US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to help news media negotiate with Big Tech

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers reintroduced a bill to allow news organizations to join together to negotiate ad rates with tech giants such as Alphabet Inc's Google. The measure would allow news broadcasters and publishers with fewer than 1,500 full-time workers to jointly negotiate ad rates -- many of which face financial struggles. One of the biggest of the companies placing online ads for advertisers is Google.

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Twitter makes some of its source code public

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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Google to help GM phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, here's how

GM is designing the on-board navigation and infotainment systems for future EVs in partnership with Alphabet Inc's Google.

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Oppo Find N3 Specifications Tipped, May Get Bigger Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC: All Details

It sure seems like Oppo isn’t done with foldables yet. The company recently launched its Find N2 Flip globally and now seems to be preparing a successor to its Oppo Find N2, the company’s second horizontally folding smartphone. Tagged as the Oppo Find N3, details about the upcoming device have leaked out.

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Apple TV will now support Netflix’s cheaper ads plan: What it means for users

Netflix has added support for its cheaper Basic with Ads plan on Apple TV after previously asking users to upgrade or watch content on another device. Users who update their Netflix app to version 2.3.0 can access the tier on Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K, even though the ad-supported package is only officially available in a few markets.

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Tech Recap: We Discuss the Most Interesting Smartphones and Trends So Far in Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 has been a roller-coaster ride in the tech industry. We’ve witnessed the launch of several new exciting products from smartphones to laptops, saw the rise of AI-based chat services, Twitter’s new rules got even more absurd, and we even saw a barrage of layoffs across tech companies, both big and small. There’s a lot to unpack in this po...

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iQoo Z7x 5G Global Variant Reportedly Spotted on Geekbench; May Launch in India in April

iQoo Z7x launched in China earlier this month. The launch of its global variant, which could come to India, has been tipped recently. A new report now claims that the iQoo Z7x 5G global variant was recently spotted on Geekbench. The listing appears to have hinted at some key specifications of the purported device.

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HP Inc doubles down on empowering Indian SMBs with sustainable, secure solutions

For India's thriving small and medium business (SMB) community that accounts for about 31 per cent of the country's GDP, it is imperative to become globally competitive and HP Inc says it is geared up with a sustainable and secure device ecosystem to enable them on their digital journey.

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Ola preparing for world without any subsidies: Bhavish Aggarwal

In an interview to ET, Aggarwal said Ola's electric two-wheeler business, which commenced commercial operations in 2021, is ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) positive. "We have scaled the fastest, and we have gotten to profitability the fastest," he said.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Key Specifications Tipped, Ultra Model May Get 144Hz Refresh Rate Display

Samsung released the Galaxy S23 series earlier this year. Even prior to its launch, there had been reports and rumours about the successive Galaxy S24 series. A new report suggests that the upcoming flagship smartphones could feature displays with a refresh rate of 144Hz and be powered by an unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. More details were suggested in the re...

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Confirmed to Feature 108-Megapixel Main Rear Camera: All Details

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is all set to launch on April 4 in India. It is still a few days away from its debut, but the company has been teasing the specifications and design of the phone via its landing page. OnePlus has now confirmed the camera specifications of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

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WWDC 2023 Scheduled From June 5 to June 9: Here's What to Expect

Apple confirmed that the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 will be held from June 5 to June 9 in an “online format.” On the first day, there will be a physical event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California with the keynote and State of the Union address. The company is expected to introduce a host of new products and features at the conference.

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Apple WWDC 2023 starts on June 5: What to expect and other details

Apple has announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place online from June 5th to 9th, with the exception of the first day, which will take place at Apple Park. The conference typically sees Apple unveil new versions of its operating systems, and there is speculation that it may introduce the mixed-reality headset.

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'FIFA' publisher EA to cut 6% of workforce, reduce office space

Electronic Arts Inc said on Wednesday it would lay off about 6% of its workforce and reduce office space, making it the first major videogame publisher to announce job cuts. Technology firms have led the latest round of layoffs as U.S. companies brace for a potential economic downturn amid rising interest rates around the world.

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Honda to unveil six 2-wheelers in FY24, including 2 electric models

HMSI expects to grow volumes by 21% this fiscal, compared to 16% increase in two-wheeler sales in the broader industry. The company is in the process of readying an exclusive facility to manufacture electric two-wheelers at its existing site in Narsapura, Karnataka. The first two electric vehicles from HMSI - a fixed battery mid-range electric scooter and a swappable battery powered model - will be launched in about a year.

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Vivo X Flip Smartphone Listed on Google Play’s Supported Devices List: Report

While Vivo has yet to confirm a launch date or even the existence of its first vertical foldable, there are plenty of rumours and leaks that have popped recently indicating that its launch is imminent. After recently appearing on benchmarking website Geekbench, the clamshell foldable has now reportedly shown up on the Google Play Supported Devices list, hinting at its...

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Moto G13 With 50-Megapixel Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G13 budget smartphone has been launched in India. The handset is equipped with a MediaTek Helio SoC and comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Moto G13 runs on stock Android 13 out-of-the-box and offers a slim and premium design. 

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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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Security Copilot: Microsoft launches ‘first’ generative AI cybersecurity assistant

Microsoft has launched an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant called Security Copilot to help analysts respond to threats by analysing and summarising data using OpenAI's GPT-4 generative AI model. The tool, which integrates with Microsoft Security products, delivers reports on data breaches and other security issues in a prompt box format. Security Copilot will continually learn and improve to ensure security teams are operating with the latest knowledge of attackers, according to Microsoft.

