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Has GPT-4 Really Passed the Startling Threshold of Human-Level Artificial Intelligence? Well, It Depends

GPT-4 is at the early stages of artificial general intelligence (AGI) as it’s exhibiting “sparks of intelligence, an online preprint claimed this week. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unabashedly declared its pursuit of AGI. The existential focus on AGI overlooks the many opportunities current models and tools provide for us. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hLXJej5

Has GPT-4 Really Passed the Startling Threshold of Human-Level Artificial Intelligence? Well, It Depends

GPT-4 is at the early stages of artificial general intelligence (AGI) as it’s exhibiting “sparks of intelligence, an online preprint claimed this week. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unabashedly declared its pursuit of AGI. The existential focus on AGI overlooks the many opportunities current models and tools provide for us. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oEcnTWt

Has GPT-4 Really Passed the Startling Threshold of Human-Level Artificial Intelligence? Well, It Depends

GPT-4 is at the early stages of artificial general intelligence (AGI) as it’s exhibiting “sparks of intelligence, an online preprint claimed this week. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unabashedly declared its pursuit of AGI. The existential focus on AGI overlooks the many opportunities current models and tools provide for us. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oEcnTWt

Asphalt 9: Legends Adds the Lamborghini Revuelto to Coincide With Real-World Release

Asphalt 9: Legends has added the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto as an unlockable car. The news comes after the Italian car manufacturer revealed its newest flagship V12 hybrid car to the world on March 30. Starting today, players can participate in an exclusive in-game event to unlock and add the Lamborghini Revuelto to their garage. The event ends on April 27 and pro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QWIHtR0

BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Winners: Vampire Survivors Crowned Best Game, God of War Ragnarök Bags Six Trophies, and More

Indie darling Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, beating God of War Ragnarök, which secured six trophies. Christopher Judge won the award for Best Performance for his role as Kratos in GoW Ragnarök, while Laya Deleon Hayes bagged one for the Supporting Role as Angrboda the Jötunn. Meanwhile, Elden Ring won trophies for Best Mult... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zU6pQBF

Meta Wins Lawsuit Against Photo Software Application Startup Phhhoto in the US

A US judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms that alleged its Facebook social media business drove a now-defunct photo software application startup out of business in violation of federal antitrust law. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/F9ulgk2

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/AMkfuK9

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

The first quarter of 2023 has been a roller-coaster ride in the tech industry. We’ve witnessed the launch of several new exciting products from smartphones to laptops, saw the rise of AI-based chat services, Twitter’s new rules got even more absurd, and we even saw a barrage of layoffs across tech companies, both big and small. There’s a lot to unpack in this po... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KGDzFn4

Google Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Cloud Practices, Raises Concern With EU Antitrust Regulators

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ptKXwzb

The Super Mario Bros Movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Renfield, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in April 2023

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ASC0FzW

Twitter Blocks Pakistan Government's Official Account in India in Response to Legal Demand

The Pakistan government's official Twitter account has been withheld in India. When anyone tries to access the Twitter account of the Pakistan government, it says, "Account Withheld @GovtofPakistan's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand." from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x9GKeNo

Microsoft Brings Advertisements to AI-powered Bing Chat Search Engine

Microsoft is selling advertising in responses given by its Bing chat search engine, highlighting a potential revenue model for an artificial intelligence tool the company says has attracted 100 million average daily users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ydUeOYM

The Super Mario Bros Movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Renfield, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in April 2023

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7tfapNk

Google Deleted ‘Chat’ Evidence in Antitrust Cases, Must Pay Sanctions: US Court

Alphabet’s Google intentionally destroyed employee "chat" evidence in antitrust litigation in California and must pay sanctions and face a possible penalty at trial, a US judge ruled on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2VUGnNB

EV Startup Lucid to Lay Off 1,300 Workers to Cut Costs, Will Incur Up to $30 Million in Related Charges

Electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group said on Tuesday it would lay off about 18 percent of its workforce, or around 1,300 employees, to cut costs as part of a restructuring plan. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eM8NBaU

Meta, Google Defend Brazilian Law That Absolves Companies From Responsibility for Content Posted by Users

Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google appeared before Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to defend a law that says internet companies are not responsible for content that users post unless the companies are subject to a court order. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/64INvxf

Punjab and Haryana HC Uses ChatGPT in Bail Plea Hearing, Rejects Petition Filed by Accused

The Punjab Haryana High Court on Tuesday became the first court in India to have used ChatGPT technology to decide on the bail plea of an accused and it rejected the petition. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6JxGuCb

Elon Musk, Experts Call for Pause on Training of AI Systems More Powerful Than GPT-4, Cite Risks to Humanity

Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives are calling for a six-month pause in training of systems more powerful than GPT-4, they said in an open letter, citing potential risks to society and humanity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xd1Bq7o

AI Chip Startup Cerebras Releases Open Source ChatGPT-Like Models for Free: All Details

Artificial intelligence chip startup Cerebras Systems on Tuesday said it released open-source ChatGPT-like models for the research and business community to use for free in an effort to foster more collaboration. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/N6KDfVm

Steam Is Ending Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in January 2024: Details

Valve is ending Steam support on some older versions of Windows operating systems — Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Starting January 1, 2024, Steam will no longer run on the said versions, and devices will require a minimum of Windows 10 to incorporate new features. “The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5Pf40h1

PAN Card, Aadhaar Card Linking Deadline Extended to June 30

PAN card and Aadhaar linking deadline has been extended till 30 June, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a notification today. The new deadline will offer some more time for taxpayers to link their PAN and Aadhaar. The earlier deadline was ending on March 31. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JcVdpFr

