAND storage solutions
Airtel prepays 3,626 crore to Government for 2016 spectrum purchase
This latest payment brings Airtels total spectrum prepayments for the year to 28,320 crore, aimed at reducing costs associated with high-interest rates.
Accenture reports $17.7 billion in Q1 revenue, boosted by AI adoption
This growth reflects increasing demand for AI-powered tools as businesses seek to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Anthropic Study Highlights AI Models Can Pretend to Have Different Views During Training
Anthropic published a new study where it found that artificial intelligence (AI) models can pretend to hold different views during training while holding onto their original preferences. On Wednesday, the AI firm highlighted that such inclinations raise serious concerns as developers will not be able to trust the outcomes of safety training, which is a critical tool to move large language models (LLMs) away from harmful behaviour.
Scan your face, get your health report: ciana healths latest innovation
Licensed from a Canadian company, the Genewa face scan technology analyses 25 health parameters, including BMI, cardiovascular risks, and Type 2 diabetes risk
Apple Partners With Nvidia to Improve Performance Speed of Its AI Models
Apple is partnering with Nvidia in an effort to improve the performance speed of artificial intelligence (AI) models. On Wednesday, the Cupertino-based tech giant announced that it has been researching inference acceleration on Nvidias platform to see whether both the efficiency and latency of a large language model (LLM) can be improved simultaneously.
6 ways to deal with mental fatigue at work
Burnout, especially at this time of year, can leave people exhausted, unproductive, and more likely to be aggressive. Here's how to stay fresh and alert when the pressure is mounting.
OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT on Wednesday. People in eligible regions can make phone calls to this number to access the companys chatbot and interact with it verbally. Additionally, people residing in the rest of the world can save the contact and text it on WhatsApp to talk to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot.
Micromax and Phison form JV to make NAND storage solutions in India
The JV will also focus on customised design solutions for AI and security applications
Apple Maps rolls out Look Around feature for web
The update was already available on iPhones since iOS 13 and gives users a 360-degree immersive view
OpenAIs ChatGPT comes to phones and WhatsApp
Users can talk to OpenAIs AI chatbot by calling it, or by sending a WhatsApp message to its number
Amazon workers to strike at multiple U.S. warehouses during busy holiday season
The union had given Amazon a deadline of Sunday to begin negotiations, and workers at facilities voted recently to authorize a strike
What happens next for TikTok after Supreme Court agrees to review potential US ban?
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear a bid by TikTok and its China-based parent company ByteDance to block a law intended to force the sale of the short-video app
Apple's supply chain statement must be verified, says Congo
International lawyers for Congo welcomed Apple's decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but said they would press ahead with their cases against the company in Europe
Four finalists picked in Panasonic- T-Hub Innovation Challenge
The four startups Ayka Control Systems, GoVidyouth Mobility, PureLogic Labs India, Xeeed IO will work closely with India Innovation Centre (IIC) and Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHD) - Nessum teams
ITServe Alliance firms to explore smaller cities for expansion
To help create 30,000 jobs in tier-ii, iii cities in Telangana
Fan of Microsoft's Windows PC accessories? They've been resurrected by another brand
Microsoft discontinued its line of mice and keyboards last year, but accessory maker Incase is bringing them back, starting with a few wireless mice.
Elon Musk Says Starlink Inactive in India After Second Device Seized
Starlink is seeking approval in India to provide satellite broadband services and the Musk-owned company is trying to address any potential security concerns as part of the process.
Linux is more popular than ever, but certain myths still surround the open-source OS. Let's clear some things up.
The 4 easiest ways to test Linux on your old PC before Windows 10 support runs out
If you're considering a migration from the soon sunsetting Windows 10 to Linux and you're looking for a way to test the open-source operating system, here are four options.
The open-source tools that could disrupt the entire IT incident management market
Open-source tools like Grafana Labs and AI-driven AIOps are shaking up incident management, challenging PagerDuty and streamlining IT problem-solving and code fixes. Here's why it matters.
The state-of-the-art 320,000 sq ft development centre in Kolkatas New Town, set up with an investment of over 426 crore, is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model
I tested Wacom's latest drawing tablet, and its new display upgrade made my iPad look outdated
Wacom continues to lead in tablet and pen display technology with the Movink, which is geared toward creators on the go.
Integration of observability with IT workflows is important: New Relic CEO
Google Rolling Out Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced Model to Paid Subscribers
Google is rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) model from the Gemini 2.0 family. Dubbed Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced, the large language model (LLM) will only be available to the paid subscribers of Gemini. The new model release comes just days after the Mountain View-based tech giant released the Gemini 2.0 Flash model to Geminis Android app.
QualiZeal opens its third capability centre in Hyderabad
The new centre will house about 300 employees
Reliance Jio launches JioTag Go Android tracker using Googles Find My Device network in India
The JioTag Go claims a battery life of up to 365 days, and the battery is replaceable as well
HCLTech launches innovation lab for SAP Business AI in Germany to drive AI transformation
The innovation lab opening will help clients transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through RISE with SAP by utilising SAP Business AI technology
This agentic AI platform claims to speed development from 'months to days'
Blitzy claims its agents can optimize any model for reasoning, all while eliminating errors. Here's how it works, and where it might fall short.
Googles Whisk AI Experimental Tool Can Mash-Up Images to Generate Unique Outputs
Google introduced a new experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Monday that can fuse images to generate a unique output. Dubbed Whisk, it is a fun tool which does not have any larger application outside of its designated function. The Mountain View-based tech giant has released several such fun AI tools recently, such as GenChess which uses the Imagen 3 AI model to generate unique chessboard pieces.