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China tackles chip talent shortage with new courses, higher pay

China is ramping up efforts to develop home-grown semiconductor talent as it seeks to rapidly fill a shortage of expertise that has been made worse by U.S. efforts to limit Beijing's access to advanced chip technology. Enrolments for undergraduate and post-graduate courses have surged over the past five years thanks to new funds for top universities as well as a boom in smaller private schools focused on shorter-term instruction.

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Ola Electric opens 50 experience centers across India in single day

Ola opened its new experience centers across Mumbai, Jodhpur, Hoshangabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Varanasi, Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam to name a few." Fulfilling our commitment of opening stores near you across the country! 50 stores opened on Sunday. Launched by our Community Members. In a single day!!Who wants to inaugurate our next store" Bhavish tweeted.

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Redmi 12C Price in India Teased, Confirmed to Go on Sale Via Amazon

Redmi 12C is confirmed to launch in India on March 30 alongside the newly unveiled Redmi 12C 4G device. The smartphone was released in China previously and also saw a global launch earlier this year. Now, a microsite on Amazon of the upcoming budget Redmi smartphone suggests that the model will be priced under Rs. 10,000.

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US issuing new childcare guidance for semiconductor chips subsidy program

The Biden administration on Monday will release new guidance for its $52 billion US semiconductor manufacturing and research program detailing how companies seeking major awards must provide affordable high-quality childcare. The Commerce Department plans to begin accepting applications in late June for a $39 billion manufacturing subsidy program. The law also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion.

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US regulator sues top crypto exchange Binance, CEO for 'willful evasion'

The world's biggest crypto exchange Binance and its CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday for operating what the regulator alleged were an "illegal" exchange and a "sham" compliance program. The CFTC sued Binance, Zhao and its former top compliance executive with "willful evasion" of U.S. law, "while engaging in a calculated strategy of regulatory arbitrage to their commercial benefit."

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Huawei Makes Breakthrough in Design Tools Used to Create 14nm Chips: Report

Huawei has reportedly made breakthroughs in tools used to create 14nm chips. The company will complete testing on electronic design automation (EDA) tools this year, according to rotating chairman Xu Zhijun's speech last month. Huawei has developed 78 tools related to chip hardware and software, according to a report.

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In India reboot, Renault to drive investments towards SUVs & EVs

Renault, along with alliance partner Nissan Motor of Japan, had recently announced fresh investments of $600 million in the Indian market as part of their business transformation programme. They plan to launch half a dozen models between them, starting mid-decade, as part of this. These include one electric vehicle for each brand.

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Realme GT 3 Surfaces on BIS Certification Website, Launch in India Expected Soon: All Details

Realme GT 3 is now headed to India, weeks after it was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona. The premium device which was launched in Europe has now surfaced on ther website of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), indicating that an India launch will take place soon.

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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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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 6GB RAM Variant Tipped to Launch in India; Price and Offers Leaked Ahead of Debut

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G was launched earlier this year in India with two storage options. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and features a triple-camera setup.

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China Russia bonhomie ominous for India's global chip making dream

Ukraine represents about 70 to 80 per cent of the global supply of neon, while Russia produces about 35 to 45 per cent of the world's palladium supply.

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India's Paytm wins regulator extension for payment aggregator licence application

Indian financial technology company Paytm Payments Services Ltd has received an extension from the country's banking regulator to apply for a payment aggregator licence and aims to reapply in about 15 days, the company said.

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Australia's Latitude Group says 7.9 million driver licence numbers stolen in data theft

Australian digital payments and lending firm Latitude Holdings said it has determined that 7.9 million Australian and New Zealand driver licence numbers were stolen in a large-scale information theft on March 16.

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US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

In the United States, there are growing calls to ban TikTok, owned by China-based company ByteDance, or to pass bipartisan legislation to give President Joe Biden's administration legal authority to seek a ban. Devices owned by the U.S. government were recently banned from having the app installed.

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Elon Musk attacking us as he is stressed about AI safety: OpenAI CEO

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hit back at Twitter CEO Elon Musk for criticising his for-profit company which is now owned by Microsoft.

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Lexus India looks to expand customer base to de-risk business; expand sales infra

Lexus is targeting professionals, such as doctors, architects, lawyers, and pilots, to expand its customer base in India and mitigate risks. The luxury carmaker aims to offer them the opportunity to experience its products by introducing subscription and leasing models. Currently, the majority of its sales come from businesspeople. The Japanese firm is looking to consolidate its six-year position in India by adding 25 to 30 outlets this year.

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G full specs tipped online ahead of launch

OnePlus is set to launch the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone next month along with Nord Buds 2 earbuds. The leaked spec sheet reveals that the smartphone will have a plastic body with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera, a 16MP front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

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Four new cars set to launch next month; here's what you need to know about them

A few exciting new car models are set to make their debut on the Indian car scene in April. Here's what you should know about them.

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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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Apple CEO praises China's innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook used his first public remarks on his visit to China to praise the country for its rapid innovation and its long ties with the US iPhone maker, according to local media reports.

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No draft of Digital India Bill published for public feedback or comments

No draft of the Digital India Bill has been published for public feedback or comments and no notice of the same was given in respect of the bill for its introduction in the Winter Session 2022-23, the Parliament was told.

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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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Happiest Minds Technologies partners with Pimcore to drive digitisation projects

Happiest Minds’ collaboration with Pimcore claims to provide customers with a seamlessly integrated platform, and a centralised solution for PIM, MDM, DAM, CDP, DXP/CMS, and digital commerce. Pimcore’s expertise in data management, experience management, and e-commerce will create an important alliance. This will help businesses to fast-track their digital transformation initiatives.

