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  Google Messages may soon let users make own profiles

  January 24, 2023 14:23 IST

  The new feature on Google Messages is likely to provide users with a visibility option to select who can view their profile- Contacts, Public or Only You. The profile page was discovered by navigating to the application's Settings menu and searching for profiles.

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  Reliance Jio announces largest-ever launch of its True 5G services across 50 cities

  January 24, 2023 13:36 IST

  Reliance Jio has become the first and the only operator to launch 5G services in most of these cities. Jio users in these cities will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer, to experience Unlimited Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speeds, at no additional cost, starting today.

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  ChatGPT's paid version is available for $42 per month for some early users: Know more

  January 24, 2023 13:20 IST

  AI research organisation OpenAI has said it will soon monetise its ChatGPT platform, after seeing a mammoth response to its AI chatbot that can write poems, essays, emails and even codes. Microsoft is reportedly planning to infuse $10 billion USD into OpenAI which will value nearly $29 billion.

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  WhatsApp introduces native beta for macOS: How does it work?

  January 24, 2023 13:04 IST

  WhatsApp has launched a new update for macOS version of WhatsApp Desktop for the user. The beta version will have a left sidebar to enable users to switch directly to different sections like chats, calls and settings. Also, it will feature two shortcuts- starred messages and archived chats.

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  Why did Spotify layoff 600 employees globally?

  January 24, 2023 9:58 IST

  Spotify has said that they have around 9,800 full-time employees, out of which the organisation is planning to remove around 6 per cent workforce. The average employee will get a maximum of 5 months of severance that will be calculated based on local notice period requriements.

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  Microsoft infuses billions of dollars in ChatGPT developer OpenAI

  January 24, 2023 9:20 IST

  Microsoft will reportedly increase its investments in the development and deployment of specialised supercomputing systems to accelerate OpenAI's groundbreaking independent AI research.

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  OnePlus to launch Q2 Pro smart TV in India: All you need to know

  January 23, 2023 22:15 IST

  The smart TV is expected to feature a 65-inch QLED panel with 4K resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animations. It will run on a custom Android skin, OxygenPlay, and will be powered by Google TV.

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  Google fixes 5G bug with Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel devices

  January 23, 2023 20:15 IST

  Google has released a surprise update for its Pixel devices, enrolled in the Android 13 Beta program. The update will be fixing the 5G connectivity bug and a Bluetooth connection issue with the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2.1 update.

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  Apple's new patent reveals crack-resistant foldable display tech

  January 23, 2023 19:45 IST

  The iPhone maker has also been granted a patent for a self-healing display. This technology is expected to allow the display to recover from small scratches, which is another common issue with foldable devices.

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  Twitter Community Notes reaches to 4 more countries

  January 23, 2023 19:30 IST

  Twitter rolled out an algorithm update that identifies more low-quality Community Notes, which will result in the suspension of contributor status for those who write unhelpful annotations to provide further clarification and context on tweets.

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  Microsoft to remove Windows 10 Home, and Pro downloads from the sale

  January 23, 2023 19:00 IST

  Microsoft has announced the plans to shut down its social virtual reality platform AltspaceVR, which offered immersive social spaces for people to interact with friends and colleagues as 3D avatars. The tech giant released Windows 10 in July 2015 with an emphasis on feedback and rapid iteration.

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  Twitter account of Andhra Pradesh DGP hacked, obscene photo posted on the account: Know more

  January 23, 2023 18:30 IST

  Deputy Inspector General P.H.D. Ramakrishna stated that his account was created in 2019 and it was inoperative since February 2020. The account was hacked by some unknown persons, who posted an objectionable photograph on it.

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  Galaxy Unpacked Event: New teaser video surfaced highlighting space zoom, night mode capabilities an

  January 23, 2023 17:24 IST

  Samsung has been teasing the arrival of the devices for a while and recently, the company has teased a video highlighting the Space Zoom and Night Mode capabilities of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra device.

