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At the recent 'Let Loose' event, Apple introduced new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, along with the Apple Pencil Pro and an updated Magic Keyboard. The new iPad Air (2024) comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes with M2 chips, while the iPad Pro features an OLED screen with a new M4 chip. The Apple Pencil Pro now includes a new sensor for additional functionality and if lost can be found using the Find My app.
#APPLE #IPAD
An Indian electronics brand boAt is in the spotlight for a potential data breach impacting a staggering 7.5 million users.
#BOAT, #HEADPHONE
Meta, the social media giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is temporarily shutting down its Threads app in Turkey starting April 29, 2024. This decision comes after a clash with the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) regarding data-sharing practices between Threads and Instagram.
#META #THREADS
OpenAI sets foot in Asia with a new Tokyo office and a Japanese-optimized GPT-4 model, targeting the booming AI market and fostering deeper business partnerships. This strategic move highlights OpenAI's commitment to: Capitalize on Japan's strong AI adoption, Enhance enterprise engagement with local leadership & Address linguistic and cultural needs with a custom language model.
#OPENAI #CHATGT #AI
With over 370 million users, Airtel aims to tackle short validity periods by introducing a new recharge plan with an extended validity of 35 days for INR 289. The plan includes unlimited calling, free SMS, but may not suit heavy data users due to its 4GB allocation for 35 days.
#AIRTEL
During Google I/O in May 2023, Google unveiled Studio Bot, powered by PaLM-2, expanding its reach with Gemini in Android Studio across 180+ countries in the Jellyfish version. In February, Bard chatbot upgraded to Gemini Pro, showcasing Google's commitment to advanced AI in developer tools. Gemini seamlessly integrates into IDEs, enhancing code completions, debugging, and documentation writing.
#GOOGLE #AI #ANDROID #SOFTWARE
ReCAPTCHA is valuable for spam prevention but can be an obstacle. CAPTCHA distinguishes humans from bots, typically seen in sign-up forms. ReCAPTCHA uses risk analysis to protect websites while minimizing disruption. Disabling ReCAPTCHA involves technical steps for individuals and businesses, enhancing user experience but potentially exposing issues like malicious programs.
#SECURITY #RECAPTCHA
India has a large WhatsApp user base and UPI is a popular money transfer method there. WhatsApp added a new feature to scan UPI QR code directly from chat list for faster payments. This feature is currently in beta testing but will be rolled out to more users soon. To use it, you need an Indian bank account with UPI and a linked WhatsApp number.
#WHATSAPP #UPI #MONEYTRANSFER
Microsoft is pushing Bing adoption via pop-ups and ads, sparking debates. Users question the authenticity and impact on freedom. Critics raise transparency concerns over Microsoft's aggressive marketing tactics, including forcing Edge adoption and data sharing.
#MICROSOFT, #CHROME, #EDGE, #BING
Unlocking the Future: Google's Gemini Pro Launch Revolutionizes AI for Developers and Enterprises Google's Gemini Pro launch highlights its commitment to powerful AI for developers and enterprises, accessible through Gemini API and Vertex AI. Supporting 38 languages globally, Gemini Pro's Vision endpoint accommodates multimodal applications. This release, part of Google's strategy to reinforce cloud offerings, introduces Vertex AI and Duet AI, focusing on a vertically integrated AI technology stack and diverse industry support.
#GOOGLE #GEMINI #AI
Intel's Q2 2023 results exceeded expectations, showing strong financials and a focus on AI. Despite competition and past mistakes, Intel's manufacturing muscle and innovation position it for future success. Its role in geopolitics and x86 architecture highlights its broader importance.
#INTEL, #Q2EARNINGS, #CHIPSHORTAGE, #MANUFACTURING, #AI, #X86, #GEOPOLITICS, #CPUS, #GPUS, #TECHINDUSTRY, #INNOVATION
At Google I/O in May 2023, Google announced that its products and services will be benefited from artificial intelligence over time. Some of the AI features have been ruled out in Gmail, Docs, Slides, and more, Google may be working on bringing the AI writing and editing feature to Chromebooks specifically.
#GOOGLE AI #AI #AI UPDATE #CHROMEOS #OS
When it comes to shopping for a new smartphone, MacBook, or that perfect dress for your upcoming birthday, everyone has a little wishlist that we want to fulfil.
