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06 Sep 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian IT Minister among TIME's 100 most influential in AI

India's Electronics and Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

06 Sep 2024

Google

Google's new feature lets you virtually try thousands of dresses

Google has announced an expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual try-on tool, now supporting dresses.

06 Sep 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's new AI models could cost up to $2,000/month: Report

OpenAI is reportedly considering a subscription fee of up to $2,000 per month for its forthcoming large language models (LLMs) codenamed Strawberry and Orion.

Man uses AI music, bots to make millions in royalties

A North Carolina resident, Michael Smith, is facing legal action for allegedly using an elaborate scheme involving artificial intelligence (AI) and bots to defraud music streaming platforms.

06 Sep 2024

Google

This Gemini AI feature makes finding photos easier than ever

Google has launched an early access program for its AI-powered photo search tool, Ask Photos.

YouTube developing tools to protect creators from voice cloning, deepfakes

YouTube is in the process of creating innovative tools to empower its creators against content that imitates their voice or likeness using generative AI.

US, UK, EU sign treaty to regulate AI systems globally

The US, the UK, the European Union, and several other nations have signed an international treaty on artificial intelligence (AI).

06 Sep 2024

China

US restricts exports of quantum computing, chip-making tech to China

The Biden administration has introduced new export controls on crucial technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

06 Sep 2024

Telegram

Telegram users can now report 'illegal content' in private chats

Telegram, the popular messaging platform, has announced plans to intensify content moderation on its platform.

06 Sep 2024

Sony

PS5 Pro confirmed? Sony's anniversary artwork reveals mystery console

PlayStation fans are abuzz with speculation after Sony's recent announcement celebrating the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand.

05 Sep 2024

YouTube

YouTube's new policy will protect teens from body image content

YouTube has announced a significant change in its content recommendation system for teenagers.

05 Sep 2024

China

China warns youth: Online dating, rock music potential spy traps

Chinese authorities have issued a warning to the younger generation, cautioning them against potential manipulation by foreign powers or spies through online dating and rock music.

05 Sep 2024

Russia

Russian watchmaker unveils world's thinnest mechanical wristwatch

Konstantin Chaykin, a renowned independent watchmaker from Russia, has unveiled his latest creation — the ThinKing.

05 Sep 2024

Zomato

Zomato introduces dark mode feature for improved visual experience

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has announced the official rollout of the highly anticipated dark mode feature on the food delivery platform.

05 Sep 2024

Meta

Meta collaborates with Telangana government to boost e-governance using AI

Meta, the social media giant, has announced a two-year partnership with the Telangana government.

05 Sep 2024

Apple

Bluetooth 6.0 will enhance Apple's Find My network: Here's how

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) recently unveiled the specifications for the next-generation technology, Bluetooth 6.0.

05 Sep 2024

X

X to stop training Grok on user posts in EU

X will stop training its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, using the public posts of users in the European Union and European Economic Area.

05 Sep 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner set for uncrewed return to Earth tomorrow

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to make an uncrewed return journey to Earth on Friday, September 6.

05 Sep 2024

YouTube

YouTube's new feature lets parents monitor their teen's activity

YouTube is introducing a new supervision feature worldwide, designed to allow parents and guardians to connect their accounts with those of their teenage children.

05 Sep 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will soon offer you more control over contact syncing

WhatsApp is currently developing a new privacy feature that will allow users to manage their contact syncing.

05 Sep 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to stop working for these Apple Mac users soon

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is set to discontinue its old Electron-based app for macOS users.

05 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Over 25% of advertisers planning to reduce spending on X

X is already facing a significant decline in its advertising business.

04 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft to host Copilot-focused event on Sep 16

Microsoft is set to host an event dedicated to the "next phase of Copilot innovation" on September 16.

04 Sep 2024

iOS 18

Apple iOS 18: What's new and when will it release

Apple is gearing up for the launch of its much-anticipated iPhone 16 series, which will be powered by the new iOS 18.

04 Sep 2024

Spotify

Spotify's playlist that changes based on your mood launches worldwide

Spotify has announced the global launch of its innovative playlist, 'Daylist.'

04 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Is Amazon Alexa supporting Democrats? Trump campaign claims so

An alleged error in Amazon's Alexa devices has put focus on Big Tech's interference in elections.

India gets first vision-correcting eye drops: How they work

Entod Pharmaceuticals has introduced PresVu, a much-needed solution for individuals suffering from presbyopia.

04 Sep 2024

Brazil

Meta to disclose AI training data usage to Brazilian users

Meta has announced its plan to inform Brazilian users about the use of their personal data in training generative artificial intelligence (AI).

04 Sep 2024

Android

Update now! Google patches surveillance vulnerability in Pixel phones

Google has released an update for its Pixel smartphones to address a potential security vulnerability.

04 Sep 2024

Meta

You can now publicly comment on Instagram Stories

Instagram has announced a new feature that allows users to publicly comment on Stories.

04 Sep 2024

Sony

Developed in 8-years, Sony scraps game 2 weeks after release

Sony has announced the discontinuation of its online shooter game, Concord, just two weeks after its launch on August 23.

04 Sep 2024

Anthropic

Student builds fusion reactor with AI and $2,000 budget

A remarkable story has emerged from the world of science, with a student achieving a seemingly impossible feat: building a working fusion reactor at home.

04 Sep 2024

Robots

Watch: Cornell University engineers use mushrooms to control robots

An interdisciplinary team of engineers from Cornell University in the US, has successfully used mushrooms to operate a robot, according to a recent study.

04 Sep 2024

Apple

Apple to adopt OLED displays for all iPhones from 2025

Apple is set to transition entirely to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for all iPhone models starting in 2025, according to a report by Nikkei.

04 Sep 2024

Google

Android phones can now detect earthquakes in all US states

Google is expanding its Android Earthquake Alerts system to all 50 states in the US, and six US territories.

04 Sep 2024

AMD

Intel's new laptop chips boast industry-leading power efficiency and performance 

Intel has unveiled its latest innovation, the Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V-series processors for laptops and other mobile devices.

04 Sep 2024

Adobe

Canva hikes subscription prices by 300% for new AI features

Canva, the popular graphic design platform, has announced a significant price increase for its Teams subscriptions.

04 Sep 2024

Android 15

Android 15 launched but you can't get it just yet

Google has officially launched Android 15, its latest operating system update.

04 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

X accounts of Trump's family members hacked; crypto scam promoted

The social media accounts of Lara and Tiffany Trump were reportedly hacked on Tuesday evening.

04 Sep 2024

Brazil

Starlink backtracks, bans X to comply with Brazil's order

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, has announced its decision to block social network X in Brazil.