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Best fitness bands: If you’re looking for a fitness band or activity tracker, check out these options which offer a range of wellness and exercise features, including step and calorie burn counts, sleep and SpO2 trackers to monitor your blood oxygen levels, and much more.

Instagram is working on an AI chatbot, to have 30 personalities

According to leaks, users will be able to choose between 30 different personality types and be able to add the agent to their conversations by tagging it.

Apple makes iOS 17 developer betas free to download

Previously, you needed a subscription to Apple's $99 per month developer programme to download and test out the latest developer betas. Apple has now changed that policy, and free developer accounts can now use their Apple ID to sign in and try out the beta for iOS 17.

Samsung expects monsoon to bring strong growth from rural area in second half

"We are preparing for a very strong second half and (Galaxy) F54 5G is seeding to a very strong growth in the second half of this year," a senior Samsung India official said.

WWDC 2023 | Apple focuses on mental health with new updates

New mental health monitoring and vision safety features are now part of iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10. The Health app arrives on the iPad.

WWDC 2023 | Apple details new privacy, safety features

From new updates to Safari's Private Browsing, Lockdown mode and new app privacy improvements, here's everything apple announced at WWDC.

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G Review: Smart package of camera, display and battery with some flaws

Samsung claims its latest mid-premium segment smartphone packs best-in-class camera capabilities with excellent battery life. But does the phone really offer the perfect package that will get you the bang for the buck? Let’s dig deeper and find out.

Apple wants to take gaming seriously on the Mac

In between bringing out industry veteran Hideo Kojima, and announcing a dedicated game mode for Mac, Apple looks like its finally taking gaming seriously.

Apple drops iOS 17 support for iPhone 8 and iPhone X

As shared by the company, the devices that will be compatible with iOS 17 are iPhone SE (2nd generation), the iPhone XR, the iPhone XS series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 smartphones, and all the phones in the iPhone 14 line-up.

WWDC 2023 | All the major announcements from the event

The Cupertino technology giant unveiled the Vision Pro headset, iOS 17, a new MacBook Air, and much more.

Best wireless neckband earphones under Rs 3,500 | Let's talk long battery life, great design, superior sound

Wireless neckband earphones: Say goodbye to earbuds popping out during workouts or tangled wires and go for wireless neckband earphones for their blend of functionality and freedom. Here’s our list of the best wireless neckband earphones, from brands such as OnePlus, Sennheiser, Sony, OPPO, JBL, Boat and pTron.

This week in AI: Existential threat from AI, Nvidia announces AI supercomputer, UK wants global AI watchdog and more

Our weekly TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

This week in AI: ChatGPT lands lawyer in trouble; Nvidia and WPP team up for AI content engine, Microsoft increases Bing Chat limits and more

Our weekly TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Microsoft increases Bing Chat turns to 30, total responses per day increased to 300

Besides increasing the turns, Bing's AI Image creator is now available in all modes, and chat queries will now have more visual responses.

Today in AI: Nvidia's new AI model, EU and US promise voluntary AI act and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

MIT researchers develop small-scale language model more efficient than larger ones

The self-learning language model can learn from its own predictions eliminating the use of annotated training data.

US Air Force denied running virtual simulations where AI drones killed their operators

Several stories broke out last month about a US virtual field simulation where AI drones used unexpected tactics but the US Air Force has now denied that the simulations took place.

European Union and US to release voluntary code of conduct for AI

The act will strive towards creating common standards on the use of AI.

Nvidia's Neuralangelo AI model can create 3D models from 2D videos

Neuralangelo works by analysing a 2D video clip of an object that has been filmed from various angles. It selects several frames of reference from the video to get an idea of what the object would look like from various angles. This allows it to get a sense of depth, size, and shape of the object.

Meta reveals its Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset at $499.99

Apple is expected to reveal its own pricey mixed reality headset on June 5 at WWDC. Rumors say that the headset will be priced at $3,000, so this could be Meta's way of pre-empting the launch to let people know they have alternatives.

Smarter, faster, bigger: These are the best computer monitors for all your gaming and work needs

Best monitors for work and gaming: From ultrafast response times and HDR displays to dual-screen convenience and versatile stands, these top monitors cater to different workflow demands. Here is our list of the best computer monitors for work and gaming.

Today in AI: One of AI's godfathers 'lost' over life's work, new features for Snpachat+ and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Australia considering a ban on unethical uses of AI, including deepfakes

The country's National Science and Technology Council has drafted a discussion paper on "safe and responsible" AI practices.

One of the godfathers of AI says he is concerned of it falling in the wrong hands

Professor Yoshua Bengio, one of the three main pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence has joined the call for AI regulation.

