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Tata Motors is all set to introduce its latest model, the Curvv, in both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) variants. The pricing for the ICE version will be disclosed on September 2, 2024.

Apple finally confirmed the launch date for its flagship iPhone 16 series, setting the event for September 9 this year, one day earlier than the September 10 date predicted by many reports. Apart from the four iPhone 16 variants, Apple is likely to launch AirPods 4 in two new versions, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 10 and iPad Mini 7.A new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo revealed that OnePlus has advanced the timeline for its OnePlus 13 press conference to end of October or November.

iPhone slips from your hand, taking an unplanned dip in the ocean. Or maybe you're belting out tunes in the shower when your iPhone decides it wants to join in on the fun—only to get splashed by more than just your voice. We've all heard those old Indian «jugaad» tricks—like putting your phone in rice or shaking it like a tambourine to get the water out. But when it comes to your iPhone, it's time to let those hacks go and follow the pros at Apple for a safer recovery.

Apple may be planning to unveil the iPad Mini 7 at the 'Glowtime' event. While there have been rumblings of a new iPad Mini for some time now, with iPad Mini 6 stocks running low, there is now a very real chance that the iPad Mini 7 could finally be on its way.Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPad Mini 7 could feature the same 8.3 inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266 x 1488 and 60Hz refresh rate.

iPhone 16 variants will be introduced at the company's September 9 event at Cupertino-based Apple Park. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus could come with the same 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch OLED displays with a 60Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could come with larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could be discontinued soon after the iPhone 16 is launched. This move could make a lot of sense, as these are currently the only two iPhones capable of running Apple Intelligence, and the company would want to force buyers to buy the new iPhones in order to experience all the AI features it has to offer.Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 Mini after the launch of the iPhone 14 last year, and if this trend continues, the company could discontinue the iPhone 14 Plus this year, leaving only the standard iPhone 14 model on the shelves.

iPhone 16 Plus. However, a report from Macrumors suggests that Apple could be using micro-lens technology to improve brightness and reduce power consumption on the iPhone 16 Plus.

MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with search giant Google to set up the 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' in Chennai. The MoU was signed as part of the TN CM MK Stalin's 17-day visit to the United States to garner fresh investments. «Say hello to what I would like to call 'Chenn.ai,'» Industrie Minister Dr TRB Rajaa said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). «With this partnership we aim to skill 2 million youngsters in AI via Naan Mudhalvan, collaborate with startups, and enable MSMEs and the rural economy. We want our youth to be a future-ready workforce.»

Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft are in talks to invest in OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, at precisely the moment when it’s become apparent that the company will face tougher competition than ever in the burgeoning artificial-intelligence market. Much of that new competition is coming from startups that promise to undercut OpenAI’s services with ones that could be cheaper to use, and also better at certain narrow tasks. At least one tech giant sees promise in the new crop of AI startups.

₹54,999), and while it’s all about achieving near-pristine air quality levels, it’s also the most refreshing take on air purifier design I’ve seen in a long while. Call it a homage or inspired design, the Hive takes several cues from the ‘Aluminum era’ industrial design of Apple products, most notably the ‘cheese grater’ Mac Pro – the use of aircraft grade aluminum in a familiar space gray color, for instance. It’s a gorgeous piece of kit, looking quite at home in my living room, although it may be too industrial for classic/vintage home décor.

Mastercard Inc. is expanding its efforts to eliminate the use of credit card numbers when customers make purchases online in a bid to fight fraud. A decade after it first unveiled a technology that replaces consumers’ card numbers with so-called tokens, the company is now processing 1 billion such transactions every week, Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach said in an interview. That’s after it took the payments behemoth three years to process the first billion of such transactions. Now, Mastercard is planning to expand the use of the technology to replace security measures like passwords with biometric data such as fingerprints or face scans, Miebach said. It’s the latest step that the financial industry is taking to combat the rising issue of online payment fraud, which is expected to exceed $91 billion by 2028.

Brazil's telecommunications regulator said on Friday it was proceeding to suspend access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country in compliance with an order from a judge who has been locked in a months-long feud with the billionaire investor. The move followed the expiry of a court-imposed deadline for the popular social media platform to name a legal representative in Brazil. Musk has argued that Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes is trying to enforce unjustified censorship, while the judge has insisted that social media needs hate speech regulations.

funding plans, OpenAI has tapped political veteran Chris Lehane as its vice president of global policy. Lehane held a similar role at Airbnb and served in the Clinton White House as a lawyer and spokesperson who specialized in opposition research. He earned a reputation as «the master of disaster» during his time working for President Bill Clinton. As OpenAI has built increasingly powerful artificial intelligence technologies, it has warned of their potential danger, and it is under pressure from lawmakers, regulators and others across the globe to ensure that these technologies do not cause serious harm. Some researchers worry that the AI systems could be used to spread disinformation, fuel cyberattacks or even destroy humanity.

Reliance Jio's 100GB free cloud storage offer could challenge Google One and iCloud's dominance among Android and Apple phone users in India, something which Dropbox and Microsoft's OneDrive haven't been able to do as yet, experts said. The competition could also nudge these players to lower their pricing — Google One (100GB at ₹130), iCloud (50GB at ₹75) — a trend emerging as Indian players like Ola, and MapMyIndia, challenge the large Western counterparts like Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft's Azure, Google etc. «Jio has brought a very lucrative proposition for an average phone user in India who struggles to upgrade memory because of paid storage,» said Neil Shah, founding partner of technology consulting firm Counterpoint Research. «But, bundling of products and services with the OS ecosystem is a key challenge here.»

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Hollywood insider Matthew Belloni has claimed that Phil Dunster won't be returning to feature in «Ted Lasso» Season 4 as soccer player Jamie Tartt, as per a report on Dexerto. The purported move has irked «Ted Lasso» fans who voiced strong reservations over Phil Dunster's absence. Some of them even demanded that the show must be cancelled.

Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, a move that would cement ties to a partner integral to its efforts to gain ground in the artificial-intelligence race. The investment would be part of a new OpenAI fundraising round that would value the ChatGPT maker above $100 billion, people familiar with the situation said.

After a two-year lull, businesses are warming up to laptops and PCs The covid-19 pandemic created a huge demand, leading to a 56% surge in tablet sales in 2021, and 24% growth in 2022 to an all-time high of 5.3 million units, data shared by IDC India with Mint revealed. This was driven by the need for remote work and education devices—while offices opted for laptops, tablet brands catered to education needs especially in the rural sectors.

Dow Jones rose to a record high but S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were flat as US stock market indexes had a mixed showing at Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at its highest level ever, while S&P 500 index was just below its July record high close as expectations for a September interest rate cut remained robust. S&P 500 gained 0.37 points, or 0.01 per cent, to end at 5,592.55 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 37.51 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 17,518.51. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 247.74 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 41,336.56. The movements came on the back of data indicating the US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the April to June period — revised upwards from 2.8 percent. The U.S. economy grew faster than initial estimates due to strong consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported, supporting expectations the US is likely to avoid a recession.

Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI as part of a new fundraising round that would value the ChatGPT maker above $100 billion, Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The news comes a day after the Journal reported that venture-capital firm Thrive Capital would invest around $1 billion in OpenAI, leading the funding round. Apple and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment, while Thrive Capital and Microsoft declined comment.

iPhone 17 Pro Max could be its impressive 12GB of DRAM, a significant enhancement over the 8GB RAM that will be featured across the other 2025 iPhone models, such as the ultra-slim iPhone and the iPhone 17 Pro. This increase in memory is expected to significantly boost the device's on-device AI capabilities, making it an attractive option for users who prioritize high-performance smartphones.