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YouTube And WhatsApp Top Choice For News In India: Reuters Institute’s 2024 Digital News Report

Social media and messaging apps are being increasingly used for news consumption in India, according to the recent findings of 2024 Digital News Report. According to the surveyed respondents, there has been a shift towards social media and messaging apps for consuming news, with nearly half using YouTube (54 per cent) and 48 per cent using WhatsApp, weekly, for news.  Facebook And X See Fall In Popularity For News Consumption The findings of 2024 Digital News Report by Reuters Institute revealed that Meta-owned Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, are seeing a decline in popularity, when it comes to news consumption. At the third spot were Meta-owned Facebook (35 per cent), followed by Instagram (33 per cent), also owned by Meta, followed by Telegram (20 pe...
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All Options Are On Table: Meta May Block News On Facebook In Australia

Meta is thinking of blocking news content from appearing on the platform in Australia in case the Australian government forces it to pay licensing fees. When Meta's regional policy director, Mia Garlick, was asked if the company would block Australians from sharing news content to avoid paying fees, the respondent told the Parliamentary hearing that all options are on the table currently.  Garlick said, “There’s a large number of channels that people can get news content from.” She further mentioned that Meta was awaiting Canberra's decision on whether to implement a newly introduced 2021 law, which grants the government authority to establish fees that US tech giants must pay media organisations for sharing links. ALSO READ | Poco F6 Review: This Phone ...
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Elon Musk Confirms Launch Of Grok 2 AI In August, Here’s What He Revealed About Grok 3

Elon Musk has finally revealed the release date for the Grok 2 AI chatbot based on artificial general intelligence (AGI). As per Musk, the will be launched in August 2024. The new Grok versions by xAI will be bundled with advanced AI features including long context and understanding and advanced reasoning. It also has enhanced performance on benchmarks like MATH and HumanEval. If all this is not enough for you then Grok 3 AI chatbot is likely to be released by the end of this year which will be an even better version than the upcoming Grok 2. X Daily News tweeted, "Grok 2 is planned to release in August. The aim is to remove content from other LLMs found on the internet. Grok 3, which will have been trained with much larger compute, is pencilled in for a...
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WhatsApp To Focus On Indian MSMEs For Its Next Phase Of Growth: Report

WhatsApp in its next phase of growth is said to focus more on the Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSME is a sector which has to always try to deliver the best while working with limited resources that they have. Larger companies have an ample amount of resources at their disposal to enhance their services as per their requirements but WhatsApp is now focusing on the smaller ones to help them with their journey of improvement. Whatsapp, through its ‘small business app’, will attempt to provide end-to-end solutions for MSMEs. Through this, the instant messaging platform will provide an easy-to-use customer-vendor interface, or leave management system for internal systems like human resources. This in a way would give relief to the MSME...
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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Events Feature: You Can Now Create & Edit Events Within Groups

WhatsApp has started rolling out the Events feature in WhatsApp groups. According to reports, you will now be able to plan events, discuss schedule details, and confirm RSVP status with other members in your WhatsApp contacts. This feature was initially only available in WhatsApp communities, however, now it has been extended to regular WhatsApp Groups. As per WhatsApp's official blog, the Events feature in WhatsApp will let a user create an interactive message, akin to a calendar invite. You will now also be able to mention details such as date, time and location in it. The remaining members of the group can respond to the message to confirm that they will be attending it. Furthermore, the replies that other users give will only be visible inside the in...
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AI Leaders OpenAI, Microsoft Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit From News Body

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging the unauthorised use of their copyrighted material in AI training. This legal move follows similar actions by The New York Times and other media entities. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft used CIR's journalistic content without permission to enhance AI models such as ChatGPT. PREMIUM READ: Training Advanced AI Models Like GPT-4, Gemini Could Cost Up To Rs 73.6 Lakh Crore By 2030 Monika Bauerlein, CEO of CIR, stated, "OpenAI and Microsoft started vacuuming up our stories to make their product more powerful, but they never asked for permission or offered compensation, unlike other organisations that license our material. This free rider behav...
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Review: Here’s Why Rugged Phones Can Be Great Daily Drivers

