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5 Things about AI you may have missed today: GenAI to transform healthcare in India, UN backs safe AI use, more
AI roundup: While multiple sectors have been integrating AI into their products, a new study highlights that generative AI has the potential to revamp the healthcare sector in India. It is predicted to improve efficiency in how doctors provide treatment. In other news, the UN General Assembly encourages the safe use of AI which will also benefit sustainable development. Know about more such AI news today.
No downturn in unicorn hiring; smartphone makers to gain further ground
Share The ongoing funding winter and concerns over profitability have not deterred homegrown unicorns from onboarding top talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. Also in this letter: ■ ETtech Deals Digest ■ IT stocks tumble on Accenture guidance cut ■ Reddit stock price soars post market debut Programming note: There won’t be an edition of ETtech Top 5 and Morning Dispatch newsletters on March 25 on the occasion of Holi. Happy Holi to all our readers.
Amazon Holi Offers 2024: Best deals on smartphones - iQOO 12, iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and more
As Holi approaches, online platforms like Amazon are rolling out enticing discounts on a wide range of electronic products. This festive season, seize the opportunity to fulfill your wishes by taking advantage of the generous deals available. Amazon is currently featuring substantial discounts and special Holi offers on leading smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and others. Explore the offerings, all while enjoying significant savings.
IAU names asteroid named after Indian professor, recognizing his contributions to astronomy
Share The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, announced on Friday that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has honored renowned Indian astrophysicist Prof Jayant Murthy by naming an asteroid after him. The asteroid, previously designated as “2005 EX296,” has now been officially named “(215884) Jayantmurthy” by the IAU’s Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature. Positioned between Mars and Jupiter, the asteroid completes one orbit around the Sun every 3.3 years.
iPhone update rolled out! Apple introduces iOS 17.4.1 with bug fixes, security enhancements
Apple has rolled out the latest iteration of its operating system for iPhone users, iOS 17.4.1, following closely on the heels of the recent iOS 17.4 release. The update, which is now available for download, brings a slew of bug fixes and security enhancements aimed at improving the overall user experience. How to Update to iOS 17.4.1 To update their iPhones to iOS 17.4.1, users can navigate to the Settings app, select General, and then tap on Software Update.
Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 with Intel Core Ultra processors and AI capabilities
Microsoft has introduced its inaugural line of AI-driven laptops, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, in a virtual event on Thursday. In an official blog post introducing the devices, Microsoft emphasized the need for reliable PC solutions that integrate AI capabilities. The company unveiled the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, specifically tailored for business use, addressing the demands of organizations for enhanced productivity and security features.
Tesla trims output of cars in China amid slower EV sales growth
Share Tesla has reduced its car production at its plant in China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, as the U.S. electric vehicle-maker grapples with slow demand and strong competition in the market. The company earlier in March told employees at its Shanghai factory to lower output of both the Model Y sport utility vehicle and Model 3 sedan – the two types it makes in China – by working five days a week instead of the usual 6-1/2 days, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Kiko Live crosses one lakh kirana orders on ONDC network
Share Kiko Live, a SaaS solution for neighbourhood stores said it has processed over one lakh total orders on the ONDC network. Since its onboarding on the open network in December last year, sellers on Kiko have witnessed significant business growth with nearly 2,500 orders per day. The company works directly with kirana stores to digitize their business.
Italy regulator launches probe into Booking.com for potential abuse of dominant position
Share Italy’s antitrust has opened a probe into Booking.com to establish whether the travel website is in a potential abuse of dominant position, the regulator said on Friday. The watchdog said that the website’s handling of the hotels that are part of its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder effective competition in the market, at least nationwide, for online hotel brokerage and reservation services”.
