Amazon Said to Be Facing FTC Complaint for Illegally Collected Kids’ Data

Federal regulators are expected to sue Amazon.com over allegations that the e-commerce giant illegally collected data on children, according to two people familiar with the case. The Federal Trade Commission recommended filing a complaint that Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers are collecting information about children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

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Activision Blizzard Accused of Spying on Employees, Threatening Them

Activision Blizzard violated US labour law by illegally surveilling employees during a walkout and threatening to shut down internal chat channels as a union sought to organize its workers, a federal labour agency said on Friday. The Communication Workers of America union (CWA) has accused the Call of Duty maker of a series of illegal labour practices.

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AI Experts Express Concerns With Elon Musk-Backed Letter Citing Their Research

Four artificial intelligence experts have expressed concern after their work was cited in an open letter – co-signed by Elon Musk – demanding an urgent pause in research. The letter called for a six-month circuit-breaker in the development of systems "more powerful" than Microsoft-backed OpenAI's new GPT-4, which can hold human-like conversation, compose songs and...

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Twitter Reveals Parts of Source Code Behind the Microsite's Algorithm

Twitter on Friday made public parts of the computer code that decides how the social media site recommends content, allowing users and programmers a peek into its workings and the ability to suggest modifications to the algorithm. The company said in a blog post it uploaded the code in two repositories on code-sharing platform Github.

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Elon Musk Requests US Judge to End $258 Billion Dogecoin Lawsuit Against Him

Elon Musk asked a US judge on Friday to throw out a $258 billion (roughly Rs. 21,20,200 crore) racketeering lawsuit accusing him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In an evening filing in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Musk and his electric car company Tesla called the lawsuit by Dogecoin investors a "fanciful work of fiction" ov...

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Redmi Note 12 5G New Storage Variant Launched in India; To Go on Sale Starting April 6

Redmi Note 12 5G new storage variant has been launched in India. The phone was previously available in 4GB RAM + 128GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration options, but it is now also available in an 8GB + 256GB variant. The model was launched in the country earlier this year alongside the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G models.

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Oppo A1x 5G With 6.56-Inch HD+ Display, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A1x 5G has been launched in China as a budget offering. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and runs ColorOS 12. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It has launched in two storage options with the base 6GB + 128GB model being priced at CNY 1399 (roughly Rs. 16,700).

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BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Winners: Vampire Survivors Crowned Best Game, God of War Ragnarök Bags Six Trophies, and More

Indie darling Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, beating God of War Ragnarök, which secured six trophies. Christopher Judge won the award for Best Performance for his role as Kratos in GoW Ragnarök, while Laya Deleon Hayes bagged one for the Supporting Role as Angrboda the Jötunn. Meanwhile, Elden Ring won trophies for Best Mult...

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Realme GT Neo 5 SE Confirmed to Get 5,500mAh Battery, 100W Fast Charging; Launch Set for April 3: Details

Realme has confirmed to launch of Realme GT Neo 5 SE with 100W fast charging and a 5,500 mAh battery. The phone will debut on April 3 in China. With its launch less than a week away, the phone’s specifications have already been teased by the company on its official Weibo page.

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Google Sanctioned Again by US Court for Taking Too Long to Comply With Ruling

A US court has sanctioned Google for a second time in recent days, after a judge in a decision unsealed on Wednesday said the Alphabet unit took too long to comply with a ruling last year in a data-privacy class action. The order stems from a class action claiming Google unlawfully tracked its users while they were using the company's Chrome browsers in private, or "i...

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E3 2023 Has Been Cancelled

E3 2023 has been cancelled, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirmed. A report notes that the 2023 edition ‘simply did not garner the sustained interest' necessary to execute the event in a manner that would display the size and strength of the games industry. The news comes after big publishers like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo pulled out of the ev...

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Vivo, iQoo Planning to Merge Core Business Operations to Increase Efficiency, Cut Costs: Report

Vivo and iQoo are reportedly planning to merge their core business operations, to increase their efficiency and reduce costs. iQoo is a sub-brand of Vivo and the two have been sharing several resources such as R&D, supply chain, and media procurement. But they have operated independently in planning, media strategy, and e-commerce areas.

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Google Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Cloud Practices, Raises Concern With EU Antitrust Regulators

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms.

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The Super Mario Bros Movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Renfield, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in April 2023

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+.

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Alibaba to Monetise Non-Core Assets, Decide on Control of New Business Units After Breakup

Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown that wiped 70 percent off its shares.

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FIFA Maker EA to Lay Off 6 Percent of Its Workforce, Will Incur Up to $200 Million in Related Charges

Electronic Arts said on Wednesday it would lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and reduce office space, making it the first major videogame publisher to announce job cuts.

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Vivo T2 5G Series to Launch in April, Will Be Priced Under Rs. 20,000: Report

Vivo is reportedly planning to expand its T series of smartphones with the upcoming Vivo T2 5G series. The phones could soon be launched by the Chinese smartphone maker in India. The upcoming Vivo T2 5G will reportedly feature a number of upgrades over its predecessor Vivo T1 5G, which was launched in India in 2022.

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AI Chip Startup Cerebras Releases Open Source ChatGPT-Like Models for Free: All Details

Artificial intelligence chip startup Cerebras Systems on Tuesday said it released open-source ChatGPT-like models for the research and business community to use for free in an effort to foster more collaboration.