Rugged phones are different from regular smartphones, thanks to their exceptional durability and resilience. These devices are especially designed to endure harsh conditions and feature sealed casings for water resistance, dust and shock resistance; they are robust phones made to endure tough environments. These rugged phones also come with specialised tools for outdoor use, including infrared cameras and sound level metres, among other features. The rugged smartphone market in India is not big Source link
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Jio Increases Prices Of Prepaid And Postpaid Plans. Check New Tariffs Here

Telecom operator Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that it will increase tariffs by 12.5 per cent to 25 per cent and introduce new plans. The updated tariff will be implemented starting July 3. Jio also mentioned that current users will not be affected by the price hike. The telecom operator has also confirmed that JioBharat and JioPhone users will continue with their current tariff rates. This marks Reliance Jio's first increase in mobile service prices in approximately two and a half years. New Reliance Jio Plans  Jio's plans with longer validity have seen the steepest price hike. The annual package, previously priced at Rs 2,999, will now cost Rs 3,599, after the upward revision. This represents a Rs 600 increase for Jio users. In contrast, the small...
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Apple Rejects AI Partnership Deal With Meta Over Privacy Concerns: Report

Days after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report said that potential discussions between Apple and Meta are going on regarding the integration of Meta’s AI models, a new report by news agency Bloomberg has said that Apple has no plans for such a collaboration with the Facebook parent, over privacy concerns. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple had brief discussions with Meta in March about a possible partnership. During this period, Apple was engaging with several companies to explore the integration of their AI models with Apple devices. "Discussions about a potential partnership did not reach a formal stage and Apple was not actively planning on integrating Llama into iPhones, because it does not consider Instagram owner Meta's privacy practices st...
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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G With 80W Charging Launched In India. Prices, Specs, Colours

Handset maker OnePlus on Monday (June 24) officially refreshed its budget Nord lineup with the launch of the new OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G in India. The Nord CE4 Lite features a 5,500mAh high-capacity battery, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, a 120Hz AMOLED display with 2,100 nits of brightness, Aqua Touch, among other features. The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G aims to deliver a flagship-level experience that surpasses expectations. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Colours And Prices In India The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has been made available in two colour options: Super Silver and Mega Blue, with an Ultra Orange variant set to launch later. The phone comes in two storage configurations: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, priced at Rs 19,999, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, priced ...
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Meta AI Officially Rolling Out In India On Instagram, WhatsApp And Facebook

Get ready to chat with an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant directly on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram as Meta's AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, is finally rolling out for users in India, the company announced on Monday, June 24. The social networking giant had rolled out Meta AI to select users in the country in April, after making available to a limited audience in the US since November 2023. "Meta AI, one of the world’s leading AI assistants, now arrives in India on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and meta.ai. And it's built with Meta Llama 3 – our most advanced LLM to date," the company said in a statement. Built with Meta Llama 3, Meta AI is on your phone, in your pocket for free across more than a dozen countries. Meta AI is starting ...
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This Marks The Beginning Of A New Era For Windows: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella On Launch Of Cop

Microsoft has generated a buzz in the industry by launching its flagship artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal computer, Copilot + PCs. Microsoft has endorsed Copilot + PCs as a new category of PCs that have been designed specifically for AI and stand as the fastest as well as the most intelligent Windows PC to be able to see the light of the day. If we talk about the operating system, the tech giant has incorporated AI into it. CEO Satya Nadella said that this marks the beginning of a new era for Windows. Nadella tweeted, “Today marks the beginning of a new era for Windows, with the launch of Copilot+ PCs. We can't wait to see how these new AI-powered devices empower people to be more productive and creative.” Today marks the beginning of ...
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Telcos Start Trials Of Caller ID Services In India To Check Spam Calls