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Twitter to end ‘legacy’ blue checkmarks in April: What it means for users

Twitter has announced that it will remove all "legacy verified checkmarks" beginning April 1, as it winds down its legacy verified program. Twitter is asking verified users to pay for Twitter Blue subscriptions to keep their blue checkmarks. The company has stated that even companies and government entities with non-Blue verification will need to apply for Twitter Blue. This new timeline to end legacy checkmarks arrives as Twitter announces the global rollout of Twitter Blue subscriptions.

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Redmi Note 12 4G With Snapdragon 685 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi has launched its Note 12 series phones globally. Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G are the four models in the Redmi Note 12 series. All models, with the exception of the Redmi Note 12 4G, have already been released in India, which will debut in the country on March 30.

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Huawei Makes Breakthrough in Design Tools Used to Create 14nm Chips: Report

Huawei has reportedly made breakthroughs in tools used to create 14nm chips. The company will complete testing on electronic design automation (EDA) tools this year, according to rotating chairman Xu Zhijun's speech last month. Huawei has developed 78 tools related to chip hardware and software, according to a report.

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France looks to AI-powered surveillance to secure Olympics

France's National Assembly on Thursday approved the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the safety of millions of tourists who are expected to flood the French capital next summer.

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How ChatGPT's chat and voice feature will come to GitHub

Microsoft has extended the integration of OpenAI's GPT-4 technology beyond Bing, Edge, and Office, adding it to GitHub's AI code assistant, "Copilot." This new version of Copilot, dubbed "Copilot X," aims to go beyond code auto-completion by leveraging the capabilities of GPT-4.

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Maruti to hike prices in April, says imperative to pass input cost pressure

The company continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and regulatory requirements. While the company makes maximum effort to reduce cost and partially offset the increase, it has become imperative to pass on some of the impact through a price increase, Maruti Suzuki said in a stock exchange filing.

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How ChatGPT has helped Microsoft to take on Google

The integration of OpenAI's technology into Microsoft-owned Bing has driven people to the little-used search engine and helped it compete better with market leader Google in page visits growth, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb.

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Realme GT Neo 5 SE Launch Set for April 3, Teased to Pack Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, 5,500mAh Battery, More

Realme took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of Realme GT Neo 5 SE in China. The handset will launch on April 3 and is teased to feature Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC and will have a 5,500mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M54 5G With 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras, 6,000mAh 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 SEC threatens to sue Coinbase over some crypto products

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has threatened to sue Coinbase Global Inc over some of the crypto exchange's products, turning up the heat on the largely unregulated sector. Shares of Coinbase dropped nearly 13% to $67.33 in extended trading after the company said on Wednesday that the regulator had issued it a Wells notice - a formal declaration that SEC staff intend to recommend an enforcement action.

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How to check your Account Status on Instagram

Instagram is a photo-sharing social media platform that offers various features like Stories and Reels. It also has guidelines prohibiting harmful content. The Account Status feature helps users verify that their content is not violating Instagram's Community and Recommendations Guidelines.

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Nothing Ear 2 TWS Earbuds Sale Tipped to Begin On 28th March, Price in India Leaked Ahead of Launch

Nothing Ear 2 TWS earbuds are set to be revealed on March 22, 8:30pm IST, with a company executive confirming the launch timeline earlier through a post on Twitter. Now, hours ahead of its official launch, a tipster has claimed to reveal the price point and first sale date of the upcoming TWS earbuds.

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Pokemon GO: Here’s how you can invite more than 5 friends to a raid

Popular AR mobile game Pokemon GO has received a new update with bug fixes, improvements and new events like Carnival of Colors and Let’s GO. One notable feature of the update is the ability to invite more than five friends to a raid on both Android and IOS devices.

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iQoo Z6 5G Gets Price Cut in India After iQoo Z7 5G Launch: New Price and Offers

iQoo Z6 5G launched in India in March 2022 with three storage configurations. After the recent launch of the iQoo Z7 5G smartphone in the country, its predecessor has received a price cut. Equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 695 chipset, the iQoo Z6 6G is available in three storage variants.

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In a market with a predilection for SUVs, sedans look to make comeback

After Skoda took a bet with the Slavia in the premium sedan market last year and Volkswagen with the Virtus, it is now the turn of Korean Hyundai to show its muscle with the new-gen Verna sedan. The new Verna, which is a stylised version of its previous avatars, hits the market with an entry price of Rs 10.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base variant, and the top-end of the car costs Rs 17.4 lakh

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Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft Corp on Monday won dismissal of a private consumer antitrust lawsuit over its $69 billion proposed purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc, but the plaintiffs were given 20 days to refine their legal challenge. A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the lawsuit from a group of video game plaintiffs "lacks allegations" supporting their claim that the proposed acquisition would harm market competition.

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Hyundai plans to discontinue sales of diesel sedans in India

Sales of diesel vehicles in the passenger car segment, which comprises hatchbacks and sedans, currently stand at 1.4% (April-February FY23), down from 11.4% in FY20, shows data from industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Among peers, Maruti Suzuki, Skoda-VW, Renault-Nissan completely exited the diesel vehicle segment in the local market during the transition to BS-VI standards in April 2020. Hyundai, however, said it will continue to produce diesel variants for its SUV range.

