TECHNOLOGY
Alexa app to allow move music between speakers without voice command
Previously, users needed to use voice commands to perform some of those actions, reports The Verge. Users can also play audio across Echo Show and Fire TV devices through the Alexa app. The current Echo speaker lineup from Amazon includes the standard Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock, Echo Studio, and optional Echo Sub subwoofer.
China's BYD to take on Tesla in luxury EV market
Operating in more than 40 nations, BYD plans to sell nearly two million EVs this year, including in Japan and countries in Southeast Asia and Europe, according to a Nikkei Asia report. "Our dream will come true as a result of research and development efforts over 20 years. We will change the global industrial structure for luxury cars," Wang Chuanfu, founder and chairman of BYD, was quoted as saying.
WhatsApp adds new stickers for avatar pack on iOS, Android
In spite of the same number of stickers in the avatar pack, the changes made have given it more personality and depth by redesigning and replacing some stickers in order to improve their visual appeal and reflect the diverse range of feelings and expressions users wish to convey, reports WABetaInfo. New stickers within the avatar pack are now available for all users on WhatsApp for iOS and Android, said the report.
ChatGPT grills Rishi Sunak, Bill Gates in an interview
Bill Gates on LinkedIn shared the video of the interview, saying: "Rishi Sunak and I were interviewed by an AI chatbot and had a great conversation about the future. Spoiler alert: it's bright". The AI chatbot's first question was about the impact of technology on the global economy and job market over the next 10 years.
From social media to ChatGPT, cyber criminals quick to adopt new tech
A new crop of con artists is now thriving that is utilising newer means -- from social media platforms to UPI-based frauds and from operating fake gambling websites to now working on AI chatbot ChatGPT -- to rob you of your hard-earned money. A woman was duped of Rs 27 lakh last week by a woman fraudster who promised her handsome returns on investment in digital marketing on WhatsApp.
Google Meet users get new 360-degree video backgrounds on mobile
"Meet users on mobile can use several new 360-degree video backgrounds. These backgrounds -- which include a beach and a temple -- use your device's gyroscope to create a dynamic experience that moves with you," Google said in a Workspace Updates blogpost. "Available on Android and iOS devices for all Google Workspace users and users with personal Google Accounts," it added.
New tech a double-edged sword for industries vulnerable to hackers
Businesses, regardless of their size and industry, are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hackers are getting more sophisticated, and exploiting vulnerabilities in the systems to their advantage. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and organisations must update their cyber security strategies to better protect their data.
San Francisco gets emptier and emptier, Musk finds it 'tragic'
File hosting service Dropbox's chief financial officer Tim Regan said that they were relatively quick to market with subleasing plans. However, "the market has deteriorated, with many companies reducing their real estate footprint", said Regan. San Francisco has been among the slowest US markets to rebound from the pandemic as tech companies did not open their offices and promoted remote work amid mass layoffs.
Y56 5G with 50MP super night camera launched in India
The new smartphone is priced at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, and is available for purchase at the official e-store and across all partner retail stores, the company said in a statement. It comes in two colour variants-- Orange Shimmer and Black Engine. The new Y56 5G features a 6.58-inch FHD+ display, and comes with a 5,000 mAh battery.
Roblox working on 2 new generative AI tools
"These off-the-shelf AI systems are not integrated with our platform and they often do not produce 'Roblox ready' output that requires substantial follow on work from a creator," Daniel Sturman, chief technology officer at Roblox, said in a blogpost on Friday. The company is building a platform that will allow every user to be a creator, not only those who are comfortable.
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