Telecom operators have commenced trials of caller ID services in specific locations in response to government and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) directives, says a report by Economic Times (ET). Telcos have commenced "limited trials" in Mumbai and Haryana, with plans to expand to additional cities in the coming weeks, according to a report by Times of India, which cited sources familiar with the matter. However, it is not clear which telecom service providers are conducting the trials in these areas. Calling Name Presentation Being Conducted In These Areas As per sources mentioned in the report, the trials for the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service are currently restricted to these areas, with intentions to potentially broaden to addi...
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The Woman Who Made Microchips A Reality Passes Away At 86

A pioneering computer scientist, Lynn Conway, who was fired back in the 1960s by IBM for revealing that she was transgender, breathed her last on June 9 in Michigan. She passed away at the age of 86 and her husband, Charles Rogers, said that she died due to the complications of two heart attacks in a hospital. It was due to her work that microchips became a reality. Conway was one of the few who received a formal apology from IBM for firing her, however, this apology came around 52 years after the incident. When she left IBM in 1968, she became one of the first Americans who underwent sex reassignment surgery. She kept the news hidden for around 31 years in 'stealth' mode due to the fear of career reprisals and concern for her physical safety. She was su...
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Google Rolls Out New ‘Listen To This Page’ Feature For Android Users, Here’s What It Means

Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome users on Android with which the users can 'listen to a webpage'. You won't have to read through the webpage now as Google is here to take care of that. Chrome will read out the whole webpage to you in the language as well as in the voice of your choice. This will transform reading into a more versatile, hands-free experience. According to a report by 9to5Google, all stable users will get access to this new feature soon. ALSO READ | Samsung Unpacked Event Details Leaked: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 Might Be Revealed On July 10 What Controls Do Users Have Over Google's New Feature Google unveiled this feature through a help page and noted that users will now be able to listen to the text they read on a web...
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No Fee For Holding Multiple SIM Cards, Says TRAI

A day after multiple media reports said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed a measure where users would be charged a fee for mobile and landline numbers, the telecom regulator on Friday categorically denied them and termed them "baseless." Earlier this month, the regulatory authority overseeing telecom services in India released a consultation paper on the "Revision of the National Numbering Plan." The paper had sought feedback from the industry on the potential implementation of financial penalties for telecom operators if allocated telecommunications identifier (TI) resources are left unused after a specified period. What Are Telecommunications Identifiers Telecommunications identifiers (TIs) are sequences composed of digits,...
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You May Soon Be Required To Pay For Your Mobile And Landline Number. Here’s Everything You Need

You might soon be required to pay for your mobile and landline numbers as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a measure where users will be charged a fee for these numbers. The body that regulates telecom services in the country mentioned that National Numbering Plan will ensure a structured approach for allocation and utilisation of Telecommunication Identifiers (TI) resources. This move is likely to affect those who have multiple unused SIM cards in their devices.   Also read: Oppo F27 Pro+ Launches As India's First IP69 Rated Phone. Specifications, Prices, More The TRAI has stated that the rapid advancements in communication technologies -- such as the extensive deployment of 5G networks, machine-to-machine communication and Inte...
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Elon Musk Allegedly Had Sex With SpaceX Employee, Asked Another Female Staff To Have His Babies

Tech billionaire Elon Musk had a sexual relationship with an employee who was a former intern at his firm SpaceX and later joined his executive team, says a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Musk allegedly asked another employee to have his babies, which she declined. Following her refusal, she was denied a raise and Musk reportedly criticised her performance. The exclusive report by WSJ further claimed that the tech billionaire fostered a workplace culture at both SpaceX and electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla that made female employees "feel uncomfortable." Musk Gave Female Employees 'Unusual Amount Of Attention' The report, citing female employees at Tesla, claimed that he gave these women "an unusual amount of attention" or pursued them. Meanwhi...
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Xiaomi 14 Civi First Impressions: A Leica-ble Budget Flagship

Xiaomi 14 Civi First Impressions: Mention the word 'budget flagship' and the first thing most folks start looking for is the list of compromises that have been made to keep the device relatively affordable - is the material less than top notch, is the processor on the older side, are four of the five cameras actually 2-megapixel 'depth' snappers, and so on. The Xiaomi 14 Civi ('Civi' for cinematic vision, although gamers can also consider it to be a tribute to Sid Meier) is a surprisingly solid Source link
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iPhones Getting Call Recording And Transcribing Feature Through iOS 18