Resilience AI bags $1 million in seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital
Funding to drive the development of Resilience360, offering end-to-end climate risk management solutions for private and public enterprises
Quanfluence secures $2 million seed funding to propel quantum computing innovation
Co-founded in 2021, Quanfluence combines its optimisation solutions with artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making processes, aiming to transform industries by tackling complex challenges that classical computing cannot solve
Apple reveals most downloaded apps, games from App Store in India in 2024
While Metas WhatsApp is the most popular free app among iPhone users, the Forest: Focus on Productivity app is the most downloaded paid app of the year
Financial sector in crosshairs: 85% of DDoS attacks target Indian financial sector
India is among the top three countries in terms of the number of dark web ads related to leaked and stolen databases
Instagram will let you schedule messages and send them later
Instagrams new scheduled sending feature for DMs will work for text-only messages and not those with media in them
YouTube to help celebrities manage their AI likenesses
These actors and athletes will then have the option to go through a privacy complaint process and request removal of videos with these AI likenesses on YouTube
Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini-Exp-1206 for eligible users
Gemini-Exp-1206 can better handle tasks related to coding, math, reasoning, and following instructions, according to Google
INTERVIEW: Flash storage to boost 6G adoption says Charles Giancarlo, Pure Storage Chairman and CEO
While commenting that enterprises are still in the dark ages when it comes to data storage, the CEO talked about what future cloud storage and data centres can look like in coming years
Programmers, do you get window-switch whiplash? Google's new Code Assist aims to help
Discover why Google calls Gemini Code Assist a paradigm shift in coding, with AI-driven integrations that bring tools like GitLab and Synk directly into your development environment.
Get this awesome Windows 11 Pro Mini PC for $198 on Amazon
It's a tiny PC with lots of power and tons of possibilities - and it's not a Raspberry Pi.
I'm a Linux power user, and I recommend this distro to newbies and experts alike
If you're looking for a sensible operating system that takes a practical approach to the desktop, OpenMandriva is worth a look.
Why I travel with these Google Pixel earbuds instead of over-ear headphones now - and can't go back
My audio product of the year has helped me save space when traveling while delivering exceptional sound and ANC performance for the size.
It's no Rode or DJI, but I still recommend this wireless microphone to creative professionals
I spent time with the Saramonic Ultra wireless lav mics and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of sound.
Infosys unveils Google Cloud AI CoE to drive enterprise innovation
This initiative aims to co-create solutions across various domains, including contact centre AI, application modernization, and text-to-image generation
This $8 smart home accessory is the best stocking stuffer that you're not thinking of
The Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini delivers the convenience of automation to your Christmas tree or indoor lights. And it's on sale!
Your Roku TV is getting a major smart home upgrade today - for free
Roku's new integration features include a Camera Carousel, Smart Home Web View, and more notifications coming to your TV.
The 3 most Windows-like Linux distros you can try because change is hard
If you're still using Windows 10, you know the end is nigh. If you want to keep your machine running smoothly and feeling familiar, check out these Linux distros.
India is among the top markets for Lenovos solutions and services group in Asia Pacific
The company wants to continue investing in India market since it sees the possibility to drive some of the solutions and services business.
Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple in Europe Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. International lawyers representing Congo argue that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.
Cricket Scores to Recipes, Here Is What Indian Users Asked Alexa in 2024
Amazon has revealed the most popular Alexa questions that Indian users asked the voice assistant this year. In 2024, the tech giant said cricket queries took the number one spot followed by details about celebrities from various fields.
ChatGPT Search Is Rolling Out to All Registered Users for Free
OpenAI announced the rolling out of its search engine-based feature to all registered users on Monday. Dubbed ChatGPT Search, the feature enables users to find responses to their queries from the information available on the web across websites and blogs. The feature was first announced in July when a prototype called SearchGPT was released to a small group of testers.
Skills shortage, cybersecurity, trust issues hamper AI adoption pace in India
The survey, which covered over 4,200 top executives and AI decision-makers, examined AI adoption challenges and opportunities
World Health Innovation Forum meet held in Visakhapatnam
Showcases medical technologies and digital health solutions
The Magic Mouse's fatal flaw is finally being fixed
In addition to tackling the Magic Mouse's problematic charging port, Apple also has plans for a better AirTag and a foldable device.
Industry bodies launch notice template generator ahead of data protection rules
DSCI collaborates with Privy to launch PriView, a DPDP-focused privacy notice generator
Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India manufacturing with Chennai facility
NEW DELHI, Dec 17:Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai. In line with the objective of Make in India, MSI will introduce locally-produced versions of two laptop models the MSI Modern 14 and MSI Thin 15, a company statement said. India has become one of MSIs fastest-growing markets, with the brand consistently expanding its presence across the country. As demand for high-performance laptops continues [] The post Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India manufacturing with Chennai facility appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
OpenAI makes AI search engine available for all
The AI startup has also upgraded the built-in search engine with new features
YouTube to turn eligible doctors channels into official health info sources
YouTube said it would allow registered medical workers to apply and undergo verification so that their channels could receive official health product features
Google Drive upgrades document scanner with new feature on Android
After capturing an image, users can use the tool on the Preview screen for white balance correction, shadow removal, contrast enrichment, auto sharpening, light improvement and other editing features
