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EVERY DAY AROUND 3 p.m. when my attention wanes and deadlines loom large, I self-soothe by filtering my Gmail for messages larger than one megabyte and deleting them. Yet, my inbox still brims with unsolicited PDFs, unread newsletters and virtual webinar invites.

₹20,000 that you can grab to close the year with a smart and stylish bang. Smartwatches have come a long way with the advent of technology. The functionalities have grown beyond steps and activity tracking, and the tech has morphed into a smartphone alternative.

Paytm, the fintech giant's CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has revealed a comprehensive plan for the year 2024, focusing on major Artificial Intelligence (AI) upgrades. The company, aiming to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate product development, is placing significant emphasis on AI integration. In a candid post on social media platform X, Sharma shared his insights on Paytm's evolving landscape, stating, «Making my to-do list for 2024. What would you like to change/upgrade in the Paytm app?» He highlighted the revamp of the Paytm app's Home Screen and the segregation of offerings from Paytm Payments Bank and other group entities, aiming for a «cleaner view.» This move is part of Paytm's broader strategy to enhance user experience through personalised AI-driven features. Sharma emphasised the importance of AI in customer care operations and disclosed ongoing efforts to tailor user experiences using AI tools from Microsoft and Google. The announcement triggered responses from the community, with product director Anurag Verma from Makemytrip sharing valuable suggestions.

Lupin, Zydus, and Sun Pharma are reportedly in the process of developing anti-obesity drugs. The “AI spring" got all the more exciting in 2023 as OpenAI's ChatGPT became a household name. There’s no stopping this fast-accelerating boom in 2024.

AI transcription and note-taking is an area that is seeing adoption in almost every application we interact with today. But is it enhancing employee productivity? ET explains. How is AI transforming note-taking and transcription?

Gmail is reportedly making it easier to get rid of bulk emails with a more prominent 'unsubscribe' button next to the sender's name. However, the new feature has only been spotted on the Gmail iOS app, and it's not yet clear if it will make its way to the company's Android app. According to a report by Android Authority, the new unsubscribe button on the Gmail app on iOS is located just below the subject line of the email and above the content of the email.

Christmas is here and with it comes the opportunity to get a bunch of exciting rewards, skins and more in Garena Free Fire using the redeem codes that are freely available. Redeem codes are typically 12-16 digit alphanumeric codes that can be redeemed on the official Free Fire website.

Google Play Store, Google Photos distinguishes itself by enabling users to apply filters, crop photos, and perform various edits directly on their mobile devices or computers. Beyond merely adjusting video attributes like brightness and contrast, the platform offers an array of video styles to elevate their visual impact on social media. These filters range from subtle enhancements to transformative changes, providing users with the tools to give their videos a significant makeover if desired.

Elon Musk's Grok AI, Microsoft's Bing Chat and Google's Gemini language model. We take a look at the top 5 AI launches of 2023. Probably a little taken aback by the sudden rise of generative AI technology, Google rushed to launch its own chatbot, named Bard, as an 'early experiment'.

businesses, payments and API banking company Cashfree Payments has launched a self-hosted payments orchestration platform, FlowWise. The platform’s self-hosting feature claims to eliminate safety concerns, making it a secure solution for merchants. Akash Sinha, Co-founder & CEO, Cashfree Payments, says FlowWise is a single-point payments management solution for India’s digital-first businesses.

Himachal Pradesh, particularly on Christmas and in anticipation of the approaching new year. The state experienced a substantial influx of visitors at its tourist destinations, which are facing heavy traffic jams and slow vehicular movement owing to the spirit of festive fervour on Christmas. Also Read: Merry Christmas 2023: Top 20 wishes and messages for Christmas Day; what to write on cards Local residents of Himachal Pradesh encountered comparable disruptions as tourists from various parts of the country began converging on the well-liked hill stations of Shimla and Manali in anticipation of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Christmas is here and adults and children alike await the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve when he brings gifts and comes through the chimney into their homes. The well-known image of Santa Claus represents the essence of generosity and compassion. Also Read | Merry Christmas 2023! Wishes, quotes, and images to share with your friends and family Christmas is a time of great religious significance for Christians around the world because it marks the incarnation of Jesus, who represents God's love and salvation.

These companies — Facebook (Meta Platforms), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix and Google (Alphabet) -registered a 90% drop in active job postings in India in 2023 compared with the previous year, according to data put together for ET by specialist staffing firm Xpheno.

Hindi heartland were constructing houses, cleaning roads and toilets in Tamil Nadu was condemned by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, whose party, the RJD, is a constituent of the INDIA bloc like the DMK. The RJD leader condemning Maran's comment assumes significance in the wake of the BJP questioning the 'silence' of parties that constitute the opposition alliance.The DMK has slammed the BJP for spreading 'falsehood,' asserting that Maran only stressed on learning the English language.

₹57 crore to its alma mater as part of the silver jubilee reunion celebration. The donation is the highest by a single class.

Mastodon blog pointed out that the intention of Threads to become a part of the decentralized social web by using the same standard protocol as Mastodon, ActivityPub, was “noteworthy". A Meta blog confirmed the same, highlighting that “... we are working toward making Threads compatible with the open, interoperable social networks that we believe can shape the future of the internet".

Garena Free Fire, a widely embraced battle royale game, has captivated the global gaming community through its immersive gameplay and vibrant graphics. Positioned within a virtual arena, the game provides players with the opportunity to demonstrate their survival prowess in fast-paced 10-minute matches. A key element enhancing its broad appeal is the integration of Garena Free Fire codes, regularly issued by the game developers.

Click here to read the full report Apple has begun ramping up production of its Vision Pro mixed reality headsets at the company's facilities in China in recent weeks, with the goal of having customer-bound units ready by the end of January, while the headset could be launched in February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman noted in a recent report, citing sources. However, the report noted that last-minute production problems and other issues could derail the planned launch schedule.

Google is planning to reorganise a large part of its 30,000-strong ad sales unit as a result of the company's recent advances in artificial intelligence, according to a report by The Information. Notably, Google laid off around 12,000 employees earlier this year, making it the biggest job cut in the company's history.

Manish Lachwani founded the Silicon Valley software startup HeadSpin in 2015, he inflated the company's revenue numbers by nearly fourfold and falsely claimed that firms including Apple and American Express were customers. He showed a profit where there were losses. He used HeadSpin's cash to make risky trades on tech stocks. And he created fake invoices to cover it all up. What was especially breathtaking was how easily Lachwani, now 48, pulled all that off.

Apple has opened negotiations in recent weeks with major news and publishing organisations, seeking permission to use their material in the company's development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to four people familiar with the discussions. The technology giant has floated multiyear deals worth at least $50 million to license the archives of news articles, said the people with knowledge of talks, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations. The news organizations contacted by Apple include Condé Nast, publisher of Vogue and The New Yorker; NBC News; and IAC, which owns People, The Daily Beast and Better Homes and Gardens.