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Italy has become the first country to block Microsoft-backed chatbot, ChatGPT, due to a reported data breach. The Italian Data Protection Authority has taken provisional action until the chatbot respects privacy, including temporarily limiting the company’s processing of Italian user data. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation cites the lack of a legal basis for justification of "massive collection" and "processing of personal data" used to train ChatGPT’s algorithms. OpenAI was given 20 days to report what measures it had taken to ensure privacy or face hefty fines of either €20m ($22m) or 4% of annual global revenue. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/hJIR5am

As the world around us becomes increasingly reliant on technology, it is imperative to understand the importance of backing up data. In reality, most backup platforms are not keeping pace with today’s demands, making storage more complex for the user. The amount of data generated in the global data sphere is expected to grow exponentially - reaching 221ZB in 2026. Yet around one-third of individuals do not back up their data. World Backup Day, observed on 31st March every year, is a reminder for all individuals - from content producers to large-scale enterprises to those in varied sectors like healthcare, finance, and personal identifiable information (PII) to safeguard their digital heritage for future generations. There is only one way to ensure your data is safe and that is to back it up regularly. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Z6mScvB

As TikTok continues to face political scrutiny, a similar platform owned by the same Chinese company, ByteDance Ltd, called Lemon8, is gaining popularity in the US. The app is a content-sharing platform where users can make longer blog-like posts on topics such as fashion, travel, and cooking, accompanied by relevant pictures and videos, and access a customized feed based on what they like and who they follow. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/RT2YbH1

The Indian government has reduced duties on certain locally manufactured electronic parts and proposed to lower the customs duty on certain mobile phone manufacturing inputs in the Union Budget 2023. The changes may cause a slight reduction in the manufacturing costs of smartphones, laptops, DSLRs, and televisions, although it remains unclear if the benefits will be passed on to the consumers. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ZzevfV0

The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against OpenAI, claiming that the company has breached consumer protection rules with its AI text generation tools. OpenAI's GPT-4 programme, which can generate text similar to human speech, is said to be biassed, deceptive, and a risk to public safety. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lUk5nDf

Twitter has blocked the 'government of Pakistan' account from being viewed in India following a legal demand. The social media platform must withhold entire accounts under its guidelines if it receives a valid legal demand, regardless of the account's content. Twitter uses the user's location to determine which country they are in. The account remains available for viewing and interaction from the United States and Canada. No official statement has yet been made by Twitter or India and Pakistan's IT ministries regarding the blocking. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/EpbQTzo

Realme is set to launch its new smartphone, the GT Neo 5 SE, in China on April 4. The company has teased that it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset and may feature a 64MP triple-rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie shooter. Realme GT Neo 5 SE is also confirmed to pack a 5500mAh battery unit that will support 100W fast charging. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/BSRMQPG

Xiaomi's subsidiary brand, Redmi is set to unveil its affordable smartphone series in India. The Chinese smartphone maker will launch two smartphones dubbed as Redmi Note12 and Redmi Note 12C. The smartphones will be launched today (March 30). The launch event is scheduled to take place at 12 pm. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Jf67ZQH

Google has won partial relief in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruling in the Competition Commission of India case. The NCLAT has set aside four of the 10 antitrust directives concerning Google's Android operating system. The order will allow Google to prevent the hosting of third-party app stores inside Play Store, not force users to remove pre-installed apps such as Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube, continue curbs on "sideloading" and deny access to play services APIs to OEMs, developers and competitors. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Jh7Zszf

The annual developer conference will be held in an online format between June 5 to June 9. As the event will be online, it will be free for all developers from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Hrs9euW

​In an open letter — signed by Musk, Wozniak and other notable names — a call has been made to “immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.” from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/DnrBQvN

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently set the interchange fee at 1.1% for merchant transactions initiated using a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) such as mobile wallets on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network. The changes take effect from April 1, according to the NPCI circular. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/82jkULN