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Amazon Pay partners with NPCI Bharat BillPay to strengthen its Loan Repayment category

To avail of this category on Amazon Pay, customers can select their bank or NBFC from the list and enter their loan account number or any other input required by the bank and click on the 'Fetch EMI’ option. The information on pending loans/EMI will be displayed and the customers will proceed with the payment thereafter by selecting the payment method. All bill payment transaction confirmations are instantaneous on Amazon.

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iQoo Z7 5G First Impressions: A Segment Shaker?

The iQoo Z7 5G is the latest smartphone under Rs. 20,000 in India. The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery. It also features a 90Hz AMOLED display and a 64-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back. Here’s our first look at the new smartphone.

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Gionee F3 Pro With iPhone 13 Pro Like Design, Secondary Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Gionee F3 Pro has been launched in China at a price of CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 16,790). The handset is powered by a Unisoc T610 chipset paired with a 8GB RAM. It features a 6.5-inch display and packs a 3,900mAh battery with 10W charging support.

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TikTok hits 150 million U.S. monthly users, up from 100 million in 2020

TikTok said on Monday the short-video sharing app now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, up from 100 million it said it had in 2020. The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Microsoft's EU remedies target only cloud streaming rivals, sources says

Microsoft Corp's remedies to address European Union antitrust concerns over its $69 billion acquisition of Activision focus only on cloud gaming services, with no mention of rival Sony, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The U.S. software giant has been trying to allay the Commission's concerns that the deal may reduce competition for console and personal computers, PC operating systems and cloud game streaming services.

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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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How to delete Google Maps location history

Google Maps location history is a feature that many users are likely familiar with. This allows people to view where they have been and access their past locations, including restaurants or other places visited in the real world or online via Google Maps. People can also use this data to compare locations over time and see patterns of movement throughout a certain region.

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UK scientists develop 'cosmic concrete' to build houses on Mars

A team of scientists in the UK has created a new material, dubbed 'StarCrete' which is made from extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and could be used to build houses on Martian surface. Building infrastructure in space is currently prohibitively expensive and difficult to achieve. But, StarCrete offers one possible solution, according to the team at the University of Manchester.

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India's lack of infra limiting super luxury car market growth: Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann

India was one of the fastest-growing markets for the Italian car maker in CY2022. Lamborghini - which sells the Urus, Aventador and Huracan priced from ₹3-9 crore - increased sales by a third to 92 vehicles in the country last year. But contribution to global sales remains low at about 1%.

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YouTube Music will now auto-download recently played songs on Android

YouTube Music has got a new feature that will enable users to automatically download recently played songs they played. The feature, which is available on Android, is enabled by default. The feature was spotted by 9to5Google, and a few TOI-Gadgets now team members are able to see it under Settings > Downloads and storage menu. The feature is available for those with a Premium subscription.

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Auto off the pace: Number of unsold cars soars, new bookings decline

The rate of cancellation which used to be an average 10% of the total bookings till a few months back, has increased to 15-20%. There are an estimated 800,000 outstanding orders in the market. The softening trend comes as the pent-up demand that boosted sales in the last two years is dissipating with normalisation of production.

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Kia launches 2023 Seltos edition: Check new price, all updated features here

Kia has hiked the prices for the base petrol variant by Rs 20,000. All other petrol variants has received a uniform hike of Rs 25,000. All diesel variants are now costlier by Rs 50,000.​​ ​​Kia has made some changes in the 2023 edition of Seltos. The SUV has got an updated engine to comply with BS6 Phase 2 norms and RDE emission regulations.

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Mercedes-Benz expects India to be its fastest growing market this year too

Mercedes-Benz India expects India to be its fastest growing market globally, maintaining the feat that it had achieved last year as well. The company is delaying some of the launches, pushing it to the second and third quarters of 2023 (calender year) due to supply chain constraints. India's growth is still strong, even compared to many of the Asian markets in our region also, according to the company's managing director and CEO.

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Tata Motors upgrades PV range to conform to stricter emission norms; Maruti, Mahindra on course

"Our portfolio has already transitioned to BS-VI phase 2 emission norms in February 2023, ahead of the regulation timelines. We have also enhanced the products with improved performance, added new technology features and increased warranty of our vehicles," Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director Shailesh Chandra told PTI.

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Moto Tab G70 receives a price cut in India

Motorola launched the Moto Tab G70 in India in January 2022 at Rs 21,999. The Android tablet has now received a price cut of Rs 2,000 and is now available at Rs 19,999. Customers can purchase the Moto Tab G70 from the company website in Modernist Teal colour option.

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Here’s what ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s CEO has to say on ‘dangers of AI’

ChatGPT, a US-based artificial intelligence company, has seen several upgrades since its launch. The AI capabilities of underlying technology has become so sophisticated that people started raising questions whether AI can replace jobs and be used in spreading misinformation. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has now opened up saying he was "a little bit scared" of his company's invention but is positive about the good it can do.

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Twitter to soon open source all code used to recommend tweets: Elon Musk

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said that the micro-blogging platform will open source all code used for recommending tweets on March 31.

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Another country bans TikTok on Government devices

New Zealand said on Friday it would 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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MG Motor India to supply 100 vehicles to WTiCabs India

"Our partnership will further make MG vehicles more accessible to SUV and EV enthusiasts in India. We are deeply grateful to WTiCabs for having chosen the MG Hector and ZS EV as their choice of vehicle for their business," MG Motor India Senior Director Sales Rakesh Sidana said in a statement.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip now available on Vijay Sale: Price, offers and more

Oppo recently launched its first foldable smartphone -- Oppo Find N2 Flip. The foldable smartphone of the company is now up for sale. Now the popular retailer Vijay Sales has announced that the customers can purchase the Oppo Find N2 Flip from the Vijay Sales stores in the country. The retailer has also announced some offers for the buyers of Oppo Find N2 Flip.