Ubisoft Backs Out of E3 2023, Will Host Its Own Event: Report

Ubisoft no longer plans to attend this year’s physical E3 event. Speaking to VGC, the game publisher confirmed its intention to 'move in a different direction', and instead, host its own Ubisoft Forward Live event on June 12. The news comes after the company claimed last month that it was looking forward to attending E3 2023. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have alr... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JCMq8GX

Jio Launches New Broadband Plan for Rs. 198 Ahead of IPL

Jio has launched a new entry-level broadband plan priced at Rs. 198 per month. The plan, named Broadband Back-up plan, is claimed to offer an Internet speed of 10 megabit per second. Earlier, the minimum price for availing Jio Fiber connection was Rs. 399 per month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/worcx9O

Resident Evil 4 (2023) Review: A Horror Classic Mutated to Monstrous Potency

Resident Evil 4 2023 Remake review: While the visual upgrade alone is a good enough draw to relive one of Capcom’s all-time elites, Resident Evil 4 (2023) brings a wealth of new tweaks that contribute to a perfect reimagination. The ability to parry oncoming attacks is certainly a bonus, amplified by an increased focus on character lore, which serves to expand the R... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9E8AYe6

Alphabet Seeks Dismissal of US Antitrust Lawsuit Over Google's Online Advertising

Alphabet asked a US federal judge on Monday to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit alleging that Google illegally abused its dominance of online advertising. The government filed the ad tech lawsuit in January along with eight states. However, Google has denied the allegations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Q3rf0CW

India's First Quantum Computing-Based Telecom Network Link Operational, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says

India's first quantum computing-based telecom network link is now operational in the national capital, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. The minister also announced a Rs. 10 lakh reward for ethical hackers who can break the encryption of the system. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jc0OMBp

'Glaze' Software Can Thwart Copycat AI Tools From Stealing Artist Styles, Researchers Say

Glaze, a free software tool released by researchers at the University of Chicago, can protect an artist's style from being copied by generative artificial intelligence (AI) services. The software makes small changes to digital images — invisible to the human eye — that act as a "style cloak" when they are posted online, according to the researchers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pRMQExb

Sun Pharma Flags Revenue Drop Following 'IT Security Incident' in March: Details

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday revealed in a filing that the firm would see a revenue drop in a few of its businesses and incur some expenses due to an "IT security incident" in March. The drugmaker's IT systems were affected by a breach of certain file systems and theft of some company and personal data, while a ransomware group has claimed responsibility fo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ColJuEN

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/GE8wsPz

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/EtImDAY

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/YEf2PuJ

ChatGPT Generates 'Formulaic' Academic Text, Can Be Picked Up by Existing AI-Detection Tools: Study

ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot from OpenAI, produces relatively formulaic academic style content and could be picked up by existing AI-detection tools, according to researchers from Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth. However, the study's findings suggest university staff should think about ways to explain to students and minimise academic dish... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LVnl9No

Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows

Jio has installed around 1 lakh telecom towers to expedite its 5G rollout in India, according to the latest DoT data that shows the carrier has more than nearly 5 times more towers than its nearest competitor. As per a Department of Telecom report, for every base station, Jio has three cell sites while Airtel has two. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sh4390T

US Justice Department's Antitrust Case Against Google's Advertising Practices Gets Fast-Paced Schedule

The US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit challenging Google's digital advertising technology practices has been fast-tracked, after a federal judge on Friday said the firm and the DoJ must disclose factual evidence by January 18, 2024. Google and the US Justice Department had sought at least five additional months to prepare for the upcoming trial. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xkBhvl9

France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups

France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technology is a threat to ci... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JHfakEG

Elden Ring Gets Long-Promised Ray Tracing Support on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X: Details

Elden Ring has received its long-promised ray tracing update, courtesy of patch 1.09. The update is now live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, with modder Lance McDonald confirming that the graphics options are limited to ray-traced ambient occlusion and ray-traced shadows. There are no ray-traced reflections or support for Nvidia or AMD’s upscaling methods to smooth... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eD4IJ2f

Microsoft Must Do More to Resolve Antitrust Complaints, Say Rivals, as EU Regulators Mull Investigation

Microsoft initial offer to address EU antitrust complaints filed by rivals is insufficient and the US software giant needs to do more, German software provider Nextcloud said, as regulators consider whether to open a formal investigation. French cloud computing services provider and complainant OVHcloud is also waiting for a more concrete proposal from Microsoft, a pe... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eq4hGmP

Robert Downey Jr. to Headline Vertigo Remake From Paramount Pictures: Report

Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 classic Vertigo is reportedly getting a remake. As per Deadline, Paramount Pictures has acquired remake rights to the film, with Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers) set to headline the cast lineup, reprising late actor James Stewart’s role from the original. The film follows an ex-detective dealing with acrophobia, as he stumbles upon and obsesses... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/O8haCFD

Should the US Ban TikTok? Can It? a Cybersecurity Expert Explains the Risks the App Poses and the Challenges to Blocking It

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US as the company is facing a rising chorus of calls from lawmakers asking the federal government to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking TikTok for all users in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zudreit

Should the US Ban TikTok? Can It? a Cybersecurity Expert Explains the Risks the App Poses and the Challenges to Blocking It

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US as the company is facing a rising chorus of calls from lawmakers asking the federal government to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking TikTok for all users in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zudreit

Ananya Panday to Headline as a Fashionista in Call Me Bae, a New Amazon Prime Video Series

Ananya Panday will headline the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series, Call Me Bae. The series, which is currently in production, follows a billionaire fashion expert Bae, who is disowned by her ultra-rich family, following a scandal. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan confirmed her involvement in a promo video. Call Me Bae is directed by Collin D’Cunha, and currently does n... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QTtNCR3

