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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. from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UVLZ7id

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... from Gadgets 360

India’s newest cultural destination 'Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre' opens today

New Delhi:  Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani performed traditional puja on Ramnavmi on Thursday to seek the Almighty’s blessings on the eve of the launch of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). India’s first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, is set to be inaugurated today with an exquisite showcase of the best of India across music, theatre, fine arts and crafts to audiences from India and the world. The Centre will mark another definitive step in strengthening India’s cultural infrastructure and bringing to fruition the best of India and the world in the sphere of arts. The launch programming features a specially curated art and craft exposition called ‘Swadesh’ along with three blockbuster shows – a musical theatrical called ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation’; a costume art exhibition called ‘India in Fashion’ and a visual art show called ‘Sangam/Confluence’. Together, the programmin

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/J2gyx5Y

Rising India Summit: Ecosystem through orchestrated narrative trying to hurt India, says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi: An ecosystem through an orchestrated narrative is trying to hurt India, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday at Network18’s Rising India 2023 Summit. Attacking India’s legitimacy as a nation-state, its constitutional institutions, including the Parliament, is becoming a favourite pastime for some, he added. “This ecosystem to combat India’s growth trajectory must not be allowed to go unnoticed. And that can only happen when we react,” said Dhankhar. In a statement apparently aimed towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Vice President also condemned those who go to foreign countries and use platforms there to attack India. At a time when there is a perception shared by some of a brewing confrontation between the central government and the judiciary, Dhankhar said, “We are proud of our Supreme Court. Where on the planet will you get a Supreme Court that will act with lightning speed and grant relief when someone is accused of defamation…Where will you get a

During UPA regime, CBI was 'putting pressure' on me to 'frame' PM Modi, says Amit Shah

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the CBI was “putting pressure” on him to “frame” Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an alleged fake encounter case in Gujarat when he was being questioned by the probe agency during the Congress-led UPA government. Speaking at the ‘News 18 Rising India’ programme in the capital, Shah said, “The CBI was putting pressure on me to frame Modi ji (when he was Gujarat CM) in an alleged fake encounter case during the Congress government.” However, the BJP never raised a ruckus, he added. On Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case by a court in Surat, the home minister questioned the ex-party chief’s “arrogance” in not appealing in court against the judgment and said that he has been trying to create hue and cry over the episode and blaming PM Modi for his fate. Reminding the Grand Old Party about Rahul Gandhi’s 2013 act, Shah said Gandhi would have been saved if he had not torn the ordinance on disqualification of MPs. “T

Rising India Summit: 'Rahul Gandhi will help BJP win Karnataka polls,' says Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister and BJP co-incharge for Karnataka elections Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday remarked sarcastically that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would pave the way for the saffron party’s win in the southern state. Speaking at the News18 Rising India Summit, Mandaviya expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in Karnataka. The Election Commission announced earlier on Wednesday that Karnataka Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on May 10 and the votes will be counted on May 13, setting the stage for a key BJP versus Congress electoral fight ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha showdown. Maintaining that the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi following conviction in a defamation case was “lawful”, Mandaviya brushed aside the opposition party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. “Rahul Gandhi will win us the Karnataka election,” he remarked, adding, “We will make a double engine government in Karnataka again. Karnataka voters are with us.” No political part

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... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ozXpGKh

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... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UQeVCit

John Wick Chapter 4 Box Office: Keanu Reeves Movie Opens With $137.5 Million Worldwide Box Office Opening

John Wick 4 has collected an impressive $137.5 million (about Rs. 1,132 crore) at the global box office on its opening weekend, easily knocking down competition from Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The film marks the John Wick franchise’s biggest opening to date, earning roughly $64 million (about Rs. 527 crore) from markets outside the US. On Rotten Tomatoes, John Wick: ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RehHEKs

Paytm Wins RBI Extension for Payment Aggregator Licence Application: Details

Paytm on Sunday said it had received an extension from the country's banking regulator to apply for a payment aggregator licence. The RBI had declined a payment aggregator licence for the firm in November. Paytm said it aims to reapply for a payment aggregator licence in 15 about days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MHvWdXG

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4zhQmS8

Elon Musk Puts $20 Billion Value on Twitter in Internal Memo to Staff: Report

Elon Musk has reportedly put a value of $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,64,600 crore) on Twitter, months after he acquired the microblogging platform. The company's owner and CEO offered employees stock grants at the new valuation that is less than half of the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,62,100 crore) that he paid to acquire Twitter. from Gadgets 360

