TECHNOLOGY
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May- 2023 -23 May
TCS partners Google Cloud to launch next-gen generative AI offering
The company said it is currently working with clients in multiple industries, to explore how generative AI can be used to deliver value New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, with launching ‘TCS Generative AI’ which leverages Google Cloud’s generative AI services to design and deploy custom-tailored business solutions. This new offering is powered by Google Cloud’s Generative AI tools — Vertex AI, Generative AI Application Builder and Model Garden, and TCS’ own solutions. TCS has developed a large portfolio of AI-powered solutions and intellectual property in the areas of AIOps, Algo Retail, smart manufacturing, digital twins and robotics. The company said it is currently working with clients in multiple industries, to explore how…
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21 May
Twitter no longer ‘high risk’ after Musk replaced, says leading advertising agency
Twitter is no longer “high risk” for brands after Elon Musk hired a seasoned marketing executive as the company’s new boss, a leading advertising agency said. GroupM, which is part of the London-listed ad group WPP, previously warned clients about advertising on the social media site in the wake of Mr Musk’s $44bn (£35bn) takeover last year. But the agency has rowed back following the appointment of Linda Yaccarino, former head of advertising at US media giant NBCUniversal, as the platform’s chief executive. Ms Yaccarino’s appointment has been widely welcomed by advertisers after months of turmoil sparked by the Tesla billionaire’s troubled reign at Twitter. Thank you @elonmusk! I’ve long been inspired by your vision to create a brighter future. I’m excited to help bring…
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19 May
All you should know about the AI Girlfriend
Who is AI Girlfriend? Caryn Marjorie, a 23-year-old Snapchat influencer with 2 million followers, created a virtual version of herself. Caryn designed her AI version to be an “AI girlfriend” for people who are feeling lonely. CarynAI chatbot charges users 1 dollar a minute for a chat where followers can chat with CarynAI in an “immersive AI experience” that feels almost like they are speaking to Caryn. Caryn tweet reads, “CarynAI is the first step in the right direction to cure loneliness. Men are told to suppress their emotions, hide their masculinity, and to not talk about issues they are having. I vow to fix this with CarynAI. I have worked with the world’s leading psychologists to seamlessly add CBT and DBT…
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17 May
WhatsApp now lets you lock individual chats; here’s how to access the feature
The meta-owned app will now allow its users to lock their most intimate and private conversations as it introduces a new ‘lock chat’ feature Hyderabad: WhatsApp has been rolling out several new features this year. The meta-owned app will now allow its users to lock their most intimate and private conversations as it introduces a new ‘Chat Lock’ feature. According to WhatsApp, Chat Lock will let users move their most intimate conversations to a separate folder that can only be accessed with their device password or biometric authentication, such as a fingerprint. Moreover, the feature also hides the sender’s name and the message preview in notifications for locked chats. Once you have enabled Chat Lock, all the messages in the chat…
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11 May
Google Pixel 7a with upgraded camera, Tensor G2 chip now in India
Google Pixel 7a will be available in India at a launch price of Rs 39,999 (actual price Rs 43,999) on Flipkart. New Delhi: Google on Thursday launched its newest A-series smartphone Google Pixel 7a in India that will be available at a launch price of Rs 39,999 (actual price Rs 43,999) on Flipkart. Google Pixel 7a is built with Tensor G2 chip and the Titan M2 security chip as used in Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, making it faster, more efficient and more secure. The 6.1-inch Pixel 7a is available in three colours — Charcoal, Snow, and Sea. It offers Face Unlock, 8GB RAM, a 90Hz display, IP67 dust and water protection and wireless charging. Pixel 7a’s camera system has been completely upgraded…
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10 May
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes BIG Statement on Mass Layoffs
At a time when tech giants Amazon, Twitter, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that layoffs at his company will be made only as a ‘last resort.’“I view that as a last resort and, so, mass layoffs is not something that we’re talking about at this moment”, Tim Cook said in an interview with CNBC. The CEO also said that they are being extremely careful about hiring. “We’re continuing to be extremely prudent on hiring. We’re continuing to hire, just at a lower clip level than we were before. And we’re doing all the right things of challenging the things that we spend, and we’re just finding a few more ways to save…
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3 May
Who is Dhirendra Prasad, an Indian-origin man who stole Rs 138 crore from Apple?
Dhirendra Prasad, a former Apple employee, has been making headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. The 55-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay $19 million in restitution after pleading guilty to conspiring to defraud Apple and related tax crimes. How did it all go down? Prasad worked at Apple between 2008 and 2018, primarily as a buyer in the company’s global service supply chain. He was responsible for purchasing parts and services from vendors. Dhirendra Prasad’s position at Apple granted him significant autonomy to make decisions that would benefit the company. However, Prasad abused that trust and used his power to enrich himself while accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary and bonuses from…
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2 May
IIT-Mandi startup develops AI-based affordable solution to detect respiratory, genetic disorders
IIT-Mandi incubated startup has built a cost-effective Artificial Intelligence-based medical imaging solution New Delhi: An IIT-Mandi incubated startup has built a cost-effective Artificial Intelligence-based medical imaging solution that has the potential to revolutionise the early detection of respiratory abnormalities, hepatobiliary diseases and genetic disorders in children, officials said. The innovators at Dectrocel Healthcare have developed a platform in which digital and analogue chest X-Ray images and pictures of children are uploaded and, in a few minutes, the algorithm is able to diagnose respiratory abnormalities that have significant mortalities such as tuberculosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Saumya Shukla, co-founder of Dectrocel Healthcare and Research Private Limited, said, “With AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning), especially in the context of health…
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Apr- 2023 -28 April
Apple Imagine reseller asked to shut at Delhi’s Select City Mall days after Saket Apple Store launch
Barely days after Apple opened its exclusive store at Delhi’s Select City Walk mall, the company’s premium reseller closed down its outlet in the mall. Apple had furnished a list of 20 resellers with the mall management that was prohibited to open stores near the company’s showroom in the national capital. The operator of the mall chose not to extend the company’s lease as they believed Apple Store will sell more products than the reseller and there was no need for another company selling Apple inside the mall, reported ET. The company has partnered with 24 resellers who sell their products and offer discounts. Imagine, which opened in the mall in 2014, was one of the oldest Apple partners. The…
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24 April
More than 300 border villages in Arunachal Pradesh to get 4G connectivity
The Indian government has installed 254 network towers on Saturday (April 22) in order to provide 4G mobile telephony connectivity in around 336 villages in border areas of the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The government aims at connecting remote areas of the Tawang district where there have been incursions of Chinese troops. The government has given approval for the construction of 2,605 4G mobile towers for providing connectivity to more than 3,721 villages in the state with a total outlay of Rs 2,675 crore. After a ceremony to dedicate the initial set of 254 mobile towers, India’s Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said: “Today’s launch has happened mostly in border areas. By and large, most of the villages will be…
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