Exploding Pen Drives Mailed to Five Ecuador TV Stations, One Explodes in Journalist's Face

Exploding pen drives were mailed to journalists at five Ecuador TV stations earlier this week, according to the country's interior minister. When one of the journalists, Lenin Artieda, plugged in the pen drive mailed to him, it exploded, causing slight injuries to one hand and his face. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZLjBNuT

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Resolves 'Significant Issue' That Exposed User Chat Titles to Others

ChatGPT on Wednesday revealed that the company had resolved a "significant issue" caused by a bug that allowed small set of users to see titles of other users' conversations history with the AI powered chatbot. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said users will not be able to access their chat history for nine hours on March 20 as a result of the fix. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YifZtlT

WhatsApp Desktop App With Faster Speeds and Improved Group Calling Launched: All Details

Meta today announced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that is said to load faster and brings improvements to group audio as well as video calls. Now users can invite more people to group calls. The new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows has a similar interface as the mobile app. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XOCAm53

India Must Take Lead in 6G Technology, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Highlighting the country's stride in technology and innovation Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday asserted that India should lead the world in 6G technology. Vaishnaw attended the Communication Ministers' Conclave held in New Delhi, with the theme of 'Enabling Innovation in Telecommunications to Ensure Digital Transformation of the Society'. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FCamkHM

'The iPhone Moment of AI' Nvidia to Rent Out Supercomputers Behind ChatGPT to Businesses for $37,000 a Month

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Tuesday laid out the company's plans to make the powerful and expensive supercomputers used to develop AI technologies like ChatGPT available for rent to nearly any business. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rpzB3ew

PM Modi Unveils 6G Vision Document, Says Telecom Technology Is Empowering Citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled Bharat's 6G Vision Document and inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre. At the event, the PM also launched the 6G R&D Test Bed and the 'Call before u dig' App. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/S9zQ5s4

Gujarat Government, Google Sign MoU; Tech Giant to Work on IT, Internet Access, More

The Gujarat government on Wednesday signed an important strategic Memorandum of Understanding with global technology major Google, through which they will jointly equip Gujarat's rural women, school-going children and young entrepreneurs for socio-economic transformation through the use of information technology and internet access. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tOoMQ0W

EA Is Delisting Battlefield 1943, Bad Company 1 and 2 From Online Stores in April: Details

EA is delisting three legacy Battlefield games from online storefronts. Starting April 28, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Bad Company 2 will no longer be available for purchase, as EA prepares to shut down online services for the same on December 8. Offline features such as the campaign segments in either Bad Company games will continue to function lo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DdzBYFv

ChatGPT With Voice Input Comes to Wear OS Smartwatches via Free 'WatchGPT' App: Details

ChatGPT has made its way to Wear OS smartwatches via a new application that has surfaced on the Play Store. Users can interact with OpenAI's chatbot from their watch display with a new application that also supports voice input for queries and text-to-speech for responses, according to the app's developers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZBOTK6V

TikTok Retains Access to Indian Users' Personal Data After 2020 Ban: Report

TikTok continues to retain information on its users from India who can no longer access the video sharing platform, according to a report. The service was blocked in India in 2020, and currently faces the possibility of a ban in the US, where the app has grown in popularity, over national security concerns. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SpVOZJY

Accenture to Acquire Bengaluru-based Industrial AI Firm Flutura

"Flutura will strengthen Accenture's industrial AI services to increase the performance of plants, refineries, and supply chains while also enabling clients to accomplish their net-zero goals faster," Accenture said in a statement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1G6DY2L

Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View

Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b1jBeEt

Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View

Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/b1jBeEt

The Last of Us Season 2 Will ‘Probably’ Arrive in Late 2024 or Early 2025, Bella Ramsey Claims

The Last of Us season 2 will ‘probably’ release in late 2024 or early 2025, lead Bella Ramsey claimed in an interview. Filming will likely begin at the end of this year or the “beginning of next,” which coincides with co-lead Pedro Pascal’s statement from earlier this year. Co-creator Neil Druckmann also shared a poster, teasing Abby Anderson’s arrival in ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hYSvQfj

Mobile Internet Services to Resume in Punjab, Suspension to Continue in Ferozepur, Parts of Amritsar, Mohali

Curbs on mobile internet, SMS services in Punjab will be lifted in the state, barring some districts, from Tuesday noon, the department of home affairs and justice said in an order. The suspension of mobile internet and SMS services were, however, extended in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur and Amritsar's Ajnala sub-division and a few areas in Mohali till Thursda... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oKYE26F

Samsung Wins Lawsuit Over Galaxy 'S10' Trademark Rights: All Details

Samsung Electronics convinced a Los Angeles federal jury on Friday that its Galaxy S10 phones do not violate the trademark rights of a talent-management agency that also uses the "S10" name. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sRNMxlI

Amazon to Lay Off 9,000 Employees in Another Round of Job Cuts; Twitch, E-Commerce, HR Sector to Get Affected

Amazon.com on Monday said it would axe another 9,000 roles to make its operation lean and manage economic uncertainty, marking a new round of job cuts that pile onto the technology sector's woes. In a remarkable turn for a company long touting its job creation, Amazon will have eliminated 27,000 positions in recent months, or 9 percent of its roughly 300,000-person c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/X2Fv4iA

Runway’s New Gen-2 AI Model Generates 3-Second Video From Text Description, to Be Available on Discord

Runway, the startup that co-created the popular Stable Diffusion AI image generator, has released an AI model that takes any text description – such as “turtles flying in the sky” – and generates three seconds of matching video footage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZUYkcNO

