TECHNOLOGY
Google ends support for 1st-gen Chromecast from 2013
"Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means these devices no longer receive software or security updates, and Google does not provide technical support for them. Users may notice a degradation in performance," according to Google's support page.
Alexa can no longer talk like Amitabh Bachchan
The feature is going away globally, plus Amazon will discontinue support for celebrity voices on Alexa-powered devices in the coming days. While purchasing Bachchan's voice on Alexa, the page stated, "This skill is no longer available for purchase.
Apple's mixed reality headset may feature high-end screens
According to a tweet from display analyst Ross Young, the AR/VR headset will be equipped with two 1.41-inch Micro OLED screens, each with 4,000 ppi, and they'll be able to go beyond 5,000 nits of brightness, reports The Verge. In a follow-up tweet, he said users will also be able to see 4K resolution per eye.
Top AI experts, CEOs issue 22-word warning against 'risk of extinction' from AI
In a 22-word statement, they said that "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war."
ChatGPT can perform data analysis at fraction of human cost: Study
Using large language models (LLM) like GPT-4, that powers ChatGPT, in data analysis costs less than 1 per cent of hiring a human analyst while turning in comparable performances, according to researchers from Damo Academy, the research arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
LinkedIn scams via fake job offers, phishing on the rise: Report
A fake job offer is the most popular scam (48 per cent) and a damaged reputation (48 per cent) was the leading outcome of LinkedIn scams, according to NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. Almost half of companies (45 per cent) are also aware of a scam on LinkedIn using their organisation's brand name, the findings showed.
ChatGPT can perform data analysis at fraction of human cost: Study
Using large language models (LLM) like GPT-4, that powers ChatGPT, in data analysis costs less than 1 per cent of hiring a human analyst while turning in comparable performances, according to researchers from Damo Academy, the research arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
Soon, link your existing WhatsApp account to 2nd iOS device
With this feature, users can link up to four devices simultaneously, meaning they can connect even more than two mobile phones to their WhatsApp account, reports WABetaInfo. Earlier, the company rolled out the 'companion mode' feature to Android users but now the company is finally releasing the ability to link an iPhone as a second device to everyone.
BGMI mobile game now available to play for all Indian users
"After a staggered rollout that began on May 29, the game is now playable for all users," the company said. Moreover, the company has rolled out the BGMI game with the 2.5 update which includes a brand-new map -- Nusa, in-game events, weapon upgrades, and new skins.
WhatsApp rolls out 'status archive' feature for businesses on Android
According to WABetaInfo, the status updates will be archived on users' devices after 24 hours when the feature is enabled. In addition, users can also manage their archive preferences and see their archive directly from the menu within the Status tab. As the archive is always private, only the businesses can see their archived status updates.
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