Elon Musk Puts $20 Billion Value on Twitter in Internal Memo to Staff: Report

Elon Musk has reportedly put a value of $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,64,600 crore) on Twitter, months after he acquired the microblogging platform. The company's owner and CEO offered employees stock grants at the new valuation that is less than half of the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,62,100 crore) that he paid to acquire Twitter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MKSavPH

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MrjUFuw

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. from Gadgets 360

Paytm Announces Upgraded Payments Platform Backed by Fully Indigenous Technology

Paytm on Friday announced the launch of its fully indigenously developed new technology platform. The company said the revamped platform is expected to further power its fast, secure and seamless payments, while promoting sustainable growth of digital payments and financial services in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NkuFymX

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kb7otZa

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... from Gadgets 360

Isha Ambani recognised as ‘Gennext Entrepreneur’ at Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023

New Delhi: Lauded for creating a truly India-centric retail space and steering the growth of Reliance Retail Ventures, industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s daughter and a well-known entrepreneur in her own right, Isha Ambani on Friday won the prestigious ‘Gennext Entrepreneur’ award at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023, which recognises resilient leaders of the country and their outstanding contribution to usher in change to an ever-growing and evolving society. A leading player in India’s 800-billion-dollar retail market, Isha Ambani strives to dominate every aspect of the country’s retail space and works to make the most of opportunities to take Reliance Retail’s digital commerce initiative AJIO.com, a fashion and lifestyle brand popular with the youth to greater heights. The brand is known for being an ultimate fashion destination flaunting affordable handpicked apparel and is currently the market leader in terms of revenue in the domestic online space. Dedicating her win to her

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5hcLeEw

TikTok to Get Banned in France for Use on Smartphones of Civil Servants

France will ban the use of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on the work phones of civil servants, Civil Service Minister Stanislas Guerini said on his Twitter account. "In order to guarantee the cybersecurity of our administrations and civil servants, the government has decided to ban recreational applications such as TikTok on the professional phones of civil s... from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/p1xevhO

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ks2w1dQ

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. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CVbJnUq

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... from Gadgets 360

WATCH: Medanta Hospital MD expresses concern over rising Covid-19 cases, urges precautions

New Delhi: Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, MD, Medanta hospital has expressed concern over the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the Delhi NCR region and has urged people to take the required precautions. #WATCH | Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, MD, Medanta hospital says, "Worrying that we're seeing rising cases of COVID…Measures we used as COVID-apt behaviour must be practised…Wear a mask where there is likely to be a crowd. Isolate for 4-5 days if you have a cold and cough…" pic.twitter.com/9DKYwT9ADd — ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2023 "Worrying that we're seeing rising cases of COVID...Measures we used as COVID-apt behaviour must be practised. Wear a mask where there is likely to be a crowd. Isolate for 4-5 days if you have a cold and cough," Dr Naresh Trehan was quoted as saying by ANI. “People with comorbidities have to be doubly responsible and doubly protected. They should not go into crowded places, if it is very urgent - all with an N95 mask and spend a

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/estQ3aA

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Prn1R3

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 ... from Gadgets 360

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 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NRtQfxP

Airtel Rolls Out New Family Postpaid Plans Bundled With Data, Streaming Websites

Bharti Airtel has rolled out various family plans offering monthly data in the range of 105-320 GB as it looks to attract prepaid users to switch to postpaid connections. The new family plans uploaded on the company website are in the range of Rs. 599 to Rs. 1,499 per month, while Black family plans, that bundles DTH and fixed broadband service, are in the range of ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vzQSBPn

Facebook Parent Meta Sued by Kenyan Content Moderators for Unlawful Redundancy

Facebook content moderators in Kenya are suing the social media site's parent company Meta and two outsourcing companies for unlawful redundancy, a rights group said on Monday. The 43 applicants say they lost their jobs with Sama, a Kenya-based firm contracted to moderate Facebook content, for organising a union. They also say they were blacklisted from applying for t... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7W4zQNR

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, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3LebGK8

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, ... from Gadgets 360

WATCH: Indian Embassy at London High commission puts up huge Tiranga after Khalistan supporters attack the Tricolour