WhatsApp Begins Listing Common Groups in Contact Search Results for Some Beta Testers: Report

WhatsApp has started testing an update to the chat's search feature to display common groups when searching for a contact on the app. It allows users to quickly find a group with an obscure name or if its name is in a different language. WhatsApp is also redesigning the attachment picker menu on the Android version of the app and could eventually limit polls in chats ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Z8wBFds

Baidu’s Ernie Bot AI Chatbot Writes Poems but Declines Questions on Chinese President Xi Jinping, Tests Show

Baidu's Ernie bot can within seconds generate pictures of flowers and write Tang dynasty-style poems but will decline questions about Chinese President Xi Jinping by saying it has not yet learnt how to answer them, Reuters tests showed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yPfOx4i

Microsoft to Bring Improvements to Default Apps Settings, App Pinning in Windows: All Details

Microsoft is reportedly working on much-awaited improvements to enhance the Windows PC experience for users. From control over default app settings to a new publicly available API and a new Settings deep link URI, Microsoft will start rolling out the new features in the coming months. These new features will be first made available in a Windows Insider Dev Channel fli... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/M2Qxw79

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/vkQfFHE

PhonePe Raises $200 Million Investment From Walmart in Its Ongoing Fundraise

Indian digital payments firm PhonePe said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) from majority backer Walmart at a pre-money valuation of $12 billion (nearly Rs. 99,000 crore). PhonePe, already India's most valuable payments firm and among the country's most highly-valued startups, said the investment is part of its ongoing fundraise of up to $... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pI4vasK

Disco Elysium Adds a Collage Mode to Fabricate New Scenes, Former Creatives Dispute Studio ZA/UM’s Claims

Disco Elysium’s PC version just got a Collage Mode. This diorama tool lets you drag and drop characters, and add backgrounds, stickers, frames, filters, and more to create custom scenes. The free update weighs about 300MB and can be accessed from the main menu. Additionally, former Disco Elysium creatives Robert Kurvitz and Sander Taal have disputed studio ZA/UM’s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vXyk3iW

TCS, Infosys Have Highest Exposure to US Regional Banks, Says JP Morgan After SVB Collapse

Top Indian information technology firms Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have the highest exposure to regional banks in the United States that are gripped by a financial turmoil, analysts at JP Morgan said on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dXQep5y

Indian Startups Have Deposits of About $1 Billion in Silicon Valley Bank: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Indian startups had deposits worth about $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,250 crore) with embattled Silicon Valley Bank and the MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said he had suggested that local banks lend more to them going ahead. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/M7Ij2JS

Far Cry 5 Gets 60fps Patch on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X as Ubisoft Announces Free Weekend Access

Far Cry 5 has received a 60fps patch for the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X versions. As part of its fifth-anniversary celebration, Ubisoft has also announced a free weekend for the same, running from March 23 to March 27 across all consoles and PC, with progression carrying over to the full purchase. The game is also being offered on sale across Ubisoft Connect, the Microso... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Dq5GNHk

PhonePe Raises Further $200 Million From Walmart at $12 Billion Valuation, Plans to Build New Businesses

Indian digital payments firm PhonePe said on Friday it has raised $200 million from majority backer Walmart at a pre-money valuation of $12 billion. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JVkIp7t

Steam Spring Sale 2023 Best Deals: God of War, FIFA 23, Cyberpunk 2077, and More

Steam Spring Sales 2023 is here, bringing steep discounts of up to 85 percent off on PC games. Steam Spring Sale 2023 is scheduled to end on March 23, 11:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as God of War, FIA 23, Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty: Modern warfare 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Resident Evil 2 remake, Disco Elysium, Hades, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hrqnp1H

Meta, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Issued Orders by FTC to Provide Information on Misleading Advertisements

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms Inc, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube seeking information on how the platforms screen for misleading advertisements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aKZs7em

AI Isn’t Close to Becoming Sentient – the Real Danger Lies in How Easily We’re Prone to Anthropomorphise It

AI chatbots like ChatGPT that utilise language models to offer human-like answers have raised some old questions about the possibility of machines becoming conscious, self-aware, or sentient. Here are the real dangers posed by the development of AI tools and why machine sentience is still the stuff of science fiction. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/On30VSP

AI Isn’t Close to Becoming Sentient – the Real Danger Lies in How Easily We’re Prone to Anthropomorphise It

AI chatbots like ChatGPT that utilise language models to offer human-like answers have raised some old questions about the possibility of machines becoming conscious, self-aware, or sentient. Here are the real dangers posed by the development of AI tools and why machine sentience is still the stuff of science fiction. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k8a3iHR

AI Isn’t Close to Becoming Sentient – the Real Danger Lies in How Easily We’re Prone to Anthropomorphise It

AI chatbots like ChatGPT that utilise language models to offer human-like answers have raised some old questions about the possibility of machines becoming conscious, self-aware, or sentient. Here are the real dangers posed by the development of AI tools and why machine sentience is still the stuff of science fiction. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k8a3iHR

TikTok Ban Possible if Chinese Owners Refuse to Sell Stake, Biden Administration Warns

TikTok's Chinese owners must divest their stakes in the wildly popular social media app or face a potential ban in the US, according to the Biden administration. US officials and legislators have raised fears that TikTok's US user data, comprising information of over 100 million users, could be passed on to China's government. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1XKTnLA

Russian Hackers Preparing to Launch New Wave of Cyberattacks Against Ukraine: Microsoft Report