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Meta launches subscription service in US

After a $44 billion buyout by Musk last year, Twitter had rolled out its Blue subscription service which lets people pay for the blue check mark previously limited to verified accounts of politicians, journalists and other public figures.

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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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Google may bring this photos-related feature to videos on Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8 rumours have started to pour in. If latest reports are to be believed, Google may be bringing new, AI-powered camera features alongside the new camera design. These new features are reported to come for videos – a department where Pixel smartphones have struggled in the past.

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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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iQoo Z7 5G Price in India Revealed Ahead of Launch in India on March 21

iQoo Z7 5G price in India was announced on Friday. The handset will go on sale in India starting on March 21, according to the company. The smartphone maker has revealed the prices of the smartphone in the country. it will be sold in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configurations.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Mobile Platform With 200-Megapixel Camera Support Launched: Details

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 was announced by Qualcomm on Friday as the latest addition to the Snapdragon 7-series. The new chipset supports 200-megapixel cameras and brings some flagship Snapdragon Elite gaming features to the mid-range series. Here’s everything you need to know about the newly launched Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset.

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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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Russia's Ozon intends to stay public as Nasdaq starts delisting process

Russian e-commerce firm Ozon intends to remain a public company, it said on Thursday, after being informed that the Nasdaq stock exchange planned to delist its securities. Nasdaq suspended trading in the securities of a number of companies operating in Russia on Feb. 28, 2022, days after Moscow despatched tens of thousands of troops to Ukraine. On Wednesday, the exchange notified a handful of Russian companies of delisting plans.

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US FTC asks social media, video streaming firms info on misleading ads

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. Snap, Amazon.com Inc-owned Twitch, Pinterest and Instagram are the other companies which are all required to provide information such as ad revenue and number of views including those in categories of products and services more prone to deception.

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Commercial vehicle sales outlook strong, but far off from pre-Covid peak

With the exception of a few sub-segments within the bus and truck market, majority of the segments are likely to end 2022-23 lower as compared to FY19, said Vinod Aggarwal, president of industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Cybercriminals' crypto platform ChipMixer seized in international operation

International authorities have cracked down on the cryptocurrency platform ChipMixer, alleging it helped obscure the digital money trail for online drug dealers, Russian military hackers and North Korean cybercriminals, Europe's Europol police agency and the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. The site - which authorities say laundered more than $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency - was offline on Wednesday, replaced by a banner which read, "THIS WEBSITE HAS BEEN SEIZED" and displaying the logos of German, American, Swiss and Polish law enforcement organizations.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE With Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC May Launch in Q4 2023: Report

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is said to launch later this year. The phone could get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which is last year's flagship chipset. In addition to this, the Samsung smartphone is said to feature an OLED 120Hz display.

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Honda Shine 100 launched in India. Check price, specifications here

The Honda Shine 100 is powered by an all-new 100cc OBD2 compliant PGM-FI engine that produces around 8 bhp power and it comes mated with a four-speed manual transmission.

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Realme C55 India Price, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Leaked Ahead of March 21 Launch

Realme C55 will be launched in India on March 21. Ahead of the handset's debut, its India price details, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations have been leaked online. The smartphone has been tipped to cost between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 in the country.

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Samsung Electronics to Invest $230 Billion in South Korea Chipmaking Base, Will Set Up 5 Chip Factories

Samsung's chipmaking plans come as other countries introduce steps to bolster domestic chip industries, including the United States which last month released details of its CHIPS Act, offering billions of dollars in subsidies for chipmakers that invest in the country.

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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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TikTok mulls splitting from ByteDance if proposal with US fails

China's TikTok is considering separating from parent ByteDance to help address US concerns about national security risks, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. A divestiture, which could result in a sale or initial public offering, is considered a last resort and will be pursued only if the company's existing proposal with U.S. national security officials does not get approved, Bloomberg reported.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Tipped to Launch in Global Markets in May: All Details

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro at MWC 2023 and now it is expected to bring the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to global markets in the coming months. A reliable tipster has now claimed that the purported Xiaomi phone will be launched in May.

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Poco X5 5G With 6.67-Inch Display, 33W Fast Charging Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco X5 series was released globally earlier this year, with a base and a pro variant. The Poco X5 Pro and Poco X5 are both 5G-enabled smartphones that ship with Android 12. Last month, the Poco X5 Pro 5G model was launched in India. Poco has now unveiled the base Poco X5 5G in India.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Tata Technologies to accelerate its digital transformation

As a part of the deal, Tata Technologies will deliver end-to-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to transform Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, finance and purchasing modules by bringing data and knowledge from multiple departments into one single source.

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Realme C33 2023 With 6.5-Inch Display, UniSoC T612 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C33 2023 edition has launched in India, with new and improved specifications over the 2022 model. The Realme C33 was first released in September last year with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display and an octa-core Unisoc T612 chipset. The Realme C33 2023 smartphone has more storage than the 2022 model.

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Etsy, other e-commerce companies feel squeeze of SVB collapse

Etsy on Monday resumed payments to merchants with Silicon Valley Bank accounts after the e-commerce platform paused their payouts over the weekend following the U.S. government shutdown of the bank last week. Approximately 0.5% of Etsy's active sellers -or around 2,700 merchants- had their payments delayed on Friday related to SVB's collapse, according to Etsy.