At its annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled new call recording and transcribing features as part of the much-anticipated iOS 18. This update will allow users to record and transcribe phone calls and automatic notifications will be sent to all parties, that the call is being recorded. Whether you are making or receiving a call, you can activate the recording feature. During the call, your iPhone will generate a transcript of the conversation as well. Audio Transcription On iPhones To Ve Available In These Languages According to the footnote on Apple’s iOS 18 preview page, audio transcription will be available only in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Portuguese. After initiating or ...
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‘Apple Has No Clue What’s Actually Going On’: Elon Musk Cries Foul, Threatens To Ban Apple

Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday and announced plans to ban the use of Apple devices at his companies if the Cupertino giant incorporates OpenAI technology into its operating system. Musk, known for his roles as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as owner of X, criticised the potential security risks of integrating OpenAI at the OS level. "If Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, then Apple devices will be banned at my companies. That is an unacceptable security violation," Musk stated in his tweet. He further elaborated that visitors to his companies would be required to surrender their Apple devices, which would then be stored in a Faraday cage to prevent any potential data breaches. And visitors will have to check their Apple d...
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Here’s The Full List Of iPhone Models That Will Support iOS 18

A reliable tipster on X, formerly Twitter, known for accurately sharing iOS build numbers, posted ahead of Apple WWDC 2024 conference that iOS 18 will support the same iPhone models as iOS 17. The Cupertino-based tech giant is likely to unveil the much-anticipated iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 10. The update is expected to be introduced to all compatible iPhones in September, with the launch of the purported iPhone 16 series. Notably, iOS 18 will introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven transformation of the iPhone operating system, called "Apple Intelligence." However, some of these advanced features may not be available on older iPhone models, the tipster noted. According to the same source, as spotted by ...
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Apple WWDC 2024 LIVE UPDATES: iOS 18, iPadOS 18 On The Horizon

Apple WWDC 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is set to commence tonight, on June 10, and will run through June 14. While Apple has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the event, speculation has been rife about what might be unveiled. According to industry insiders, the tech giant is likely to showcase several new software developments, including iOS 18, watchOS 11, and VisionOS 2.  Apple WWDC 2024: AI On iOS 18 In its bid to keep pace with competitors in the AI sector, Apple is rumoured to be making significant strides. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has indicated that iOS 18 will be a "relatively groundbreaking" update featuring "major new features and designs," with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. Among the anticipated features are ad...
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Apple WWDC 2024: Here’s How & When You Can Watch The Expected Launch Of iOS 18

Apple WWDC 2024: The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 is just a day away now. The event is scheduled to kickstart tomorrow in California and it will go on till June 14. There are two ways to attend the programme, one is in-person at Apple Park, and the second is in the digital format. We can watch the whole event live as it happens while sitting at our home. Numerous things are expected to be unveiled in these five days. Speculations regarding them have been making waves among the tech enthusiasts.  ALSO READ | Apple WWDC 2024: What To Expect From iOS 18? From Siri Getting Smarter To Eye-Tracking Feature Apple WWDC 2024: Where Can I Watch Apple intends to stream the WWDC live on its website and YouTube channel. If you miss the live event...
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Apple Fans Waiting For Foldable iPhone Will Have To Wait, Launch Delayed Until 2027: Report

Apple's Foldable Phone made headlines earlier this year regarding the expected launch, however, according to the latest reports, the iPhone maker is expected to postpone the launch of the foldable phone significantly. According to the market research firm, TrendForce, Apple has postponed the launch of the foldable phone until 2027. This might come as a shocker for many especially with so many rumours floating around the device and Apple's alleged plan to join the foldable phone lineup.  As per the reactions on several social media platforms regarding the same, it seems like both tech enthusiasts as well as Apple fans are not very happy with this news as they were eagerly waiting for the release of a foldable iPhone which they could flaunt. According to a...
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