Microsoft on Wednesday warned that Russian hackers could be preparing a renewed wave of cyberattacks against Ukraine, including a "ransomware-style" threat that could target the organisations associated with the country's supply lines. The Redmond company said it discovered that Sandworm, a sophisticated Russian hacking team, was testing “additional ransomware-style... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T6nUoD2

Aarogya Setu Data From Kerala Not Shared With US Technology Firm, MoS IT Says

Aarogya Setu data pertaining to Kerala was not shared with a US-based technology firm authorised to collate, collect, and manage and handle health data of people in the state, according to Minister of State for Information and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar. He also stated that data collected by the contact tracing app up to May 10 last year, had been deleted to comp... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mJUnHTb

Duolingo Max With OpenAI’s GPT-4 Integration Launched, Brings New AI Features

Duolingo has announced the launch of new AI-driven language learning features that are powered by OpenAI's latest GPT-4 multimodal large language generative text model. The new features are claimed to provide language learners with conversation practice and more in-depth explanations on answers and is being made available to users in the US, and other select markets o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1ViXb7G

Microsoft Confirms It Is Utilising OpenAI’s GPT-4 on Bing Search Engine

Microsoft has announced its latest AI-powered Bing search engine. The company is utilising Open AI's latest multimodal large language model, GPT-4 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4), it confirmed through a blog post announcing the development. OpenAI's GPT-4 model replaces GPT-3. GPT-4 is trained on over 100 trillion parameters, while GPT-3 was trained on 175 bill... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7fN8Aec

Croma Deals Corner March 2023: Best Deals on Electronics

Croma Deals Corner includes a bunch of great deals on audio, home appliances, and other electronics. We’ve handpicked some of the best deals and offers you can grab today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8dpDXxF

Croma Deals Corner March 2023: Best Deals on Electronics

Croma Deals Corner includes a bunch of great deals on audio, home appliances, and other electronics. We’ve handpicked some of the best deals and offers you can grab today. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8dpDXxF

Gaslight Trailer: Sara Ali Khan Seeks Her Missing Father in Disney+ Hotstar Thriller

Disney+ Hotstar has dropped the hotly-anticipated trailer for Gaslight. Starring Sara Ali Khan in the lead, the film follows a differently-abled woman’s return to her ancestral home, only to find her father missing or possibly murdered. The thriller, directed by Pavan Kripalani (Bhoot Police) also stars Chitrangda Singh and Vikrant Massey in lead roles. Gaslight rel... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0ITkDF4

OpenAI's GPT-4 'Exhibits Human-Level Performance', Will Respond to Both Image, Text Inputs

OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT app that churns out essays, poems or computing code on command, released Tuesday a long-awaited update of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that it said would be safer and more accurate than its predecessor. "We've created GPT-4, the latest milestone in OpenAI's effort in scaling up deep learning," a company blog said, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nLawYh9

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Next-Gen Patch to Improve Performance, Resolve Bugs Across PC and Console Editions

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt just got a new patch that brings several fixes and improves the overall performance of the game. Update 4.02 — out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X — resolves issues with quest progression, adds a motion blur slider to the PC “next-gen” version, fixes blurry cutscenes on the PS5 version, and more. The upgrade, released in December, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1PCK0Zk

The Last of Us Season 2: Expected Release, Cast, Plot, and More

The Last of Us was greenlit for a second season earlier this year, with Neil Druckmann confirming that it will chart the events of The Last of Us Part II. However, given the length and large-scale events in the game, the creators now state that it will take more than one season to fully portray that story, likely leading to season 3 — and possibly beyond. Both Pedro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pL60Waj

E-Rupee Worth Over Rs. 130 Crore in Circulation, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that Digital or e-rupee worth over Rs 130 crore was in circulation on a pilot basis as of February 28. "As on February 28, 2023, the total digital rupee - Retail (e₹-R) and digital rupee - wholesale (e₹-W) in circulation is Rs 4.14 crore and Rs 126.27 crore, respectively," Sitharaman said in a written reply in the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vkPYgRE

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/HRFrlhN

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/ejvtJpG

Government Mulls Regulation, Crackdown on E-Pharmacies Amid Concerns Over Data Privacy, Malpractices

The Union Health Ministry is planning to regulate and take stringent action against e-pharmacies, including banning them completely, after concerns over data privacy, malpractices in the sector, and irrational sale of drugs, official sources said on Monday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uRLtASk

Twitter Rival Koo Integrates ChatGPT to Help Users Draft Posts; Feature to Roll Out to Verified Accounts First

Koo, an India-based social media app that aims to rival Twitter, has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT to help users more easily create posts, the company's co-founder told Reuters. Koo users will be able to use ChatGPT directly within the app to help them draft posts about current events, politics or pop culture, said Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of Koo, in an interview. "... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JxQCT4O

The Last of Us Season 1 Review: A Tale of Single Parentage Rooted in an Unforgiving, Mouldy World

While The Last of Us season 1 is the kind of quality television one would expect from HBO, the fact that it’s a video game adaptation deserves mighty praise. In just nine episodes, it manages to create a believable sense of dread and urgency through a gut-wrenching story, stellar performances, and artsy camera work, which to some might even surpass the original visi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k0XAEDT

CJI Highlights Role of Technology, Smart Court Initiatives in Making Judicial System More Accessible

Eighteenth meeting of Chief Justices and Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held here under the Presidency of Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on 10 and 11 March. The aim was to foster effective judicial cooperation among the Member States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/74TLkwV

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/3RlWMch

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/BwaT5cH

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/08iN9GO

Amazon Mega Electronics Days Sale 2023: Best Offers on Tablets, Laptops, Smartwatches

Amazon India has announced the Mega Electronics Days 2023 sale. Laptops, wearables, headphones, tablets, PC accessories, tablets, and cameras are among the items for sale. The sale began on March 10 and will conclude on March 14. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0ebirmw