#PRODUCT PRICE CHECKER, #PRICE HISTROY, #OLD PRICE, #PRICE CHECKER #PRICE TRACKER
The Internet Archive was founded in 1996 in San Francisco, it is a nonprofit that preserves snapshots of websites through the Wayback Machine, allowing users to view past versions of the websites. Recently, the organization experienced a data breach affecting 31 million users, compromising patron email addresses and encrypted passwords, though archival materials remain secure. This breach underscores the Archive's importance as a vital repository of over 890 billion web pages, especially in light of Google's recent changes.
ColorOS 15 features a fresh UI design with new icons, dynamic lighting effects, and improved app responsiveness due to the Aurora and Tidal Engine, resulting in an 18% boost in performance and 26% faster app installations as per the Oppo. The update introduces AI-centric functionalities, including the XiaoBu Assistant for natural interactions, a circle-to-search feature, and advanced image processing capabilities like person and reflection removal.
It is funded by Hugging Face, which is the leader in all who are building open-source AI. The company had put forth quite a range of tools and models for all NLP-related functions whereas HuggingChat could almost be regarded as one very simple and open-source kind of a model.
The new Qualcomm chip can CPU speed up to 4.32 GHz speeds with 45% improved CPU performance with 44% better power efficiency. Qualcomm Adreno GPU offers up to 40% better performance with 40% better power efficiency. The overall efficiency of the new chip is 27% The chip also offers some great NPU performance with a multimode Gen AI.
Pixelmator one of the most popular editing app in the Apple ecosystem will be acquired by Apple very soon! Check the full blog.
#APPLE
Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Google in 2020, accusing the company of unfair practices and a monopoly on the Android App Store, charging a commission of 30% for any kind of purchase. A recent court ruling mandates that Google open its Play Store to competition for the next three years.
Mistral is one of the new AI startup companies, focusing on working on efficient open-weight models. Mistral has managed to draw high-performance language models using a very high level of computational efficiency.
Google has introduced a new feature in its Gemini AI app, allowing users to control smart home devices directly within Gemini App.
Microsoft PowerToys is a powerful suite of utilities designed to enhance your Windows experience with a range of productivity-boosting features. From advanced clipboard management and window organization to tools for image resizing, system tweaks, and more, PowerToys streamlines everyday tasks. Best of all, it's open-source and free to download!
WINDOWS, TIP
Microsoft offered a free trial of advanced cybersecurity services for free for U.S. government agencies in 2021 and has since seen mass adoption, particularly among Department of Defense agencies. Microsoft's market dominance and ability to suppress competition could lead to antitrust violations. In response, the FTC launched a formal investigation.
Claude is a family of language models developed by the company Anthropic which is founded by former researchers from the OpenAI.
Gemini is a new series of AI models by Google, developed by DeepMind, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. This new series has opened a new page in the history of Google.
ChatGPT is probably the most widely used AI model coming from OpenAI. It is designed from GPT architecture, where the latest one available until 2024 is GPT-4.
Strava has been there in the fitness industry for quite a long time. They are one of the best fitness tracking apps for iOS and Android. You can track your cycling, walking, and workouts on the app. Strava is joining forces with Apple Fitness which will give Apple Fitness a new kind of flavour to their app. Let's take a technical look at it.
#APPLE #FITNESS
OpenAI Just Dropped a New Budget-Friendly AI model. OpenAIs new o3-mini is like a smarter, faster cousin of its earlier AI models like the o1 or o1 mini. Its built for complex STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) tasks. You can ask this model to do your maths homework or a summer science project and the possibilities are endless.
#AI #DEEPSEEK
Easy password change when you forgot your old password
#WINDOW #PASSWORD
Deepseek is gaining alot of popularity in recent time but being a chinese model and the website of the Deepseek being down cyber attach let's take a techincal look at how to run deepseek locally on your machine using LM Studio. Check the complete blog to know more about it.
#DEEPSEEK #LM STUDIO
OpenAI is working on developing its own in-house chip to reduce dependency on NVIDIA, which is currently dominating the GPU market for AI models with an 80% market share.
#OPEN AI