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Oppo: Oppo Pad 2 Geekbench listing reveals key specs, performance: What to expect
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Oppo: Oppo Pad 2 Geekbench listing reveals key specs, performance: What to expect

Oppo recently started rolling out the Find N2 Flip smartphone for the global markets. The Chinese smartphone maker is set to release its first flip foldable phone in India on March 13. The company is now working on its second-generation tablet, the Oppo Pad, which is also expected to release soon. The upcoming Oppo tablet is rumoured to have similar specs as the OnePlus Pad which was launched in February. The Oppo Pad is expected to compete with the latest OnePlus tablet at least in some markets. However, the upcoming Oppo tablet will be powered by a different chipset than the OnePlus Pad. The Oppo Pad 2 will succeed the first Oppo Pad which was launched in 2022. According to a report by Notebookcheck.net, the upcoming tablet has also recently appeared on the Geekbench benchmark testing...
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Microsoft: Microsoft increases chat limits on ChatGPT-powered Bing again
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Microsoft: Microsoft increases chat limits on ChatGPT-powered Bing again

Microsoft launched AI-powered Bing with ChatGPT integration last month and soon after opening the preview to some users in the waiting list, reports started pouring in, suggesting that the chatbot in Microsoft’s web browser insulted, threatened and mocked users. The Windows maker then imposed restrictions, limiting 5 chat turns per session and a total of 50 per day. It previously increased the chat sessions and total number of chats to 6 and 60, respectively, and now it has announced an expansion to the new limit. Microsoft continues to loosen Bing restrictions"Engineering [is] making steady progress with quality of experience giving us confidence to expand the testing. Let us know how it's working for you," Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at M...
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Instagram down: Instagram is back after several users report outage |
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Instagram down: Instagram is back after several users report outage |

Meta’s popular photo-sharing platform has been down for thousands of users across the world. Several Indian users also reported that the social media platform was down for them in the morning. According to the website that tracks outages, Downdetector, users across the globe have reported the Instagram outage. This website tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources including user-submitted errors on its platform. Downdetector reported that thousands of users were facing issues while accessing the social network. In India, the reports started to spike around 7 am with over 2,000 users lodging complaints. Later, around 8.30am, the number of reports climbed to over 4,000. Currently, at the time of writing, the reports have succumbed to less than 100. This means that t...
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Tcs: TCS set to close one of the biggest deals of the year 2023
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Tcs: TCS set to close one of the biggest deals of the year 2023

Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to close one this year’s biggest deal win. According to a report in The Economic Times, TCS is poised to close additional deals worth $1 billion with British retailer Marks & Spencer in the next few weeks. The report quotes people aware of the developments. The company is also reportedly in line to renew its existing five-year engagement with the UK-headquartered company. The new deals in the pipeline are said to include mandates for business process services and digital transformation programmes, among others. These engagements are reported to be long-term, spread out over a duration of 8-10 years. These large deal wins are important at a time when global enterprises have turned cautious about technology spends.Long-time partne...
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Spectrum Sharing: Reliance Jio opposes inter band spectrum sharing; Airtel, Vodafone Idea support: What the new tussle in telecom is about
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Spectrum Sharing: Reliance Jio opposes inter band spectrum sharing; Airtel, Vodafone Idea support: What the new tussle in telecom is about

Reliance Jio appears to be once again at loggerheads with its rivals Vodafone and Airtel. The company has opposed inter-band spectrum sharing among telecom service providers, saying that it will be anti-competitive and lead to losses for the national exchequer. While Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have backed such a move, saying that it will enhance spectral efficiency.The telecom companies made the statement in response to a consultation paper on telecommunication infrastructure sharing, spectrum sharing and spectrum leasing, released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in mid-January this year. In January, TRAI sought public comments on sharing of core components of telecom networks, sharing of spectrum in different bands etc to reduce capital and operational cost of ...
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Lakshmi: Lakshmi Mittra: My advice to all women would be – never close yourself to new opportunities and possibilities
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Lakshmi: Lakshmi Mittra: My advice to all women would be – never close yourself to new opportunities and possibilities

Lakshmi is senior vice president and head of Clover Academy, the knowledge and training arm of Clover Infotech. Lakshmi comes with over 30 years of experience in Delivery and Project Management, Functional Testing and SEI-CMM/CMMI based Software Quality Management in diverse multi-location corporations in India, West Indies, UAE, and USA. Lakshmi started her career with ISRO satellite center. She has subsequently held leadership positions in Delivery and Quality Management in reputed organizations such as TCS, Wipro, JP Morgan Chase USA etc. She holds a master’s in physics from the university of Mangalore. On the occasion of International Women's Day, Mittra talks about the role of women in the tech sector and more. ExcerptsQ. What are your views on women representation in the tech sect...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook wishes Holi with these pictures shot on iPhone
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Apple CEO Tim Cook wishes Holi with these pictures shot on iPhone

Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared Holi greetings on Twitter. Cook shared two colourful pictures shot on Apple iPhone with the Holi greetings. One photo shows a girl sporting a shirt splattered with colours, posing candidly. The second picture has a lady holding out a thaali filled with powdered gulaal (colours). There appears to be a river in the background of the second photo and sky with birds flying. Sharing the pictures, Cook wrote, "Happy Holi to all who celebrate. Thanks to Gursimran Basra and Apeksha Maker for these photos that capture the spirit of the festival, #ShotOniPhone." This year Cook has not shared the iPhone model that the picture has been shot with, unlike the past some years. However, it is quite likely that the pictures have been shot on a model from the latest-generati...
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Accelerator: Google for Startups Accelerator for India Women Founders: Meet the class of 2022 this Women’s Day
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Accelerator: Google for Startups Accelerator for India Women Founders: Meet the class of 2022 this Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, Google has congratulated the 20 women startup leaders who have completed their journeys in the first Google For Startups Accelerator for India Women Founders. "At Google, we are committed to supporting these journeys with programs and partnerships designed especially for women to overcome the obstacles that come in the way of this quest - because it is our abiding belief that any system, be it a business or an entire economy - can be universally rewarding only if its architects are representative of its beneficiaries," wrote Paul Ravindranath Program Manager, Google for Startups Accelerator India, in a blog post."We are thrilled to share that the first cohort of the Accelerator has now successfully concluded. In embracing their roles of being both leaders...
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Jio: Reliance Jio launches 5G services in 27 more cities: Here’s the full list
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Jio: Reliance Jio launches 5G services in 27 more cities: Here’s the full list

Reliance Jio has announced the launch of its True 5G services in 27 more cities across the country. With this launch, Jio claims that it has become the first telecom operator to bring the 5G technology to most of these cities, setting the stage for a new era of digital transformation. Reliance Jio 5G services are available to users across the country (in cities where service has rolled out) on both prepaid and postpaid plans priced above Rs 239. The 5G services can be accessed on 5G-enabled phones. Users do not use a new SIM to avail 5G services. All current Jio SIMs are 5G enabled. “On this festive occasion of Holi, we are happy to announce the launch of Jio True 5G services in 27 additional cities across 13 states, taking the benefits and reach of Jio’s True 5G services to 331 cities ...
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Samsung: How a user increased battery capacity of his Samsung Galaxy A32 to 30,000mAh
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Samsung: How a user increased battery capacity of his Samsung Galaxy A32 to 30,000mAh

Smartphone battery capacities have certainly improved over the years, and so has the time to charge them. However, it seems that some users want a lot more. A Reddit user going by the name u/Downtown_Cranberry44 expanded the battery capacity of his Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone by as much as six times than its usual capacity. Samsung Galaxy A32 comes with a 5000 mAh battery and the user increased it to 30,000 mAh. For reference, no modern-day smartphone comes with a battery capacity even near this. The maximum battery capacity smartphone that you can get in India is 7,000 mAh. And here Samsung has the best track record so far, as the company has the most number of smartphones offering battery capacity above 5,000 mAh. How the user expanded battery to 30,000 mAhAdding all that extra c...
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GTA VI may release in parts to meet 2025 deadline
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GTA VI may release in parts to meet 2025 deadline

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), meaning that the latest game in the series is now also a decade-old. This very fact underlines how long the wait has been for its sequel, expected to be named GTA VI. Last year, we got a peek into what series publisher Rockstar Games has been working on, through some leaked clips of the next GTA’s development build. Source link
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Digitally literate today, changemakers tomorrow
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Digitally literate today, changemakers tomorrow

​Ada Lovelace was the world’s first computer programmer who created the ‘Analytical Eng​ine’ in the mid-nineteenth century. The world honours her brilliance every year by celebrating women’s contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since then, technology has advanced enormously and brought people to the Internet age that presents the unique experiences of digital twin, artificial intelligence, the Metaverse and more! Source link
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Moto Edge 30 receives a price cut: New price and more
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Moto Edge 30 receives a price cut: New price and more

Lenovo-owned Motorola has slashed the price of its 5G smartphone— Moto Edge 30. The smartphone comes in two variants and both the models have received a price cut of Rs 3,000.New priceLaunched last year, the Moto Edge 30 comes in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. After the price drop, the customers can purchase the 6GB version at Rs 24,999 and the 8GB variant at Rs 26,999. The smartphone can be purchased in Aurora Green and Meteor Grey colour options. Moto Edge 30 specifications The Moto Edge 30 comes with a 6.5-inch full HD+ display with 1080x2400 pixel resolution. The OLED display of the smartphone offers 144Hz of refresh rate.The mid-range smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778+ chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The sma...
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Messenger: Meta to bring back Messenger into the Facebook app
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Messenger: Meta to bring back Messenger into the Facebook app