Amazon Mega Electronics Days Sale 2023: Best Offers on Tablets, Laptops, Smartwatches

Amazon India has announced the Mega Electronics Days 2023 sale. Laptops, wearables, headphones, tablets, PC accessories, tablets, and cameras are among the items for sale. The sale began on March 10 and will conclude on March 14. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0ebirmw

Infosys President Mohit Joshi Resigns From Post; to Join Tech Mahindra as CEO, MD

IT company Tech Mahindra on Saturday announced the appointment of former Infosys president Mohit Joshi as MD and CEO designate, who will take over the charge from C P Gurnani after his retirement on December 19 this year. Joshi will replace Gurnani who has been one of the longest serving chief executive officers of the Indian IT sector. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zkifDUR

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: Should You Buy This Phone Instead of the Samsung Galaxy S23?

Xiaomi 13 Pro was launched by the company last month, and the handset went on sale in India on Friday. This smartphone is equipped with serious upgrades over its predecessor, but also comes with a heftier price tag. On this week's Orbital podcast episode, we discuss the latest Xiaomi 13 Pro flagship phone, and how it fares compared to the OnePlus 11 5G and Samsung Gal... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yhSWBTc

Girl With 'AI Earrings' in Dutch Museum Sparks Fierce Art Controversy Over Use of Artificial Intelligence

An image hanging in the Mauritshuis museum in the Dutch city of The Hague has sparked a controversy over the use of AI in art. One of several fan recreations replacing Johannes Vermeer's 1665 masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" while it's on loan for a huge Vermeer show at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, the AI artwork by Berlin-based digital creator Julian van Dieken ha... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/M3dACzi

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Delayed Once Again After Fan Backlash: Report

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reportedly been delayed again. As per Bloomberg, WB Games has pushed its DC Comics looter shooter from its planned May 26 release date to sometime “later this year.” The news comes after a recent gameplay showcase, which was poorly received by fans, owing to the inclusion of live-service elements. However, Bloomberg’s s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/natz2lr

Uber, Ola Apply for Aggregator Licences in Maharashtra, RTO Official Says

Uber and Ola have applied for aggregator licences from the Maharashtra government at Mumbai's Tardeo regional transport office (RTO) office, according to a local RTO official. App-based companies like Uber and Ola are required to obtain a licence under guidelines from the Centre and Maharashtra government. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Dle2TGI

TikTok's Bold Glamour Filter Sparks Warnings Over AI and Toxic Beauty Standards

TikTok silently updated its app with a new Bold Glamour filter that convincingly blends a user's real face with an AI-generated ideal of a supermodel. The new filter has drawn both laughs and alarm, as it gives users plumped up lips, a well-chiselled chin and fluffy eyebrows worthy of a fashionista. Here's why the Bold Glamour filter has sparked criticism over AI and ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ue0VdMX

Meta Exploring Decentralised Social Networking App With ActivityPub Support Like Mastodon

Meta is working on a standalone decentralised social network for text updates, similar to the centralised Twitter. The service could be a competitor to the popular microblogging service and will offer support for ActivityPub, a protocol used by Twitter-rival Mastodon and other federated apps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w8U6Llq

Oscars 2023: Date, Time, and How to Watch in India

The 2023 Oscars — or the 95th Academy Awards — are slated to take place Sunday, March 13 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. For Indian viewers, the ceremony will commence early on Monday, March 13, at 5:30am IST. In India, the Oscars will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Hv9xrXn

Xiaomi Partners With United Way India to Aid Over 4,000 Students' Digital Learning in Delhi-NCR and Karnataka

Xiaomi on Thursday announced that it was partnering with United Way India to aid over 4,000 children in Delhi-NCR and Karnataka by supplementing their learning process. The programme will cover 4,000 children in 12 government and one government-aided school, and Xiaomi will establish Innovative Tinkering labs to nurture computational skills, design thinking, problem-s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/spDt98A

Smartphones Help Divert Teens' Attention From Bad Thoughts Before Sleep, Research Shows

Smartphones can help provide a distraction to teenagers, diverting their attention from bad thoughts and helping their ability to sleep, according to researchers. A study of 631 adolescents also revealed a higher tendency of app use among youth with existing sleep problems versus those not reporting a sleep problem. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FxS1bpC

Starfield Release Date Delayed Again, Bethesda Sets September 6 Release Date

Starfield has been delayed yet again. In an updated video, developer Bethesda confirmed that its highly-anticipated space-set RPG will be released on September 6. The title was previously planned for release in the first half of 2023. Game director Todd Howard has also promised a deep dive session called ‘Starfield Direct’ on June 11, airing right after the Xbox G... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eL2gqGC

WhatsApp Working on New Text Editor Feature For Its Drawing Tool: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for iOS that will bring more options to the drawing tool. The Meta-owned messaging service was recently spotted testing the text editor feature for drawing tool in the latest beta update available on TestFlight. The text editor feature will bring new fonts and tools to improve the drawing editor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jAvFMS2

Disney+ Hotstar Minus HBO Movies and Shows: Is It Still Worth Subscribing? Here Are Some Recommendations

In the wake of Disney+ Hotstar confirming its decision to remove all HBO content from March 31, we’ve curated a list of popular content still remaining on the platform. This includes all Marvel and Star Wars content, spanning across TV series, movies, and animated projects. Key highlights include Andor, The Mandalorian, Loki, and a whole bunch of movies distributed ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wZ9arAv

Rennervations Trailer: Jeremy Renner Re-Imagines Huge Vehicles in New Disney+ Series

