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Advanced AI like ChatGPT leads to new mobile threats, aids scammers: Report
According to the 2023 Consumer Mobile Threat Report by cyber-security research firm McAfee, cybercriminals can leverage malicious apps by sliding into your DMs, taking advantage of Bring Your Own Device policies, and targeting teens and tween gamers with phones.
Google services like Gmail suffers outage globally, in India too
Around 60 per cent people on downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages, reported problems with Google website while 35 per cent had issues with login. Some users experienced a temporary error (500), when their accounts were temporarily unavailable. Users went to Twitter to write about the Google services outage.
Lenovo updates 'IdeaPad Duet 3i' with bigger display, new processors
The new IdeaPad Duet 3i features a detachable 'Folio Case' that serves as both a cover and a keyboard, keeping the same design as its predecessor, reports Gizmochina. The refreshed 2-in-1 device comes with an 11-inch IPS touch display featuring a 5:3 aspect ratio, with the ability to display 100 per cent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and delivering a maximum brightness of 400 nits.
Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon automotive 5G platform to smart cars
"As the culmination of Qualcomm Incorporated's more than 20-year history connecting cars with our telematics or auto connectivity platform, the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 further harnesses the power of 5G for vehicles to assist automakers in democratising access to smart, connected vehicle experiences," Nakul Duggal, Senior Vice President and GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, said in a statement.
Musk feels AI existential anxiety
In a tweet on Sunday, Musk said: "Having a bit of AI existential angst today." "But, all things considered with regard to AGI existential angst, I would prefer to be alive now to witness AGI than be alive in the past and not." He later posted: "AI+human vs AI+human is the next phase, but the human part will decrease in relevance over time, except perhaps as will.
417 tech firms lay off over 1.2 lakh employees in Jan-Feb alone
In comparison, 1,046 tech companies -- from Big Tech to startups -- laid off more than 1,61 lakh employees in 2022, as per the data by layoffs tracking site Layoffs.fyi. In January alone, close to 1 lakh tech employees lost jobs globally, dominated by companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and others.In total, nearly 3 lakh tech employees have now lost jobs in 2022.
Airtel crosses 10 mn unique customers on 5G network
By the end of March 2024, the company plans to offer its Airtel 5G services in every town and key rural areas. "Airtel will continue to stay true to its commitment to build a more connected, equitable and sustainable network," Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer, Bharti Airtel, said in a statement.
Microsoft may soon roll out built-in VPN support in Edge
Edge's VPN "Edge Secure Network" uses Cloudflare to protect users' devices and sensitive data while they browse, but it will not be a replacement for their VPN, reports BleepingComputer. Cloudflare provides performance and security to website owners via its global network. By using Cloudflare's routing, Edge protects users' data from online threats such as hackers, unlike traditional VPN.
240W charging to kill anxiety among Indian smartphone users: realme's Madhav Sheth
Madhav Sheth, CEO realme India, VP, realme, and President, realme International Business Group, told IANS that the idea is to empower its upcoming device with not only more battery power but a leading feature to put 100 per cent juice in it in less than 10 minutes. "We have seen unnecessary anxiety and stress among smartphone users who are at work, or connected to their family members via voice/video calls and suddenly realise there is little or no battery left.
Google achieves quantum error correction milestone: Sundar Pichai
In quantum computing, a qubit is a basic unit of quantum information that can take on richer states that extend beyond just 0 and 1. Our breakthrough represents a significant shift in how we operate quantum computers. Instead of working on the physical qubits on our quantum processor one by one, we are treating a group of them as one logical qubit," said Pichai.
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