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Redmi Note 12 Turbo With Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, 64-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 12 Turbo launched in China recently with four storage variations. It is available in three colour options and is also offered in a special Harry Potter edition. The phone is powered by the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

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Microsoft Launches ‘Security Copilot’, an AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tool Based on OpenAI’s GPT-4

Microsoft on Tuesday launched a tool to help cybersecurity professionals identify breaches, threat signals and better analyze data, using OpenAI's latest GPT-4 generative artificial intelligence model. The assistant will use Microsoft's security-specific model, which the company described as "a growing set of security-specific skills" that is fed with more than 65 tri...

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The Last of Us Part I’s PC Port in Bad Technical Shape, Developer Investigating Performance Issues

The Last of Us Part 1 — finally out on PC — is getting bombarded with negative Steam reviews, calling out its poor performance and optimisation. The game has received multiple reports in regard to hard crashes, stuttering, and long loading times - even on the most beefed-up gaming rigs. The shader-building process is also a major concern, eating up a chunk of time...

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Apple Launches Apple Pay Later in US, Will Allow Users to Split Purchases Into 4 Interest-Free Payments

Apple on Tuesday launched its "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service in the US, a move that threatens to disrupt the fintech sector dominated by firms like Affirm Holdings and Swedish payments company Klarna.

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Alibaba to Split Into 6 Units as China Vows to Ease Crackdown on Private Sector

Alibaba said the biggest restructuring in its 24-year history would see it split into six units - Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group.

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Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.4 Update With New Emojis, Voice Isolation for Calls, More: Details

Apple has released iOS 16.4 for iPhone users, which includes a slew of new features like an expanded emoji set, voice isolation for calls, website push notifications, and more. The stable version is rolling out for iPhone users across the globe.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch on April 4; Tipped to Support Fast Charging

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 India launch date is set for April 4. The company has been teasing the earbuds’ specifications and now a reliable tipster has shared key details of the earbuds. The earbuds are said to feature 12.4mm dynamic titanium drivers and offer fast charging support.

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Alphabet Seeks Dismissal of US Antitrust Lawsuit Over Google's Online Advertising

Alphabet asked a US federal judge on Monday to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit alleging that Google illegally abused its dominance of online advertising. The government filed the ad tech lawsuit in January along with eight states. However, Google has denied the allegations.

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Government Asks Telcos to Take Measures While Setting Up 5G Towers Near Airports

Telecom Service Providers (TSP) have been advised to take various measures while placing 5G towers near airports. Recommendations include establishing safety and buffer zones in the vicinity of airports, restricting power levels of C-Band 5G transmissions around the airports, and ensuring the tilt of 5G base stations to an extent such that the 5G emissions do not inte...

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Twitter to Limit Polls, 'For You' Recommendations' to Verified Users Starting April 15

Elon Musk said on Monday that only verified Twitter accounts would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15. Twitter's For You recommendations will also be limited to verified users. According to Musk, this is the only realistic way to advance AI bot swarms taking over.

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Microsoft Issues Fix for aCropalypse Bug That Could Leak Bank Data, Medical Records from Cropped Screenshots

Microsoft has deployed an update that was affecting the image cropping tool of Windows. Called aCropalypse, the vulnerability prevented screenshots with text information following them from being removed properly after the images were cropped.

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Apple May Be Split on Its Upcoming AR/VR Headset

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its upcoming mixed reality headset in June at the company's WWDC 2023 event. However, according to a new report by The New York Times, there appear to be some internal disagreements that the company may still be trying to iron out, ahead of the launch in June. The issues reported include the scepticism around the nascency of th...

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Redmi Note 12S, Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Tipped to Get 120Hz AMOLED Displays; Design Leaked: Details

Redmi Note 12 series currently includes four models and Xiaomi is reportedly looking to add two new handsets to the lineup. The Redmi Note 12S and Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G are expected to go official in the coming weeks. The former is tipped to feature MediaTek Helio G96 SoC under the hood, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 732G SoC.

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Sun Pharma Flags Revenue Drop Following 'IT Security Incident' in March: Details

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday revealed in a filing that the firm would see a revenue drop in a few of its businesses and incur some expenses due to an "IT security incident" in March. The drugmaker's IT systems were affected by a breach of certain file systems and theft of some company and personal data, while a ransomware group has claimed responsibility fo...

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Nothing Phone 2 Purportedly Bags BIS Certification, Hinting at Imminent Launch in India

Nothing Phone 2 could be launched in India soon, as the upcoming smartphone has purportedly bagged a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The handset is listed with model number AIN065, and could make its debut in the country in the coming months.

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Twitter Source Code Partially Leaked Online via GitHub, Court Filing Shows

Twitter's source code was partially leaked online, according to a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The company has asked the court to order Github to produce "All identifying information" associated with the 'FreeSpeechEnthusiast' user name it has accused of leaking a portion of the company's source code on the platform.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Not in Development, Phone With Tri-Fold Display May Debut, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is not in development at the South Korean conglomerate, a tipster has claimed. However, the company is said to be working on a smartphone with a "Tri-Fold" display that is likely to debut in 2023.

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Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder and Coiner of Moore's Law, Dies at 94

Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore, the scientist who coined the theory on development of computer chips passed away on Friday. In 1968, Moore co-founded Intel, which was previously the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer. Intel and other semiconductor makers still develop products according to a version of Moore’s Law that was first coined in 1965.

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Microsoft Said to Threaten to Restrict Rival Search Engines' Data Access Over AI Chat Products

Microsoft is said to have threatened rival search engines that it would cut off access to the company's search engine data if they do not stop using it to power their own AI chatbots and other products that rely on artificial intelligence. The company's rivals, including Google, You.com, Neeva, and DuckDuckGo, have quickly moved to roll out their own AI chatbots to co...

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Internet Archive Violated Copyrights With Digital Book Lending, US Judge Rules

The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization that operates an online library, violated the copyrights of four major US publishers, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday. While many of the books scanned and lent to readers were in the public domain, 3.6 million are protected by valid copyrights, and the publishers sued the non-profit in 2020 over 127 books.