Google has announced the Reading Mode feature for its ChromeOS and Chrome desktop browser, which eliminates content like images, videos and ads to present a distraction-free view of the webpage. The Reading Mode feature enables users to increase or decrease the width, font size and font, and adjust the background colours to boost readability. Google's new education-oriented updates also include transcription support for various languages, as well as a web player that allows screencasting on any device that will be released with ChromeOS 112 in April. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/BegpqJT

Ikodoo has launched two earbuds, Ikodoo Buds One and Buds Z in India, with Vifa Sound technology. Both models are equipped with 50 dB ANC and AI-based ENC. The earbuds allow touch controls for volume and track adjustments and call management. Ikodoo Buds One supports wireless charging and promises to provide 27 hours of total playback time. Ikodoo Buds Z claims to offer premium sound quality, AI ENC filters, fast charging capabilities, and a battery life of up to 28 hours. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/yG3Et2M

Apple's 'Made in India' shipments grew 65% in volume and 162% in value YoY, with its value share reaching 25% in 2022, up from 12% in 2021, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The increase was driven by a trend of increasing 'premiumisation' as well as increasing exports of premium smartphones. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/7M2RdEx

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced earlier this year that the company would be cutting 7,000 jobs as part of a significant restructuring move. Today, in an internal memo to employees, Iger revealed that there will be three rounds of layoffs, with the first beginning this week. In addition to the job cuts, Disney also plans to cut down on spending by $5.5 billion, including $3 billion in content spend. The job cuts will reportedly affect Disney’s media and distribution segment along with ESPN and the parks and resorts division. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/rwM5g34

Microsoft has rolled out a security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the emergency security update fixes the Acropalypse privacy vulnerability of the Snipping tool. The report adds that the Acropalypse vulnerability is caused by image editors not properly removing the cropped image data. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/axuzVKL

After eight years of wait, Apple is widely expected to unveil its first-ever mixed-reality (MR) headset at the developers' conference this year. Now, months before the unveiling, a group of top executives, around 100 of them, reportedly gathered at the Steve Jobs Theatre last week to glance at the upcoming new product, likely to be named the Reality Pro or Reality One. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/hyLlPxW

Last week Airtel expanded its 5G Plus service in 500 cities in India. The company has now rolled out 5G services in Port Blair. With this roll out, Airtel has become the first telecom operator to offer 5G services in the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/7pARNe0

Asus is set to launch the ROG Phone 7, the successor to the ROG Phone 6, globally, including in India, on April 13 at 5:30 pm. The gaming smartphone will be launched online, and a live stream of the event will be available on the official Asus ROG website. The company has not yet revealed the price, features or specs of the ROG Phone 7. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/7qE86Ul

Twitter source code leaked: Before Musk could open source the code for Twitter's recommendation algorithm, parts of Twitter's source code, the fundamental of the microblogging portal — have been leaked online, reveals a court filing, the New York Times reports. According to the court filings, Twitter filed a complaint of copyright infringement with the intent of having particular code removed from the GitHub collaborative programming network. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Z3VBpWQ

Many Indian startups and consumer internet companies are skipping this year's Indian Premier League sponsorship due to the ongoing funding crunch in the technology industry worldwide. Byju's, PhonePe, Pristyn Care, Niyo, and many others won't be sponsoring this time. SoftBank portfolio companies Meesho and Cars24, which were sponsors of specific teams earlier, are also skipping the tournament. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/UVbelh7

A judge in the US has been found moonlighting as a porn star online where he charged fans $12 a month and has produced more than 100 adult posts, media reports said. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Yw4BF5z

Earlier this week, Apple rolled out the release candidate build of iOS 16.4 for developers. The update contains mentions of new earbuds, namely the Beats Studio+ and the AirPods. Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst, speculates the AirPods are finally being updated to USB-C, but not all of them. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/HXq8bns

ChatGPT owner OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hit back at Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO and Twitter's owner Musk recently said that OpenAI has become a "maximum profit company...," which was not what he "intended at all." Musk, who is one of the initial founders of OpenAI, made the statement responding to a tweet questioning why he co-founded OpenAI when he considers artificial intelligence as "one of the biggest risks" to civilization and needs further regulation. Musk wrote in response, "OpenAI was created as an open source (which is why I named it "Open" AI), a non-profit company to serve as a counterweight to Google, but now it has become a closed source, maximum-profit company effectively controlled by Microsoft. Not what I intended at all." from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/1eNb5sC