Meta’s instant messaging service Messenger was earlier integrated into its popular social media platform Facebook. In 2014, the messaging platform was separated from the social media site. Meta CEO (previously Facebook) Mark Zuckerberg explained that having a separate Messenger app will offer “a better experience.” However, the company is now planning to reverse this change. In a recent blog post named “Facebook Today and Tomorrow”, Meta has announced that Messenger will soon reunite with the Facebook app. The social media giant has officially confirmed that Messenger will soon reunite with the Facebook app. In a post, Facebook leader Tom Alison wrote, “You’ll see us expand this testing soon.”According to an earlier report by The Verge, since June 2022, Meta has been planning to bring M...
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YouTube will remove ‘overlay ads’ on videos: What are they, how are they different from regular ads
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YouTube will remove ‘overlay ads’ on videos: What are they, how are they different from regular ads

YouTube has announced that the "Overlay ads" are going away from videos starting from April 6. The Google-owned video streaming platform said that the decision has been taken to help improve the viewer experience. The company noted it wants to shift engagement to higher performing ad formats on desktop and mobile devices.Overlay ads are a legacy ad format that only served on desktop and are disruptive for viewers. We expect to see limited impact for most Creators as engagement shifts to other ad formats," the company said in a YouTube Help Forum post.What to expect?Starting April 6, “Overlay ads” will no longer appear on YouTube videos or as an available ad format when you turn on ads in YouTube Studio, the company said.It added that it expects to see limited impact for most creators as...
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Pixel Buds Pro: 8-point quick review of Google’s answer to AirPods Pro
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Pixel Buds Pro: 8-point quick review of Google’s answer to AirPods Pro

Yes, the Pixel Buds Pro does work with iPhones, Macs, and iPads but they are not exactly made for them. You know how Apple wants to gatekeep its ecosystem, and Google wants to do the same. It wants you to use the Pixel Buds Pro strictly with Android phones, if not Pixel.With Pixel phones, you get the settings built-in within the phone's settings, while with any other Android phone, you will need to install a companion app, the Pixel Buds. There is nothing to do if you use them with an iPhone. Source link
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Google: Google announces dates for its biggest event of 2023
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Google: Google announces dates for its biggest event of 2023

Every year Google hosts its annual developer conference — I/O — where it unveils the latest version of Android. The tech giant has announced that I/O 2023 will be held on May 10. It is expected that Google will roll out Android 14 and showcase other interesting features coming to its devices. Online and in person eventGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to reveal the dates for the company’s biggest event of 2023. “Excited that this year's #GoogleIO will be on May 10, live from Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online,” said Pichai in a tweet. It does indicate that Google will be holding an in-person event as well as hosting a live stream of the developer conference. This will be the first I/O event in three years that will be held in person. The pandemic forced Google — a...
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Apple: Apple unveils new iPhone cases, Watch bands: All the details
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Apple: Apple unveils new iPhone cases, Watch bands: All the details

Apple unveiled the all-new yellow colour for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models. The company also launched new Apple Watch bands and silicone cases for the iPhone 14 series. Here are all the new bands and iPhone cases launched by Apple:Solo Loop bandsApple Watch users can now get the Solo Loop band in three new colours — Sprout Green, Canary Yellow, Olive, and Purple Fog. The new bands are priced at Rs 4,500. Sport bandsThe Sport bands also get three new colours — Sky, Bright Orange, and Olive. The Sport bands are also priced at Rs 4,500. Braided Solo Loop bandsThe three new colours in the Braided Solo Loop bands are Bright Orange, Purple Fog and Olive. The bands are priced at Rs 9,500. Four new cases for iPhone 14 seriesApple has also refreshed the silicone cases for the iPhone 14...
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Realme C55 with Helio G88 chipset launched: Specifications, features and more
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Realme C55 with Helio G88 chipset launched: Specifications, features and more

Realme has recently announced the C55, the latest addition to the C series of smartphones, in Indonesia. The Realme C55 comes with a 90Hz display, Mediatek Helio G88 chipset and more. Here’s everything you need to know about Realme C55.Realme C55: Price, availabilityRealme C55 will be available in three different colour options, namely Sun Shower, Rainy Night, and Rainforest. The Realme C55 starts at 2,49,9000 Indonesian Rupiah (around Rs 13,315). The smartphone is set to be launched in Indonesia and will be available for sale from March 8th, 2023.The Realme C55 is expected to launch soon in India.Realme C55: Specifications, features and moreRealme C55 features a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 680 nits of brightness. With the...
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Google updates ARCore supported device list to include Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and devices from other manufacturers
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Google updates ARCore supported device list to include Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and devices from other manufacturers