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Xiaomi Reports Record Drop in Q4 Revenue, Loses Indian Smartphone Market in Higher-End Devices to Samsung

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Friday reported a record drop in fourth-quarter revenue as the company weathered a slowdown in consumption and disruptions due to China's COVID-19 curbs. Early signs suggest China's economy will only rebound slowly, as consumers remain cautious about spending money despite an easing of restrictions on domestic and international trave...

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Coinbase, SEC on Collision Course for 'Existential' Clash Over Crypto Industry

Friction between crypto proponents and the regulator have been brewing under Gensler's leadership, with both sides growing increasingly loud in their criticisms. The escalating tension exploded into public view on Wednesday when Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and the company's chief legal officer Paul Grewal posted online that the firm had been told that SEC staff inten...

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Tata Group Mulls Injecting $2 Billion in Super App Tata Neu to Boost Digital Business: Report

Indian salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group is considering injecting another $2 billion (roughly Rs. 16,500 crore) into its super app venture to bolster its digital business, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Jio's Unlimited 5G Plans Put Airtel on Back Foot in India, Delay Profits: JP Morgan

The launch of cheaper postpaid plans with unlimited 5G by Reliance's Jio has put rival Bharti Airtel on the back foot in the Indian market and may delay recovery in its key profit metric, JP Morgan analysts said on Thursday.

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Twitter Blue Rolls Out Globally, Legacy Verified Marks to Be Removed From April 1

Twitter will remove its "legacy" verified marks on user accounts from the platform by next week, the company announced via a post on Twitter. Under Elon Musk, Twitter has made the blue verification mark a major feature of its Twitter Blue subscription offering. Users who pay for Twitter Blue will get higher priority in replies and searches, helping to fight scams and ...

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State of Unreal 2023 Announcements: Fortnite’s Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 5.2, and More

Epic Games just held its State of Unreal 2023 presentation, revealing its long-term plans for content creation and new tools that can be implemented in upcoming games. Unreal Editor for Fortnite is now available as a public beta, allowing players to create and publish islands and gameplay experiences directly into Fortnite. The event also played host to the new Unreal...

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Britain to Block TikTok on All Parliamentary Devices After Ban on Government Phones

Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. A TikTok spokesperson called the action "misguided", saying it was based on fundamental misconceptions about the company.

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Meta Says Extra Network Fees Will Not Solve EU Telecoms' Financial Problems

Meta Platforms on Thursday voiced its strongest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to foot additional network costs, saying this would not solve their financial problems and also ignores tech companies' hefty investments. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech...

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Samsung Galaxy M54 5G With 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras, 6,000mAh Battery Unveiled: Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G powered by Exynos 1380 SoC has been quietly unveiled by the company. It is currently listed on the company's website in the Middle East, but its pricing has not been shared. The smartphone gets a 108-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 6,000mAh battery.

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US FTC Seeks Information on Cloud Computing Companies' Business Practices

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it is seeking information from the public on cloud computing companies' business practices including details on their market power, competition and potential security issues. The US cloud computing business is dominated by four providers that include Amazon.com, Microsoft, Alphabet's Google and Oracle.

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Moto G13 to Launch in India in March, Price Leaked Ahead of Debut: Report

Moto G13 was launched earlier this year in select European markets, alongside the Moto G23 smartphone. The handset is now rumoured to launch in India soon. A new report suggests that the handset will launch in the country within this month.

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ChatGPT With Voice Input Comes to Wear OS Smartwatches via Free 'WatchGPT' App: Details

ChatGPT has made its way to Wear OS smartwatches via a new application that has surfaced on the Play Store. Users can interact with OpenAI's chatbot from their watch display with a new application that also supports voice input for queries and text-to-speech for responses, according to the app's developers.

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Vivo’s X Flip Spotted on 3C Website With Model Number and Fast Charging Details: Report

As the China launch of the Vivo X Flip nears, more details have started showing on official sources. While we were earlier treated to the premium foldable smartphone’s Geekbench scores, the phone has now been reportedly spotted on the 3C certification website hinting at some more details. While Vivo has not officially announced a launch event, we can now expect that...

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Will Release Sometime in September, Venom Voice Actor Reveals

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading to PS5 in September, as per Venom voice actor Tony Todd. The actor claims that commercials for the game will drop in August. Spider-Man 2 promises an even more exciting chapter in the lives of the web-crawling duo Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as they face off against the symbiote Venom. Bryan Intihar and Ryan Smith, who worked on ...

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TikTok Never Shared US Data With Chinese Government, Says CEO Shou Zi Chew Amid Growing Security Concerns

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will tell lawmakers the Chinese-owned short video app with more than 150 million American users has never, and would never, share US user data with the Chinese government amid growing U.S. national security concerns.

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Gizmore Vogue Smartwatch With Always-on Display, Bluetooth Calling Launched in India: All Details

Gizmore Vogue smartwatch has been launched in India priced at Rs. 2,499. The smartwatch sports a 1.95-inch always-on display with a resolution of 320x385 pixels. It comes with Bluetooth calling and multiple watch faces, along with several health and sports tracking modes. It also features support for Bluetooth calling.

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Moto G32 With 8GB RAM, 128GB Internal Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G32 was launched in India in August 2022 in a single storage variation of 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The Moto G32 is now also available with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 11,499, while the 4GB + 64GB variant is available at Rs. 10,499.