Snapchat launches new AI feature for Snapchat+ members

The feature will allow subscribers to send photos to its in-app AI chatbot, My AI.

Instagram explains how it recommends content for your feed

The Meta-owned social media platform put out a blog post explaining how its ranking system works.

WWDC 2023 | What to expect at Apple's big event

From iOS 17 to new MacBooks and a mixed reality headset, here is everything you can expect at Apple's annual event

Today in AI: ChatGPT lands lawyer in hot soup, Nvidia CEO bats for people with AI expertise and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Alienware Aurora R15 Review | The celestial gaming powerhouse with a price to match

With a unique design and powerhouse performance, the Alienware Aurora R15 is one of the best gaming desktops money can buy.

ChatGPT lands NYC-based lawyer in hot water for 'fake legal citations'

Steven Schwartz used the AI chatbot and prompted it to cite a series of legal cases that he used as citation in his filings.

Phone camera comparison: These are the top smartphones with best cameras under Rs 50,000

Phones with good camera: Smartphone cameras have significantly improved, and flagship-level camera experiences are no longer exclusive to expensive devices. From Google's Night Sight on the Pixel 7a to Realme GT2 Pro's microscope sensor, sub-Rs 50,000 smartphones offer diverse experiences.

Nvidia announces new generative AI supercomputer as race to conquer latest tech frontier intensifies

Nvidia says DGX GH200 has 'nearly 500x more memory than the previous generation Nvidia DGX A100, which was introduced in 2020

This week in AI: Satya Nadella says Microsoft is moving to co-pilot era for AI, India's AI programme to submit framework soon and more

Your weekly TLDR of all the important artificial intelligence news from the week.

Elon Musk on collision course with EU, Twitter exits disinformation pact

Twitter signed the voluntary European Union Code of Practice along with companies like Meta and TikTok in 2018

Apple is shutting down iCloud's 'My Photo Stream' feature

Apple says it will automatically stop uploading photos to My Photo Stream on June 26 and after 30 days on the server, they will automatically be discarded when the service shuts down on July 26

This week in AI | ChatGPT iOS app now in India, Adobe Photoshop gets Generative AI, Sundar Pichai meets EU officials for AI pact and more

Your weekly TLDR of all the important artificial intelligence news from the week.

What Hi-Fi Show 2023 | Ever wonder what headphones worth Rs 4 lakh would sound like? We tried out Focal's Utopia 2022

The Focal Utopia 2022 headphones are likely one of the best headphones that money can buy. I got to spend 45 minutes with them. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Battlegrounds Mobile India launch date confirmed, available for pre-load now

The game can be pre-loaded now on Android and will be available to play starting May 29

What Hi-FI Show 2023 | JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Laser projector is finally coming to India. Here's why it matters

The Rs 2,30,000 price tag may seem overly expensive but if you are looking for a 150-inch 4K display that can get smaller as per your needs in your living room without spending on a TV that big, this is worth it

WhatsApp reportedly working on usernames

The new options will allow people to add a unique handle to their accounts.

ChatGPT: Now available in iOS in India, supports Apple's voice dictation

The app has now been expanded to 30+ countries including India. The app is compatible with iPhones running iOS 16.1 or later, and is free to use.

Google opens up access to AI search in the US

Users who signed up for the Search Labs waitlist can get access to the Search Generative Experience, along with Code Tips and Add to Sheets.

Smartphone photography 101: 7 tips to take better pictures on your phone camera

Smartphone photography tips: Here's how to take better pictures with your phone. From cleaning your lens to using leading lines, these smartphone photography tricks will elevate your images to the next level. Explore the power of lowlight photography, HDR mode, and manual settings for pro-like results.

TikTok testing AI chatbot 'Tako' in the Philippines

The app is currently in limited testing with a select group of users in the Philippines.

AI News roundup: Google and EU to set up voluntary AI act, Eric Schmidt voices concerns on AI and more

Your daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Apple's iOS 17 may enable smart displays on locked iPhones

When locked and placed in a horizontal position, iPhones running iOS 17 will display information such as appointments and weather in the style of a smart display

Microsoft uncovers Chinese malware in critical infrastructure in Guam, US

The malware was installed by stated-sponsored actor Volt Typhoon, who has been active since mid-2021.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets with EU to set up voluntary AI pact

The pact will act as a guideline in the interim until EU's proposed AI laws go into effect.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI poses an 'existential risk'

Schmidt said that AI has the potential to be misused and could result in many people being harmed.

Sony's Project Q is a handheld that streams PlayStation 5 games

Sony confirmed it was working on the handheld that will let you stream games over Wi-Fi