It took almost six months for Google to finally include its latest flagship smartphones -- Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in its ARCore supported list. In addition, the company has also added an year-old Pixel 6a to the list in a recent update. 9to5Google has reported that Google has finally updated its ARCore-supported device list to include three of its Pixel smartphones that were missing. In addition to the Pixel devices, Google has also added a couple of other smartphones from Oppo, Poco and more to the list. Despite the fact that Google took this long to update the ARCore list, the devices including those from other manufacturers supports AR-based features since their launch. Here’s the updated list of ARCore-supported devices:Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 7Google Pixel 7 ProInfinix Mobile ...
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Salesforce is adding ChatGPT to Slack as part of OpenAI partnership
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Salesforce is adding ChatGPT to Slack as part of OpenAI partnership

Salesforce has announced that the company is working with ChatGPT creator OpenAI to add the chatbot to its collaboration software Slack. It also said that the company will bring generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its business software generally.The company said that ChatGPT’s technology, called EinsteinGPT, will help the company deliver instant conversation summaries, research tools, and writing assistance directly in Slack and will help users work more productively.Why it’s importantSalesforce notes that a majority of senior IT leaders believe that generative AI has the "potential to help them better serve their customers, take advantage of data, and operate more efficiently." The app will combine knowledge found in Slack with the intelligence of ChatGPT, empowering customers w...
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Garmin: Garmin announces March Festive Season offer on select smartwatches: Price, offers and more
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Garmin: Garmin announces March Festive Season offer on select smartwatches: Price, offers and more

US-based smartwatch maker Garmin is celebrating several festivals across North and South India including -- Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, as well as International Women's Day. The company has announced offers on select smartwatches. Garmin India is offering special discounts of up to Rs 7,000/ or 47% on select wearables which include --Garmin Venu Sq, Venu Sq Music and Vivosmart4. The company is also offering other gifts like Tifosi sunglass and Edifier True Wireless Bluetooth headset or a 25% discount coupon on the purchase of Forerunner 255 Series and Venu Sq2 Music. Garmin March Festive Season offer: Availability Garmin March Festive Season offers are already available and the sale will run through March 31. Customers can avail of these offers and discounts by buying Garmin wellness and f...
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Report shows people preferred iPhones over other brands in 2022
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Report shows people preferred iPhones over other brands in 2022

Apple had its best year in India and globally in 2022. It recorded a YoY growth of 11% in iPhone shipments even as it secured its highest ever market share of 5.5%, according to CyberMedia Research (CMR). On a global level, Apple captured the highest-ever share of smartphone shipments (18%), revenue (48%) and operating profit (85%) this year, as per Counterpoint Research. Now, a new report has claimed that people preferred iPhones over others – by a huge margin – last year.According to Counterpoint Research’s Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, Apple captured eight spots in the list of top 10 best-selling smartphones for 2022 – becoming the first brand to do so. The remaining two spots were taken by Samsung. The top 10 list contributed 19% of the total global smartphone sales in...
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Iqoo: iQoo Z7 5G official poster reveals design: What to expect
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Iqoo: iQoo Z7 5G official poster reveals design: What to expect

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo’s spin-off brand iQoo is set to expand its mid-range phone portfolio with a new smartphone in India. The company took to Twitter to tease the upcoming iQoo Z7 5G smartphone which is expected to launch soon in the country. The official tweet from the brand has revealed the front design of the Z7. According to a report by GizmoChina, the back panel design of the iQoo Z7 5G has also been revealed by an Amazon poster. The upcoming smartphone will succeed the iQoo Z6 smartphone which was introduced in March 2022.It's time to say hello to stunning visuals, elevate your camera game to the next level and shoot your shot with… https://t.co/0fC3agTHfh— iQOO India (@IqooInd) 1678095290000iQoo Z7 5G: Expected availability The report claims that iQoo will launch the sma...
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Apple unveils new colour variant of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus: All the details
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Apple unveils new colour variant of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus: All the details

Apple has launched a new colour variant for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models. Both iPhone models will now be available in an all-new yellow colour. Apple has made it kind of a tradition of launching new colour variants with its iPhones for the last few years. The iPhone 12 and 12 mini got the purple colour variant whereas the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro got the alpine green colour variant. New iPhone colour availabilityInterested buyers will able to pre-order iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in yellow beginning March 10, with availability beginning March 14. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in yellow in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, starting at Rs 79,900 and Rs 89,900.iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus specificationsThe 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and 6.7-inch2 iPhone 1...
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