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BGMI game developer Krafton launches dedicated esports channel in India
Called Krafton India Esports, the channel is aimed at fostering the growth of the esports ecosystem in the country, the company said in a statement. "With our dedicated Esports channels and upcoming tournaments, we look forward to bringing engaging experiences and growing together with our gaming community in the country," said Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, Krafton Inc. India.
Meta global layoffs hits India, top executives among those asked to go
According to reports, Avinash Pant, director of marketing for India, Saket Jha Saurabh, director of media partnerships, and Amrita Mukherjee, director, legal, Meta India were among those laid off in India. Moneycontrol first reported about Mukherjee, who was Hotstar's head of legal before joining Meta, being asked to go.
OpenAI CEO threatens to quit EU over new law that puts AI in 'high risk' zone
The law is undergoing revisions and may require large AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and GPT-4 to be designated as "high risk", Time reported. Speaking on the sidelines of a panel discussion at University College London, Altman said they could "cease operating" in the EU if unable to comply with the new AI legislation.
Android recording app with 50K installs stole microphone recordings, files
The app, named iRecorder-Screen Recorder, was initially uploaded to the store without malicious functionality in 2021. "However, it appears that malicious functionality was later implemented, most likely in version 1.3.8, which was made available in August 2022," said ESET researchers.
Google rolls out its Play Games for PC to Europe, New Zealand
"You can now play your favourite mobile games on PC! Download Google Play Games now, and enjoy uninterrupted, seamless gaming -- no matter the screen. Now available in over 40 European countries and New Zealand," the company tweeted on Wednesday from its Google Play account. In March, Google announced to expand.
Thomson invests Rs 200 cr in washing machine plant in India, launches new TVs
Homegrown electronic manufacturer Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd, who is the exclusive brand licensee of THOMSON in India, headed by Avneet Singh Marwah, announced a Rs 200 crore investment for its state-of-the-art wash plant. "With our new investment of Rs 200 crore towards the wash plant and our collaboration with Flipkart, we are confident to strengthen our presence in the category further," Marwah said in a statement.
OpenAI closes $175 mn fund to empower other AI startups: Report
The Information reported first about the fund-raise, citing a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The company had earlier said it would put $100 million into the startup fund. However, the SEC filings show that the fund, called OpenAI Startup Fund I, is bigger than initially expected and is 75 per cent higher than the original plan, the report mentioned.
ChatGPT app for iOS now expands to more countries
Users in 11 countries can now download the ChatGPT app in the Apple App Store including the US, Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria and the UK.
Garmin launches new smartwatch series 'Instinct 2' in India
Alongside the new launches, the brand has announced attractive pricing across the 'Instinct 2' series, starting from Rs 33,490 and is available to buy from May 25 across online and offline stores. Designed for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, these solar-powered, military-standard smartwatches combine rugged durability with a sleek design.
Gupshup brings UPI payments on feature phones
GSPay, the native app built by Gupshup.io uses the power of SMS messaging to deliver an easy-to-use payments experience, without the need for a data plan or internet connectivity, according to the company. This innovative capability will bring vast numbers of feature phone users into the digital and payments ecosystem.
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