Salesforce may undergo another round of job cuts as the company seeks to improve profitability, according to the firm's chief operating officer, Brian Millham. Following January plans to remove 8,000 staff, or 10% of its workforce, there have been calls from activist investors for further cuts to improve earnings and profit margins. San Francisco-based Salesforce has been working with consultant Bain & Co. to review the business, however, no final recommendations have yet been given. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/w6MNl1Q

First let's talk about the changes that Zukerberg talked about in his official blog post. The new WhatsApp app now loads faster and also enables group video calls with up to 32 people. In addition, the app also comes with improvements to make device linking easier and with faster syncing across multiple devices. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/J8c7CSs

The ban will be monitored by France's cybersecurity agency. The statement did not specify which apps are banned but noted that the decision came after other governments took measures targeting TikTok. Guerini's office said in a message to The Associated Press that the ban also will include Twitter, Instagram, Netflix, gaming apps like Candy Crush and dating apps. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/dZSrTek

"Integrated circuits will lead to such wonders as home computers - or at least terminals connected to a central computer - automatic controls for automobiles, and personal portable communications equipment," Moore wrote in his paper, cited by news agency Reuters. In 2023, Forbes magazine estimated Moore's net worth at $7.2 billion. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/c9jrESm

With new prices, effective from April 1, the Digital Edition can be purchased at a price of Rs 39,990, the Disc Edition will be priced at Rs 49,990. The price drop will essentially bring back the PS5 gaming consoles’ cost to the launch price before Sony hiked it late last year. In November, Sony had increased the price of its PlayStation 5 gaming consoles by up to 12.5%. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3ELv4PD

Madhav Sheth who is presently working as the vice president and president of Realme has announced that he is accepting a new global role as vice president for business and corporate strategy (global) for Realme. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Xd4jKNJ

Airtel has launched its 5G Plus service in Kolkata. The telecom operator has now announced that its 5G service is not available to customers in 500 Indian cities. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/vfbjEBg

Airtel has rolled out a new plan for its postpaid users. The telecom operator has introduced the new Rs 799 Black postpaid plan. The new postpaid plan from Airtel includes two add-on connections and a DTH connection. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3RE4whH

Mahendra Kumar Rawat, the finance and accounts division manager of Oppo Mobiles India, has been arrested by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate in Mumbai for allegedly fraudulently availing input tax credit worth Rs 19 crore ($2.6m) through fake invoices. Rawat was held in Maharashtra's Thane district for contravening section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017, and detained in judicial custody until 3 April. A statement from the CGST said that the investigation found that Oppo Maharashtra had availed of fake ITC without receiving goods. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/L57zXoE

Images of Donald Trump being arrested and Vladimir Putin being imprisoned have flooded Twitter and other platforms in recent days, many of them using AI image generator tools by Midjourney, DALL-E and others. Experts warn that these images are harbingers of a new reality: waves of fake photos and videos flooding social media, making it even harder to discern fact from fiction. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3tXhnvz

Running into a problem with Windows PCs is a common thing and most of the time, the problem is with the operating system rather than the hardware. At the same time, figuring out the right problem and the solution for it is a little complicated and difficult for people who aren’t tech savvy. This is where the Quick Assist app comes in handy as it allows users to give or take control of someone’s system and help figure out the problem. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/vUItDq6

Haier has expanded its home appliances lineup with the launch of its new Made in India washing machines. The company claims that its new range of washing machines come with smart laundry solutions and are offered in 8 kg to 9kg capacity. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/bO9RuKa

Airtel has expanded its 5G service to another city. The telecom operator has rolled out the Airtel 5G Plus service in Kolkata. With the roll of Airtel 5G Plus service in Kolkata, the company has now covered 26 cities of West Bengal. Airtel’s 5G services already live in Haldia, Ranaghat, Contai, Krishnanagar, Puruliya, Bongaon, Bankura, Raniganj and Kolaghat. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/cPYECte

