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Remember the first 12-inch MacBook? Well, it is obsolete now. Feels old, right? So, if you have it with you, you can no longer avail of repair or service at Apple Stores or Apple Apple Authorised Service Providers. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/nLJWo4x

In January 2022, Apple became the first company to hit the $3 trillion market cap. However, it did not make it to that level when the markets closed. This is the first time Apple -- or any other company -- has closed the market with more than $3 trillion valuation. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Vtv1Ykr

Samsung has expanded its 2023 line-up of Odyssey G9 OLED Gaming Monitors powered by Neo Quantum Processor Pro. The Odyssey G9 gaming monitor comes equipped with AI upscaling technology that enhances every visual detail for optimized picture quality, the monitors flaunt a massive 1800R curvature and offer 240Hz refresh rate. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Y0X3kvq

Globally, indoor air pollution is a major concern for people, particularly in urban areas where pollution levels are typically higher. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), indoor air pollution causes around 4.3 million deaths annually, making it a critical public health issue. Recently, a study also revealed that air pollution, a warm bedroom, and high levels of carbon dioxide and ambient noise may all adversely affect our ability to get a good night’s sleep. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/P6MltwN

Realme has already confirmed that it will launch its Narzo 60 series of smartphones in India on July 6. The smartphone maker has now revealed that it will launch its latest pair of Bluetooth earphones at the same event. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/nJkEFlo

Byju’s founder and chief executive officer Byju Raveendran addressed employees during a town hall. He said during the town hall that it was important for him to shed light on recent developments, including the resignations of the company's auditor (Deloitte) and board members as well as the issues surrounding its loan renegotiations. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/SEOIl8X

For example, if you are taking admission in a college and have no or less idea what to shop before taking the next big step, just type “college supplies” in Bing.com search box, and the AI chatbot will return a Buying Guide telling you what to look for. Additionally, Buying Guides in Edge are starting to roll out worldwide. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/QdWx4K7

This could be a welcome change when it comes to smartphone designs. A curved glass arguably provides a better in-hand feel. Moreover, we have already seen design changes in the Glyph Interface, which means that the phone will essentially get a new look. Nothing has started pre-orders for the Phone (2) via Flipkart starting June 29. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/qRJUC9T

On the Congress party’s Twitter account, some of the posters were shared. So far the tweet with the posters has not been removed and it’s not clear whether the party has removed the posters or not. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/PNF0qOY

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI in a California federal court. Microsoft is also named a defendant. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5lvDxtc

Nothing is all set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone -- Nothing Phone (2) on July 11. Now ahead of the official launch, the company has started taking pre-orders for the smartphone. Customers can pre-order the Nothing Phone (2) via Flipkart starting today (June 29) from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/MD93Rvj

Nothing, the tech company known for its transparent design philosophy, recently revealed that it had a backup plan for the non-transparent case design of its Ear (1) TWS earbuds. The founder, Carl Pei, tweeted that while transparency wasn't easy to achieve, they quickly returned to their original plan. Pei also shared a prototype image of the Ear (1) without the transparent case, showing a rectangular white case with the Nothing logo and a button. Furthermore, Nothing is preparing to launch its Phone (2) soon, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and Nothing OS 2.0. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/mfocVh8

In a tweet, Lulu Cheng Meservey, who is the executive vice president, corporate affairs and chief communications officer at Activision Blizzard, said that Ryan said in Brussels he doesn't want a deal. She also said that Ryan said those words on February 21. The Sony executive confirmed his meeting with Activision CEO Bobby Kotick and said, "I told him [Bobby Kotick] that I thought the transaction was anti-competitive, I hoped that the regulators would do their job and block it." from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5R6s7Dm

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple recently uploaded the entire first episode of Silo -- a TV series on the micro-blogging platform Twitter. This move of the company will enable Twitter users to view the first episode of the sci-fi dystopian TV show series for free. Now it appears that Elon Musk is impressed with Apple's move. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/RxJCAO0

Amazon India has announced its annual Prime Day sale, which will take place on July 15th and 16th. Prime members will have access to exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, electronics, and home appliances. During the sale, customers can also enjoy additional discounts by using ICICI Bank Credit/Debit cards and SBI Credit Cards. The sale will feature new launches from top Indian and global brands, as well as discounts on electronics appliances such as TVs, laptops, and smartphones. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/2aN8hZx

Lex Fridman, a renowned research scientist at MIT, has now confirmed that Musk did train with him. He also trained with Mark Zuckerberg. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/4gY8pn3

Goldman Sachs is reportedly planning a fresh round of layoffs. The US-based company fired 250 employees in May this year due to the sluggish market. The new online report now suggests that the company has decided to lay off about 125 which will impact employees at managing director level. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/8XWMHfs