Rennervations, a four-part non-scripted series headlined by Marvel star Jeremy Renner, just got a release date and a trailer. The series, which is slated to release on April 12, sees the actor travelling around the globe to help rebuild and re-imagine huge vehicles to serve a new purpose. Other actors making an appearance in Rennervations include Anil Kapoor, Anthony ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dKUN5wa

FIFA 23 Will Introduce National Women’s Soccer League on March 15: Details

FIFA 23 is bringing two new women’s leagues to the mix, in a free update. Starting March 15, players can access the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in FIFA 23, across multiple game modes. All 12 teams from the NWSL will be included in the update, in addition to four new stadiums, authentic kits, and trophies. FI... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WYc1kVo

Amazon Still Seems Hell Bent on Turning Workers Into Robots - Here’s a Better Way Forward

Amazon has seen hundreds of workers strike at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, as employees push back against long hours and a surveillance system that records the time taken to do each task, as well as going to the toilet. Here's how Amazon can improve work quality without turning its workers into robots. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cVO6Jt1

Amazon Still Seems Hell Bent on Turning Workers Into Robots - Here’s a Better Way Forward

Amazon has seen hundreds of workers strike at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, as employees push back against long hours and a surveillance system that records the time taken to do each task, as well as going to the toilet. Here's how Amazon can improve work quality without turning its workers into robots. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C6JZ97e

Amazon Still Seems Hell Bent on Turning Workers Into Robots - Here’s a Better Way Forward

Amazon has seen hundreds of workers strike at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, as employees push back against long hours and a surveillance system that records the time taken to do each task, as well as going to the toilet. Here's how Amazon can improve work quality without turning its workers into robots. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/C6JZ97e

Jon Bernthal Will Return as The Punisher in Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again: Report

Jon Bernthal is reprising his role as The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again. As per a report, the actor will be playing the lethal antihero in the upcoming Disney+ series, which is part of the MCU’s Phase Five lineup. Bernthal first appeared as The Punisher in Netflix’s Daredevil season 2, after which his arc branched out into a standalone two-season series, befor... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SsqkJ1E

Indian IT Companies Played Integral Part in Digital Transformation in ASEAN Region: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Monday that Indian IT companies had played an integral part in the digital transformation journey in the ASEAN region. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1hCbSlM

UPI Should Become a Means of Financial Inclusion, Empowerment for Whole World: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said RuPay and UPI technologies are India's identity in the world. "RuPay and UPI are not just a low cost and highly secure technology, but it is our identity in the world. There is immense scope for innovation," PM Modi said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L3dmy0N

Meta to Lay Off Thousands of Workers This Week in Fresh Round of Job Cuts to Meet Financial Targets: Report

Meta Platforms will cut thousands of jobs as soon as this week in a fresh round of layoffs, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, only a few months after the Facebook-parent reduced more than 11,000 people from its workforce. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EdVb6j7

The Last of Us Episode 8 Draws 8.1 Million Viewers, Scores a Series High for HBO

The Last of Us episode 8 gained an impressive 8.1 million viewers on Monday, across HBO and linear telecasts. The number marks a 74 percent increase in viewership, making it the most-viewed episode in the series. As per HBO, the series was also the top overall title for the eight consecutive week on its platforms, with the combined total for the first five episodes re... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QMuI0yk

Twitter's EU Privacy Regulator Concerned Over Blue Tick Verification Rollout

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon, Twitter's lead EU regulator due to the location of its European headquarters in Dublin, said the service raised privacy issues including around verification of accounts to prevent users posing as public figures. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RMong8z

'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/OZWCwtX

WhatsApp Agrees to Be More Transparent Over Privacy Policy Changes, Says EU

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp has agreed to be more transparent about changes to its privacy policy introduced in 2021, the European Commission said on Monday, following complaints from consumer bodies across Europe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cWItLPr

Delhi Man Duped of Rs. 29 Lakh Over Discounted iPhone Sale on Instagram

A man from Delhi was allegedly duped of Rs. 29 lakh by unidentified people on pretext of selling discounted iPhone on Instagram, the police said. The complainant Katiyar told the police, a few days back, he came on one Instagram page where he found iPhone models at discounted rates and he was tempted to buy one. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/agvGiq7

RBI Launches Digital Payments Campaign for Wide-Scale Adoption, Raising Awareness

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday launched mission Har Payment Digital with the objective of making every citizen a user of digital payments as part of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023 from March 6 to 12. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/byR3d5N

Airtel Rolls Out 5G Network in 125 Cities, Service Now Live in 265 Cities in India

Bharti Airtel launched high-speed 5G services in another 125 cities on Monday, taking the overall coverage to 265 cities in India. "5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of network and service... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ucAvP18

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Feature to Silence Unknown Callers: Details

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a feature that could let the app silence calls from unknown callers. This feature could help protect users from being contacted by scammers and spam on the platform. Here's everything you need to know about how the feature could work. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5aDi0sx

Government Could Bring Digital India Act to Stop Online Criminal Activities: Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The government is working on a Digital India Act to incorporate new rules for stopping internet-aided circulation of illegal, criminal and child sexual abuse material, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UDCMqfE

Smartphones With Liquid Cooling and Rollable Displays, AR Glasses and Other Futuristic Devices From MWC 2023

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 saw the launch of smartphones from Xiaomi, Nokia and Tecno, while other firms previewed handsets with miniaturised liquid cooling technology, or rollable displays that retract and extend at the push of a button. Firms like Xiaomi and Oppo showed off prototypes of AR glasses at MWC 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lFanONq

Disney+ Hotstar March 2023: Oscars Ceremony, The Mandalorian Season 3, Gulmohar, and More