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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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Google Pixel 7a Leaks in Live Photos Suggesting Familiar Design and Increased RAM: Report

Google’s Pixel 6a, which was launched in India last year, may have not seen immediate success thanks to its high, premium asking price, but gradually started to make sense after a few noticeable price cuts. The phone still offers one of the best cameras in its segment and is also the first one to get software updates. But it’s soon to be announced successor, the P...

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iQoo Z7i With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z7i has been unveiled in China as the company's latest smartphone in the Z series. It is powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC and carries a dual rear camera unit. The smartphone offers up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage.

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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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Electric car batteries perform better with polymer coating: Research

A conductive polymer covering known as HOS-PFM, developed by Berkeley Lab researchers, may enable more potent, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. "The advance opens up a new approach to developing EV batteries that are more affordable and easy to manufacture," said Gao Liu, a senior scientist in Berkeley Lab's Energy Technologies Area.

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India tech minister plans to meet startups on SVB fallout

India'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. California banking regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday after a run on the lender, which had $209 billion in assets at the end of 2022, with depositors pulling out as much as $42 billion on a single day, rendering it insolvent.

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'Government should cut subsidies on e-bikes in phased manner'

Ather Energy chief business officer Ravneet Phokela told ET. It will take about 2-3 years for original equipment manufacturers in the electric two-wheeler segment to come to a level where operations can be self-sustaining, he added.

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Lamborghini eyes Tier I, Tier II cities for biz growth in India

"We launched a programme and reached out to possible customers in 100 cities. Today we have 50 cities in India where you can find a Lamborghini owner and these Tier I and Tier II cities now contribute to more than 25 per cent of the business. So these cities are becoming very important for us," he noted.

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Two-wheeler, passenger-vehicle exports decline in Feb

Two-wheeler exports dropped by 37 per cent to 2,35,087 units last month from 3,75,689 units in the year-ago period. Motorcycle shipments declined to 2,01,097 units last month from 3,49,221 units in the year-ago period. Scooter exports, however, rose to 33,378 units as compared with 24,830 units in February 2022.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE May Not Launch This Year as Previously Expected

Following the launch of the Galaxy S23 series earlier this year, Samsung was expected to release the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone. The Galaxy S23 Fan Edition was previously reported to launch later this year at the second Galaxy Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy Tab S8 FE tablet.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset's Key Specifications Leaked: All Details

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is the most recent and powerful chipset from the company. It has recently been used in some of the most recent high-end smartphones. The key specifications of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor have been suggested in some recent leaks.

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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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Strong demand, better supplies keep Feb car sales in fast lane

As many as 291,928 cars, sedans and utility vehicles were sold in the local market last month, a jump of 11% over 262,984 units reported in the same period last fiscal, shows data available with industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Grammarly adopts ChatGPT-like AI to improve experience: What it means for users

Grammarly is a cloud-based typing assistant that helps users with their writing, including reviewing spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other mistakes. The platform also enables users to customise their style and tone of writing. GrammarlyGO is a generative AI product that is designed to "accelerate productivity where people write." The product is set to launch in the coming months and will be available for all users--both free and paid versions.

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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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OpenAI to enable more customisations for enterprise and individual users

OpenAI, the creator of the buzzy chatbot ChatGPT, will release tools to give users more control over the generative AI system, while improving the models for both general and specific use cases, its CEO Sam Altman said Thursday. Speaking to investors at a Morgan Stanley conference, Altman said the AI company will focus on building a platform that sells APIs to others and creates killer apps like ChatGPT.

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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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MG Motor expects EVs to account for a fourth of its sales in India

The company owned by China’s largest carmaker SAIC Motor is set to launch its first EV in the mass market in the next few weeks. It expects 20-25% of its sales to come from EVs in 2023. MG Motor India president Rajeev Chaba told ET.

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Govt efforts helping bring more women into the workforce: Sundram Fasteners' MD Arathi Krishna

There are no challenges for women at the workplace. Women have challenges at home. Women need more support at home, they need a spouse or partner who can be understanding and carry half the load. They need infrastructure, they need creches at work, Krishna said.

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Google rolls out Android 14 Developer Preview 2: Here what’s new

Google has released the second Developer Preview of Android 14, following the release of Android 14 Developer Preview 1 last month. The latest developer build includes further improvements to confidentiality, protection, and speed and continues to perfect the user experience on both tablet devices and foldable screens. Here’s everything new and improved in the Android 14 Developer Preview 2.

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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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Spotify's 'biggest' update ever: TikTok-like home feed, Smart Shuffle and more

At its Stream On event, Spotify unveiled a major overhaul of its app. Ditching the good old home page, the app adopts a TikTok-inspired short-form video feed named "discovery" feeds. Other new features to come are a "Smart Shuffle" mode for playlist suggestions, an autoplay feature for podcasts, and more.

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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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Dutch to restrict semiconductor tech exports to China, joining U.S. effort

The Netherlands' government on Wednesday said it plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor technology to protect national security, joining the U.S. effort to curb chip exports to China. The announcement marked the first concrete move by the Dutch, who oversee essential chipmaking technology, toward adopting rules urged by Washington to hobble China's chipmaking industry and slow its military advances.

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Startup from ex-Apple team raises $100 million, works with OpenAI

Humane Inc, a startup founded by former Apple Inc employees, said on Wednesday it has raised $100 million and will release its first products this spring. The company, founded in 2018 by Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has now raised $241 million but has yet to disclose what it is building, saying only that it is a "software platform and consumer device built from the ground up for artificial intelligence."