Google introduced the latest version of its Android operating system -- Android 14 at its annual developer conference Google I/O last month. Following the announcement, the tech giant initiated the rollout of Android 14 beta updates for its Pixel smartphones. Now, it seems that Samsung is also preparing to launch the Android 14 beta update for its own lineup of smartphones. A new report has surfaced online revealing some details about the upcoming Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/7yBvPxm

"We’re showcasing some elements of our new brand identity on various surfaces, including our CES booth from earlier this year and other campaign materials like digital and banner ads. We’ll have more to share in the coming months," the company was quoted as saying. Android is getting a new wordmark and 3D logo. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ziJA9UB

WhatsApp also revealed that it now has more than 200 million users of its Business app. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5m10vgZ

Samsung is all set to expand its Galaxy M-series of smartphones in India. The company has confirmed that it will launch the Samsung Galaxy M34 smartphone in India on July 7. The company is expected to live stream the launch event on its official social media channels. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/8yRd1ug

OnePlus is all set to launch a slew of products in India next month. The Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that it will launch its next-generation OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE3 5G and Nord Buds 2R in the country on July 5. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/UVsJx0G

In a notice to House staffers, Catherine L. Szpindor, chief administrative officer, wrote that offices using the chatbot are "only authorised to use the ChatGPT Plus version of the product." This is because the version – which is available from OpenAl as a subscription of $20 per month – incorporates “important privacy features that are necessary to protect House data." from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/y28NSsD

Researchers at UK-based security firm Jumpsec have discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that could enable cyber attackers to send malware payloads directly to a target inbox. The bug can be exploited if an organisation is running Teams in the default configuration where the platform allows communication with external tenants. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/D9CLz6P

Oppo is all set to launch its flagship -- Oppo Reno10 series of smartphones in India soon. The Chinese smartphone maker has revealed some of the features of the upcoming smartphone series. The Oppo Reno10 series consist of three smartphones -- Oppo Reno10 5G, Reno10 Pro 5G and Reno10 Pro+ 5G smartphones. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Q3x8smh

India's state-owned telecom operator BSNL has partnered with L&T Technology Services to offer 5G connectivity solutions to global firms for accelerating digital transformation. As per the agreement, the telecom operator will provide spectrum using both PLMN and isolated allotment, while L&T will deploy equipment, technology, servers, software, and core for enabling private network deployments. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/NCXb906

HMD Global, the company which holds the license to manufacture Nokia branded smartphones launched the Nokia C12 Pro in India in March this year. The company has now introduced a new colour variant for its entry-level Android Phone. Nokia took to Twitter to announce the launch of a new purple colour variant of Nokia C12 Pro. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/GQURKcn

It's official Elon Musk plans to launch Starlink internet satellite service in India. After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York last week, Tesla CEO said that he was keen to launch Starlink in India that "can be incredibly helpful" in bringing the internet to remote villages that lack on-ground infrastructure. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Vnk4qlJ

"Well, I haven’t started training yet, so... if it does happen, I will train," Musk responded. When told that Zuckerberg takes "this stuff pretty seriously" and "this [cage fight] could go, this could go badly," Musk responded, "Yeah that’s possible." Musk also said that he thinks the fight might actually happen. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/hrUVEfm

White-Westinghouse, an American home appliance brand, has gained 1-2% market share in India's semi-automatic and fully automatic washing machine segment. Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL) has been the company's brand licensee since 2012, and aims to increase the market share to more than 3% over the next two years. SPPL hopes to differentiate itself from existing competitors by introducing washing machines with unique features at affordable prices, addressing the challenges and preferences of the Indian market. SPPL sells its products online as well as offline, and is prioritizing brand awareness and trust-building among Indian consumers. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/S3F9wXG

Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, announced plans to invest an additional $15bn in India over the next seven years, taking total investment in India to $26bn. During Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's first state visit with the US, the two discussed supporting Indian start-ups and creating jobs, among other initiatives. Amazon has pledged to digitise 10 million small businesses, create two million jobs and enable $20bn in exports by 2025. Amazon India said it had digitised more than 6.2 million small businesses and created over 1.3 million jobs. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/COxcZ9U

Microsoft executives were back at defending its deal with ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard. Xbox chief Phil Spencer was grilled at the court and mainly focussed on how the company is focussed on expanding its business across platforms and not just consoles. Microsoft tapping the mobile gaming market was one of the key points of discussion at the hearing. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/m2nxub9