The 2023 Oscars ceremony, The Mandalorian season 3, Manoj Bajpayee-led Gulmohar, Anger Tales, Alone starring Mohanlal, True Lies, UnPrisoned, Chang Can Dunk, MPower, and Up Here lead the newest films and shows coming to Disney+ Hotstar in March 2023. Beyond that, HBO’s The Last of Us, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tokyo Revengers, Not Dead Yet, and more continue their r... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z5Op46X

Disney+ Hotstar March 2023: Oscars Ceremony, The Mandalorian Season 3, Gulmohar, and More

The 2023 Oscars ceremony, The Mandalorian season 3, Manoj Bajpayee-led Gulmohar, Anger Tales, Alone starring Mohanlal, True Lies, UnPrisoned, Chang Can Dunk, MPower, and Up Here lead the newest films and shows coming to Disney+ Hotstar in March 2023. Beyond that, HBO’s The Last of Us, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tokyo Revengers, Not Dead Yet, and more continue their r... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z5Op46X

Disney+ Hotstar March 2023: Oscars Ceremony, The Mandalorian Season 3, Gulmohar, and More

The 2023 Oscars ceremony, The Mandalorian season 3, Manoj Bajpayee-led Gulmohar, Anger Tales, Alone starring Mohanlal, True Lies, UnPrisoned, Chang Can Dunk, MPower, and Up Here lead the newest films and shows coming to Disney+ Hotstar in March 2023. Beyond that, HBO’s The Last of Us, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tokyo Revengers, Not Dead Yet, and more continue their r... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hfCRwX3

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director Wants to Make Cal Kestis’ Story a Trilogy

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen revealed that he would like to turn Cal Kestis’ story into a trilogy. In an interview, the game director claimed that sequel discussions were underway at Respawn Entertainment before even Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released in 2019. The possibility of a third chapter depends on how well Star Wars Jedi: survivor p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FK95bQ

John Wick: Chapter 4, Creed 3, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in March 2023

Keanu Reeves’s John Wick 4, Michael B. Jordan-led Creed 3, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Tetris on Apple TV+, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, Adam Driver-starrer 65, Scream 6, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga with Yami Gautam, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in March 2023 in cinemas, Netflix, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GYoUpuC

John Wick: Chapter 4, Creed 3, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in March 2023

Keanu Reeves’s John Wick 4, Michael B. Jordan-led Creed 3, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Tetris on Apple TV+, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, Adam Driver-starrer 65, Scream 6, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga with Yami Gautam, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in March 2023 in cinemas, Netflix, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GYoUpuC

John Wick: Chapter 4, Creed 3, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in March 2023

Keanu Reeves’s John Wick 4, Michael B. Jordan-led Creed 3, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Tetris on Apple TV+, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, Adam Driver-starrer 65, Scream 6, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga with Yami Gautam, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in March 2023 in cinemas, Netflix, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bjhF701

Metaverse, AI Next Digital Markets to Come Under Regulatory Scanner, Says EU Antitrust Chief

New digital markets like the metaverse and AI will need regulatory scrutiny, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Thursday. The metaverse has come into sharper focus since Facebook changed its name to Meta Platforms two years ago to reflect its bet on the new sector as the successor to the mobile Internet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1buwgz8

Airtel Surpasses 10 Lakh 5G Customers in Mumbai, Service Live in Over 140 Cities in India

Bharti Airtel announced on Thursday that it had reached 1 million 5G users in Mumbai. The Sunil Mittal-led telco said it is well poised to cover every town and key rural areas with Airtel 5G services by end of March 2024. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hkEKcPu

Bill Gates Praises India's Digital Payment System; Says This Will Be Cheapest 5G Market

India's sprawling digital public infrastructure received a glowing endorsement from billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday as he praised the country's "great" digital network, reliable and low-cost connectivity, and said this will be the cheapest 5G market. India can be "such an example" for other countries, he said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9yaLo6v

Telegram for macOS Rolls Out New Update; Brings Power Saving Mode, New Features

Telegram has started rolling out an update for macOS this week with a bunch of new features and several new improvements. The app brings update version 9.4.1 to MacBooks with new features like power saving mode, individual autoplay settings for videos, GIFs, and more. It has also brought bug fixes and other improvements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/v7YWQjh

RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ to Be Performed Live at the 2023 Oscars

RRR’s energetic dance track ‘Naatu Naatu’ will be performed live at the 2023 Oscars. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4LtQnlj

The Mandalorian Season 3: Release Date and Time, Episodes, Cast, and More

The Mandalorian season 3 released today, March 1 at 1:30pm IST, on Disney+ Hotstar. The eight-episode season sees Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu travelling to planet Mandalore to restore the former’s lost title as The Mandalorian. It also stars Katee Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Emily Swallow, Amy Sedaris, and Christopher Lloyd as leads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wL4NqmQ

The Mandalorian Season 3: Release Date and Time, Episodes, Cast, and More

The Mandalorian season 3 released today, March 1 at 1:30pm IST, on Disney+ Hotstar. The eight-episode season sees Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu travelling to planet Mandalore to restore the former’s lost title as The Mandalorian. It also stars Katee Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Emily Swallow, Amy Sedaris, and Christopher Lloyd as leads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wL4NqmQ

The Mandalorian Season 3: Release Date and Time, Episodes, Cast, and More

The Mandalorian season 3 released today, March 1 at 1:30pm IST, on Disney+ Hotstar. The eight-episode season sees Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu travelling to planet Mandalore to restore the former’s lost title as The Mandalorian. It also stars Katee Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Emily Swallow, Amy Sedaris, and Christopher Lloyd as leads. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SDqvHMA