Cashfree: Cashfree launches risk management and fraud prevention tool RiskShield
Share Bengaluru-based payment aggregator Cashfree Payments has launched a real-time risk management solution ‘RiskShield’, which the company claims can help reduce fraudulent activities by up to 40%. The online merchant-focused payment player will allow the users of this product to block transactions from specific mobile numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, Card BIN, UPI handles, and card numbers ensuring better risk management and fraud compliance, the company said in a release today.
fast fashion: Clothing giant Shein in focus as France targets fast fashion
Share Shanghai, Mar 22, 2024 -With jaw-droppingly low prices and a seemingly endless selection of trendy clothes, Shein has taken the world by storm — and found itself in the crosshairs of French lawmakers who want to curb the excesses of fast fashion. Customers love the Chinese-founded firm’s massive catalogue of ultra-cheap items, from $8 sundresses to 48-cent bracelets, at a time when inflation has shrunk purchasing power around the world.
Pushpak viman launched! With Swadeshi space shuttle, ISRO takes bold step into reusable rocket segment
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch and landing of Pushpak viman, an SUV-sized winged rocket often dubbed as the “Swadeshi space shuttle.” The test, conducted in Karnataka, saw Pushpak viman make a precise landing on a runway after being released from an Air Force helicopter. This accomplishment marks a major stride in India’s endeavor to enter the reusable rocket segment, signaling a promising advancement in the country’s space exploration efforts.
Hubble Tension: NASA’s James Webb Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope to find out truth about Universe’s expansion rate
Share Scientists believe that our universe is expanding at a rapid rate, but there is a problem. A puzzle of sorts is there and it needs to be solved which is called the “Hubble Tension,” it avers that the current rate of the expansion of the universe is faster than what astronomers expect it to be. Therefore, to understand the Universe’s expansion rate, NASA’s James Webb Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have joined hands to find the inconsistency in measurements.
NASA BurstCube: Tiny satellite en route to International Space Station to probe cosmic mysteries
NASA’s diminutive BurstCube satellite is now making its way to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX’s Dragon resupply spacecraft. It lifted off at 4:55 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, BurstCube is poised to embark on a significant mission. BurstCube Satellite Mission Objective Upon arrival at the ISS, BurstCube will be unpacked and subsequently released into orbit. Its primary objective?
How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
Share It’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line. The U.S. lawsuit seeks to stop Apple from undermining technologies that compete with its own apps in areas such as streaming, messaging and digital payments.
Samsung Galaxy Ring could redefine nutrition with personalized meal plans: Report
In the latest buzz surrounding wearable tech, rumors are swirling about Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Ring, poised to rival the success of the popular Oura ring. According to recent leaks, this innovative device is rumored to revolutionize the way users approach their daily nutrition. Speculation is rife that the Samsung Galaxy Ring will boast a groundbreaking feature: the ability to curate personalized meal plans based on individual body mass index (BMI) and caloric intake.
Apple lawsuit: Built by Steve Jobs, Apple is like "Hotel California, you can check out but you can never leave"
Call it a “walled garden” or an ecosystem, but at the heart of Thursday’s blockbuster US lawsuit against Apple are the many ways the company gets customers to remain faithful to its products. – Apple versus PCs – Very early on in its nearly half-century history, Apple made a decision that its products were to stand out alone and shouldn’t be combined with products from other companies.
Apple's CEO Cook opens new store in Shanghai
Share Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday opened Apple’s newest store in Shanghai in front of a large crowd, some of whom had queued overnight. Cook, who arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, opened the store’s doors and flashed a victory sign with his fingers before greeting the first few customers who had started waiting outside the day before.
Gigantic 420-foot asteroid to pass Earth soon, reveals NASA; Know how close it will come
Asteroids have been passing by Earth in abundance. Just a few days ago, as many as four space rocks flew past Earth in one day. While most of these asteroids that pass by Earth closely do not pose any threat to life and property, it is still imperative to track them to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. NASA has now revealed details about a 420 feet wide asteroid that will pass Earth by a close margin tomorrow, March 23.
zomato pure veg social media row: Zomato renames ‘pure veg’ mode to ‘veg only’ amid social media row
Share Zomato has renamed its ‘pure veg’ mode to ‘veg only’ and dropped the plan to have a separate colour-coded fleet for exclusively delivering vegetarian food, following an online backlash citing concerns around community and caste-based discrimination. Several users took to social media to criticise Zomato’s decision to use the term ‘pure veg’ and have delivery personnel dress up in green instead of the regular red uniforms to ferry vegetarian food.
