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Pixel 9 Pro Fold, showcasing its new design and advanced features. The foldable device, available in two color options, black and off-white (likely named obsidian and porcelain), is presented with an expanded folding screen. Unlike its predecessor, the Pixel Fold, this model unfolds completely flat, thanks to a redesigned hinge mechanism.

Mint breaks down theissues that have fuelled this controversy. The Ola Maps controversy raises multiple issues. It has highlighted the plight of startups looking to take on Google's massive might, which not only dominates Maps but also accounts for over 90% of smartphones in the country.

Amazon.com reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said cautious consumers were seeking out cheaper options for purchases, sending shares down nearly 8%. The after-hours stock drop came despite second-quarter profit and cloud computing sales that beat analyst estimates. Amazon shares had gained over 20% this year through the session close on Thursday, and investors were disappointed that the company forecast current-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates.

Google Lens is now integrated into the Chrome desktop browser, offering users the capability to search for visual content directly from their screen with a simple drag-and-drop motion. Chrome users can highlight any part of a webpage, whether it is text or images, to find visually similar results.Reportedly, these searches can be fine-tuned based on color, brand, and various other specifics, with the option to ask follow-up questions for a more in-depth exploration of a topic.

Tensor G4 chipset in the Pixel 9 series will be configured with eight cores in a 4+3+1 setup. This configuration comprises four Cortex-A520 efficiency cores, three Cortex-A720 mid cores, and one Cortex-X4 primary core.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Samsung 43-Inches Crystal 4K UHD Smart LED TV delivers crystal-clear visuals and vibrant colors. With its sleek design and intuitive smart features, it's a stylish addition to any living space.Reasons to buyReasons to avoidAlso Read: Best 43 inch smart TV: Top 10 picks to help you find the perfect screen for enhanced entertainmentThe Samsung 43-Inches Crystal 4K UHD Smart LED TV offers stunning 4K visuals and a sleek, slim design.

Arguably the best business model ever invented, other than the illegal one of peddling drugs, is search. This is a $200 billion plus market today, with gross margins estimated at 60%, growing at 10% every year and projected at $371 billion by 2031. As we all know, one player dominates this lucrative market: Google, with a highly enviable 90%-plus market share.

Donald Trump slammed Meta and Google for censoring the image of his assassination attempt, the Mark Zuckrberg-owned company has blamed it on hallucination. Attributing the error to the AI and other technologies powering its chatbot, a high official of the company has said that the Meta's AI assistant has committed the mistake that led to the embarrassing situation, reports 'The Verge'. Joel Kaplan, VP Global Policy Tuesday apologized to the people and explained that these types of responses are referred to as hallucinations. Elaborating on the error and the technology behind it, he said that it is an industry-wide issue that can be seen across all generative AI systems. Kaplan admitted that it is an ongoing challenge for how AI handles real-time events going forward.

Officials say Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission

Britain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it’s looking into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, adding fresh regulatory scrutiny to investment money flooding into the AI industry

Facebook has admitted that it has committed a mistake by censoring the image of Donald Trump's assassination attempt. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned social media platform called the image of Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air after an assassination attempt against him an «altered photo.» After facing criticism, a spokesperson admitted Monday that it was a mistake. Meta Public Affairs Director Dani Lever explained on X it was an error as the systems were meant to detect a separate version of the image, reports 'Fox News Digital'. He explained that the fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the Secret Service agents smiling, and in some cases, our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo. Tendering an apology, Lever said that it had been fixed.

With an increasing number of alternative investments to choose from, several advisors agree that growth equity is currently the most popular private equity sub-strategy.

Best television for every budget: Top 10 picks with smart features, vibrant picture quality and moreThe Vu Vibe TV's integrated soundbar connects directly to the motherboard’s amplifier circuit, delivering unparalleled voice clarity. This design innovation ensures that dialogue is crisp and clear, enhancing the viewing experience, especially for OTT content.

Xiaomi 125 cm (50 inches) X 4K Dolby Vision Series Smart Google TVEnhance your entertainment experience with the Xiaomi 50M8-A2IN 50-inch Smart Google TV. Featuring a 4K resolution and Dolby Vision support, this television presents stunningly clear images and vivid colours.

entrepreneur Senain Sawant has shared a harrowing experience of a job interview gone terribly wrong. The founder of Grump India, Sawant was left stunned when a potential social media executive not only failed to impress during the interview but also resorted to verbal abuse.

startup ElectricPe has raised USD 3 million (about Rs 25 crore) in a funding round led by Green Frontier Capital. The funding round saw participation from existing lead investors Blume Ventures, Micelio Fund and NB Ventures.

Google became one of the world’s largest companies by building the world’s most popular internet search engine. But the advent of AI has spawned an army of rivals ready to upstage its monopoly. Now, with OpenAI showcasing SearchGPT, should Google be scared? Not really.

Google Chrome, specifically affecting the Google Password Manager—a tool relied upon by over three million users to store and autofill passwords. The issue was traced to the M127 version of the Chrome browser on Windows, which caused previously saved passwords to become inaccessible and prevented new passwords from being saved, added the report.For nearly 18 hours, affected users were unable to use their stored passwords, creating widespread inconvenience.

“Move fast and break things,” a high-tech mantra popularized 20 years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was supposed to be a rallying cry for game-changing innovation

OpenAI finally unveiled a search engine competitor to Google called SearchGPT. The new feature is currently in the 'prototype' stage and is only available via a waiting list, but it is expected to be rolled out to all users in the future.In a blogpost about new search feature, OpenAI wrote, “We’re testing SearchGPT, a prototype of new search features designed to combine the strength of our AI models with information from the web to give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources."SearchGPT start page is akin to Google and we get a message reading, “what are you looking for?" After entering the search query, though, you get a direct answer much like Perplexity or Google's disgraced AI overviews feature.Meta announced its latest open-source language model, Llama 3.1 405B, which is said to rival the likes of GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in human evaluations and benchmakers.

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