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Google Denies Intentionally Destroying Evidence in US Antitrust Lawsuit

Alphabet's Google has denied intentionally destroying evidence in the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit over the company's search business, in a response to the government's bid for sanctions in federal court. The Justice Department last month alleged Google failed to preserve certain internal corporate "chat" communications.

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Redmi Note 12S Said to Enter Production, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Debut: All Details

Redmi Note 12 series will launch globally on March 23. While the Redmi Note 12 series will include the Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G that debuted in both Chinese and Indian market, the company is expected to introduce two more smartphone models in international markets — the Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 12S. A tipster has now s...

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Microsoft to Bring Improvements to Default Apps Settings, App Pinning in Windows: All Details

Microsoft is reportedly working on much-awaited improvements to enhance the Windows PC experience for users. From control over default app settings to a new publicly available API and a new Settings deep link URI, Microsoft will start rolling out the new features in the coming months. These new features will be first made available in a Windows Insider Dev Channel fli...

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Vivo X Flip With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Shows Up on Geekbench Ahead of Launch: Report

Vivo’s much rumoured and soon to be released X Flip smartphone has shown up on Geekbench. The upcoming smartphone is Vivo’s first vertical foldable device and is expected to feature premium hardware along with Zeiss-branded optics. The phone is expected to launch in China in the coming weeks and will complete Vivo’s lineup for foldable devices as the company has...

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Bitcoin at Over $27,000 Hits Peak Price So Far in 2023, Altcoins See Small Losses

The failing of three centralised banks in the US this month, has added to the popularity of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ether, both have risen in values significantly over the last few days. On Monday, March 20, several cryptocurrencies incurred miniscule losses, despite which, they managed to retain their spiked prices.

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Infinix Hot 30i Key Specifications Leak Ahead of March 27 India Launch

Infinix Hot 30i, the latest model in the Infinix Hot series, is expected to launch in India on March 27. According to official renders, the phone will be available in at least three colours and will have a leather finish. A new leak now suggests that the model will also be available with dynamic design glass. The leak also hints at the key specifications of the upcomi...

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iPhone 15 Pro Max Might Come With Thinner Bezels Than Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S23

Apple is reportedly working on the next generation iPhone lineup comprising iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Ultra models. As per a new leak, the iPhone 15 Pro Max could come with thinner bezels with a width of 1.55mm. This could break the record set by the Xiaomi 13.

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Twitter to Begin Charging Users for SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication From Today: Details

Twitter will begin charging users for SMS-based two factor authentication, or 2FA, to protect their Twitter account. Starting from Monday, only Twitter Blue subscribers will have access to the second layer of security, while other users must switch to app based authentication (via Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator) or a hardware security key, ...

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Thane Businessman Loses Rs. 34 Lakh in Bitcoin Trade, Was Promised Lucrative Returns on WhatsApp Group

A 37-year-old businessman from Mira Road in Thane has been cheated of Rs 33.65 lakh after he was tricked into investing in bitcoins on the false promise of lucrative returns, police said on Monday.

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Poco F5 5G Expected to Launch in India on April 6, Could Feature Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC

Xiaomi-owned subsidiary brand Poco is reportedly gearing up to launch its next midrange smartphone, the Poco F5 5G smartphone. The 5G handset is believed to be a rebranded version of the unreleased Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which has already been confirmed to receive Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The device is also expected to feature a 6.67-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel wi...

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Oppo Enco Free 3 to Launch on March 21, to Feature Bamboo Fiber Diaphragm on Sound Unit

Oppo Find X6 series, the company's upcoming flagship smartphones, has officially confirmed to launchin China on March 21. Now, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has revealed another product that will be launched parallely — the Oppo Enco Free 3 truly wireless earbuds (TWS). The company has also released a series of teasers confirming the launch of the new Oppo Enc...

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Disco Elysium Adds a Collage Mode to Fabricate New Scenes, Former Creatives Dispute Studio ZA/UM’s Claims

Disco Elysium’s PC version just got a Collage Mode. This diorama tool lets you drag and drop characters, and add backgrounds, stickers, frames, filters, and more to create custom scenes. The free update weighs about 300MB and can be accessed from the main menu. Additionally, former Disco Elysium creatives Robert Kurvitz and Sander Taal have disputed studio ZA/UM’s...

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TikTok Gets Banned on Government Devices in New Zealand: Report

After the United States, the UK and New Zealand became the latest western countries to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform TikTok on "government devices" citing security fears, The New York Times reported. The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese comp...

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Huawei Replaced Over 13,000 Parts Hit by US Trade Sanctions, Says Founder

Huawei Technologies’ founder said that the company has replaced more than 13,000 parts in its products that were hit by US trade sanctions, according to a transcript of a speech posted on Friday by a Chinese university. According to the transcript posted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said Huawei had over the past three years replaced ...

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'I'm Back', Writes Donald Trump as His First Facebook Post After Two-Year Ban

Former US President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday, marking his return to the social media platform two years after he was banned. Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced on January 25 that it would reinstate Trump's access to his accounts, saying the public should be allowed to hear from politicians, but that Trump would be subject to ...

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Identify Cyber Hotspots, Maintain Profile of Cyber Crimes: Parliamentary Panel

A parliamentary panel has recommended that the Union Home Ministry may encourage the state governments to identify cyber hotspots in their state and maintain a data profile on the cyber crimes being committed in those hotspots. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs noted that it believed that despite the boom in Internet connectivity in the country, the...

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India Aims Rs. 24 Lakh Crore Electronics Manufacturing Capability by 2026: MoS IT

The government aims to increase electronics manufacturing capability to Rs. 24 lakh crore by 2025-26, which will also help create over 10 lakh jobs, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Speaking at a function in Bengaluru, the minister said the country is today at an inflection point — the most exciting period in its history...