ftx bankruptcy: FTX expects US to reduce bankruptcy claim to $3 billion to $5 billion
Crypto exchange FTX said it expects to negotiate U.S. government claims in its bankruptcy down to $3 billion to $5 billion, leaving no money for shareholders and contradicting a “reckless and false” claim by founder Sam Bankman-Fried that FTX’s collapse caused no harm. FTX revealed those estimates in court documents on Wednesday in response to founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s claims that he should receive a light prison sentence because FTX will be able to repay its customers “in full”.
Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for March 22, 2024: Get diamonds, skin, weapons and more
Garena Free Fire Max is an enhanced version of Free Fire, a popular multiplayer battle royale game that saw a surge in popularity in India after its predecessor was banned by the Indian government. The game offers players a range of items including weapons, skins, diamonds, and pets to enhance their gaming experiences. However, the cost of these in-game assets can be expensive for many players, making them inaccessible to a large portion of the player base.
Apple, Meta, Google set to face EU Digital Markets Act probes
Share The European Commission will likely announce the investigations in coming days and issue decisions before EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s term ends in November, they said. The European Commission will likely announce the investigations in coming days and issue decisions before EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s term ends in November, they said.
UN General Assembly seeks guidelines to address risks of AI
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights, U.S. officials said. The nonbinding resolution, proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and 121 other nations, took three months to negotiate and also advocates strengthening privacy policies, the officials said, briefing reporters before the resolution’s passage.
Microsoft agreed to pay Inflection $650 million while hiring its staff: report
Share Microsoft has agreed to pay Inflection about $650 million while hiring the AI startup’s staff, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The transaction is mostly in the form of a licensing deal that makes Inflection’s models available for sale on Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, the person with direct knowledge on the deal said.
Proton Pass passkeys support available for all plans
Passkeys are the future of passwords. At least, they’re the best alternative we have right now to eventually replace logins that can be hacked. Passkeys rely on the biometrics of a physical device for authentication and security, and therefore, they’re unhackable. Also, with passkeys, you won’t have to worry about setting up two-factor authentication for some of your sensitive digital properties. Not all apps and services out there support passkeys yet.
Fortnite is the only reason to get it, not cheaper apps
Share Third-party app stores are coming to the iPhone in Europe courtesy of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which forces Apple to open iOS to competitors. But that doesn’t mean apps are going to be any cheaper now that Apple is ready to allow competition to the official iOS App Store. Epic will be one of the providers of these new app marketplaces, the Epic Games Store (EGS). Epic just confirmed the commission it’ll take from developers that publish apps on the EGS and use Epic’s payment processor.
Summer 2024, with these big improvements
Share ChatGPT’s next big upgrade might be just around the corner. That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said during a recent podcast when pressed about the arrival of GPT-5. Altman claimed that he has no idea when GPT-5 is coming, or if it’ll be called that. He teased that OpenAI has other things to launch and improve before the next big ChatGPT upgrade rolls along. However, a new report provides an actual release window for GPT-5.
visionOS 1.1.1 now available with bug fixes for Apple Vision Pro
After releasing visionOS 1.1 to Apple Vision Pro users, Apple is now making available visionOS 1.1.1. This update offers “important bug fixes and security updates.” Although Cupertino doesn’t disclaim which bugs were fixed and what security issues were patched, Apple Vision Pro users should update to this new version. visionOS 1.1.1 can be downloaded on the device’s Settings app. With the previous version, visionOS 1.1, Apple added Device Management to Vision Pro.
iOS 17.4.1 available to iPhone users and you should update now
Apple has just released iOS 17.4.1 to iPhone users. This update comes a few weeks after Cupertino seeded iOS 17.4 to everyone. At this moment, Apple doesn’t share much about what’s changing with this version, except that it brings bug fixing, general improvements, and security updates. Over these past few days, users have reported their iPhone batteries excessively draining, some crashing issues, and other minor bugs.
