Open AI introduces GPT-4o model, check out latest features
Tech giant Open AI announced a major update on Monday when the tech firm introduced its latest model named GPT-4o.
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IGNCA celebrates UNESCO recognition of Indian Literary Masterpieces
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a crucial role in securing a historic moment during the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).
Indian govt issues high security warning for Google Chrome and Apple iTunes users
New Delhi/IBNS: The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a warning about vulnerabilities in Apple iTunes and Google Chrome desktop applications.
Sam Altman quashes reports of OpenAI launching Google Search competitor
San Francisco/IBNS: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has refuted the reports about the San Francisco-based tech company launching a search product on Monday that could rival Google's search engine.
Whatsapp may soon roll out feature that will prevent users from taking snapshots of profile pictures
Popular messaging service WhatsApp is working on a feature which will prevent people from taking screenshots of profile pictures of iOS.
Open AI is not introducing any search engine, confirms CEO Sam Altman
Tech company Open AI's CEO Sam Altman said his firm is not planning to introduce any search engine.
Google Wallet debuts in India: How is it different from Google Pay?
New Delhi/IBNS: Google has launched its digital wallet application for Android users in India, called Google Wallet, which allows users to securely store private information like store cards, tickets, passes, and IDs.
Elon Musk's Neuralink says implant had mechanical issues after first human surgery
California/IBNS: In a major setback for Elon Musk-founded brain technology company Neuralink, the device it implanted in its first human patient has had mechanical issues, according to a blog post by the company.
OpenAI developing new tools to detect AI-generated images
Washington/IBNS: American artificial intelligence (AI) research organization OpenAI is developing new provenance methods to enhance the integrity of digital content, according to a recent blog post by the company.
Microsoft's new MAI-1 AI model may challenge OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google Gemini
Washington/IBNS: Microsoft is developing a new large-scale AI language model called MAI-1, which could potentially rival state-of-the-art models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, reports The Information.
Google Threat Intelligence plans to use Gemini AI against hacking, other cyberattacks
California/IBNS: Google is planning to point artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity and make threat reports easier to read.
Tech giant Apple introduces M4 chip
Apple today announced M4, the latest chip delivering phenomenal performance to the all-new iPad Pro.
India aims to be the AI use-case capital of the world: Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani
Bengaluru/IBNS: Aadhaar architect and cofounder-cum-chairman of Infosys, Nandan Nilekani, said that India is not in the arms race to build Large Language Models (LLMs) and, instead, the country will focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI) use-cases that will reach every citizen, reports said.
Tech major Apple unveils new iPad Pro with the new M4 chip, check out the price
Apple on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) unveiled the new iPad Pro in a stunningly thin and light design, promising to take portability and performance to the next level.
SVF Music unveils RNT Project Chapter 2, a tribute to Tagore's legacy on his birth anniversary
Kolkata/IBNS: Following the acclaimed success of the original RNT Project, SVF Music on Tuesday unveiled RNT Project Chapter 2 as a tribute to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.
Apple developing AI chips for data centres, WSJ reports
Washington/IBNS: Apple has been developing its own chip designed to run artificial intelligence (AI) software in data centres, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday, quoting sources familiar with the development.
Time-travel to 1930s Hollywood with portraitist George Hurrell's show in Washington, DC
From the enigmatic Greta Garbo and the blisterning pair of Clark Gable and Joan Crawford to a bare-torsed sex symbol Johnny (Tarzan) Weissmuller, Washington, D.C.'s National Portrait Gallery celebrates Hollywood of the 1930s with a 10-month-long show of iconic movie portrait photographer late George Hurrell. Sujoy Dhar takes a trip down the classic black and white world of dramatic light and evocative compositions
India techie laid off from Tesla after serving the company for seven years
An Indian techie, who recently got promoted, was laid off by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Tesla after she served the company for seven years.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey leaves board of X competitor Bluesky
Washington/IBNS: The co-founder of Twitter (now known as X), Jack Dorsey, has left the board of Bluesky, the decentralised social media platform he initiated and funded in 2019, reports said.
Ahead of launch, Google Pixel 8a specs leaks showcase an AI-powered smartphone with durable design
New Delhi/IBNS: Google is expected to launch Pixel 8a smartphone in India and globally at the upcoming Google I/O conference on May 14 and the leaks keep rolling in for the upcoming midrange device.
Delhi-based 35-year-old woman thanks Tim Cook after her Apple Watch saved her life
A 35-year-old Delhi-based policy researcher wrote an email to Apple chief Tim Cook to thank him after her smart watch detected her abnormally high heart rate and alerted her.
CERT-In alerts users about numerous bugs found in Google Chrome and GitLab
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (commonly known by CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has alerted users about multiple vulnerabilities present in Google Chrome and GitLab (an open-core company).
ICSE, ISC results to be announced tomorrow, how to check your result?
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Sunday announced the results of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE or Class 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC or Class 12) final examinations will be declared on Monday.
Instagram adds new features 'Reveal', 'Frames', 'Cutout' and 'Add Yours Music Stickers'. Here’s how you can use them
New Delhi: Instagram has recently rolled out an innovative 'Reveal' sticker, empowering users to share concealed Stories. Meta clarified that this content can only be accessed by sending a direct message (DM) to the account that posted it.
Samsung, Google, Vivo and other top brands gear up to launch new smartphones in May 2024
New Delhi/IBNS: Top smartphone brands such as Samsung, Vivo, Google, OnePlus and Motorola have lined up to unveil their latest innovative devices in May, 2024, in a wide range of price bands in India.
Why WhatsApp banned 80 lakh accounts in March 2024?
New Delhi/IBNS: About 7.9 million accounts have been banned in India from March 1 to 31, 2024, messaging app giant WhatsApp revealed, media reports said.
Hamida Banu: Google doodle pays tribute to India's first professional woman wrestler
Search engine Google on Saturday paid tributes to India's first professional woman wrestler Hamida Banu.
Sandip Ray launches actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book Feludar Prothom Topse in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Sandip Ray graced the launch of actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book titled Feludar Prothom Topse book at Starmark in Kolkata recently.
Affordable vs. Luxury Rentals for Indian Expats in Dubai: Navigating Different Options
In recent years, Dubai has been a magnet for Indian expats, who now constitute the city's biggest expat group. This lively generation is lured to Dubai's robust employment market, tax-free earnings, and high quality of life. When coming to Dubai, one of the most important issues Indian expats confront is where to reside. The city provides a varied choice of rental lodgings to suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles. There is something for everyone, from low-cost flats in vibrant neighbourhoods to opulent penthouses with five-star facilities. This article will offer an overview of Dubai's rental market, focusing on the fundamental distinctions between economical and luxurious alternatives.
The ‘other’: An author examines
Award-winning film critic and author Shoma A. Chatterji examines the ‘other’ in her two recent books with an insightful look at the world of Indian cinema. In a tete-a-tete with Ranjita Biswas