Google's YouTube is testing a new feature called 'Playables' to introduce online gaming to the platform. The feature allows users to play games within YouTube's web or mobile applications and includes shareable games like Stack Bounce. Details about the project are scarce, and it is unknown whether the games will be available to all users or only those with a Premium subscription. This move comes after Google shut down its consumer gaming service, Stadia, due to lack of user engagement. Hosting online games on YouTube is a strategy to explore new growth opportunities. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/aesROQ0

Hackers have stolen the personal information of ChatGPT users and are selling it on the dark web, says Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Over 101,000 devices with saved ChatGPT login credentials have been identified as containing the stealer malware. The Asia-Pacific region experienced the highest concentration of compromised credentials with India topping the targeted country list with 12,632 compromised credentials. To mitigate these risks, Group-IB recommends users update their passwords regularly and not input sensitive data or customer information into chatbots. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/lWQEkNb

Apple users have been warned by the Indian government’s cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, about a security flaw affecting Safari versions. The vulnerability, named CVE-2023-32439, lets remote attackers execute arbitrary codes on targeted systems because of a type of confusion error in the WebKit component. An attacker could exploit this by persuading users to open a specially crafted file or app. iOS 16.5.1 fixed two critical security flaws, one of which had been reportedly used in targeted hacking in Russia. Apple thanked cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which flagged the issue. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/yfja4Ko

Viral Fission, a youth community platform, has joined forces with 21 college campuses to connect over 60,000 students in India through its Campus ViFi app, which provides internships, connects students with brands for activities and events, and enables them to build their network of peers. The app boasts an AI-driven resume-building service, CVi, and a Placebud section, where students can access placement opportunities and details on sponsorships. Viral Fission's tech-enabled platform's aim is to bridge the gap between brands and the youth while helping the latter find gainful employment. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/X2HK7fj

​A school-like scenario is being played out but — not between silly schoolboys — between two billionaires or the ultimate “tech bros”, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/f2b4Ekg

Meta has announced it will remove news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, ahead of new legislation requiring internet companies to pay news publishers. The country’s Senate has approved the data law, which requests the likes of Google and Facebook to negotiate financial deals with news outlets and publish related news stories. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/EL3CX51

Users will see a “Help me organise” side panel in Sheets. The idea is to make complex tracking and organising much easier. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/fku2xYL

“It is not an exclusivity play at all,” he apparently said. “They’re thinking bigger than that and they have the cash to make moves like this. I’ve spent a fair amount of time with [Phil] Spencer Bobby [Kotick] and I’m pretty sure we will continue to see Call of Duty on PlayStation for years to come,” he was quoted as saying. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/hcRtI4m

Harvard Business School (HBS) will teach Paytm’s entrepreneurial journey as a case study in their Global Tech Entrepreneurship course. The study will cover the initial six years of Paytm's journey and India's infrastructure, funding and talent ecosystem, followed by the company’s challenges and achievements with the introduction of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in 2016. This is the second time Paytm will be taught at HBS - it was earlier included in the curriculum of HBS’ India Research Centre in 2017, highlighting Paytm's focus on enabling offline payments for small merchants. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/UYSBi4M

Last week, Infinx expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Infinix Note 30 5G in India. Those looking for a budget smartphone can consider buying it. The sale is scheduled to begin starting today (June 22) from 12 noon onwards on Flipkart. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5ao8pjh

In India, the current monthly subscription price of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is Rs 499 and the new price will be Rs 549. Furthermore, the price of Game Pass for Console currently sells at Rs 349 and it will be Rs 379 from next month onwards. There is no change in the pricing of PC Game Pass. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/WUiMNf1

According to a report by The Washington Post, these security flaws had been used to hack iPhones in Russia. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/0hVJlG2

The antitrust agency said in its complaint that the FTC used “manipulative, coercive, or deceptive user-interface designs”, known as “dark patterns”, to trick consumers into enrolling in automatically renewing Prime subscriptions. “Amazon tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent, not only frustrating users but also costing them significant money,” said FTC Chair Lina Khan. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/qyXfL65

Google has alleged that in order to lock in clients, Microsoft has used unfair licensing terms to gain more control in the cloud computing market. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/IOHSurD

On the left-hand side of the window on desktop, there is a new "Your Library" space from where users can quickly access their saved music and podcast collections. On the right-hand side of the window, users will get "Now Playing" view, which displays the current song/ podcast being listened to. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Y2qwy0D

According to a support page on Apple’s website, the company is making certain changes to the ad format on the App Store. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/WOrfZMP

If we don't obey local government laws then we will get shut down,” Musk said after meeting the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/yCLnkre

​The media house accused Google of carrying out a deceptive scheme for the last 10 years. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/wWo407Y

"I can say he really wants to do the right thing for India. He wants to be open, he wants to be supportive of new companies, obviously, but at the same time, make sure it accrues to India's advantage.” from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/erYPWFy