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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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Apple to Limit ProMotion and Always-on Display Feature to High-End iPhone 15 Pro Models: Report

iPhone 15 series is expected to launch with the standard iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max models later this year. A recent report claims that Apple will restrict the ProMotion and Always-On Display features in the upcoming lineup to only the more expensive, high-end Pro and Pro Max models.

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Intel wants $5 billion more in German subsidies for chip plant: Report

Intel Corp is seeking an additional 4 billion to 5 billion euros ($5.28 billion) in subsidies from the German government to build a chip manufacturing complex in the country, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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White House backs Senate bill to boost US ability to ban TikTok

The bill would give the Commerce Department the ability impose restrictions up to and including banning TikTok and other technologies that pose national security risks, said Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who chairs the Intelligence Committee.

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When Delhi Police 'reacted' to Zomato's tweet

Food delivery app Zomato is quite active on social media platforms including microblogging platform Twitter. Zomato's handle often posts witty tweets on current or talked-about happenings. Delhi Police handle on Twitter too is quite active. Other than sharing important security and information related tweets, the Delhi Police's handle too posts witty and interesting tweets, including replies.

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Holi 2023: How to use Holi AR filters on Snapchat

As any festival approaches, the app provides some "special" AR lens filters to let users celebrate the occasion on the platform. Since Holi is here, Snapchat has introduced several Holi AR lens filters.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE, Galaxy S23 FE Tipped to Launch Later This Year at Second Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung has just released the highly anticipated Galaxy S23 series. Later this year, the South Korean tech giant is also expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 devices. According to a new leak, they will also release the Galaxy Tab S8 FE tablet alongside the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone in the second half of 2023.

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Apple iPhone SE 4 Will Use OLED Screens From China's BOE Instead of LG, Samsung: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new iPhone SE model in 2024. The next generation iPhone SE model will reportedly use an OLED display from China-based BOE instead of Samsung and LG.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip Price in India to Be Announced on March 13: Expected Price, Specifications

Oppo Find N2 Flip was unveiled last month for the global market. The foldable phone features a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a Dimensity 9000+ SoC and a 4300mAh battery. There is a 3.26-inch outer display as well.

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Meta must face trial over AI trade secrets, judge says

Meta Platforms Inc lost a bid on Monday to end a lawsuit in Boston federal court claiming it stole confidential information from artificial-intelligence startup Neural Magic Inc. Meta will have to face a trial over accusations that it took Neural Magic's "breakthrough" algorithms that enable AI systems to process information more quickly, U.S. District Judge Denise Casper said.

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Tesla could begin producing autos in Mexico next year: Mexican official

Tesla Inc could begin producing its first cars in Mexico next year, with the electric vehicle maker close to receiving its final permits allowing factory construction to begin in Nuevo Leon near the U.S.-Mexico border, the state's governor said on Monday. "They are waiting for the final permits ... once that's done, they can start, hopefully this very month, in March," Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia said in an interview.

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Maruti steps up heat on SUV rivals

Maruti Suzuki doubled its share in the category to 17.4% last month, up from 8.8% in February 2022. Rivals Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra did manage to grow volumes in the segment in the period under review but saw a decline of 2.3% and 0.7% in market share, respectively. Korean auto major Hyundai - now fourth in the pecking order after Maruti Suzuki - saw market share slide 3.3% in February

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How to use Magic Eraser in Google Photos

Google's Magic Eraser is an impressive feature that many smartphone users would love to have at their disposal. This feature allows users to remove any unwanted object or person from their photos instantly. This feature was initially exclusive to Google Pixel smartphones, but now it is available to users of other smartphones, either Android or iPhone, but for a fee.

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Hero MotoCorp to collaborate with US-based Zero Motorcycles on premium electric bikes

In September 2022, Hero MotoCorp's board approved an equity investment of up to USD 60 million in California-based Zero Motorcycles, a leading player in electric motorcycles and powertrains.

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Automobile retail sales see double-digit growth in Feb on robust demand

"Launch of new models, continuously improving supply, coupled with healthy booking-to-cancellation ratio and wedding bells kept the momentum going for the segment," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President Manish Raj Singhania said in a statement.

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Joe Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China

The soon-to-be-issued executive order from president Joe Biden will limit American investment in advanced technologies that have national security applications — such as next-generation military capabilities that could help China improve the speed and accuracy of military decision making, according to the official, who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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Binance execs' texts, documents show plan to avoid U.S. scrutiny

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, developed a plan to avoid the threat of prosecution by U.S. authorities as it started an American entity in 2019, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Any lawsuit from U.S. regulators, who had signalled a coming crackdown on unregulated offshore crypto players, would be like "nuclear fallout" for Binance's business and its officers, the WSJ said, citing a Binance executive's warning to colleagues in a 2019 private chat.

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TikTok a potential target in upcoming US bill to ban some foreign tech: Senator

Two U.S. 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. The Democratic senator made the comments on Fox News Sunday. The bill comes at a time when TikTok is under intensifying pressure over concerns that data about U.S. users could end up in the hands of the Chinese government.

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Ceat, Jindal Power, Private Equity Funds among companies in race for Birla Tyres

The National Company Law Tribunal admitted the company under the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) in May 2022 on a petition by chemicals maker SRF after it defaulted on dues of ₹15 crore.

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Meta to modify its controversial cross-check programme on FB, Insta

Meta (formerly Facebook) has agreed to modify Facebook and Instagram's cross-check programme to make it more transparent through regular reporting. "This will result in substantial changes to how we operate this system in response to the feedback we've received from the board and other stakeholders we've engaged with over several years," said the social network.