After the removal of India’s national flag on Sunday afternoon by pro-Khalistani protestors, the Indian High Commission in London has retaliated with a larger tricolour. A representative of the Indian High Commission was seen in a widely circulated social media video grabbing the tricolour from a radical Sikh activist and tossing the Khalistani flag. Our Tiranga stands tall and high on the soil of London. Those who have done the misadventure, they will be hunted soon ,very very soon. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/c2d1sHWdd1 — Akshit Singh 🇮🇳 (@IndianSinghh) March 19, 2023 According to mission officials, the "attempted but failed" attack was stopped, and the tricolour was now flying "grander," according to PTI. A Khalistani banner that a demonstrator was observed holding from the ledge of the first-floor window was thrown away by the official, who was praised for addressing the separatist forces. The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London

Police arrive at Rahul Gandhi's residence for details of alleged sexual harassment victims

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Sunday reached the residence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a notice issued to him over his ‘women are still being sexually assaulted’ remark made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. #WATCH | Delhi: Special CP(L&O) Sagar Preet Hooda arrives at the residence of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the notice that was served to him by police to seek information on the ‘sexual harassment’ victims that he mentioned in his speech during the Bharat Jodo Yatra pic.twitter.com/G7r2txze67 — ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2023 Taking cognisance of social media posts, police had sent a questionnaire to the Congress leader and asked him 'to give details about the women who approached him regarding sexual harassment'. According to police, Gandhi gave a statement in Srinagar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra that 'I have heard that women are still being sexually assaulted'. Talking to the media, Sagar Preet Hooda, the Special CP Law

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... from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EtRK128

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 ... from Gadgets 360

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 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vKOnFt1

'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 ... from Gadgets 360

'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 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fjLN6kv

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MlSNeLH

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... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KTCS8zY

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 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ng9LxIe

Twitch CEO Emmett Shear to Step Down After His Tenure of 16 Years

Amazon.com-owned Twitch's Emmett Shear will step down as chief executive officer after over 16 years at the live video streaming platform that he co-founded, he said on Thursday. President Dan Clancy, who has been at Twitch since 2019, will take on the role of CEO effective immediately, Shear said in a blog post, adding that he will remain on as an advisor. from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MAFfRh4

Apple Supplier Foxconn Said to Plan $200 Million Factory in India After Winning AirPods Order

Foxconn, which assembles 70 percent of Apple's iPhone models, is said to have won an order to make AirPods, the company's wireless earphones. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer is planning to build a factory in India to manufacture Apple's AirPods. It will become an AirPods supplier for the first time as the contract manufacturer attempts to diversify production away... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lbOpLk8

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. from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dRgerSJ

Netflix Announces Third Season for Delhi Crime, Mismatched, Kota Factory, She

Streamer Netflix on Tuesday ordered third seasons of their critically-acclaimed and popular shows, including Delhi Crime, Mismatched and Kota Factory. Netflix has also announced third seasons of reality TV series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and Imtiaz Ali-created She. The streamer shared the news in a teaser video posted on Instagram. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0nXkSJF

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/F0vDTuo

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RCAqe24

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... from Gadgets 360

Apple, Google Can Challenge US Patent-Review System, Court Rules

A US appeals court ruled on Monday, allowing Apple, Google, Cisco and others to challenge the US Patent and Trademark Office over a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal. Apple, Google, Cisco, Intel and Edwards Lifesciences sued the PTO in the California federal court in 2020 over the rule. They argued it undermined the role i... from Gadgets 360

Apple, Google Can Challenge US Patent-Review System, Court Rules

A US appeals court ruled on Monday, allowing Apple, Google, Cisco and others to challenge the US Patent and Trademark Office over a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal. Apple, Google, Cisco, Intel and Edwards Lifesciences sued the PTO in the California federal court in 2020 over the rule. They argued it undermined the role i... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xysatr3

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/U0KrPM5

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PTBMxKf

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... from Gadgets 360

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 ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5xfgzOH