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Explained: What Is Generative AI, the Technology Behind OpenAI's ChatGPT?

Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, capturing the public's fancy and sparking a rush among Microsoft and Alphabet to launch products with technology they believe will change the nature of work. The technology is helpful for creating a first-draft of marketing copy, for instance, though it may require cleanup because it isn't perfect.

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Apple Working on Natural Language Generation Features for Siri on Apple TV: Report

Siri could soon receive an update with major improvements to functionality, according to a report. The Cupertino company is said to be working on a new natural language technology for Siri on an upcoming version of tvOS, using artificial intelligence. This technology could also make its way to other Appe devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and HomePod.

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Meta, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Issued Orders by FTC to Provide Information on Misleading Advertisements

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube seeking information on how the platforms screen for misleading advertisements.

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Motorola Razr+ Moniker and Model Number Leak Online, Hints at Imminent Launch

Motorola is said to be working on a new foldable device. It could be inching towards the launch as its final moniker and model name have surfaced online. However, the launch date of the handset is not yet known.

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After UK, New Zealand to Ban TikTok on Government Devices Over Security Concerns

New Zealand said it will ban TikTok on devices with access to the country's parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest nation to limit the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices.

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US Lawmaker Wants TikTok CEO to Detail Actions to Protect Kids

The chair of a US House of Representatives panel wants TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to address questions next week about the popular Chinese-owned video app's efforts to protect children from inappropriate content and potential exploitation. Chew will be appearing for the first time before Congress when he testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March ...

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Lamborghini Plans to Deploy Hybrid Technology Models in India by 2024-End

Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini plans to deploy hybrid technology in its models in India by the end of 2024 as the Italian super sports car maker aims to halve the emissions from its cars in the coming years, according to a top company executive. The niche player also expressed confidence that the country's taxation policy remains consistent though any tax re...

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Samsung's Upcoming US Chip Plant Cost Said to Rise to More Than $25 Billion: All Details

Samsung's upcoming chip plant in Texas will cost more than $25 billion (roughly Rs. 2,06,660 crore) to build, pushing up the cost of what are already high spending plans for the South Korean conglomerate. Most government grants will only cover up to 15 percent of the cost of new plants, US Commerce Department officials said early this month. Samsung is said to be rush...

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AI-Assisted Artistic Works May Be Copyright Eligible in Some Cases, US Copyright Office Says

The US Copyright Office on Wednesday stated that some AI-assisted artistic works could be eligible for copyright, while issuing new guidance that stated that the most popular AI systems likely do not create copyrightable work. Generative AI systems like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and DALL-E have grown in popularity due to their ability to generate images using text prompts.

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Xiaomi Overhauls India Strategy After Samsung Steals Its Crown in World's Second Biggest Market

Xiaomi is overhauling its sstrategy in India after Samsung managed to steal its crown in the second largest market for smartphones in the world. The South Korean conglomerate launched more premium products in the country while Xiaomi remained focussed on selling mobile phones under Rs. 10,000 in the country.

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UIDAI Makes Aadhaar's Online Document Update Facility Free Till June 14

The Unique Identification Authority of India has made document update facility online for Aadhaar free till June 14, an official statement said on Wednesday. Earlier, residents were required to pay Rs. 25 to update their documents on the Aadhaar portal.

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India Has One of the Fastest 5G Rollouts in the World: Ericsson Chief

India has one of the fastest rollouts in the world of 5G and by 2023-end India will be ahead of most countries, said Ericsson global chief Borje Ekholm. Talking exclusively to ANI, Ekholm said, "I would say that by the end of 2023, it will be clearly ahead of most other countries in the world." Talking about India as a business destination, Ekholm said India has stron...

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OpenAI's GPT-4 'Exhibits Human-Level Performance', Will Respond to Both Image, Text Inputs

OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT app that churns out essays, poems or computing code on command, released Tuesday a long-awaited update of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that it said would be safer and more accurate than its predecessor. "We've created GPT-4, the latest milestone in OpenAI's effort in scaling up deep learning," a company blog said, ...

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Realme 10T 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 819 SoC Set to Launch on March 21: Details

Realme 10T 5G is all set to launch as the latest model in the Realme 10 series, according to a post by the company's official Thailand branch handle on Facebook. The launch event will go live on the company's social media at 16:00PM ICT (14:30PM IST) on March 21. Realme has confirmed through the post that the latest smartphone will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G ...

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Apple Delays Bonuses for Some and Limits Hiring in Latest Cost-Cutting Effort

Apple is delaying bonuses for some corporate divisions and expanding a cost-cutting effort, joining Silicon Valley peers in trying to streamline operations during uncertain times, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

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Alphabet-Backed Anthropic Releases OpenAI Rival Named Claude

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company backed by Alphabet, on Tuesday released a large language model that competes directly with offerings from Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Large language models are algorithms that are taught to generate text by feeding them human-written training text.

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Itel Gearing Up to Launch a Budget Smartphone Under Rs. 8,000; Will Feature 6,000mAh Battery: Report

Itel is reportedly gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone in India. The purported smartphone will be placed in the sub-Rs 8,000 category and be headlined by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone is said to feature a 6.6-inch HD display and could be launched in India soon, as per a report.

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The Last of Us Season 2: Expected Release, Cast, Plot, and More

The Last of Us was greenlit for a second season earlier this year, with Neil Druckmann confirming that it will chart the events of The Last of Us Part II. However, given the length and large-scale events in the game, the creators now state that it will take more than one season to fully portray that story, likely leading to season 3 — and possibly beyond. Both Pedro...

