TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft launches first-ever APAC cybersecurity council
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Consisting of policymakers and influencers from Brunei, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, supported by cybersecurity professionals, the council aims to accelerate public-private partnerships in cybersecurity, share threat intelligence, Microsoft said in a statement on Monday.
realme brings X7 Max 5G, next-gen Smart TV 4K to India
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Featuring a 120Hz Super AMOLED display for smooth gaming, 50W SuperDart Charge with a 4500mAh battery and a Sony 64MP triple rear sensor, the 6.43-inch X7 Max 5G will be available in two variants -- 8GB+128GB for Rs 26,999 and 12GB+256GB at Rs 29,999. The realme Smart TV 4K with with Dolby Vision HDR technology and Dolby Atmos immersive audio powerful quad-core processor is priced at Rs 27,999 (43-inch) and Rs 39,999 (50-inch).
Ethical AI needs global and inclusive regulatory framework
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Convened by United Nations in India and the O P Jindal Global University's School of Government and Public Policy, the conference brought together top minds on AI. They discussed the emergence of Artificial Intelligence as both a problem and a solution to social issues, its ethical implications and evaluated the existing frameworks for AI governance.
Edtech startup Testbook now has 18 lakh paid users
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"Termed as a 360-degree learning experience model -- be it live tutoring, assessment, question practice, doubt solving, detailed performance analytics, and job and vacancies information -- everything is available just at single web platform, which has been the chief reason for the growth of the company," said Ashutosh Kumar, Co-founder, and CEO, testbook.com.
Intel unveils fastest chip for laptops, 5G product for PCs
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At the virtual 'Computex 2021' tech event, the company also introduced its first 5G product for the next generation of PC experiences, called Intel 5G Solution 5000, following the previously announced collaboration with MediaTek and Fibocom. The two new mobile U-series processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics are called Core i7-1195G7 and Core i5-1155G7.
Instagram tweaks algorithm after 'censoring' pro-Palestinian content
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The employees at Instagram made numerous appeals about content that had been censored by automated moderation, reports The Verge. Now, the company has made changes in its AI systems. Social media firms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have been criticized over the past several weeks about how they handled the content
Samsung ups presence in Europe, Middle East, Africa in Q1
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The South Korean tech giant shipped 30.6 million smartphones in the EMEA market in the January-March period for a 32.8 percent market share, according to the latest report from industry researcher International Data Corp. (IDC). The figures were up from a year earlier when the company shipped 22.7 million smartphones for a 29.5 percent market share.
Xiaomi to unveil new HyperCharge fast charging tech: Report
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The company currently holds the record for the fastest wireless charging technology and is one of the few manufacturers with a device that supports 120W fast wired charging. The tech giant has shared a post across its social media channels that say it will set a new record with its new HyperCharge fast charging technology, GizmoChina reported on Sunday.
Nvidia, NERSC claim Perlmutter is world's fastest AI supercomputer
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Named for astrophysicist Saul Perlmutter, the new supercomputer boasts 6,144 NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs and will be tasked with stitching together the largest ever 3D map of the visible universe, among other projects, Venture Beat reported. Perlmutter is "the fastest system on the planet" at processing workloads with the 16-bit
Apple sued over false accusations in Apple Store thefts
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The lawsuit, filed on May 28 in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, is suing Apple and Security Industry Specialists, a contractor working for Apple on store security. The lawsuit claims the plaintiff Ousmane Bah was falsely accused of performing some Apple Store thefts, , which led to his arrest in New York in November 2018
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