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  95 per cent Indian consumer wants an all-in-one platform for entertainment: Report

  January 23, 2023 15:00 IST

  The report has revealed that around 41 per cent of Indian consumers have unsubscribed from at least one of the top five streaming services in the last 12 months (1 year) and 42 per cent said that they plan to remove one or more in the next 12 months.

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  Tech employees earning up to $1 million per year got laid off: Know-why?

  January 23, 2023 14:08 IST

  Google Cloud has laid off people in strategy, recruiting, and go-to-market teams. Microsoft has also shut down AltspaceVR virtual reality-based social platform it acquired in 2017. Amazon will also shut down its charity donation programme "AmazonSmile".

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  Samsung to bring its streaming app to 3rd-party TVs

  January 23, 2023 13:09 IST

  The new service will offer a wide range of local and nationwide news channels, along with Samsung-made channels like Drive or Ride and The Movie Hub. At present, TV Plus features 220 channels in the US and has about 1,600 channels split across 24 countries.

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  HP Envy x360 15 laptops launched for content creators: Price, features and more

  January 23, 2023 12:58 IST

  The new HP Envy x360 15 laptops will offer an Emoji Keyboard, a 5MP IR camera with AI Noise reduction and Auto Frame Technology. The new laptop range has been designed for content creators and will be available at a starting price of Rs 82,999.

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  Why is rising popularity of ChatGPT is putting pressure on Google?

  January 23, 2023 10:17 IST

  ChatGPT has been gaining popularity lately, and it is reportedly pressurising Google. Reports have stated that the company plans to introduce 20+ new products and present a chatbot-enhanced version of its search engine.

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  Vivo X90 and X90 Pro scheduled to launch on 3 February- Here are the leaked retail box images

  January 23, 2023 9:48 IST

  Vivo X90 and X90 Pro global launch are likely to take place on 3rd February 2023. Retail box images got leaked, confirming the launch date and pre-sales date to be 27 January.

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  Wikipedia gets first desktop update after ten years

  March 14, 2023 19:14 IST

  The new desktop interface of Wikipedia has been designed to improve the interface and emphasises usability and ease of knowledge sharing.

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  Here are 5 ways to help you take good care of smartphone chargers

  January 22, 2023 8:00 IST

  Checking your charging cords for damage is also essential. Any cord carrying electrical power that is broken and has exposed wires poses a fire risk.

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  WhatsApp for iOS update brings Search by date point on iPhone

  January 22, 2023 6:30 IST

  WhatsApp has released its most recent stable update. The ability to search messages by date has been added by the update, which has been made available to iOS users on the Apple App Store. Prior to now, WhatsApp users on iPhone devices could only search messages by text.

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  Elista MusiBar ELS Bar 6000: Quick Review

  January 21, 2023 20:45 IST

  Elista MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 soundbar is a good rectangular speaker, which is compact, handy, and easily operated with the help of the remote control. It certainly makes it a good device for any house party and delivers appreciable base sound.

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  Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool- HP07 Review: Best air purifier with temperature control

  January 23, 2023 15:52 IST

  Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool (White/Silver) - HP07 was launched at a price tag of MRP 66,900 and went on sale for Rs 56,900 (at the time of writing). Here is our quick review to let you know if it is a good fit for your home or not.

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  Xiaomi 13 Passes Indian BIS Certification Hinting Towards An Imminent Launch

  January 21, 2023 19:00 IST

  The Xiaomi 13 Pro has recently been spotted on the Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification website, hinting towards an imminent launch in the country.

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  Google Account switcher receives Material You redesign on the web: Know how it works

  January 21, 2023 15:32 IST

  The next item which will be displayed is 'Add another account' for users who will have multiple accounts, which finalises the inner container.

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  India introduces new guidelines to limit misleading promotions on social media | DETAILS

  January 21, 2023 15:25 IST

  India's Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced new guidelines to make it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose promotional content in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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  Samsung Galaxy S23 price leaked ahead of official launch: What to expect from the flagship

  January 21, 2023 14:41 IST

  Samsung Galaxy S23 will also be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, providing fast performance and support for 5G networks.