TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft adds 'AI-generated stories' to its Bing search
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According to the company, Bing will now craft AI-generated stories that provide you with multiple ways to consume "bite-sized information through text, images, video, and audio". "Stories are perfect for visual and auditory learners, and they are available to all Bing users in English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic," said Microsoft.
iPhone 14 Plus in yellow will charm your senses, uplift mood
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It is clear that yellow has much symbolic meaning for millions and Apple has understood this ancient colour's natural bonding with people, thus bringing iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in yellow finish that looks awesome. Beautifully designed and built to last, iPhone 14 Plus has a durable Ceramic Shield front cover, an updated internal design for better sustained performance and easier repairs, and enhanced battery life.
Musk will give Twitter workers stock awards based on $20 bn valuation
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It is less than half of $44 billion for which Musk acquired the micro-blogging platform, reports The Wall Street Journal. I see a clear, but difficult, path to a >$250B valuation," he told employees in an email. He said that Twitter is being reshaped so that the company "can be thought of as an inverse startup.
Elon Musk tried to take over OpenAI in 2018, but failed
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Musk, in turn, walked away from the company and reneged on a massive planned donation, reports Semafor. Musk told Altman that he believed the "venture had fallen fatally behind Google". But the Twitter CEO failed to convince OpenAI founders to take over the AI chatbot ChatGPT creator.
Engine nozzle failure behind launch anomaly of NS-23 flight: Blue Origin
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In September 2022, an unpiloted New Shepard faced a dramatic-but-safe in-flight abort, resulting in no danger to human life or property. All systems designed to protect public safety functioned as planned. There were no injuries, no damage to ground-based systems, and all debris was recovered in the designated hazard area.
Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products
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A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that four team members from Netherlands-based Th3rd have joined Snap as part of the acquisition. According to Th3rd's website, it creates digital 3D counterparts of people or products. These high-resolution digital 3D models are your building blocks for huge amount of applications.
Microsoft is Replacing Windows 11 Next Year
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There are rumors from some sources (although unconfirmed) that Windows 12 will be completely different from the current architecture of Windows 10 and Windows 11. If these rumors prove to be true, it is predicted that Microsoft could launch Windows 12 as early as the end of 2024.
Samsung, Apple chiefs to attend China Development Forum
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Lee arrived in Beijing to attend the high-profile annual forum, slated to run at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse from Saturday till Monday, reports Yonhap news agency. The meeting will run under the theme of "Economic Recovery: Opportunities and Cooperation", focusing on "opportunities in the Chinese market, stabilisation of global industrial.
Apple Mac mini with M2 chip blazes past all Windows desktops for Indian users
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Apple has brought Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro silicon chips to its Indian users that packs more performance at a lower starting price (at just Rs 59,900 for M2 model). For a working professional or a creator at home office or the studio, Mac mini with M2 chip is more versatile than ever.
Over 23,000 techies lose jobs in nearly 82 Indian startups to date
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According to a report in Inc42, 19 edtech startups, including four unicorns, have alone sacked more than 8,460 employees to date. The startups that lead the layoff tally include BYJU'S, Ola, OYO, Meesho, MPL, LivSpace, Innovaccer, Udaan, Unacademy and Vedantu, among others.
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