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How to edit your photos on Facebook

Recently, Facebook's parent company Meta announced a subscription service called Meta verified. The new paid subscription service enables users to verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge. Meta Verified will offer users extra protection against impersonation. ​​Users will also get direct access to customer support.

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How to customise Android Auto user interface for better experience

Google has recently rolled out the latest Android Auto Coolwalk update that finally brings a two-part interface to the car companion service. Additionally, it also improves the overall user experience. The good news is that there’s a way to customise the Android Auto a bit to further make things easily accessible while driving.

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Microsoft tests new text commands for voice access in Windows 11: How they work

In Build 22624.1391, Microsoft has added new voice access commands to make text selection and editing easier. The new commands include Select a range of text, apply bold/underline/italicize formatting, remove all whitespaces, and delete all the text in a text box.

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Why TikTok is being banned for some government employees

The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones. Other Western governments are pursuing similar bans, citing espionage fears. So far, there is no evidence that TikTok has given user data to the Chinese government, but fears abound due to the app's vast amount of user data it collects.

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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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Apple Cloud Services Chief Michael Abbott to Step Down Next Month: Report

Apple’s top executive Michael Abbott, who is in charge of cloud services, is leaving the company in April, Bloomberg News reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter. Abbott joined Apple in 2018 and previously held top roles at Twitter and Palm, and was a partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins.

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How Google aims to tackle hate speech, misinformation better

The review also said that to better tackle misinformation related to elections, the company should ensure that employees with language fluency are more involved in enforcement actions instead of relying on translation.

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Government to soon issue SOPs for Rs 26k crore auto PLI

“A draft SOP has been prepared in consultation with the players that were shortlisted,” a senior government official told ET. “Issues regarding documentation required to establish local sourcing have been addressed.”

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Apple blocks update to email app with ChatGPT tech, here's why

Apple has reportedly delayed the approval of an update to an AI-powered email app, citing concerns that the app could generate inappropriate content for children. The company claims that BlueMail does not include content filtering and is not fit for children, and because the app could potentially generate adult content, it must use the 17+ age restriction. To gain Apple's approval, BlueMail may need to move its age restriction to 17 and older or include content filtering that Apple deems appropriate.

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Microsoft set to win EU nod on Activision with licensing offer, sources say

Microsoft Corp is expected to secure EU antitrust approval for its $69 billion acquisition of Activision with its offer of licensing deals to rivals, three people familiar with the matter said, helping it to clear a major hurdle. Microsoft announced the Activision bid in January last year, its biggest ever, to take on leaders Tencent and Sony, in the booming videogaming market and to venture in the metaverse which is virtual online worlds where people can work, play and socialise.

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Honda plans to rev up premium portfolio to regain lost ground

Honda Cars India President Takuya Tsumura, while acknowledging that the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese carmaker has faced some challenging times at the onset of the pandemic, said the company is now back in the black for two consecutive financial years.

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This is the latest on Byjus shutting down WhiteHat Jr

Troubled coding platform WhiteHat Jr has reportedly seen an exodus of top HR executives in the past few days. The list includes director HR Business Partner (HRBP) and HR leader for international markets, Ashutosh Singh. According to a report in IANS, Singh's departure comes days after the exit of two other senior HR executives Gaurav Timble and Nimi Rastogi.

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How Google Contacts may help users to keep a tab on upcoming birthdays

Google updated its Contacts app which included a new icon and two separate tabs -- “Highlights” and Fix and Manage” along with other improvements. The latest tabs have made the Android app more than just a list of contacts. According to a report by 9to5Google, the tech giant has now started rolling out another section in the app which will help users to remember the birthdays of their contacts.

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How to translate a web page on Chrome

Translating web pages on your browser is a great way to quickly access information from other languages. It allows users to create localised versions of the website with accurate translations which can help them build better relationships with customers from different parts of the world. This makes it easy for anyone to access websites written in different languages without having to learn them first.

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iPhone 15 Models With USB Type-C Ports Might Require MFi Cables for Full Functionality

Apple is tipped to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup comprising iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra models later this year.The company could replace Lightning charging port with a USB Type-C port on all iPhone 15 models. Cables and power adapters not certified by Apple's MFi (Made for iPhone) programme could face charging and data transfer limits.

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Tesla readies revamp of Model Y codenamed 'Juniper'

Tesla is readying a production revamp of its top-selling Model Y, according to three people with knowledge of the plan. The changes to the Model Y - code-named Project Juniper at Tesla - involve the exterior and interior of the crossover electric vehicle with a target of starting production in 2024, according to two of the people, who asked not to be identified because the planning remains private.

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PV sales grow in double-digits amid sustained consumer demand, improved supplies

Industry estimates as many as 335,269 cars, sedans and utility vehicles were sold in the local market last month, which is an increase of 10.6% over 303, 213 units sold in the same period last year. This is the highest sales volume recorded in the industry for the month of February.

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Qualcomm and Prophesee Partner to Work on Cameras That Work Like Human Eye

Prophesee, a Paris-based startup that creates camera chips inspired by the human eye, announced at the Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona that it has finalised a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm for integration into the smartphone technology giant's product.

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Tesla readies revamp of Model Y codenamed 'Juniper' - sources

Tesla is readying a production revamp of its top-selling Model Y, according to three people with knowledge of the plan.

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Andhra Pradesh Launches Investigation Into Fire Incident at Apple Supplier Foxlink Factory

Andhra Pradesh has launched an investigation into what caused a fire at the factory of Apple supplier Foxlink that led to the collapse of part of the building and disrupted production, a government official said on Wednesday.

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