OpenAI’s GPT Store flooded with spam and copyright-infringing GPTs, raising questions over moderation
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Store is facing a deluge of spam and copyright concerns. The marketplace, designed for custom chatbots powered by OpenAI’s generative AI models, is grappling with an influx of peculiar and potentially copyright-infringing bots, indicating lax moderation efforts.
5 things about AI you may have missed today: BBC mulls in-house AI model, MIT develops AI image generation tool, more
BBC mulls in house AI model from text archives; MIT develops AI tool for 30x faster high quality image generation; AI could automate 84% of government jobs, says study; Yotta data services targets global AI market with cheapest compute rates- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1. BBC mulls in house AI model from text archives BBC plans to create an in-house AI model using text archives, aiming to enhance production processes.
Best portable monitors: Top 10 options for laptops in 2024
Share 1. COCOPAR Portable Monitor with Speaker The COCOPAR Portable Monitor is a versatile and convenient option for users who need a portable display with built-in speakers. With a sleek design and easy connectivity, this monitor is perfect for gaming, work, or entertainment.
Best colour printers with scanner: Top 10 multi-functional options for all your printing with scanning needs
Share Moreover, many modern colour printers with scanners feature wireless connectivity, enabling users to print and scan from various devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. This wireless capability enhances flexibility and productivity, allowing users to perform tasks conveniently from anywhere within the Wi-Fi range. In summary, colour printers with scanners offer a comprehensive solution for printing, scanning, and copying needs.
Best HP Wi-Fi printer: Top 10 models for seamless connectivity and exceptional printing performance
Share The outstanding performance and features of the top 10connected HP printers to Wi-Fi shown here have all been carefully considered in their selection. These printers work well for everyone, whether you are a student who needs to print assignments from your laptop or a professional who needs clear documents from your smartphone. They provide a hassle-free printing experience for customers of all skill levels withstraightforward interfaces and user-friendly settings.
Best black and white printer for high-speed document printing: Top 10 most efficient models
Share Produce crisp text documents, professional reports, or high-quality black and white prints. The best black and white printer can meet your demands with ease. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into some of the top black and white printers. It’ll help you navigate through the choices and make an informed decision. They are from high-volume for busy offices to compact and versatile for home use. You’ll explore the top contenders in the world of black and white printing.
4 OLED iPad Pro features that are pretty much confirmed
Share The OLED iPad Pro is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. As we can’t wait with excitement for this upcoming tablet, there are a few functions that are almost confirmed that this iPad will have. In this article, we’ll go through the features we can pretty much guarantee will be available when this OLED iPad Pro launches. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR By far, this is the most obvious feature coming with the 2024 iPad Pro.
Sam Altman’s OpenAI may bring big upgrades with GPT-5; Know how it will improve ChatGPT
OpenAI’s generative AI chatbot ChatGPT has gained immense popularity since its launch in November 2022. The company developed a large language model (LLM) called GPT which powers ChatGPT. Currently, the tool is powered by GPT-4, enabling it to generate responses based on user prompts. Now, OpenAI is speculated to launch GPT-5 in the coming months which is expected to be the biggest ChatGPT upgrade till now.
iPad Pro leak hints at thinner bezels compared to previous models; Know what’s coming
Share Exciting news has surfaced for Apple enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming iPad Pro refresh. A recent leak suggests that the new iPad Pros will boast significantly thinner bezels compared to previous models, providing users with a more immersive and modern viewing experience. iPad Pro may get thinner bezels According to information shared by 9to5mac, Instant Digital on Weibo has suggested that the bezels on the upcoming iPad Pro models are set to undergo a noticeable reduction in size.
us fcc amazon outlawed products: US FCC investigating Amazon over alleged sale of outlawed products
Share The US Federal Communications Commission is investigating Amazon and other retailers for the alleged marketing and selling of unlawful electronic devices, an FCC spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday. “We have several ongoing investigations into retailers, including Amazon, for potential violations of Commission rules related to the marketing and sale of equipment without proper FCC authorization,” said Jonathan Uriarte, Director of Strategic Communications at the FCC.