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E-Rupee Worth Over Rs. 130 Crore in Circulation, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that Digital or e-rupee worth over Rs 130 crore was in circulation on a pilot basis as of February 28. "As on February 28, 2023, the total digital rupee - Retail (e₹-R) and digital rupee - wholesale (e₹-W) in circulation is Rs 4.14 crore and Rs 126.27 crore, respectively," Sitharaman said in a written reply in the...

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PM Modi Meets Nokia CEO, Discusses India’s Digital Infrastructure, 5G journey, 6G Ambitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark on Monday and discussed India's strides in building next-generation digital infrastructure. In a tweet, Lundmark said it was a privilege to meet Prime Minister Modi and discuss how Nokia is contributing to India's 5G journey and next phase of digital transformation, and also how the firm intends to support...

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Government Mulls Regulation, Crackdown on E-Pharmacies Amid Concerns Over Data Privacy, Malpractices

The Union Health Ministry is planning to regulate and take stringent action against e-pharmacies, including banning them completely, after concerns over data privacy, malpractices in the sector, and irrational sale of drugs, official sources said on Monday.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Unicode 15.0 Emojis for Select Android Beta Users: Report

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is rolling out a new set of emojis to make conversations even more interesting. The app has reportedly brought the Unicode 15.0 emojis to select beta testers. As many as 21 new emojis have been added to the latest WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.5.13 update.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip With Dimensity 9000+ SoC, 6.8-Inch AMOLED Screen Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo Find N2 Flip was launched in India on Monday. The company's newest smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC and a 6.8-inch AMOLED display. It features a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The handset is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 44W charging. It runs on Android 13 out-of-the-box.

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Oscars Winners 2023: The Full List, From RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ to Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once emerged with the top honour at the 2023 Oscars, winning the award for Best Picture, in addition to six others. India nabbed two awards at the ceremony, starting with RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ track for Best Original Song, which was also performed live on stage. Meanwhile, Netflix’s The Elephant Whisperers secured a trophy for Best D...

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Motorola Razr 2023 Live Image Leaked, Could Feature Dual-Colour External Design: Report

Motorola Razr 2023 live images have leaked online, suggesting that the company's next clamshell foldable phone could debut soon. The smartphone is tipped to feature a dual-colour external design and feature two horizontally aligned rear cameras.

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Meta Says It Will End News Access for Canadians on Its Platforms if Online News Act Becomes Law

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc said on Saturday that it would end availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country's Online News Act passes in its current form. A legislative framework that compels us to pay for links or content that we do not post, and which are not the reason the vast majority of people use our platforms, is neither sus...

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MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar to Meet Indian Startups to Assess Impact of Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse

ndia's state minister for technology said on Sunday he will meet start-ups this week to assess the impact on them of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, as concerns rise about the fallout for the Indian start-up sector. "Start-ups are an important part of the new India economy. I will meet with Indian Startups this week to understand impact on them and how the government ...

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iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus Yellow Variant Now Available for Pre-Booking With Discounts Upto Rs. 15,000

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were unveiled in a Yellow colour variant earlier this week. The company has now started the pre-booking for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 yellow variant from March 10, while it can be purchased from March 14. Both the iPhone 14 models will be available on Apple India site, Amazon, Flipkart as well as retail stores.

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Infosys President Mohit Joshi Resigns From Post; to Join Tech Mahindra as CEO, MD

IT company Tech Mahindra on Saturday announced the appointment of former Infosys president Mohit Joshi as MD and CEO designate, who will take over the charge from C P Gurnani after his retirement on December 19 this year. Joshi will replace Gurnani who has been one of the longest serving chief executive officers of the Indian IT sector.

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Apple HomePod With 7-Inch Display Likely to Launch in 2024: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the Cupertino giant will release a redesigned HomePod with a 7-inch touchscreen display in the first half of 2024. The second-generation Apple HomePod was released earlier this year. A later version of the HomePod will most likely have even more design and feature improvements.

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Facebook Parent Meta Plans Additional Layoffs in Coming Weeks: Report

Facebook parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the next few months, which could match the 13 percent job cut tally from last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Meta let go of 11,000 employees four months ago and would be the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs.

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TikTok Now Banned From Work Phones in Belgium Citing Security Risk

TikTok will not be allowed on the work phones of the Belgian federal government employees, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday. The Belgian national security council had warned of the risks associated with the large amounts of data collected by TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance.

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Google to Stop Limited Censorship for User Search in Canada From This Week

Google will stop blocking news articles from some Canadian users' search results on March 16, a company executive told a Canadian parliamentary panel investigating the tech firm on Friday. Last month, Google started testing limited news censorship as a potential response to a Canadian government bill that aims to compel online platforms to pay publishers in Canada for...

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iPhone With Under-Display Face ID Delayed to 2025 or Later, Touch ID to Return, Says Analyst

Apple will reportedly include under-display Face ID technology on 2025 models. It was earlier expected to debut with iPhone 15 models. Simultaneously, the company is working to bring Touch ID back to the iPhone units.

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Meta Exploring Decentralised Social Networking App With ActivityPub Support Like Mastodon

Meta is working on a standalone decentralised social network for text updates, similar to the centralised Twitter. The service could be a competitor to the popular microblogging service and will offer support for ActivityPub, a protocol used by Twitter-rival Mastodon and other federated apps.

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Moto G73 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G73 5G powered by a was unveiled in India on Friday. The new smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and has 30W fast charging support. The price of Moto G73 5G in India has been set at Rs. 18,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone comes in Lucent White and Midnight Blue colours and will go on sale through Flipkart.

