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Apple and Microsoft have secured exemptions for their iMessage and Bing search engine respectively from new EU tech regulations, after successfully convincing antitrust regulators that their services do not serve as gateways for businesses to reach end-users. The European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to take effect in three weeks, mandates tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and ByteDance to allow third-party apps or app stores on their platforms and facilitate user switching to competitors. Additionally, these companies are barred from favoring their services over rivals.

Criminal Record' is different from other detective dramas for its stellar performances, mysterious plot, and social commentary. The performances by Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi combined with a dark mystery that brews in the background, make it unlike any other detective drama on streaming. With its mystery, social commentary, and tension natural to its social setting, 'Criminal Record' rises above the expectations of its genre.

«We are targeting $300 billion in production and around $100 billion in exports in the next few years. The ecosystem which is developing is giving us a lot of confidence because now the component manufacturers have started shifting to our country,” Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the ET Now Global Business Summit 2024 a few days ago.. With a huge 22% boost in electronic exports in FY24 which breached the $20 billion mark, the IT Minister believes the target of achieving $100 billion exports in the coming few years is a visible thing. Electronics exports were at $7.6 billion in 2013-14 and $22.7 billion in 2022-23, as per the White Paper issued by the government.

iPhone 16 series, considering that the iPhone 15 series was unveiled at the Wonderlust event just over 5 months ago. However, the rumour mills have been filled with one leak after another about Apple's upcoming smartphone series and the iOS 18 operating system that will power it. According to a post by Naver user "yeux1122" cited by Macrumors, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a larger battery and is expected to deliver the "longest battery life ever seen on an iPhone".

Cruise, the troubled General Motors autonomous vehicle unit, has hired a veteran automotive and technology company safety official for the critical position of chief safety officer

Wall Street held steady around record high levels following its latest weekly gain

artificial intelligence (AI) computing. Track | Our Markets LIVE coverage here Nvidia rose almost 0.2 percent, closing with a market value of about $1.78 trillion. While Amazon fell 1.2 percent, it ended with a closing valuation of $1.79 trillion.

Nvidia briefly surpassed Amazon.com Inc in market capitalization on Monday, as the euphoria around artificial intelligence catapulted the chipmaker to the fourth most valuable U.S. company. At a record high of $734.96, Nvidia was worth $1.82 trillion in market value, compared to $1.81 trillion for retail giant Amazon.com and a few billions away from Google-owner Alphabet's $1.87 trillion, according to LSEG data.

Apple led the India tablet PC market in 2023 as well as in the December quarter with a 25% share notwithstanding a decline in its shipments, according to a report. Samsung was at the second spot with a 23% market share in 2023, market research firm CyberMedia Research said on Monday. «In CY (in calendar year) 2023, Apple led the tablet market with a 25% market share, followed by Samsung at 23% in CY 2023,» CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Quarterly Tablet PC Market Review report said.

Mark Gurman suggests that the headset may not yet live up to its full potential. In his latest Power On newsletter report, Gurman acknowledges the impressive features of the Vision Pro but also points out several areas where it falls short. He notes that while the headset boasts a wide range of functionalities that could potentially replace the iPad for basic tasks, its ability to replace the iPhone remains questionable.

Apple recently launched its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in the US, which has attracted a lot of attention from both the Cupertino company's loyalists and critics for its unique features and futuristic-looking technology. However, a new report claims that Apple may be looking to implement many of these innovative features in its iOS 18 operating system, which is likely to be announced at its WWDC 2024 developer conference. According to a report by The Verifier, Apple is looking to bring many of the visual elements of visionOS to iOS 18 and iPadOS updates.

Satya Nadella, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Microsoft that has toppled Apple as the most valuable company, believes that India with its robust developer community will be able to compete with any developed country in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in enterprises. In an interview during his visit to India last week, Nadella, who has completed 10 years as the company’s CEO, underscored the importance of keeping “humans in the loop" in AI-enabled projects, the value of India-specific large language models (LLMs), the need to regulate AI, and the need to create new value from technology to stay ahead.

Facebook Dating, which was meant to challenge Tinder? Is anyone viewing Facebook Watch, a supposed rival to Netflix? How about the Facebook Gaming portal, once billed as its foray into cloud gaming and an effort to take on streamer platforms Twitch and YouTube? Today it’s littered with low-rent titles offering little more to the player than your typical fruit machine. Even some of the more popular ideas must be shared with warning labels — scammers are everywhere on Facebook Marketplace. Fortunately for Mark Zuckerberg, the barnstorming success of other parts of Meta Platforms Inc. — the rebranding of the business meant to reflect his vision of the future — means its duds can hide out within the comically cluttered navigation menu on the main Facebook app. Besides, for 20 years, use of the main Facebook service — known as the “blue” app internally — has remained remarkably resilient. It attracted 3.07 billion monthly active users as of last quarter, the company said. Though, tellingly, Meta said it would no longer break out the number in future reports.

Apple announced changes to its app store and iOS operating system in Europe in compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company will now allow developers to opt for the ‘new regime’ which lets users within the EU download apps and make purchases outside the Apple app store. It will also permit developers to distribute their apps via alternate stores, thereby also opting out of Apple’s in-app payment system.

Super Bowl halftime show has consistently stood out as a pivotal component of the NFL's annual extravaganza, earning the distinction of being America's most-watched musical performance each year. As anticipation builds for this year's spectacle, let's take a closer look at what's in store for Sunday's halftime show, set to unfold amidst the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Who is performing

iPhone 16 lineup, promising significant enhancements over its predecessors. Firstly, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to boast larger displays, potentially reaching unprecedented sizes of 6.27 and 6.86 inches, respectively, setting new benchmarks for screen real estate on iPhones. Furthermore, a notable design shift is anticipated with the introduction of a vertical camera layout in the base models of the iPhone 16 series.

Apple’s first face-based computer isn’t going to be the next iPhone. It’s going to be the next BlackBerry. The $3,500 strap-on device has confused early reviewers about its purpose.

Apple plans to settle a lawsuit that accused tech startup Rivos of stealing its trade secrets related to computer-chip technology, according to a joint court filing on Friday in California federal court. The companies told the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that they had «signed an agreement that potentially settles the case,» and that the agreement allows Apple to examine Rivos' systems and recover any confidential information.

Police, meanwhile, have hauled away drivers with headsets on while their cars run on autopilot. Every twist and turn in this futuristic saga is being captured on viral social media posts since the mixed-reality headset from Apple reached consumers earlier in February, only a fortnight after the technology giant had announced pre-orders for the Vision Pro, marking its latest product release after the Apple Watch in 2015.

Tether announced today that it led a $25 million Series A funding round for crypto mobile payments app Oobit.

Meta surged more than 17 per cent on Friday as the Facebook parent’s first dividend declaration and robust results increased expectations of strong returns from its investments in “metaverse” technologies and artificial intelligence infrastructure.