Meet India’s disaster responders who rescued pets in quake-hit Turkey

Perihaan Atakan of Turkey couldn’t stop crying when she was reunited with her injured cat Laurenz almost two weeks after a deadly earthquake shook her world. It was a sign of hope for her, as it was for thousands of people living in relief camps who were able to reunite with their beloved pets following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on 6 February. Disaster responders from Humane Society International rescued 1,500 such animals from the rubble. The organisation works for animal protection and reached Turkey last month. The team with representation from different countries across the world also included three members from India, who recently returned after providing emergency aid. “It was heart-wrenching to see the scale of the disaster. Most of the buildings had collapsed. There were people who had lost everything but they were still looking out for their pets. Amid all the human suffering, we could see people frantically searching for their lost pets in the debris,” s

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/o3NKPml

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. from Gadgets 360

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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XS4vPb9

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... from Gadgets 360

Quirky message on safe driving leaves Nagaland minister impressed

Many a times, we come across boards that tell us to drive slow. While writing such a message is important to make people aware about the rule, there is no dearth of defaulters. But how about delivering the message in a creative way? This is exactly what a village in Nagaland has done by planting a board which reads, “Drive slow, see our village. Drive fast, see our judge.” The creativity of this village has now caught the attention of Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along. He posted the picture of this quirky board on his Twitter handle and mentioned in the caption that he was amazed by the creativity of the villagers. In the photo it can be seen that the message is written in pink on a beautiful green coloured board, which appears to made of wood. The board is standing near a bush, and appealing houses of the villagers can be seen behind it. Two villagers can also be seen riding on a bike on the board’s left side. Have a look at this tweet here: I’m amazed by the creativity of our v

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ylUPGhX

Bitcoin Continues to Lose Steam in Silvergate Shutdown Aftermath, Most Altcoins Record Losses

The overall crypto sector valuation sunk by 6.73 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with Ether, Solana, and Polkadot joined majority popular altcoins in settling with losses. The reason behind this severe slump in the market is crypto titan Silvergate Bank’s decision to liquidate and shut operations as well as the upcoming interest rate hikes in the US. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zrMCpQN

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. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Sd7cJ6K

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... from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kxlc4X0

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. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ur8vxQL

Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix Criticised Over Tobacco Advertising

Netflix has come under criticism for its popular show Formula 1: Drive to Survive, due to concerns and criticism from tombacco industry watchdogs regarding prominent advertising of tobacco brands on F1 cars. The show is being accused of indirectly glorifying tobacco brands, although F1 insists that all advertising is in line with applicable laws. from Gadgets 360

Watch: US Secretary of Commerce participates in Holi celebrations at Rajnath Singh's residence

New Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday participated in Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Raimondo is in New Delhi to meet with public and private sector leaders and participate in the US-India Commercial Dialogue and CEO Forum. #WATCH | Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo participates in #Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. pic.twitter.com/Q4og4ypUfl — ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2023 Addressing the reporters on the occasion, she said, “ It’s an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it’s fantastic. Happy Holi!”  #WATCH | “It’s an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it’s fantastic. Happy Holi!” says US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo as she participates in #Holi celebrations at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi pic.twitter.com/lf2cy9ZCD0 — ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2023

Twitter Could Be Cash Flow-Positive By Next Quarter After Aggressively Cutting Costs, Elon Musk Says

Twitter has a chance to become cash flow-positive by the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. The company has been marked by chaos and uncertainty since the acquisition by Musk, after multiple rounds of layoffs and other measures to cut costs. Twitter also faces annual interest payments of about $1.5 billion as a result of the debt it took on in Musk's takeove... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/v9IPmNx

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GBTMaLb

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. from Gadgets 360

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TnkWIVx

'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... from Gadgets 360

'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... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ezoQhpa

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to begin 4-day visit to India

New Delhi: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit India’s capital New Delhi from 7 to 10 March in a bid to strengthen bilateral trade and business ties between the two countries. The India-US Commercial Dialogue will coincide with Raimondo’s visit, where the two sides are expected to discuss cooperation across various sectors that will open new avenues in trade and investment opportunities. The dialogue, which will be held on Friday, will be co-chaired by Raimondo’s counterpart Piyush Goyal. The last India-US Commercial Dialogue was held in 2019. An official statement read, “It is proposed to re-launch the Commercial Dialogue with a strategic outlook with focus on supply chain resiliency and diversification and new emerging areas, after a gap of three years.” “During the visit, India-USA Commercial Dialogue and CEO Forum will be held on March 10 to discuss cooperation in various sectors that could unlock new trade and investment opportunities between the two countries,” th

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. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zXFvAky