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Redmi 12C Global Variant With 6.71-Inch HD Plus Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 12C global variant was quietly launched in Indonesia. The phone was first released in China on December 31, 2022. It is expected to be available in other global markets in the near future. The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset powers the Redmi 12C. The smartphone is offered in two colour variants and three storage configuration options in Indonesia.

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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report

Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.

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Startup Founded by Ex-Apple Workers Raises $100 Million, Collaborates With OpenAI

A startup founded by former Apple employees has announced that it raised $100 million (roughly Rs. 800 crore) in funding. The startup, Humane, could be working on a wearable device projecting information that can be manipulated by users with their hands, according to patent filings and a video posted by the company.

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Samsung Galaxy M14 5G India Support Page Goes Live; Expected to Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is one of the most affordable 5G smartphones from the company. The phone has a 6.6-inch LCD with a waterdrop notch and it houses a beefy 6,000mAh battery. The phone also sports a triple rear camera setup.

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TikTok 'Screams' of National Security Concerns, FBI Director Tells US Senate Intelligence Committee

TikTok could be used by China's government to control data on millions of American users, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday. The FBI director told a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats to US security that TikTok was a tool that was "ultimately within the control of the Chinese government" and that it "screams out with national secu...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Tipped to Feature Same Cover Display as Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to launch later this year. Ahead of any official announcement, the screen size of the foldable handset has leaked online. As per the leak, Galaxy Z Fold 5 will feature the same 6.2-inch external display as the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

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Apple Said to Reshuffle International Business to Make India Its Own Region Amid Surge in Demand

Apple is said to be shaking up its international sales operations as part of the company's efforts to make India its own region. The company's India head, Ashish Chowdhary, will now report directly to Michael Fenger, Apple’s head of product sales. Apple posted record revenue in India last quarter, even as its total sales slipped 5 percent.

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Instagram Down? Thousands of Users Report Issues Accessing Meta's Photo and Video Sharing Service

Instagram was down for thousands of users, according to reports collected by an outage tracker. Thousands of reports from users on Downdetector showed Meta's photo and video sharing service was down earlier today. Over 46,000 users said they were unable to access Instagram at the peak of the outage.

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Amazon Still Seems Hell Bent on Turning Workers Into Robots - Here’s a Better Way Forward

Amazon has seen hundreds of workers strike at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, as employees push back against long hours and a surveillance system that records the time taken to do each task, as well as going to the toilet. Here's how Amazon can improve work quality without turning its workers into robots.

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Vivo X Flip Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 6.8-inch OLED Display

The Vivo X Flip is rumoured to launch soon in China. The clamshell-style foldable phone is tipped to sport a tall 6.8-inch foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There will also be a dual-camera setup, a square-shaped cover display and a 4400mAh battery, according to the leaked details.

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Redmi 10 With Snapdragon 680 SoC in New Sunrise Orange Colour Variant Launched

Redmi has added a new colour variant to Redmi 10 that was launched last year in India. The smartphone company has launched a new Sunrise Orange colour variant of the Redmi 10. The phone comes with similar features as the existing Redmi 10. It sports a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display.

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Tesla to Build 'Mostly Autonomous' Next-Generation Small Car, Elon Musk Says

Elon Musk on Tuesday claimed that the company's next-generation small car would operate mostly in autonomous mode. Back in 2020, Elon Musk had stated that he was "confident" Tesla would make a small electric car that was fully autonomous in three years.

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Slack to Gain ChatGPT Integration With Support for Queries and Conversation Summaries, Salesforce Says

Slack will be updated with support for popular chatbot ChatGPT, which is powered by artificial intelligence. According to Salesforce, the company will also combine its proprietary AI with that of partners like OpenAI to offer its own EinsteinGPT technology. Slack users will be able to ask queries and get summaries of conversation threads, according to the company.

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EVs Will Increase India's Dependency on China for Raw Materials, Battery Production: Report

Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI.

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Indian IT Companies Played Integral Part in Digital Transformation in ASEAN Region: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Monday that Indian IT companies had played an integral part in the digital transformation journey in the ASEAN region.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series With Three Models to Debut in Second Half of 2023: Report

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra are reportedly in the pipeline as the next flagship tablet offerings from the South Korean brand. All three upcoming tablets will have Wi-Fi only and 5G-enabled variants. They are expected to be launched in the second half of this year.

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Samsung Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34 Price Leaked Ahead of Imminent Launch: All Details

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will reportedly hit the global soon. The upcoming additions to the company's Galaxy A series lineup are tipped to launch globally on March 15. While expected specifications and other details have already been doing rounds on the internet, a tipster has also leaked the expected price of the handsets.

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Twitter's EU Privacy Regulator Concerned Over Blue Tick Verification Rollout

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon, Twitter's lead EU regulator due to the location of its European headquarters in Dublin, said the service raised privacy issues including around verification of accounts to prevent users posing as public figures.

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'Need a Complete Rewrite,' Elon Musk Says After Twitter Fixes Second Outage in a Week

Elon Musk-owned microblogging site Twitter was hit by another outage on Monday, affecting thousands of users who reported problems accessing links on the platform. Downdetector, which tracks outages, reported more than 8,000 incidents of people reporting issues. The website collates status reports from a number of sources, including user-submitted errors on its platfo...

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Apple Partner Foxconn Seeking India’s Cooperation to Make EVs, Chips

Apple supplier Foxconn said on Saturday it was seeking cooperation in India in new areas like chips and electric vehicles (EVs) after a visit to the country by its chairman, Liu Young-way. Apple has been shifting production away from China after the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the manufacturing of new-model iPhones and other devices, and amid tens...