Instant messaging service, WhatsApp, has launched a new desktop app for Windows that facilitates group calls with up to eight via video and 32 via audio. The fully end-to-end encrypted new app allows cross-platform communication between mobile phones, computers, tablets and more. WhatsApp has also improved on device linking and syncing with the addition of new features like link previews and stickers. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/xTfwLpZ

ChatGPT has seen a meteoric growth rate after its launch late last year as people worldwide got creative with prompts that the conversational chatbot uses to create everything from poems and novels to jokes and film scripts. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lsTbMKh

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 6G research and development (R&D) test bed and announced the Bharat 6G vision document. The 6G R&D test bed will pave the way for faster adoption of the new technology in India. The Bharat 6G vision document, prepared by the Technology Innovation Group on 6G (TIG-6G), states that while 5G offers speed up to 10,000 Mbps, 6G will provide ultra-low latency with speeds up to 1 terabit per second. India has more than 127 global patents for 6G technology and aims to launch 6G by the end of the decade. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/uZwfst8

Vivo recently took wraps off the V27 series in India. The series comprises the Vivo V27 and Vivo V27 Pro smartphones. In terms of display, both smartphones come with a 3D curved display and colour-changing back panels. Earlier this month, Vivo V27 Pro went on sale, and now the company has announced the sale of the vanilla Vivo V27 model in India. Starting today (March 22) buyers can purchase the Vivo V27 smartphone. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Flipkart and Vivo websites. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lvrf4zS

London-based consumer technology brand Nothing is set to unveil its new product, Nothing Ear (2), the successor to the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds. The event will be held today and can be watched on Nothing's official website and YouTube channel. Nothing Ear (2) promises to offer next-level personalisation to improve the listening experience. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/TW9SlQN

TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew is set to testify in a U.S. congressional hearing defending the app against national security concerns. TikTok has been criticized for being a potential risk of data sharing with the Chinese government as it has become a target for a ban in the country. However, Chew has stated that TikTok has never shared or received a request to share US user data with the Chinese government. He also argued that banning the app would not be a solution, as TikTok has already spent more than $1.5bn on rigorous data security efforts. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/iyxE3kH

The complaint made public late Monday by several pension and investment funds that own Meta stock said Meta's leadership and board have failed to protect the company's and shareholders' interests by turning a blind eye to "systemic evidence" of criminal activity. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/fP8A4Bs

Google is the latest company seeking to leverage artificial intelligence in chatbots, a field in which OpenAI’s ChatGPT is leading. In a memo, Pichai stressed Google had not always been first to market with successful launches, insisting products had to “solve important user needs” and be built on “deep technical insights”. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/zjhJn53

Zero-day vulnerabilities in software products offered by major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple were largely exploited by hackers in 2022, according to information security firm Mandiant. The report found that operating systems were the most exploited product type, followed by browsers and network management products. Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage groups were found to have exploited the most zero-day vulnerabilities, with North Korean and Russian actors also among the hackers exploiting the security flaws. The report tracked 55 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2022. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/qsOxig0

In an interview, Altman said that advancements in AI would lead to many people losing their jobs. However, he also said that it also gives an opportunities for better jobs to come up. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/LnyqkAJ

iQoo is all set to launch its latest Z-series smartphone -- iQoo Z7 in India today (March 21). However, ahead of the launch of the new smartphone, the company has slashed the price of the last year launched iQoo Z6 smartphone. Launched in March last year, the iQoo Z6 comes in three variants and all of them have received a price cut. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ad9PBTY

Netflix is preparing to add 40 new games to its streaming service this year, with one title from Ubisoft and another based on the successful reality show "Too Hot to Handle: Love is a Game." The company is also partnering with Nanobit, the original game developer, for the sequel to Too Hot to Handle. The Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 series will be available to Netflix subscribers starting next year. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ZvnoVTH

Amazon has announced that it is reducing its workforce by 9,000 more people. As per the company CEO Andy Jassy, the decision is made to streamline costs. It announced 18,000 job cuts last year. One of the departments that will be affected by job cuts is Twitch. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/X6FcZPo