TECHNOLOGY
DigiLocker services for MSMEs, large businesses, charitable trusts soon
Fintech services in India have already been facilitated by the digital public infrastructure including Aadhaar, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Video KYC, India Stack and Unified Payments Interface (UPI). "To enable more Fintech innovative services, the scope of documents available in DigiLocker for individuals will be expanded," said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Google testing ChatGPT-like products, including chatbot 'Apprentice Bard'
Under new AI-powered chat products, the tech giant is testing a chatbot called "Apprentice Bard," where employees can ask questions and receive detailed answers similar to ChatGPT, also a new search desktop design that could be used in a question-and-answer form, reports CNBC, citing sources.
Microsoft to bring new look to Teams Rooms on Windows
"To make Teams Rooms even easier to use, we're aligning key elements of the user interface across the Windows and Android ecosystems," the tech giant has said in a blogpost. With the upcoming update, users will first see the "vivid new ambient screens" and a re-designed calendar on consoles and front-of-room displays.
T-Hub CEO hails initiatives to promote startups
He said that the Union Budget's elaborate focus on building a digital economy and technology-enabled development is extremely encouraging. As mentioned during the budget, star-ups have emerged as growth drivers for our economy showcasing the immense potential of India's startup ecosystem.
Tesla reveals loss of $204 mn from Bitcoin investments in 2022
In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said, apart from the loss it recorded, it also made a profit of $64 million on certain conversions of Bitcoin, leaving the automaker with a net loss of $140 million.
Meta working on new version of its halted smartwatch
The information was shared by the tipster Kuba Wojciechowski on Tuesday, who claimed that the new version of the device is "physically very similar to the previously leaked one"."There appear to be some sensor array changes on the back, as well as small cosmetic differences, but nothing major.
Google may soon let users translate text within images in Chrome
The information came from the Chrome feature researcher Leopeva64, reports Android Police. The new image translation tool is not released yet, not even in Chrome Beta or Canary, as it is still under development. Currently, Chrome allows the translation of entire web pages by just right-clicking on the desktop or tapping the menu button on mobile, then selecting the "Translate" option.
Centre cuts Customs duty on key mobile phone parts to boost local manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move is to further deepen domestic value addition in manufacture of mobile phones. "The mobile phone production in India had increased from 5.8 crore units valued at about Rs 18,900 crore in 2014-15 to 31 crore units valued at over Rs 2,75,000 crore in the last financial year, as a result of various initiatives of the government,
India will set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps, services
India rolled out 5G services in October last year and several hundred cities and towns now have 5G services, courtesy Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. "To realise new opportunities, business models and employment potential, the 5G labs will cover applications such as smart classrooms, precision farming, intelligent transport systems and healthcare applications," said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2023-24 speech.
Apple may limit periscope camera to iPhone 16 Pro Max
The information was shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter on Tuesday. Kuo tweeted: "My latest survey indicates only one/highest-end new iPhone 16 model in 2H24 will have the periscope camera, not the two models the market expected.
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