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Poco F5 5G Surfaces on FCC Certification Website; Tipped to Launch in Three Variants: Report

Poco F5 5G global edition has been spotted on the FCC website suggesting its imminent launch. The listing has also revealed some of the key details of the handset. The phone is tipped to be launched in three storage variants - 8GB RAM + 128 GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, and 12GB RAM + 256GB.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro Early Access Sale in India Begins Today: Sale Offers, Discounts

Xiaomi 13 Pro goes on sale in India for the first time today as part of an early access sale. The price of the company's latest flagship smartphone in India can be lowered by availing of bank and exchange offers, including higher discounts on exchange of Redmi and Xiaomi phones.

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New Bill Could Ban TikTok, Other Foreign Technology Products in US Over Data Collection Concerns

Two US senators plan to introduce legislation this week aimed at letting the government "ban or prohibit" foreign technology products such as Chinese-owned TikTok, Senator Mark Warner said on Sunday. Warner, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said TikTok would be "one of the potentials" for review under the bill.

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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Feature to Silence Unknown Callers: Details

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a feature that could let the app silence calls from unknown callers. This feature could help protect users from being contacted by scammers and spam on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about how the feature could work.

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Texts, Documents Reveal Crypto Exchange Binance Planned to Avoid US Regulatory Scrutiny: Report

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance developed a plan to avoid US regulatory scrutiny as it started an American entity in 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The report is based on messages and documents from 2018 to 2020 reviewed by The Wall Street Journal as well as interviews with former employees.

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iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus Tipped to Launch in New Yellow Finish Soon

iPhone 14 series went official during the company's ‘Far out' event in September last year. The smartphone series includes four models — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. A new leak suggests that Apple is bringing a new yellow colour variant for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

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Nubia Z50 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of March 7 Launch

Nubia Z50 Ultra launch is scheduled to take place on March 7. Ahead of it, it has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and up to 12GB of RAM on the upcoming phone.

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Facebook Parent Meta to Modify Cross-Check Feature for VIP Posts

Meta on Friday said it will modify the company's criticised special handling of posts by celebrities, politicians and other big audience Instagram or Facebook users. The tech giant promised to implement in full or in part most of the 32 changes to its "cross-check" programme.

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TSMC to Recruit More Than 6,000 New Staff in 2023 Despite Global Downturn in Chip Sector

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, will recruit more than 6,000 new staff in 2023, the company said in a statement on Saturday. The company will seek young engineers with associates, bachelor's, masters's or doctorate degrees in electrical engineering or software-related fields, in cities all across Taiwan.

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Government Could Bring Digital India Act to Stop Online Criminal Activities: Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The government is working on a Digital India Act to incorporate new rules for stopping internet-aided circulation of illegal, criminal and child sexual abuse material, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said on Friday.

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Snapchat Removes Few Children Off Its Platform Every Month in Britain: Ofcom

Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain's media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap's Snapchat require users to be at least 13 y...

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Google Chrome Incognito Mode Users Lose Appeal to Pursue $5 Billion in Damages Over Data Collection

Consumers suing Google over its data collection practices have lost their early appeal to pursue money damages as a class action seeking billions of dollars. Plaintiffs claimed that Google continued to collect data from users even when they used Google Chrome's "Incognito" Mode.

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Huawei Nova 10 SE With 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Nova 10 SE has been launched in China. The handset features a Snapdragon 680 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The phone has a triple camera unit on the back, headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor.

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Apple Partner Foxconn Plans $700 Million iPhone Plant in Karnataka to Boost Local Production, Shift From China

Apple supplier Foxconn is planning to invest about $700 million (roughly Rs. 5,763 crore) on a new plant for iPhone parts in Karnataka, people familiar with the matter said, underscoring an accelerating shift of manufacturing away from China as Washington-Beijing tensions grow. Foxconn plans to build the plant to make iPhone parts on a 300-acre site close to the airpo...

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Croma Festival of Dreams Holi Edition Sale 2023: Best Deals on Electronics, Home Appliances

Croma Festival of Dreams Holi Edition 2023 sale brings discounts and bundled deals on a large selection of electronics. We’ve handpicked some of the best offers you can grab on Croma’s Holi-special sale right now.

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Binance, Its US Partner Being Questioned for Regulatory Compliance and Finances

Three US Senators have asked giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its US partner Binance.US for information about their regulatory compliance and finances, citing a series of investigations by Reuters and some other media reports, according to a letter released on Wednesday. In the letter, Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen along with Republican Ro...

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EU Antitrust Regulators Extend Deadline for Verdict on Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal to April 25

The deadline for a decision on Microsoft’s contentious $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,71,800 crore) acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision has been extended to April 25, according to a European Commission filing on Wednesday. EU antitrust regulators will give a verdict on the deal, which has come under the scanner of various regulatory bodies since it was announce...

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Tesla Vows to Cut Production Costs by Half as Elon Musk Keeps Plans for Affordable EV Under Wraps

Tesla told its investors on Wednesday that the company will cut its electric vehicle production costs by half for future generations of cars. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, however, did not reveal plans for a much-awaited affordable EV. Musk had been expected to lay out a plan to make a more-affordable Tesla EV that would broaden his brand's appeal and fend off competition.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy Tab S7 Get One UI 5.1 Update in Select Regions: Report

Samsung has reportedly released the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 as well as Galaxy A52 5G in select regions. The update brings in the latest security patches and performance improvements. The Galaxy A52 5G was launched in India in March 2021 with One UI 3.1 onboard.

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Realme C55 Tipped To Launch on March 7 Globally, Specifications Leaked

Realme C55 is said to launch soon. A teaser video of the device was recently leaked, and now a tipster has suggested that the device may launch globally on March 7 and go on sale starting March 8. The tipster also leaked a few key specifications.

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