Geomagnetic storm alert issued as CME grazes Earth; Know the solar storm danger today
With Earth going through the Vernal Equinox, solar activity is impacting the planet with increasing frequency. As we approach the solar maximum, it is only expected to increase further. Just a few days ago, the Sun spewed out a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) towards Earth. It was a huge eruption and was designated as the ‘Canyon of Fire’ by NASA. This CME was hurled towards Earth and a potential solar storm danger arose.
Rare conjunction on April 8! Devil Comet to coincide with total solar eclipse, promising a celestial spectacle
In a cosmic ballet set to mesmerise skygazers, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, fondly dubbed the “Devil Comet,” is poised for an extraordinary rendezvous with the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. While enthusiasts anticipate the prospect of witnessing this extraordinary alignment, uncertainty shrouds whether the comet will unveil itself to the naked eye amidst the daytime eclipse.
60-foot asteroid to pass Earth by 1.03 mn km, reveals NASA; Know how fast it is approaching
NASA says as many as four asteroids passed Earth yesterday, with the biggest of them being nearly 140 feet wide, which is comparable to an aircraft in size. These close approaches by Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) like asteroids serve as a reminder of the constant threat posed by celestial objects and why it is crucial to monitor their trajectories. Using its advanced space and ground-based telescopes, NASA has revealed that another asteroid is expected to fly past Earth tomorrow, March 22.
Google researchers leverage AI technology to forecast floods in India, potentially saving lives
Share With the recent boom in artificial intelligence (AI), concerns have arisen about this technology’s ability and potential to do good as well as bad. While fear is being expressed at the highest levels about the high potential of the risk involved in this technology, there is no stopping this particular Juggernaut! And, looking to leverage AI for the good of humankind is Google as is evidenced by its recent collaboration with Apollo Hospitals in India to support early disease detection.
Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips
Meta’s text-based social media app, Threads, is stepping up its game by introducing a new feature that brings it closer in functionality to X (formerly Twitter). Starting March 19, users in the US now have access to trending topics within the Threads app, similar to the trending tab on X. With the rollout of this feature, Threads aims to compete against the likes of X and Bluesky Social in the race to become the top microblogging platform.
9 out of 10 companies embracing AI for security purposes but not for coding, reveals study
In the realm of technological innovation, while artificial intelligence (AI) finds its footing in bolstering security measures, its integration into coding practices appears to be met with reservation, according to recent findings.
Vivo T3 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC launched in India, price starts at ₹19,999: Specs, launch offers and more
Vivo has launched yet another mid-range smartphone in the country in the form of the Vivo T3 5G, which is powered by the MediaTek 7200 chipset and starts at a price of ₹19,999. The Vivo T3 5G comes at a time when the Indian market has been graced with a plethora of mid-range devices recently, including the Realme 12 5G series, iQOO Z9 5G, Poco X6 Neo and more.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro launch date confirmed in India. Expected specs, price and everything we know so far
Motorola Edge 50 Pro has now officially got a launch date in India, ending the quest of tech enthusiasts about when Motorola’s latest flagship device will debut in India. Motorola has already confirmed that its upcoming smartphone will go on sale vai Flipkart, Motorola’s own website and some retail outlets. The Chinese smartphone maker has already confirmed some key specifications about the device including colour variants and display specs.
Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G, Note 40 Pro 5G confirmed to launch in India, Flipkart teaser confirms
In a recent development, Flipkart has unveiled a teaser announcing the imminent arrival of the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G series in the Indian market, scheduled for launch next month. The unveiling of this teaser on Wednesday (March 20) has stirred up anticipation among smartphone enthusiasts. The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G, both fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC, made their debut in specific international markets recently.
How Indian tech savvy consumers are creating superstars in the consumer tech market
Share If you are a modern Indian consumer, chances are, you’re reading this article on your mobile phone as you relax in the back of an Ola, or on a laptop, while you catch a break from work. Today’s Indian consumer demands much more than his/ her needs met. He/ she wants luxury, entertainment, and quality experiences while shopping or making payments.
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